Thursday, October 27, 2011

Let's Hug!

I know I promised tons of pictures from the shower, but I haven't gotten around to them yet.  Instead, I've been doing this cross stitch pattern.




















And if you would like to do your own, here is the pattern!


Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Gothy Hand

Jenny Hart from Sublime Stitching is awesome.  She makes the cutest patterns, and oftentimes, gives them away!  I have purchased many from her, and they are totally worth the $3-$5 I have spent on each, but it's also cool when I am broke to get a free one!

Here is a cocktail napkin I did from one of her free patterns.  For some reason, I just REALLY like this pattern.  It's so cute!!
















I like the colors I chose for it as well.  I didn't want the trademark black glove and black or red nails.  I can't wait to finish the napkins I bought from her.  I plan to order her blue ones and black ones next!

Saturday, October 8, 2011

That Stitchin' Life

I have been working on a lot of projects.  My sister and future brother-in-law's wedding shower is coming up and I've been working on decorations for that.  I can't really do pics now, because she may see, and also, it's a constant work in progress.  I'll be sure to post plenty of pics at the shower, though!

I have done a few more cocktail napkins from Sublime Stitching!
































Sadly, our boss at work is moving to another department.  She is the best boss I have ever had.  I will miss her, but I am happy for her, because she's been offered a good opportunity.  Here is a cross stitch I have done for her.  I see that it's crooked, yes, and that TEARS me up, but what can I do about it really? It's already all stitched up and put in there... maybe she won't notice or care that it's crooked!  It's cute anyway.
















And here is a gift for my sister and her fiance, all framed up and pretty!
















I've been experimenting with knitting bows.  I like these!
















I think I'll take a break from crafting and work on these thank you cards for the shower!

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Getting Back Into It

I am glad to get back into stitching after having settled into our move and taking time out for myself!
Here is a cute skull stitch from Makoto Oozu's book

Here's another cute hanky from Sublime Stitching's Gothic Grandeur pattern set.


I created this for a friend's daughter from a pack of Sublime Stitching Alphabets.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

When Life Gets In The Way of Crafting

Busy busy, as usual around here!  I need to write a letter, get my newer items photographed, apply for a booth at an Eco Art fest, frame the last of my Lady Gaga stuff for the benefit for Equality Texas that's the week after next, print and mail invitations to my sister's wedding shower, get a frame for a custom piece I've done, and pack to get ready to go see my parents, and I think that's it.  Whew.  

Here's the last onesie I did last week.  I think it's so cute.  




















Look at these classy bespectacled ladies!
















And here is a custom piece I did.  I hope I can find a hoop it will fit in.  I think I stitched it way too low :(
















Okay, I'm off to do three jillion things!

Friday, September 16, 2011

New Work

Okay, as promised, here is some stuff I have been working on.  Three onesies and a name tag for my desk at work using the Sublime Stitching Epic Alphabet!  The onesies need ironing, yes.  And I have one more to share later, but it's in TERRRIBLE need of ironing!


































More to come!  Please stay tuned.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Acorn Head

Being sick can make you very productive.  I think the smoke from the wildfires is getting to me.
















This is a Cate Anevski pattern.  Check her patterns out!!  http://www.etsy.com/shop/cateanevski
Tomorrow- Jordnots by Molly Johansson.  I'll explain.

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Embroiderer on Fire

I have been super busy making more things!  Here are some things I've been working on!

Here are a couple of  bibs:

















And here are some onesies!





































I haven't washed this last one, so you can still see the lines.  I never stay within the lines!  ;)

Monday, August 15, 2011

Ode to Mother Gem

I made this cross stitch pattern...










... as an ode to this amazing woman.



Cause that's how we go out.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Not lame, very cool cross stitchin

I got the coolest book!




















As you can see, it is "Very cool" and "Not lame".  True, true.

I made this from it!
















An awesome tiny shark.  I do not know what I'm going to do with him, but he's awfully cute!

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Born this Way

Here is the latest installment of my Lady Gaga collection.


















The mermaids were a request from a friend.  I wanted to put a unicorn but couldn't manage it, so the mermaids were thus... born.

Here is the fourth and I think final piece.  I may do more, I dunno.


Thursday, July 21, 2011

What I've been up to besides packing and unpacking

Okay!  We're all moved and now crafty stuff is once again on my mind!  Here are some things I've finished recently!




















