A Stitch in Time

I picked up a "new" craft last week: embroidery.
I am in love!
Embroidery combines my 2 loves of drawing and sewing. I don't know why I didn't start before!
I haven't worked any commercial patterns yet. I have been hand-sketching my own patterns based on images found on Google (my printer is dead). This is fun for me, not only because I get to practice my drawing skills, but because all of my finished embroidered pieces are one-of-a-kinds.
I have finished 4 pieces so far - 2 semi-nudes and 2 portraits.
The comments I have received on Craftster and Flickr are very encouraging. The response to the Einstein piece was unexpected and crazy. Big hugs to my fellow crafty friend AlwaysInspired who has been an awesome cheerleader in my return to crafting (and for sending me some black floss since there are NO local retailers who sell it!).

Here are photos of my finished pieces.

My first piece:


My second:


The infamous Einstein. His hair is stitched in some super-soft eyelash yarn for the crazy look.


And of course, George Carlin. I have much love for the late Carlin. This piece was made for AlwaysInspired's hubby. She plans to mat and frame it with tickets from a Carlin show they were lucky enough to attend.

Gnorm and the Giant Shroom

A giant happy yellow mushroom popped up this morning.

Gnorm and I decided to go check it out before one of the chipmunks spotted it for breakfast.



You can see how excited Gnorm was at this find.


Unfortunately I was not able to be in any of the photographs. I never let Gnorm handle my camera. He is not a good photographer.

Doll Artist Feature: Mimi Kirchner

Mimi Kirchner is a fabulous doll artist. I fell in love with her unique style the first time I saw her tattooed man on Flickr. She has expanded her line to include girls with elaborate outfits, gorgeous pillow dolls, and the loveliest teacup pincushion worlds.
You can find her original dolls for sale in her Etsy shop, mck254


If you are a doll artist and would like to be featured, leave a comment or send me an email.

The Lion Sleeps Tonight

Even Educated Fleas Do It ...

The following blog report is intended for readers 18 years of age and older. Links contained within this article are NSFW.
The title of this entry comes from a line in the Cole Porter standard "Let's Fall In Love"

Of course love is a state of mind, and while the fabulous folks at Eden Fantasys give their nod to amorous brainwaves, it is the bliss of the body that they are here to share.
For those who have lived a sheltered existence in this vast wonderland we call the internet, Eden Fantasys is THE ultimate online adult toy store. You won't find cuddly teddy bears and Tonka trucks though if you look around, you WILL find a freaking awesome selection of rubber duckies!

Ever since Charlotte discovered The Rabbit in that infamous Sex And The City episode, women have been far more open to chatting about their toys (at least the women I know, please, no angry conservative emails please!). Finding a good, reliable and fun sex toy can be a challenging task. Unlike finding a good pair of jeans, you can't go into stores, try a few on, and pick the one you like. Word of mouth is THE only way to learn about the best goodies without breaking the bank. Eden Fantasys has answered the call, and you will find user-written reviews for almost all of their products. Find out which toys have the best buzz for the buck and which ones will leave you hanging with just a click! And if you should happen to have a defective toy, Eden Fantasys has a fair and hassle-free return policy and will send you a return shipping label for FREE!

I also appreciate the fact that Eden Fantasys is a CLASSY sex toy shop (yes, such a thing DOES exist!). After browsing a few other shops, I must say I am thrilled to see a simple x/5 star rating for each toy instead of the lowbrow and often offensive rating systems used on other sites.

The selection of toys, lingerie, books, party favors, accessories and "adventure gear" is top notch, with many of the top name brands in the biz up for grabs.
There are even organic lotions, vegan lubes and other eco-friendly toys to be had. Now THAT is a modern and enlightened sex shop!

Eden Fantasys has recently launched a fantastic online magazine, SexIs. SexIs's tagline is Sex and All Things Sexual. One visit will show you that pretty much sums it up. From informative articles on health and body image, to an open forum where you can ask questions and get answers, SexIs satisfies ALMOST all of your sex needs (and the shopping link can help you with the rest!). My favorite section is the hilarious satire from The Bloggess. Just TRY to read her views on the strap-on unicorn horn dildo without laughing (I can't even SAY strap-on unicorn horn dildo without a giggle).

In summary:

Freaking fabulous vibrator selection
Friendly customer service
Enlightened articles
Funny shit

Eden Fantasys is my new one-stop sex shop!

So go ahead girls and treat yourselves to a little self-love!