HO HO HO PUNCH PUNCH PUNCH

This is my set up at the Wisconisn Quilt and Fiber Art museum where I'm the Artist in Residence this week. There is a wondefrful exibit up for the holidays. Here's a little peek! Check out their website http://www.wiquiltmuseum.com/ for up coming workshops and events. Keep on punching.

nancee

HOLIDAY ART FAIR

WOW! That's the buzz word going around The Cedarburg Artist Guild this morning. It was a great show. I hardly have time to catch my breath before I head over to The Wisconisn Quilt & Fiber Museum to be the artist in residence for a week, and then back to the studio for Christmas festivites at The Settlement. Please check out www.etsy.com/shop/thecooperscottage for my new punchneedle designs. I offer patterns, thread kits plus finished pieces. Keep on stitchin!

nancee

ALL THROUGH THE HOUSE

A basket here, a pantry box there...things are beginning to fill up with bits and pieces of Christmas. The new kid on the block is the Christmas Reindeer . He is punched in Valdani's 3 strand hand over dyed embroidery floss to resemble spatterware. You could pin him on a coat, hang him on a tree or tuck him in with your favorite holiday greenery! The finished pins can be found at www.etsy.com/shop/thecooperscottage. Pattern and thread kit available upon request. There's more to come, stay tuned! Keep on stitchin.

nancee

LATE FALL IN DOR COUNTY

I love going up to Washington Island in early spring and late fall. It's a great place to get a lot of stitchin done (and I did.) Home now and putting the finishing touchs on Christmas pins so stay tuned. I couldn't resist snapping a photo of this old blue Chevy. It always has joy riders and this year it's Dorothy and her pals! Keep on stitchin.

nancee

GRAVE STONE ANGELS

These little angel pins were inspiried by old grave stone rubbings. They are available on www.etsy.com/shop/thecooperscottage. Pattern and thread kit available upon request. Happy Haunting. Keep on punchin!

nancee

BEDTIME

I had to post this, it reminds me of a Charley Brown cartoon where Snoopy is sleeping with Charley and he's all over him and the bed. The caption reads something like "Love is having a dog" or in my case 2 dogs. I swear these two like to watch me breath! I hope to have a couple of Holiday punchneedle designs done next week. Stay tuned and keep on punchin!

nancee

COVERED BRIDGE STUDIO TOUR...

What a weekend, the town was buzzing with activites. The artists studios were open for 3 days. The public was invited in and allowed to not only meet, but buy directly from the artist. The Cultural Center hosted an old fashioned Shindig Saturday night with a silent auction. Many of the items were works of art donated by the Cedarburg Artist Guild artists. The Lunch & Punch classes for fall are as follows:

15 Oct 10-2

22 Oct 10-2

29 Oct 10-2

12 Nov 10-2

19 Nov 10-2

To register call me 262.313.8885. Keep on punchin!

nancee

COVERED BRIDGE STUDIO TOUR

The Cedarburg Artists Guild's studio tour is this weekend starting Friday from 6 p.m to 9 p.m. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A silent auction and a shindig will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m at the Cedarburg Cultural Center. Studio's will be open on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It's going to be a blast so stop by and meet the Laughing Pumpkin pins I designed for this event. keep on punchin!

nancee

COUNTRY FOLK ART FESTIVAL

It was a great show, I met a lot of new friends and introduced a whole group of gals to punchneedle. Looking forward to next year. Here's a peak at my booth. Keep on punchin!

nancee

MANDARINA-TANGERINE

It's not only kool-aid, but a fabulous dye for wool! I've had a blast dying up yarn for my flapper hats and the way the weather is turning, I can't knit fast enough to fill the orders. I'm punching up a patch of laughing pumpkin pins for The Covered Bridge Studio Tour next weekend! Photos to be posted soon. Stay tuned and keep on punchin!

nancee

FOLK ART SHOW

I'm packing up for THE COUNTRY FOLK ART SHOW IN ST.CHARLES, IL. What was I thinking renting space on the 3rd floor of an old woolen mill with old steep steps and no elevator? I ask myself that everything time I do a show. Of course, the answer is on the other 345 days a year it is the most serene and beautiful space in the world! New designs are on there way. Keep on punchin.

nancee

FALL WINE AND HARVEST FEST

It was a beautiful day yesterday for folks making the trip to Cedarburg for the Wine and Harvest Festival. The streets were filled was arts,crafts, beer, and food. Our courtyard had music, grape stomping, and lots and lots of wine by the glass! Several people took the 3 flight challenge and walked up to my studio where they were treated to a punchneedle demonstration! Today is the last day of the festivitives. I'm off to see if I get get amy omre converts today! Keep on punchin!

nancee

IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE...

