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| Welcome to American Pie Designs, where you'll find a unique blend of primitive and folk art designs. I'm hard at work designing new folk art patterns, primtive doll patterns and raggedy patterns. Some of the original models for these patterns are offered on a first-come basis. These models are sprinkled throughout this website, and you can also find them by clicking on the "Finished Models" link at the top of this page. If you join my private email list, you'll receive a short email when new patterns and models are available. |
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#117 - "PRIMITIVE BELSNICKEL HOOKED RUG SANTA"
 
Hundreds of years ago, many countries celebrated Christmas with Santa accompanied by assistants or helpers, known as Belskickel Santas. The Belsnickel Santa was in charge of naughty boys and girls, and his face was usually sooty and a bit less jolly than our traditional Santas. Make this 17" Belsnickel Santa (9" sitting) for Christmas or to display all year. This Santa sits on his own and is very simple to make. The rug hooking portion is done in traditional hit-or-miss style, and the body is made from aged muslin, giving him a primitive, time-worn look. His nose is "pinch-stitched" and he is finished with rusted wire, bells and snowflakes. With both the paper and ePattern, you'll receive a full color photo and detailed instructions and diagrams, including all the tips and tricks on how I achieved Santa's primitive and aged appearance. The pattern also includes instructions on how to make his eyes and nose (you'll be surprised at how simple!). There is free shipping on the paper pattern, but if you don't want to wait for the mail, just click on the ePattern link below, where you'll be provided with an instant download link when you finish checking out. All my e-Patterns come complete with the same diagrams and photographs contained in my paper patterns. You are free to make the design to sell on your own website or through Ebay or craft shows, as long as you give Melanie Pinney and American Pie Designs credit as the designer. (Basic rug hooking and sewing knowledge is recommended.) $9.99 PAPER PATTERN (FREE SHIPPING) $7.99 e-PATTERN (NO WAITING!) |
#115 - "A SIMPLER TIME" PILLOW TUCK
 "A Simpler Time" is a 5" by 6-1/2" punch needle pillow tuck or pin keep that celebrates simple times with a crow, sheep and rabbit surrounded by hit-or-miss pennies around the border. The art of punch needle embroidery is popular, and this pattern gives you extra instructions on the best equipment and materials to use for this wonderful craft. This is an original, copyrighted pattern by American Pie Designs. You will receive a color photo and detailed instructions on how to make this simple design, including how to create the backing and put it all together. There is free shipping on the paper pattern, but if you don't want to wait for the mail, just click on the ePattern link below, where you'll be provided with an instant download link when you finish checking out. All my e-Patterns come complete with the same diagrams and photographs contained in my paper patterns. You are free to make the design to sell on your own website or through Ebay or craft shows, as long as you give Melanie Pinney and American Pie Designs credit as the designer. (Basic sewing knowledge is recommended.) MODEL PRICE: $45 - ONLY 1 AVAILABLE (Includes Free Shipping)
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#114 - "ULA AND BEBE"
 Meet Ula and Bebe, a primitive, time-worn pair who are inseparable best friends. They've just returned from visiting relatives and having a picnic in the sun, which has made Bebe sleepy and wishing she could snuggle. When you click on Ula and Bebe for a larger picture, be sure to click on that larger picture for a super-sized image showing all the details. Make Ula and Bebe for yourself with this original, copyrighted pattern by American Pie Designs. You will receive a color photo and detailed instructions on how to make this wonderful duo, including all the tips and tricks on how I achieved their grungy, primitive look. The pattern also includes complete, detailed instructions on how to make their eyes and hair (you'll be surprised at how simple!). There is free shipping on the paper pattern, but if you don't want to wait for the mail, just click on the ePattern link below, where you'll be provided with an instant download link when you finish checking out. All my e-Patterns come complete with the same diagrams and photographs contained in my paper patterns. You are free to make the design to sell on your own website or through Ebay or craft shows, as long as you give Melanie Pinney and American Pie Designs credit as the designer. (Basic sewing knowledge is recommended.) $9.99 PAPER PATTERN (FREE SHIPPING) $7.99 e-PATTERN (NO WAITING!) |
#116 - "OL' KRIS KRINGLE"
