Neurotic Owl

flapping vaguely downward through clouds of uncertainty on wings of existential dread

Tag Archives: embroidery

A finished project! And, y’know, weekly thingy.

I thought y’all might like a reminder of the ways things change between a drawing and an embroidery – LOTS of the little details and even some larger proportion stuff … Continue reading

September 21, 2025 · Leave a comment

Embroidery and yarn and kitties, oh my.

I’m going back in to beef up the toy mousie a bit and go back over the legs of the purple bowl with the metallic thread I’ve been saving for … Continue reading

September 1, 2025 · Leave a comment

Oops, more embroidery!

Curtains are done except for the fringe that I will be adding at the ends! Places to buy stuff! Did I miss something?  I think that’s everything. What’s making me … Continue reading

August 25, 2025 · Leave a comment

You know, most people would work out the background FIRST.

The dress is decorated! And now I’ve moved on to making the heavy curtains hanging behind her with this fabulous variegated fingering yarn I found. In chatting with a friend … Continue reading

August 11, 2025 · Leave a comment

More sewing, more polymer clay, more CATS – and now tiny birds!

My last two kitties on this piece are done! The top one, as you know, is based on my Charlie; the golden tabby is my parents’ boy Greedy, although he … Continue reading

August 3, 2025 · Leave a comment

More sewing, more polymer clay, more CATS.

Ok, this particular kitty is based on my late beloved Charlie so it’s probably no surprise that getting his markings and face right has taken a lot of time. AAAAAND … Continue reading

July 21, 2025 · 1 Comment

Weekly thingy and still squishing clay.

Embroidery update first: tada! I am also still making buttons and there are definitely way more than I need for myself now, plus I recently had to replace my home … Continue reading

July 14, 2025 · Leave a comment

Oops did I forget last week? Weekly thingy and squirrel brain strikes again.

I’m just about done getting the cat tree in; nearly time to sew some more cats! In case you’re wondering about my plans for the background I have chamged my … Continue reading

July 7, 2025 · Leave a comment

Weekly thingy, embroidery update, and fashion (of sorts).

If you thought the food dish was fancy, LOOK at this ridiculous fountain. In my head it’s glazed pottery but really I’m just happy the silver thread for water worked … Continue reading

June 22, 2025 · Leave a comment

Weekly thingy and a wider view.

Taking this photo super fast so that y’all can get an idea of the overall picture before I move the frame again. 5 kitties done, lots to go! (One of … Continue reading

June 15, 2025 · 1 Comment