I'm BACK + Free Kitchen Goddess Embroidery Pattern

Kitchen Goddess Embroidery Pattern
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After a LONG hiatus from blogging, I am back!
A combination of poor health, new medication, and - I will admit - pure laziness has kept me away from my hiding place in cyberspace. I am doing well now, and I hope to make regular posts once again and reconnect with my fabulous readers old and new.

With this first update, I will be releasing my first new hand embroidery pattern, which is the second in my Domestic Goddess series (see this post for my Crafty Goddess pattern).
This Kitchen Goddess was inspired by a new friend from the pagan community. She was in a bit of a tizzy, preparing a dinner one day, so the quote on this particular pattern was her exclamation when she was asked how she has been. We have all had those days where something small just gets in the way of a perfect day, and I think she expressed it perfectly!

Of course, this chef hat and apron adorned Goddess can be stitched up without the quote if you prefer.
I think it would make a lovely gift, stitched up on a tea towel for your favorite kitchen witch, or framed for your favorite chef.
You could even woodburn it into a cutting board for a decorative and practical piece.

Just click on the image to be taken to my Flickr photostream where you can download the file (for best resolution, select Original or Large image size. If you have the new Flickr layout, you will find this option under Actions). If you stitch it up, drop me a note or post it on Flickr with a note so I can see what my crafty friends have been up to. I welcome your comments and suggestions for future Domestic Goddess designs.

As always, this pattern is provided free for your personal use. Please do not sell this pattern or items made using this pattern. You are welcome to post about this pattern on your blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc providing you include a link back to this blog post.

Stay tuned for this weekend's blog update which will include a totally NSFW review of a new toy from my favorite adult toy store, Eden Fantasys !

Happy 50th to The Pill

Today celebrates the 50th birthday of The Pill. Though it has gone through many formula changes over the past half-century, its purpose remains the same: to give women the CHOICE. Mothers no longer had to choose between celibacy or having a reality-show-worthy brood of children. Single women could now have a sex life without fear of an unwanted pregnancy (though it should be noted that it was extremely difficult for unmarried women to obtain a prescription until 1972).
I cannot think of any other single invention that opened up so many possibilities for humans born with a uterus and ovaries.

So, Pill, in honor of your contributions to the advancement of gender equality, I leave you with this song written and performed by Ms Loretta Lynn (quite a controversial song in its day)

Embroidery Pattern Poll!

I am thrilled with the response my Crafty Goddess free hand embroidery pattern has received. I have to thank Denise at CraftGossip for featuring my pattern on their needlework thread.
My blog traffic reports show a sudden and LARGE influx of visitors from France. I welcome my French friends! I had to find out where they were coming from. As it would happen, Crafty Goddess was posted on Cathy16's blog and the Friendstitch blog. Thanks for the mention, mes amis!

I am trying to decide which free embroidery pattern to post next. I have put up a poll on the top right of my sidebar. Please take a second and vote for your favorite theme. I will post the "winning" pattern at the end of the week.

OWOH 2010 Winner!

I want to thank all of you who participated and visited during the One World One Heart blog event.
I had such a great time meeting so many of you, and I made it around to ALMOST all of the blogs (no easy task with over 1100 of you!).

Entries for my giveaway closed at midnight last night, and I have already contacted the winner.
So without further adieu, the winner is.....
drumroll please.....

Paula of On A Rainy Night



Paula, I hope you enjoy your new embroidered art.

hugs,
Heidi

Crafty Goddess - Free Embroidery Pattern

I have always enjoyed doodling, so it was only natural that I incorporate that love into embroidery design.
I have been working on several original hand embroidery patterns which I will be sharing with my bloggy friends.
This first pattern is one of my favorites.
Crafty Goddess was created when I could not find anything similar online. I love goddess imagery, and I am a crafty girl :)

To Download this pattern, click THIS LINK to go to the Flickr page where you can select All Sizes and download the Large version. Save to your computer and print!



My fabulously crafty friend Deana (aka Always Inspired) stitched her up for her partner in the Hoop Up! embroidered quilt square swap on Flickr. She used her partner's choice of colors, and I think it turned out beautifully for her partner's theme of sewing. The metallic threads used for the scissors and needle just pop!



I would love to see your versions of Crafty Goddess, so if you stitch her up, leave a comment or send me a message on Flickr or Craftster.

Crafty Goddess is a free design, but I do ask that you use my patterns for personal use only (that includes for swaps and gifts), and not to sell items made with this pattern, or to offer the pattern for sale in paper or digital format.

If the response to this pattern is positive, I will be posting more hand embroidery designs in the coming weeks, including a Geisha and a Frida Kahlo doll.