 Ol' Kris is the second in a series of Santas created especially for hookers (rug hookers, that is). Kris Kringle stands 17" tall and is able to stand on his own on your mantle or on a shelf with Christmas greenery. The model was hooked traditionally with 1/4-inch wool strips, or it can also be completed with wool yarn, called Nantucket style, which is popular in New England. This design is fun and fast to complete. When you click on Kris Kringle for a larger picture, be sure to click on that larger picture for a super-sized image showing all the details. The paper pattern comes with a full-size diagram you can transfer to your linen or monks cloth foundation, or if you hate waiting you can get an instant download by purchasing the ePattern. Both the paper pattern and the ePattern provide complete and detailed instructions and color photos, and you won't find better-written patterns anywhere. (Basic rug hooking knowledge is recommended.) You are free to make the design to sell on your own website or through Ebay or craft shows, as long as you give Melanie Pinney and American Pie Designs credit as the designer. $9.99 PAPER PATTERN (FREE SHIPPING) $7.99 e-PATTERN (NO WAITING!) |
#111 - "JACK-RABBIT SLIM"
 Meet Jack-Rabbit Slim, a wiley character who's been sneaking carrots and eating all of Farmer Brown's tender spinach. He's been very hard to catch and was recently spotted padding around other gardens in search of yummy edibles. Catch him while you can, as the original one-of-a-kind model for this design is for sale, or you can order the pattern and make Jack-Rabbit Slim for yourself. Slim is approximately 36 inches tall from the tip of his head to the bottom of his toes (not including his wonderful ears), and he is made from painted and stained muslin. When you click on Slim for a larger picture, be sure to click on that larger picture for a super-sized image showing all the details. If you decide to make him yourself, the pattern includes complete and detailed instructions, photos and diagrams, right down to how to make his eyes (they are very simple). You won't find better-written patterns anywhere. There is free shipping on the paper pattern, but if you don't want to wait for the mail, just click on the ePattern link below, where you'll be provided with an instant download link when you finish checking out. (Basic sewing knowledge is recommended.) You are free to make the design to sell on your own website or through Ebay or craft shows, as long as you give Melanie Pinney and American Pie Designs credit as the designer. MODEL PRICE: $65 - ONLY 1 AVAILABLE (Includes Free Shipping) $9.99 PAPER PATTERN (FREE SHIPPING) $7.99 e-PATTERN (NO WAITING!) |
#113 - "LIFE OF A CROW"
 "Life of a Crow" is a 5" by 6-1/2" punch needle design that is pleasing to create and moves along quickly. The art of punch needle embroidery is becoming very popular, and this pattern gives you extra instructions on the best equipment and materials to use for this wonderful craft. When you click on the pillow for a larger picture, be sure to click on that larger picture for a super-sized image showing all the details. This is an original, copyrighted pattern by American Pie Designs. You will receive a color photo and detailed instructions on how to make this cute pillow or pin keep, including how to create the backing and put it all together. There is free shipping on the paper pattern, but if you don't want to wait for the mail, just click on the ePattern link below, where you'll be provided with an instant download link when you finish checking out. (Basic sewing knowledge is recommended.) You are free to make the design to sell on your own website or through Ebay or craft shows, as long as you give Melanie Pinney and American Pie Designs credit as the designer. $9.99 PAPER PATTERN (FREE SHIPPING) $7.99 e-PATTERN (NO WAITING!) |
"TROPICAL TANGO" HOOKED RUG PILLOW Inspired by the giant cockscomb flowers that grow in hot mid-summer, this hooked rug pillow measures 11" and can be hooked traditionally with 1/4-inch wool strips or with wool yarn, called Nantucket style, which is popular in New England. This design is fun and fast to complete and the colors are bright and invigorating. Portions of the background are hooked in a circular motion, and if you have never hooked circles before (or if you worry about hooking them), I have included a special instruction section in the pattern that makes hooking round shapes easy and fun. When you click on the pillow for a larger picture, be sure to click on that larger picture for a super-sized image showing all the details. The paper pattern comes with a full-size diagram you can transfer to your linen or monks cloth foundation, or if you hate waiting you can get an instant download by purchasing the ePattern. Both the paper pattern and the ePattern provide complete and detailed instructions and color photos, and you won't find better-written patterns anywhere. (Basic rug hooking knowledge is recommended.) You are free to make the design to sell on your own website or through Ebay or craft shows, as long as you give Melanie Pinney and American Pie Designs credit as the designer. $9.99 PAPER PATTERN (FREE SHIPPING) $7.99 e-PATTERN (NO WAITING!) |
