TREE HUGGER

At last a little snow for this little Tree Hugger...Thinking of a variated dark blue background.  Stay tuned, I've been known to change my mind.  Keep on punchin.
nancee

MERRY CHRISTMAS ...

from the Caretaker of the Cooperage.  Keep on punchin.
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MORE SHADES OF SHEEP

I found this fabulous wool plaid at Holly & Ivy in Ripon, Wisconsin and thought it would make a great pillow for my sheep!  What you see on top is the almost finished product!  Love taking a design and working it in a couple of different color schemes.  On the boards is a Snow Bunny...Keep on punchin.

nancee

JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT WAS SAFE...

Lunch & Punch had an unexpected guest yesterday, yes that's a Shark, crocheted shark slipper!  Jim Kennedy, masquerading as Ahab made them for Allion's family!  Needless to say we had a grand time yesterday, mostly laughing, talking, and eating.  Keep on punchin (somebody has to)
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HOLIDAY ART FAIR

Holiday Art Fair Weekend has past...it was great show.  The ever popular angel face pins sported buffalo plaid wings this year!  One on Ina's bunnies came home with me!  A good time was had by all.  Now it's time to whip up a batch of cookies for tomorrows book club!  Keep on punchin.

nancee

WINTER PRIVY

Look what arrived in my mail box yesterday...The Winter Issue of Simply Vintage with my "Winter Privy featured.  Get a copy with 21 fabulous projects including of course my Winter Privy.  Keep on punchin.
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THREE LITTLE PIG PINS

These little pig pins will not be going to market this weekend, instead they will be making their debut at the Holiday Art Fair in downtown Cedarburg, Wisconsin.  Hope to  see you there.  Keep on punchin.
nancee

THE SATURDAY AFTER BLACK FRIDAY....

I'll be in my studio today from 1-4 p.m. so if you're out and about stop in for a cup of tea or a hot cocoa!  Keep on punchin.
nancee

BIRDS IN KUKA BERRIE TREES

Getting ready for the Holiday Art fair in downtown Cedarburg, Wisconsin December 4th, 5th, and 6.th, but first I have a date with a Turkey & some Stuffing.  Keep on punchin.
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LUNCH & PUNCH

As many of you know, the second Saturday of every month is Lunch & Punch in my studio.  We had a house full yesterday.  Lots of laughs and a great BLT salad provided by Jean.  Mary made another wonderful dessert frosted pumpkin squares!   It was great gathering of punchers.  Of course there is always one in every class...you know who you are Jim Kennedy!  Keep on punchin.

nancee

2015 HOLIDAY ART FAIR

It's that time again.  The Cedarburg Holiday Art fair is just around the corner.  December 4-6th in historic downtown Cedarburg, Wisconsin.  I try to do a little pin/ornament every year.  This year I'll have a little tree or a branch with Scotties & Westies.  Keep on punchin.
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PUNCH IN AT HOLLY & IVY

Love going up to Holly & Ivy's in Ripon for a November Pin Class.  Shone here is Janell's Chrismas Reindeer pin.  Katie opens her shop every year for this punch in.  I always come home with a stash of her yummy hand dyed wool!  Keep on punchin.
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WITCHES WALK

Get my free pattern for WITCHES WALK in the Fall issue of Punch Needle & Primitive Stitchery  Magazine.  Of course if you want it drawn up and the thread kit you can e-mail cooperage@wi.rr.com  or call me 262.313.8885 and I'd be happy to send it to you.  Keep on punchin.
nancee

NOVEMBER

Dark as Molasses
Brittle as Candy

Maple sugar sprinkled on
a Cookie Crumb Crust

Carmel n cardamom tatters
cling to branches like
Bittersweet Memories

Day melts into night
Black as Coal

Dreams warmed in Kitchens
Wrapped in anticipation

Keep on punchin.
nancee

A BIRTHDAY FOR MY STUDIO

My studio The Cooperage moved to the FarmHouse Galley 3 years ago.  If you're in the area please stop by for Cider, Carmel Corn, Cookies, and some miscellaneous treats.  Of course there will be lots and lots of punch needle.  Valet Parking for Brooms, Costumes optional.   Keep on Punchin.

