BEWITCHING

Bewitching combines some of my favorites; snowgirls and witches!.  I'm thinking they are not mutually exclusive and this pattern proves it.  As soon as I get this paddle painted up, I'll get the kits ready to go.  Check my etsy shop in the next couple of weeks.  Keep on punchin.
nancee

SUNFLOWER PIN CLASS

Sum... Sum...Summer time!   Holly and Ivy in downtown Ripon, Wisconsin  is hosting a trunk show featuring my new patterns.  In addition to the show I'll be teaching a SUNFLOWER PIN class.  The class will be from 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m.  We'll be punching SUNFLOWER PINS.  Visit www.hollyandivyonline.com for all the particulars and to register for the class or call Katie 920.539.1013.  Keep on punchin!

WHAT'S THIS?

It's the Woolies collection or at least the start of it.  Valdani is now offering the most beautiful wool for Australia in black and cream.  I'm working on a mini collection for them for the Quilt Show in Huston, Texas.  Can't wait to start the stitching and embellishments! Got some new punchneedle pumpkins on the drawing board!  Keep on punchin.
nancee   

FOREVER MAY SHE WAVE

Happy 4th of July...I wanted to give you all a peek at the JULY BONNET GIRL the punching is done, and she'll be off to the framer next week!  Home today with a long list of patterns to draw up and kits to put together.  I'll be working with a background of patriotic songs and marches playing on my ipod!  There will be a picnic supper and a fireworks tonight in the park downtown!  Love this day when we celebrate our FREEDOM.  Keep on punchin. 
nancee

LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL...

It's been another crazy week with plein aire, the strawberry fest, artists reception and a fabulous new exhibit at the WMQFA.  More about that later.  I've finally got a July Bonnet Girl in the works.  As soon as she's done, it's Halloween here I come.  I'll be in my studio this afternoon 2-4, and Thursday 1-4, and again on  Saturday 12-4.  My newsletter, Something to Crow About will be ready on Friday.  If any of you out there would like to get it, please send your e-mail to cooperage@wi.rr.com   Keep on punchin!
nancee.

THE YURT

Here's the famous YURT sporting it's award winning quilted panels on display at the International Quilt Festival held last week in Chicago, Illinois .  The YURT belongs to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and fiber arts and is part of our permanent collection.  A call went out to quilters and a challenge was born to create panels representing the seasons.  And the winners are... on display!  The show was amazing, so many talented people out there, so many new ideas. I'm going to have to just...Keep on punchin.
nancee

PEARS IN SHEEP SILK

I'm working away on this collection and having a fun time...The Quilt Show in Rosemont, Ill was fun as always, but I must say I need a little more recovery time than I used to...so today is a kind of catch up day, email,s facebook, etsy, and the list goes on...Keep on punchin.
nancee