| "CHICKENS IN THE GARDEN" PUNCH NEEDLE (Paper Pattern Comes With Pre-Printed Weavers Cloth Foundation Fabric)  These chickens are obviously up to no good pecking around for innocent bugs in the flower garden. This cute little punch needle is shown as a pin keep project, but I have also stitched it onto hand-dyed wool and made a pillow. The punch needle portion is approximately 5" x 6". I completed the model with a medium-size Cameo brand punch needle using 6 strands of embroidery floss, and the design can also be completed using a smaller punch needle and 3 strands of floss. When you click on the pillow for a larger picture, be sure to click on that larger picture for a super-sized image showing all the details. The paper pattern comes with the design already printed on weavers cloth and FREE SHIPPING, or if you hate waiting you can get an instant download by purchasing the ePattern. Both the paper pattern and the ePattern provide complete and detailed instructions and color photos, and you won't find better-written patterns anywhere. (Basic punch needle knowledge is recommended.) You are free to make the design to sell on your own website or through Ebay or craft shows, as long as you give Melanie Pinney and American Pie Designs credit as the designer. $9.99 PAPER PATTERN (FREE SHIPPING) $7.99 e-PATTERN (NO WAITING!) |
| "CHICKENS IN THE CORN" (Paper Pattern Comes With Pre-Printed Weavers Cloth Foundation Fabric)  This little banty and her colorful chick are working their way through the corn rows, snatching up nasty bugs and grubs (thank goodness somebody likes bugs!). I completed the model with a medium-size Cameo brand punch needle using 6 strands of embroidery floss, and the design can also be completed using a smaller punch needle and 3 strands of floss. When you click on the pillow for a larger picture, be sure to click on that larger picture for a super-sized image showing all the details. The paper pattern comes with the design already printed on weavers cloth and FREE SHIPPING, or if you hate waiting you can get an instant download by purchasing the ePattern. Both the paper pattern and the ePattern provide complete and detailed instructions and color photos, and you won't find better-written patterns anywhere. (Basic punch needle knowledge is recommended.) You are free to make the design to sell on your own website or through Ebay or craft shows, as long as you give Melanie Pinney and American Pie Designs credit as the designer. $9.99 PAPER PATTERN (FREE SHIPPING) $7.99 e-PATTERN (NO WAITING!) |
"ABSOLUTELY POPPIES" Red poppies mean summertime! This generous 16" pillow celebrates the season in hand-dyed wools (or other fabrics of your choice), with detailed applique' instructions using your sewing machine or by hand. The pattern includes detailed photos and diagrams wherever necessary, including a section on how to complete the "blanket stitch" (it is very simple). If you click on the photo for a larger picture, you'll see the center of each poppy is embellished with glass beads! Be sure to click on that larger picture for a super-sized image showing all the details. My instructions are carefully prepared and you won't find better-written patterns anywhere. There is free shipping on the paper pattern, but if you don't want to wait for the mail, just click on the ePattern link below, where you'll be provided with an instant download link when you finish checking out. (Basic sewing knowledge is recommended.) You are free to make the design to sell on your own website or through Ebay or craft shows, as long as you give Melanie Pinney and American Pie Designs credit as the designer. $9.99 PAPER PATTERN (FREE SHIPPING) $7.99 e-PATTERN (NO WAITING!) |
"BROWN-EYED SUSAN" Brown-Eyed Susans grow wild all over the mountains, hillsides and roadways, and you can see their dark heads and sunburned petals welcoming late summer! This generous 16" pillow celebrates the tumble into autumn with hand-dyed wools (or other fabrics of your choice), with detailed applique' instructions using your sewing machine or by hand. The pattern includes detailed photos and diagrams wherever necessary, including a section on how to complete the "blanket stitch" (it is very simple). If you click on the photo for a larger picture, you'll see the center of flower is embellished with glass beads! Be sure to click on that larger picture for a super-sized image showing all the details. My instructions are carefully prepared and you won't find better-written patterns anywhere. There is free shipping on the paper pattern, but if you don't want to wait for the mail, just click on the ePattern link below, where you'll be provided with an instant download link when you finish checking out. (Basic sewing knowledge is recommended.) You are free to make the design to sell on your own website or through Ebay or craft shows, as long as you give Melanie Pinney and American Pie Designs credit as the designer. $9.99 PAPER PATTERN (FREE SHIPPING) $7.99 e-PATTERN (NO WAITING!) |
