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Stitching Sabbatical

Are you ready to start your own stitching sabbatical?
Here’s a free pattern to get you going!

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Watch the video tutorial for this pattern and follow along

Notes: This pattern is for personal use only. Do not sell or redistribute this pattern. Do not sell the finished embroidery made with this pattern.

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I’ve been busy chasing my two little beans around I’ve been busy chasing my two little beans around 👶🏼👦🏼 and getting my shit rocked with postpartum things but I’m still alive and (mentally) fighting to get back to embroidery! This season in life has been long but I am doing my best 🤍

Anyway, here’s a WIP from last year! Really loved how this pup’s nose turned out. 

#handembroidered #goldenretrieverclub #custompetportrait #handstitching #slowcraft
Sharing some of the art I’ve managed to create bet Sharing some of the art I’ve managed to create between nursing every 2 hours, chasing a toddler, playing legos, and chugging coffee 🎨✏️

I’ve been enjoying making ACEOs (Art Cards, Editions, and Originals) - they’re little 2.5 x 3.5” pieces of art! And they’re pretty quick to make, so I like being able to sketch and color here and there when I find little pockets of time 🤍 my sister gave me a bunch of her extra Ohuhu markers and I think I’m addicted now haha 

#aceo #artcards #prismacolors #ohuhu #ohuhumarkers
The finish line is in sight! Carl’s portrait is al The finish line is in sight! Carl’s portrait is almost complete. I have been working very hard on this sweet boy and am so proud with how his embroidery is turning out.

In times like these where it feels like everything in the world is continuously snowballing worse and worse, I sure am thankful to have a creative outlet that helps me stay grounded 🙏🏻 god bless slow crafting

#pugnation #petportraitartist #handembroidered #slowstitching #threadpainting : hand embroidered senior pug dog pet portrait stitched embroidery custom artwork
May I present to you… our sweet Lowell Jean💙 Thi May I present to you… our sweet Lowell Jean💙 

This little bean joined our family at the end of July and we are all absolutely enamored by him.

We’ve been tucked away in our own little newborn bubble these past few months while getting to know each other and figuring out new routines 🤍 he has been a ray of sunshine in our otherwise difficult year. I’m so happy he’s here.
Every project in this book meets you right where y Every project in this book meets you right where you are. Whether you’re learning your very first stitches or exploring realistic detail, there’s a pattern designed to help you grow. Start small, build confidence, and then come back later when you’re ready for more 🤍

The best part of embroidery is watching your skills evolve! If you’ve been looking for your next embroidery challenge, this is where you’ll find it.
Tell me, what would you name them? ☺️ ✨ Introduci Tell me, what would you name them? ☺️

✨ Introducing my first batch of premade portraits! They will be for sale starting tomorrow at 12pm est. These 5 pups are the first of many to come!

Let me know what other dog breeds you’d like to see embroidered as a premade portrait in the comments! ✍🏻🪡

#handembroidered #dogportraits #bassethoundmoments handmade dog portrait golden retriever basset hound English bulldog cocker spaniel Dalmatian
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