This is my very late stitchalong from Feeling Stitchy and Cate Anevski.  I was too late to submit it, which sucks, because everyone who did so got a free pattern from her.  What??  Ah well.  Amps the Wondercat likes it.

This will go in my new kitchen somewhere.  I have very little wall space to hang things that isn't already taken up, but I'm sure I can find a space.















And here is the first Lady Gaga cross stitch I've done.  I'm doing a few, plus other crafty stuff I'll post, for a Gaga themed benefit a friend of mine is throwing.  I'll post more details later.


Thursday, May 19, 2011

Let's Craft Talk

Leslie Hall is my hero.

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Work through the pain.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

I'm not modest.




















Inspired by a cross stitch I saw on http://www.feelingstitchy.com/

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Some other things I've been working on


This is from Subversive Cross Stitch.  www.subversivecrossstitch.com

















And an adorable flower from Cate Anevski!  Get it here:
http://cateanevski.typepad.com/cateanevski/

I'm super inspired lately, mostly with cross stitching, so I'll be posting more soon!

Andwabisabi Etsy Shop

Grace Kim has come uo with THE cutest cross stitch designs! I've purchased several to make gifts.





























You can find her here:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/andwabisabi?ref=pr_shop

If you like cross stitching, or know someone who does, you really should see this shop!

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Keep Calm and Marry On!

While I am sitting here, drying off from my shower, my gas soaked clothes in the wash (mishap at the Tigermart), rather than pout, I should blog!

I don't know why, but I like weddings.  I'm not the marrying type, and if I ever did get married, I would not  have a huge production.  Just close friends and family and mostly a DIY kind of thing.  My sister is getting married in January and I cannot wait!



















Speaking of weddings, I'm sure everyone knows about the Royal Wedding.  It's Friday, if I'm not mistaken.  I won't be watching, because I'm sure it's terribly boring to watch on TV, and I do have to work, but something about it makes me happy.  The media frenzy is so happy and abuzz, and it's a nice
change from the usual coverage of bloodbaths in other countries.  I think it's cool how the people of England are so excited and are coming together to watch from afar.  I don't think anything could bring our country together like that in such a positive way for such a joyful event.  Maybe we need a Royal Family!  (uhhhh scratch that.)

So, while I will not be watching, or buying memorabilia (although I did see a DELICIOUS looking cake all decorated with William and Kate's portrait at HEB that I'd like to bite), I'll be thinking about the Royal Wedding all day on Friday.  I hope they have a happy life together.   And if you are watching the wedding, zap the couple with mind powers of happiness and love.  Or something.








Saturday, April 23, 2011

Napkins!

As promised, here are the napkins I made.  I've only made two so far.  My fingers are tired!
















I think it may be harder than I thought to sell Allen on these.  He said "They look like those fancy restaurant napkins that don't absorb anything!"  I kinda took that as a compliment...

Baby stuff and more

Here's what I've been busy at work on:















A dear friend of mine is having a baby soon, and she wanted some small pillow letters spelling the baby's name out.  They went easier than I thought and look better than I expected!  I think she'll love them.

I am thinking of throwing some more stuff in, like a couple of embroidered bibs and maybe a onesie for her to grow into.  I'd feel bad just giving her the letters.

I've also been working on some napkins.  Since I do them by hand, they're taking a little longer than if I had a sewing machine, but I'll show you the finished products soon!


Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Lookit me!

Already putting one of my resolutions to use- the cloth napkin.




Yes, yes, that IS a plastic bag you se there. To my defense, some asshole stole my lunch AND bag the other day, i've used this same bag the past three days. I still need to replace my lunch bag :(



Monday, April 18, 2011

I Wish it Didn't have to End!

Happy Tuesday! Did everyone have a good weekend?

I had a great weekend with my family back in Coldspring. We arrived late Friday and spent the day Saturday getting ready for the party!















There was a bigger turn-out than expected and we actually ran out of food for the late-comers! But everyone had a great time.



















Yummmmmmm!















I played bartender for a little while.




















My sister and her fiance.


The band.

Sunday was sort of lazy. I took some pics of my dad's and grandad's cute little gardens, but my camera ran out of power!! Oh no!




















Then it was lunch at my favorite Tex-Mex restaurant and a short jaunt to a little antique store!















My dad also loves El Burrito...

I plan to return in May, since a friend of mine is having a baby shower in Houston. I plan to hit up a few antique shops again! I need some cuter dishes.

Have a lovely day!


Listening to: "The Lonely Little Thrift Store"- Jonathan Richman