Neurotic Owl

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Author Archives: naralesser

Still sort of weekly thingy!

Obviously the weekend got away from me but tada, progress! I am SO HAPPY with how my idea for the tufted velvet chair worked out – it’s blocks of satin … Continue reading

May 6, 2025 · Leave a comment

Okay, let’s not pretend this has been a weekly thingy lately.

Tannhäuser is open, which means I am done working stupid hours and killing my hands, which means that after a few days of doing no sewing at all I can … Continue reading

April 28, 2025 · Leave a comment

Weekly thingy and ornamental stabbing.

I’m working extra hours this week at my day job, but I’m also very in need of the relaxation that comes with embroidery, so I expect to keep making at … Continue reading

March 31, 2025 · Leave a comment

Weekly thingy and oops, forgot to mention.

I was feeling far enough behind on showing y’all the current project last week that I completely forgot I’d never told you the big news about the last one! Also, … Continue reading

March 24, 2025 · Leave a comment

Weekly thingy and embroidering faces again.

I probably need to change that to semi-weekly thingy with how my posting’s been lately, sorry. Places to buy stuff! Did I miss something?  I think that’s everything. What’s making … Continue reading

March 17, 2025 · Leave a comment

Weekly thingy and very unwise choices.

Hi all, I haven’t been fully sitting on my hands, but I haven’t been wildly productive either. I did finally pick a background fabric for the knittens embroidery and get … Continue reading

March 3, 2025 · Leave a comment

Weekly thingy and finished sculpture reveal.

So I did make the head wreath of white flowers that I was thinking about, but once I tried it on her I decided the piece was stronger without it, … Continue reading

February 18, 2025 · Leave a comment

Weekly thingy and crow brain attacks again.

Sorry there was’t a post last week but *gestures vaguely at world* truly it’s astonishing that I’m making anything these days. Exciting news, both my La Llorona embroidery and the … Continue reading

February 9, 2025 · Leave a comment

Weekly thingy and FINISHED PROJECTS AGAIN!

Posting one day later than planned but I figure we could all use some distraction today. Knittens! is finished and up on Redbubble, and I’m thinking about what I want … Continue reading

January 20, 2025 · 2 Comments

Weekly thingy and pattttttterrrnnnnnns

As I mentioned a few days ago, I’m revisiting the idea behind my knitten drawing for ‘Daydreams and Whimsies’ in an expanded version that’s also going to serve as a … Continue reading

January 13, 2025 · Leave a comment