May Sale!!!!!

YUP! Everything is on SALE for the month of May 2018!!!

Why?

Because we love the month of May and just thought it might be fun!

Do you love May too?

P.S. Our Dogwood is in bloom ~ what's not to love!!

 We have listed several more items and will be adding a

whole lot more, so please keep checking back!

Here is just a sample . . .

Square and Triangle Fragments Worksheet

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Collage Owls ~ Gift Tags, Name Cards, Bookplates . . .

can be used for so much more.

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Facebook and ETSY Cover Photo

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 25 Pennies (Star ~ Heart ~ Circle) Penny Rug

Table Runner ~ Mug Mat    E-Pattern

This is only a small sample of what we offer.

Please come by and take a look!

Pinetree Studios

Have fun shopping and enjoy the sale!

Thank you!

 

Loving This !!!!

So, in my last post I talked about how I was asked to create

a Pattern Step Out that could be downloaded to the computer

and then be available to print out onto their favorite paper.

I still love, always will, the feeling of pen to paper, but I have to tell you,

I have wasted a ton of paper!!! LOL 

I have an iPad Pro and an Apple Pencil, (thank you hubby!) and my

son showed me this awesome program, Procreate. I have used those tools for 

quite some time and loved how I could practice certain techniques,

getting more comfortable with a pattern. Some of my favorite types of

patterns, or tangles, are from using a grid. So, this almost goes without saying,

The next worksheet I designed was the grid. 

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This may seem to you to be very simplistic, but for me having the

dots, or squares, already there just allow me to start experimenting.

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This is a screenshot of using it on my iPad Pro.

Now the beauty behind this is that Procreate allows you to

create by using layers. So my drawing these simple W2, Huggins and Pickpocket

tangles are on a second layer. I can turn off the bottom layer, meaning

the grid, and all you will see are my patterns. Sweet!!!!

I can save what I draw and even save as a jpg and print the "photo" of my design.

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Printed out on Bristol Vellum Cover Stock 67lb. paper.

 

Thank you for joining me today! Have a wonderful day!

 

You can find this Digital Download at our Pinetree Studios store.

 

It's January 15th ALREADY????

Oh WOW! I can not believe how time flies!!!!

It is a NEW year AND I am totally ready for what this year is going to bring . . .

AND I CAN'T WAIT!!!!

So, what have I been doing.

Well, for one thing, I have finally finished my studio and getting it set up. I am really proud of the way it has turned out too. Trying to organize all of my fabric and yarns has been an existing problem for me and then it finally occurred to me how to do it!

First off, I guess I should tell you what it is that I do here . . .

I am a designer, weaver, artist (pen & ink and graphic).

Looking around here on our blog should give you an idea.

I looked and looked all over Pinterest (and other places too) and could not find anything that suited my particular problem of storage. I am happy to post pictures here and share my solution, hoping that this will help someone else with their storage challenge too. 

This picture shows 21 ~ 4 Wire Basket Units from Ikea.

Yup, that is 84 wire baskets!!!!!

I won't bore you with how many trips I actually made to the store to get my

studio organized, but it was a lot!

I have stored my::

fabric ~ woolfelt, wool, cotton, flannel, batik, handwoven fabric

yarn ~ wool, wool blend, cotton, twine, novelty, ribbon, roving

finished items, work in progress and my items for sale.

Each basket has a label and is lined with paper so everything stays in the basket.

Boy, am I happy!

Next . . .

I love this view!

Again, from Ikea ~ the desk and legs along with two drawer units that also store files ~ a must!

I have most of my pens, markers and watercolors in this area too. My computer too.

Then . . .

My cutting center. Again Ikea. Table and legs. Two files drawers that can best be described

as units that could store maps.

I have my weaving tools, embroidery threads and tools, rulers & templates, fringers,

yo-yo makers, knitting and crocheting tools, etc. in these drawers.

Up on this peg board (there is another that stores my cutting tools) I have some of my pin looms,

weaving yarn spools, project bags (so I can grab and go).

Lastly (not really)  . . .

My library and embellishment center!

2 of my five rigid heddle looms.

Button, beads, charms, wire, tools, more pens, dies, etc.

I love this center!!!!!!

So, this is what I have been working on to get ready for this new year.

I am excited to work in this fabulous studio!

Please come back often to see what I am making . . .

my husband and I actually have more in store, but that is another post!!

Have a GREAT day!

More on the way . . .

I really am enjoying weaving my own fabric and turning it into beautiful

decorative home decor pieces. Here is the latest!

Indian Summer Penny Rug

I just love the autumn colors of this penny rug ~ my husbands favorite too!

Check back soon, this e-pattern will be up on

PinetreeStudiosStore on ETSY soon!

Oh happy day!!!!

I am so excited to have finally finish writing the e-pattern

for this Jewel Tone Stained Glass Penny Rug!!!!

 Measures approximately 10.5" x 17"

I've had so many wonderful comments made about this penny rug.

It is so vibrant and looks great under one of my Tiffany Lamps!

The jewel tone pennies are cut from a fabric I wove on my pin loom.

So relaxing and it really does make up fast!

The nicest aspect of this Stained Glass Penny Rug is there will never

be another one made exactly like it! So unique!!!