"HUNNY BUNNY" This pattern is for a wonderful bunny you can make from supplies that are readily available at your local fabric store. Hunny Bunny is approximately 29" tall when stretched out from head-to-toe, and she sits approximately 15" high when seated. Her bottom is weighted so she is stable and will not fall over, so you can perch her on a bench or stairway. She would also look wonderful in a more primitive style, with antiquing spray and an old embroidered collar. This design is one of my best-sellers and the pattern is very complete and detailed. When you click on Hunny Bunny for a larger picture, be sure to click on that larger picture for a super-sized image showing all the details. I have included several photographs and diagrams so you can make the face and feet just like in the photo (it is easy!), and you will not find better-written patterns anywhere. There is free shipping on the paper pattern, but if you don't want to wait for the mail, just click on the ePattern link below, where you'll be provided with an instant download link when you finish checking out. Basic sewing knowledge is assumed and recommended. You are free to make the design to sell on your own website or through Ebay or craft shows, as long as you give Melanie Pinney and American Pie Designs credit as the designer. $9.99 PAPER PATTERN (FREE SHIPPING) $7.99 e-PATTERN (NO WAITING!) |
| "OLDE WORLD SANTA" 17" Primitive Folk Art Rug Hooking Santa  This pattern is for another wonderful primitive folk art Santa that can be hooked traditionally with wool strips or done Nantucket-style with hand-dyed yarn (also known as the Oxford punch needle method, which is similar to punch needle embroidery). I used hand-dyed wool to complete this project and it was very fast and fun! During the Christmas season, I tuck my Olde World Santa against some greenery on my mantle, right alongside my Olde World Snowman that is also offered on this site. This Santa is backed with red wool, or you can use other backing fabric of your choice. When you click on Santa for a larger picture, be sure to click on that larger picture for a super-sized image showing all the details. The pattern includes complete and detailed instructions, photos and diagrams. You won't find better-written patterns anywhere. There is free shipping on the paper pattern, but if you don't want to wait for the mail, just click on the ePattern link below, where you'll be provided with an instant download link when you finish checking out. Basic rug hooking knowledge is assumed and recommended. You are free to make the design to sell on your own website or through Ebay or craft shows, as long as you give Melanie Pinney and American Pie Designs credit as the designer. $9.99 PAPER PATTERN (FREE SHIPPING) $7.99 e-PATTERN (NO WAITING!) |
| "OLDE WORLD SNOWMAN" 17" Primitive Folk Art Rug Hooking Snowman  This pattern is for a wonderful primitive folk art snowman that can be hooked traditionally with wool strips or done Nantucket-style with hand-dyed yarn (also known as the Oxford punch needle method, which is similar to punch needle embroidery). I used hand-dyed wool to complete this project, and just like the Santas offered on this site, the snowman was very fast and fun! During the Christmas season, I put my snowman and a hooked Santa on the mantle and they look wonderful against the greenery and Christmas stockings. This snowman is backed with dark navy hand-dyed wool, or you can use other backing fabric of your choice. When you click on the snowman for a larger picture, be sure to click on that larger picture for a super-sized image showing all the details. The pattern includes complete and detailed instructions, photos and diagrams. You won't find better-written patterns anywhere. There is free shipping on the paper pattern, but if you don't want to wait for the mail, just click on the ePattern link below, where you'll be provided with an instant download link when you finish checking out. Basic rug hooking knowledge is assumed and recommended. You are free to make the design to sell on your own website or through Ebay or craft shows, as long as you give Melanie Pinney and American Pie Designs credit as the designer. $9.99 PAPER PATTERN (FREE SHIPPING) $7.99 e-PATTERN (NO WAITING!) |
| "NANTUCKET ROOSTER" 18" Primitive Folk Art Rug Hooking Pillow  I created this folk art rooster pillow in Nantucket style with hand-dyed yarn (also known as the Oxford punch needle method, which is similar to punch needle embroidery). It can also be hooked traditionally with wool strips. This 18" pillow looks wonderful in my home tucked into a large egg basket with some old quilts I love. The design is simple and easy to complete and finishes quickly. When you click on the pillow for a larger picture, be sure to click on that larger picture for a super-sized image showing all the details. The pattern includes complete and detailed instructions, photos and diagrams. You won't find better-written patterns anywhere. There is free shipping on the paper pattern, but if you don't want to wait for the mail, just click on the ePattern link below, where you'll be provided with an instant download link when you finish checking out. Basic rug hooking or punch needle embroidery knowledge is assumed and recommended. You are free to make the design to sell on your own website or through Ebay or craft shows, as long as you give Melanie Pinney and American Pie Designs credit as the designer. $9.99 PAPER PATTERN (FREE SHIPPING) $7.99 e-PATTERN (NO WAITING!) |
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