nancee 

STARS & STRIPES SANTA

This is number 6...I've made a stand up  Santa every year  that I've been punching.  it's had to believe this is number 6, but here he is in all his glory!  I'm going to make the pattern cover today, he'll be posted in my Etsy store on Sunday.  Keep on punchin.
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AUTUMN ISSUE SIMPLY VINTAGE

It was a beautiful weekend with a great group of people on the Cedarburg Artist's guild Covered Bridge Studio Art Tour!  Waiting for me was The Autumn Issue of Simply Vintage.  Pick up a copy, there is a 10 page spread about my studio and a free pattern of Pumpkin Harvest inspired by the log cabin on my property.  It's time to finish up this years Santa!  Stay tuned.  Keep on punch.
nancee

COVERED BRIDGE STUDIO TOUR

Here's the add from last night's News Graphics!  All over Ozaukee County artists will be in their studios this weekend.  It's a fun event.  I'll be in my studio Friday from 4-8, Saturday 9-5, & Sunday 11-4.  If you're in the area stop in.  There will be Carmel Corn, frosted apple cake, & apple cider.
Keep on punchin.
nancee

COUNTRY FOLK ART SHOW

Here are a few pics of my booth over the weekend in St. Charles, Ill at the Country Folk Art Show.  My friend Bonnie made "Gourdo"  and he came home with me!  He'll be up at the Barn during our fall University Day next Saturday.  I've got a lot of unpacking and putting my studio back together.  Keep on punchin.
nancee

BLACK-EYED SUSIES

Black-eyed Susies is finished and ready to go... I've been drawing up patterns like crazy for the Country Folk Art Show next weekend.  About 21 more to do today...Keep on punchin.
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THIS LITTLE PIGGY...

This Little Piggy is mounted and ready to go...I'm working fast and furiously for The Country Folk Art show next weekend.  Keep on punchin.
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WINTER ANGEL

This little WINTER ANGEL is bundled up in her St Mary's Coat & Leggings.  Who remembers wearing those coats, leggings, and sailor hats or velvet bonnets.  I do and have photos to prove it!  I'll have to scan those in...Working on a French Pig to attach to a little basket!   Keep on punchin.
nancee

CANDY MAN

Here's the first in my snowman series " Candy Man".   I plan to get him finished this week and get him up on etsy on Sunday.  Not a great start to the week...my front loading washing machine won't spin...and the door is locked with a load of clothes inside.  The only people I see these these days are repair men!  Keep on punchin.
nancee

BLUE DALA HORSE

Here's the Blue Dala Horse...I've been punching with both hands getting ready for fall and the upcoming shows.  I'm happy to report that next week you can find my patterns FARM CHICK QUILTS in Garner Iowa.  It's Mandy Stromer's shop.  Be sure to stop by and say hey.  I'm on a mission to add one shop in each state to carry my patterns.  If you know any quilt or stitichery shops in your state that might like to carry my patterns give me a holler.  Keep on punchin.
nancee

HATTIE WITH HER FIRST PUPPY CUT...

Hattie my Old English Sheep Dos has just had her first "Puppy Cut".  She is 8 1/2 and has always had a  full coat.  It was way past time for something a little more manageable.  However she is not a happy camper as you can see by the look in her eyes... I've told her we have all fall and winter to grow it out, but I'm not sure she believes me.  Keep on punchin.
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DALA HORSE

Been wanting to do a Dala Horse for a couple of years...finally got it drawn up!  I plan to use the same pattern and punch a yellow one, and a blue one.   They should look great hanging on a tree or   stuffed in amongst some fresh boughs.  One month from today is my Country Folk Art Show in St. Charles, Ill.  Keep on punchin.
nancee