Click on over to our ETSY Store for the e-pattern.

Occasionally I will be putting up finished ones for sale too!

Thanks for looking ~ have a GREAT day!

New Patterns and Home Decor Goodies!

Been very busy!

There are several new e-patterns and finished Home Decor goodies

at our ETSY Store ~ come take a look!!!

 Dogwood "Whatever" Mat

Finished Product and E-Pattern

 Pine Cone Tile Coasters

 Crocheted Cotton Coasters

 Patriotic Crocheted Coasters

Pumpkins ~ Mini Photo/Art Holders

Hope to enjoy!!

When all of this started . . .

I was "Spring" cleaning and changing out my decor when

I happened upon this penny rug.

This was my very first penny rug I designed and, I have to say

that after all of this time, it has really held up well.

I tried to replicate it a few years ago and couldn't find the exact colors

that I had originally used. So I went looking for similar

colors and found some that were close enough. I will say though, even now,

not all of the second choice colors are available.

I have had custom order requests for this design and even though I designed this

in 2008, it's is becoming a "classic" and I believe will

be a pattern that can be used years to come regardless of using

the colors I had originally used.

Dogwood Penny Rug

designed by Mary Elizabeth Martin/Pinetree Studios

Two colors choices

I am happy to say that this pattern is still going strong

and can be found at our ETSY Store.

Thanks for looking and have an awesome day!

Falling Maple Leaves Collection

Almost every time I offer a new pattern I say it’s my favorite and this time is no different.

I absolutely love the fall. This collection speaks to me of all of the things

I love about Autumn;  the colors, the smell of apple and pumpkin pie,

the changes in temperature, the way I feel like I can just slow down a bit.

This Falling Maple Leaves Collection includes Coasters, "Whatever" Mats and a Twirlie

and was made from National Nonwovens Woolfelt.

 

 Falling Maple Leaves Coasters

  Falling Maple Leaves"Whatever" Mats

  Falling Maple Leaves Twirlie

 This collection is now available at our ETSY Store.

Thanks for stopping by and have a GREAT day!

"Whatever" Mats . . .

I just can not believe how quickly the days have passed!

I have been so busy creating new designs ~ I have completely lost track of the time!

So, what have I been doing? Keep on reading ~ here is ONE new concept.

Penny Rug? Decorative Mat? Coaster? Mug Mat?

It's a "Whatever" Mat. 

Whatever you need to use it for, under a candy dish, a vase, a mug, a candle, whatever . . .

The “Whatever” Mats are meant to be a smaller version of the “traditional” sized penny rugs. 

Because of their size, I believe they are more versatile for decoration purposes.

Have a long dining table like I have? . . . make several and place them down the middle

of the table instead of one long runner. They are also the perfect size for narrow tables,

end tables, night stands, book shelves, whatever . . . ;)

Midnight Harvest Run

This "Whatever" Mat was made using Wool and Floss from Weeks Dye Works

This piece is part of a Bunnies "Whatever" Mat Collection.

I have really enjoyed working on this collection. As a bonus for purchasing this e-pattern 

in my ETSY Store I have included the templates for two more designs,

Springtime Run (Bunnies and Flowers) and Easter Run (Bunnies and Eggs). 

Each measures approximately 8.5" x 8.5" 

More to come soon!

Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful day!

New Companion Kit . . .

I am offering a new Companion Kit for my Winter Trees Penny Rug!

 

Four beautiful National Nonwovens WoolFelt colors!

White, Royal Blue, Evergreen and Light Brown

Both the Companion Kit and the E-pattern are available 

at our ETSY Store ~ please take a look!

Acorn and Leaves Decoration Mats

These beautiful Acorn and Leaves Decoration Mats

were inspired by my love of the mighty oak.

It always amazes me how this tree comes from the smallest of acorns.

I designed 3 different sizes and each can be used in so many

different ways to enhance, not over power, your picture frames,

figurines, vases, tools, etc. . . . how will you use yours?

Acorn and Leaves 6" x 18" Decoration Mat

 Acorn and Leaves 6" x 9" Half Decoration Mat

Please click on over to our ETSY Store to see

ALL of our wonderful decorative items.

Dogwood Table Runner

This beautiful woolfelt table runner was designed to portray

the magnificent flowers of the Dogwood Tree.

Please click through to our ETSY store to

purchase this e-pattern.

Dogwood Table Runner measures approximately 14" x 24"

A delight to make.

Keep it for yourself or give as a gift!

Thanks for stopping by!

New E-Pattern ~ The Strawberry Set!

I had so much fun designing this set!

The penny rug is 10 inches in diameter and

the mug mat is a 5 inch square.

It is fun to make and will make a terrific gift . . .

or will you keep it for yourself???

Strawberry Set

Penny Rug and Mug Mat

made from woolfelt.

Hop on over to our ETSY Store to purchase this e-pattern!

Thanks for looking!

Well, it's here!!!!!

Just uploaded my newest e-pattern to our Etsy Store.

Please go check it out!

Holly and Berries Penny Rug
(approximately 10" diameter)

Place a candy dish, candle or a clear dish or
Christmas Feather Tree on top for a stunning effect.

Thanks for looking!