Neurotic Owl

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

Tag Archives: personal stories you didn’t want to hear

A different perspective! and the weekly thingy.

I thought y’all might like to see a bit of my stretching process as it currently stands. You can also see the massive difference angle makes with how dark a … Continue reading

November 20, 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 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

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

Weekly (for now, fingers crossed) thingy!

Progress! I’m sort of playing around with how knitted vs. real I want all of the other cats to look; I think I’ll be doing most of the background kitties … Continue reading

May 26, 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

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