Monday, September 27, 2010

~*Black Jack One*~

My ~*Black Jack*~ using the Oxford Punch Needle #8 with wool strips and a tad bit of yarn is finished...



I'm still learning... and still struggling. I was using wool strips that were cut a #8 (1/4"). They kept trying to twist as I was punching... until I finally just gave up and let them do it. This mat is only 6 by 12 inches... and won't be put on the floor. So... seeing how it is a table mat, it won't get the stress a floor rug would & the twisted woolly worms will survive. They also took on some sort of rough texture that, I guess, is just more rustic & prim.

I have learned from talking with some friends, that if I would have used a #6 woolly worm with the Oxford Punch Needle... it may have been better. Even a bit easier maybe too?

However... I still want a GOOD ~*Black Jack*~ rug... so...



I have another started... hooked with my beloved, primitive rug hook on linen! :) ~*Black Jack Two*~...



Wishing you all warm smiles...

Betty
Posted by primitivebettys at 3:00 PM

16 comments:

  1. deniseMonday, September 27, 2010 at 3:42:00 PM CDT

    i love it!!! you do such beautiful work. i am so jealoua. denise

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  2. moosecraftMonday, September 27, 2010 at 4:06:00 PM CDT

    I like 'em both just fine!!! Keep on creating! Always a pleasure to see what you're up to! :-)

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  3. AnonymousMonday, September 27, 2010 at 4:12:00 PM CDT

    I love it--it is so primitive looking.

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  4. Primitives By The Light of The MoonMonday, September 27, 2010 at 4:53:00 PM CDT

    Looking great. The oxford punch is a bit more difficult to get those #8's through but the #6's glide through much easier. Also I found that using monk's cloth with the oxford helps too. More of an open weave....and I think you'll find how suprisingly fast it can be. Love those black jacks!

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  5. Loafer Mountain PrimitivesMonday, September 27, 2010 at 5:24:00 PM CDT

    Wow! I like it!!!
    They both look fantastic..
    Tisha

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  6. WoolenSailsMonday, September 27, 2010 at 5:32:00 PM CDT

    It looked good to me, love the black.
    Tempting me to get mine out.

    Debbie

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  7. Rugs and PugsMonday, September 27, 2010 at 5:39:00 PM CDT

    Betty ~
    LOVE IT!!!
    Hugs,
    Lauren

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  8. Lori from Notforgotten FarmMonday, September 27, 2010 at 6:19:00 PM CDT

    looks great Betty, I love Black Jack too ~
    Lori

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  9. ValMonday, September 27, 2010 at 7:52:00 PM CDT

    Oh this is beautiful. I can't even imagine making one of these.

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  10. Nan ~ Threadwork PrimitivesMonday, September 27, 2010 at 8:09:00 PM CDT

    I love 'm both and I love how you did them in black. Great looking.
    ~Nan

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  11. HomeSpunPrimsTuesday, September 28, 2010 at 7:51:00 AM CDT

    I love both of your black jacks Betty. Great job!

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  12. JackieTuesday, September 28, 2010 at 7:52:00 AM CDT

    Beautiful Betty as always.
    Jackie.

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  13. DorisTuesday, September 28, 2010 at 11:42:00 AM CDT

    Oh Betty that is so great. I love your black jack. I have been meaning to do one for the past month, now I know I have too. I just love it!!

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  14. Cotton Eyed JoTuesday, September 28, 2010 at 2:50:00 PM CDT

    Reminds me of licorice and Black Jack gum! ;) He is a handsome fella, both in punch and hooked...

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  15. patijane's primitivesTuesday, September 28, 2010 at 3:34:00 PM CDT

    Betty, your black pumpkins are great!!! Love the mat and can't wait to see the rughooked one. Keep on creating!!!!

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  16. primnproperMonday, September 17, 2012 at 12:53:00 PM CDT

    Hi Betty,

    I like them both! I like the uneven heights that the needle creates and how super fast it is. Don't give up on your punchneedle...was the eye of the needle going in the direction of the punching? If it was backwards it could create these problems, hope this helps.
    Kim

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