Neurotic Owl

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

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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

Oops bimonthly thingy, sorry.

No embroidery progress shot today because I am in the process of stretching it on the frame, so there’s just not going to be much to see till that’s done. … Continue reading

September 14, 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.

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 a quick break for a different project

I have more embroidery progress to share but hopefully I’ll post about that in a few days. For now, since my mother has been given her birthday present and I … Continue reading

June 2, 2025 · Leave a comment

Apparently bimonthly thingy!

I’m starting the part of the year where I get to use up all my accrued PTO so posting is about to either get way more regular or I’ll just … Continue reading

May 18, 2025 · Leave a comment

Weekly thingy and inching towards a finished piece.

La Llorona is mounted in her box and the excess fabric is pooled inside the walls, and I’ve started adding final decoration to those inner walls so I am very … Continue reading

December 23, 2024 · Leave a comment

Weekly thingy and yay, I don’t have to water embroidered plants.

I am a HOPELESS plant killer, y’all. Truly, no one give me a plant ever, you’re just outsourcing its murder to me. The lovely ladies at work gave me a … Continue reading

December 8, 2024 · Leave a comment

Weekly thingy and shiny shiny sparkle sparkle velvet sooooofffft.

Remember how last week I said I was a stack of crows in a trenchcoat? There’s probably also a magpie or two in my coat pockets must make all the … Continue reading

December 1, 2024 · Leave a comment