It's beginning to look a lot like FALL in The Cooperage Studio! Cats and bats and owls peek out from every corner. Lunch and Punchneedle classes are scheduled for the following Saturdays October 1, October 15, and October 29 from 10a.m to 2p.m . The class fee is $70 and includes everything needed to complete the project of your choice. Lunch will be provided by the Cream & Crepe for an additional $10. Call Nancee at 262.313.8885 to register. Be sure to visit www.etsy.com/shop/thecooperscottage for new punchneedle patterns and a few finished needlefuls. Keep on punchin.

nancee

ARTIST OPEN HOUSE

Joan and Mary opened their studio just down the hall from me on the third floor of The Settlement in downtown Cedarburg. A good time was had by all especially Edith (the little boston terrier) More partying than punching... It's nose to the grind stone from now on. I'm working on a new fall pin... EARS a hint! Keep on punchin.

nancee

DRIVERS START YOUR ENGINES

There are times when even I need to take a break from stitchin. Saturday night was one of those times. My youngest son, Todd and I drove over to Broadhead, Wisconsin for a Vintage Kart race that my oldest son Chris was racing in. As you can see I was reved up and ready to rumble! Check out www.etsy.com/shop/cooperscottage for my new postings. Keep on punchin.

nancee

OCTOBER BONNET GIRL

Remember the old fashioned Bonnet Girls doing chores? Well my girls are a little more playful. The pattern for October Bonnet Girl is now available at www.etsy.com/shop/thecooperscottage Keep on punchin!

nancee

WISCONSIN MUSEUM OF QUILTS AND FIBER ART

Thursday night was the dedication of the WISCONSIN MUSEUM OF QUILTS AND FIBER ART. It's located right here in Cedarburg just a few miles from my house. How lucky is that? I was proud to have my punchneedle pieces on display at this historic event. Plus I've been asked ot be an artist in residence in December! Stay tuned for details. Keep on punchin.

nancee

THE COOPER'S COTTAGE

It's official, I've opened an etsy store. You will find finished punchneedle items as well as patterns plus other wantfuls and needfuls! www.etsy.com/shop/thecooperscottage Visit often. Keep on punchin

nancee

NOT JUST FOR HOT DOGS

Mustard is the color of the day. I've been dying yarn with kool aid, but this was my first venture into using commercial dyes. I used Country Classics and was very happy with the results. Keep on punchin.

nancee

SAMPLEMAKERS SWAP

This is the treasure box I received from my swap partner, Wendy at Pineberry Lane. It is stuffed with goodies to stitch up. I can't wait to get started. Two more designs to finish for TNNA and then I'm taking a break and stitchin up Wendy's wonderful designs. Keep on punchin.

nancee

NEVER TOO HOT

It's never to hot to shop for bargins at Maxwell days! Dasha finds Mrs. O'Leary's Cow. She's returning her to Chicago where she will live out her days on a roof top patio with a fabulous view of the city! I'm back in the studio for the rest of the afternoon stitchin up models for Baltimore. Keep on punchin.

nancee

A TANKARD OF TULIPS & A TIGER LILY

It's blomming hot here! Keeping my flowers, my dogs, and myself hydrated is a full time job. I'm trying to stay cool; and stitchin like crazy for the TNNA market in Baltimore next month. There is always so much to do to get ready for a show! Keep on punchin.

nancee

BLOOMIN

It's a sun out, straw hats on day for the gardenwalk. Beautiful blooms are on display all over town. Punch these geraniums now and enjoy them all year long. Available on my web site http://www.cooperagedesigns.com/. Keep on punchin!

nancee

FARMERS MARKET

A little patch of land on a corner in downtown Cedarburg, hosts a farmers market every friday from June through October. How lucky I am to be able to walk there. Of course I end up driving because I always buy more than I carry! I designed these punchneedle patterns honoring what is available and what is to come! Keep on punching.

nancee

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA

I'm playing hooky today and not going over to my studio... I've made some hummas and have some wholewheat dough rising to make pita bread. Yum! The grill is ready for tomorrow. Brats and stuffed turkey burgers are on the menu. It's a great weekend to relax and enjoy the freedom we have in this country! I think cake and ice cream are in order, after all, it's a birthday party!

nancee

LET'EM EAT CROW

The Wool Street Journal arrived today. That's right Wool Street! For those of you who don't know about the Journal, it's a wonderful magazine for rug hookers. I'm so proud to say, my punchneedle design "Let 'em Eat Crow" was featured in this July issue. Keep on Stitchin!

nancee

STRAWBERRY FEST

It's a gorgous day in downtown Cedarburg. White tents filled with goodies line the streets. Strawberries, short cakes, and (yes) even strawberry brats are for sale on every corner! I'm in my studio overlooking the scene and demoing punchneedle to all those who wander up the steps. keep on punchin.

nancee

PANSIES EVERYWHERE

These pansy pins were inspired by the pansies in my garden. They are ready for cash and carry at the STRAWBERRY FEST in downtown Cedarburg, Wisconsin this weekend. Patterns are available on my website http://www.cooperagedesigns.com/. Keep on punchin!

nancee

RUSTY RABBIT

This little bunny was inspired by the bunnies that munch my arugula all night! He's kitted up and ready to go. Email me at cooperage@wi.rr.com for details. Keep on punchin!

nancee

COTTAGES AND CABINS

It's that time of year, when we think of places to go and new things to see. It always amases me how well we can survive without our all clad pots and pans, Chicago cutlery, Vita mixers, and microwave ovens. What no cell service? Thank God for punchneedles, weavers cloth, and threads! Keep on punchin!

nancee

PIGGY SUE

My website has been updated to include many of the designs you've been seeing in my blog, so be sure to visit http://www.cooperagedesign.com/ Of course I've been busy creating new designs and will have a buy now paypal button on this blog for those items that will not be posted on the web until September. Piggy Sue has ben added to the Down on the Farm collection. Keep on stitchin!

nancee