HOLLY BASKET

Here's a peek at the Holly Basket that will be in the Christmas Issue of "Punchneedle & Primitive Stitchery Magazine.  This is always a busy time of year getting ready for those fall and holiday shows.  Never enough time to for all those ideas to get punched up.   The Baking Muse also visits at this time of year, so bread is rising, and pies are baking.  Keep on punchin
nancee

AUTUMN ANGEL

Autumn Angel is almost ready to go...she'll have a wool back, metal wings and a ribbon to help her fly.  On to the next project.  Shows are just around the corner and there are lots of ideas to be finished.  Keep on punchin.
nancee

DANCING BLACK CATS

Dancing Black Cats are hooped up...I think I'll kit these up with ribbon and thread.   Today Chimney Concepts is coming to see what can be done about my 1860 fireplace.  Obviously it's not up to todays' codes and since I cannot live with out fire (I am a Sagittarius) ; I'll need to do what ever it takes to get it working before the first frost.  Keep on punchin.
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SHEEP N WOOL BARN

This is the last in the Barn series with a farm animal on a weather vane.  I'm on to punching up some Dancing Black Cats to go with the dancing pumpkins, plus my entry for the Cedarburg Art Museum's Festivals of Cedarburg competition.  Will post a sneak preview soon,  Keep on punchin.
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DANCING PUMPKINS

Dancing Pumpkins are being punched up and readied for the Fall Country Folk Art Show in St. Charles, Illinois.  The Sheep n Wool Barn will post tomorrow.  Working on a submisson for the Cedarburg Art Museum.  The theme this year is Cedarburg Festivals.  I've chosen The Winter Fest and am working on "primsical" design depicting the Bed Race....Stay tuned.  Keep on punchin.
nancee

PUNCH NEEDLE & PRIMITIVE STITCHER

The premier issue of this magazine came out in May.  Here is a sneak peak at the cover of the August/September issue.  Look for my "Witches Walk punch needle pattern designed exclusively for PNPS.  Working on the last in the Barn series... "Wool n Sheep Barn".  Will post progress photo soon.
Have a stack of designs drawn up waiting to be punched.  It's always crazy like this before the Fall Shows start.  Stay tuned i may be appearing at a location near you. Keep on punch.
nancee

CHIX N EGG BARN

Here's a progress photo of Chix N Egg Barn.  Designing by day and punching by night getting ready for fall and holiday shows.  They are just around the corner.  Keep on punchin.
nancee

PIG N PUNKIN BARN

Pig n Punkin Barn is done and the pattern is ready to post on etsy.  This is the first in a series of  barns with animals on weather vanes.  Chix n Egg Barn is on my frame.  Sheep n Wool Barn is waiting patiently.  I've been designing by day and punching by night!  I've needed to keep busy as many of you know, after my son, Todd's passing last month.   This is the first time I've mentioned it here.  It was well documented on FaceBook.  He had a heart condition, but was feeling good.  Had been out on his Harley just the day before.  It was a pulmonary embolism, he died in his sleep.  Todd had just turned 47 and for the past 8 years lived in the little log cabin on my property.  I miss him everyday.  Keep on punchin.
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BAA BAA & BLACK SHEEP

It's a stormy day here in Cedarburg, Wisconsin.  A good day to bake cookies and punch.  I'm working designs for the Fall and Holiday shows that are right around the corner.  Mounted on this paddle are BAA ,BAA, & BLACK SHEEP.   Pig n Punkin barn is next...keep on punchin
nancee

ANGELS GATHER HERE

The Holiday Muse is visiting me and I'm taking advantage of her by listening to Celtic Christmas music and punchin up a few angels, stockings,  sleds, etc.  Keep on punchin.

nancee

3 SHADES OF SHEEP

Spending time at home with my Old English Sheep Dogs and working up some new designs...I'm fixated on SHEEP.  These three have a holiday flare!  Stay tuned the Muse is with me.   Keep on punchin.
nancee