i'm back!

i haven't made anything in *ages* (stress/depression/wrist injury/etc.)
now that i'm all better, i've been stitching up a storm!
some recent projects:





i've also stitched up a cute pink flamingo, and have another project in the works. :)

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love is...

inspired by this book, which i definitely recommend -- and don't forget the kleenex!



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the cage is smaller than the heart.

first completed project of 2011!

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make mine a double.

i recently received jenny hart's most recent book -- embroidered effects.
i stitched up a double-sided bar towel, using patterns from embroidered effects & sublime stitching, as well as the older viva las vegas patterns.



side 1.


side 2.

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pillow talk.

i fell in love with sublime stitching's vintage lamps pattern as soon as i saw it!
i finally got around to stitching up some covers for my black couch pillows.
i love the pop of aqua against the red!










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classy as f#@%

i got these pretty cocktail napkins on sale at target a few years ago. i knew they'd end up with something embroidered, but i could never decide quite what i wanted to stitch.



then, i had the idea to put something dirty, on something so pretty.



i love the delicate touch of yellow & gray swrirlies in the corners.

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back on the needle.

after an extended crafting hiatus due to exhaustion & stress, i was itching to start stitching! these are a few things that i've been working on lately!

wall hangings for my new apartment!

(please excuse my atrocious photography/wall hanging skills!)

door hanging for my cousin.

and one for her sister too!

make-up bag for my friend amber! amber is ridiculously talented with cosmetic artistry (she hordes make-up like i horde craft supplies!), and loves things that are gory & girly.

she has glitter running through her veins.
my first successful attempt at metallic thread!

*pink widow* on the back corner, under the zipper.

tiki napkins!

i made this set of tiki napkins & rings for for the embroidery swap on craftster.







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tattooed potholders.

i made these as a housewarming gift for elissa & nick, who just moved into their first house!


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hmmm...

i have been toying with the idea of opening an etsy shop.
friends of mine have suggested it, and i love making things for other people.
but, i'm not sure if my quality of work is up to par -- i'm intimidated by the talent of the amazing ladies i've seen on there!

i welcome suggestions/feedback.

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embroidered sketchbook.

for a recent craftster swap, i tackled an entirely foreign project, and made a sketchbook from scratch [check out the big ass book of crafts by mark montano]!
i'm embarrassed to admit it, but i have such a hard time with simplest things -- including cutting straight lines, and gluing things together! :p
so, i didn't take any photos of the inside.



but, i'm pleased with how the embroidered cover turned out!

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holiday treats.

ornaments for craftster swap!

christmas gift for dad!

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swap 02.

my partner just for the craftster fill-a-mug swap received her package,
so here are a few of the things i made for her:

cupcake & crossbones cookie jar -- it says sweet as hell on the back.

skully cupcake tote.

tower of teacups tea towel.

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i needed a fix.

after finishing up the craftster swap, i was going through stitch withdrawl!
i had an idea for my next project, but i'm still waiting for the item i ordered to come in the mail.
so, i made this little goodie to get me through until then.



whenever i stitch on the go, i carry all of my supplies in a little shopper tote, and have needles and floss just kicking around at the bottom of the bag.
i decided it was time for a small upgrade. :)
now i can carry around all of my little accessories in this cute pouch!
and i already have ideas for a coordinating tote!

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show off.

as i mentioned in my last post, i just finished up my first swap on craftster. i received the most *amazing* package from la la laurrenn! these towels are so beautiful, i want to show them off to everyone i know! she even embroidered an apron, that i'm proudly going to add to my collection.
i am just head over heels for everything she sent!

towel 01

towel 02

towel 03

towel 04

presents!

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first swap!

i just participated in my first organized swap on craftster. i really enjoyed working on these towels, and spent a lot of time on them -- i can't wait any longer to put them up!

towel 01

towel 02

towel 03

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first post.

so, i've found one more way to feed my crafting addiction -- which has gone into full swing recently.
here are some of my most recent completed projects:

red glitter sweater clips.

alkaline trio pillowcase.

i have a few others in the works, and will post as soon as they're finished!

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