Neurotic Owl

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

Tag Archives: embroidery

Rounding the bend toward finishing and the weekly thingy.

I didn’t forget to post this weekend, I just wanted to get the corner done on the first side so you could see what I’m doing! As you can see … Continue reading →

November 4, 2025 · Leave a comment

Facial features, a shadow, and the weekly thingy.

Starting on the corner medallions – remember, this is really half of a diptych made to go with this older piece: So I’ll be using similar elements in the background, … Continue reading →

October 26, 2025 · Leave a comment

Still stitching sad things and the weekly thingy.

Text is done! I know I didn’t tell y’all in advance that I was putting in a wood plank floor but I feel like no one issurprised by now that … Continue reading →

October 20, 2025 · Leave a comment

Being depressing again and the weekly thingy.

There’s still time to send me text you think should be added, but I’m like 2/3 of the way with the phrases so tell me soon! Places to buy stuff! … Continue reading →

October 13, 2025 · Leave a comment

Stitching along and the weekly thingy.

If you have more phrases you want included let me know and I’ll add them to my list; no promises what will end up getting used but I have a … Continue reading →

October 6, 2025 · Leave a comment

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

Hi guys! I didn’t ENTIRELY forget to post this weekend because look, a post! Anyhow, new project begun – I have a specific show I’m hoping to enter this one … Continue reading →

September 29, 2025 · Leave a comment

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! The Gamecrafter: your home for the new and slightly improved Neurotic … 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