Starting to outline this beauty- but clearly my month off made me forget how to do curves with an outline stitch 😅 It's a good thing there is a lot more to practice on!
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I had some time this morning to embroider on felt for the first time! I made this cute little corner bookmark for a friend's birthday 😊
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Did I manage to get myself into a reading slump mid Ruthless Vows? Yes. But I also finished this lovely fox! My first animal I've ever embroidered ☺️

I did it! This project felt super overwhelming at first, so now I'm just tickled pink that I completed it ☺️
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I'm about 30% of the way through, and can I just say that Rebecca Ross never dissapoints
#booksky

Steadily making progress on this flower heart, though there have been times I may have wanted to throw it like a frisbee. #handembroidery #embroidery

I finished Divine Rivals! Did I have to listen to the last 7% of the audiobook on 2.85 speed because I had already guessed what was happening and it *stressed* me out? Yes. But was the book 5 stars? Also yes. I can't wait to jump into the second! #reading #books #audiobook #divinerivals #rebeccaross

I just started this project today, and boy, was I confused at where to start. But I'm trudging on anyway, stems and leaves are done! I'm also 93% of the way through Divine Rivals, and I am STRESSED.
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I designed this cute little project so I could work on making my stitching look "raised" or more 3D. I'm also about 80% of the way through Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross, and I am absolutely loving it!
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I finished my first see through embroidery kit! I tried listening to Lessons In Chemistry while stitching, but it was NOT my cup of tea. So I resorted to an author whose work I've loved- Rebecca Ross. #handembroidery #embroidery #reading #audiobook #divinerivals #eucalyptus

I started this embroidery kit yesterday, and it's my first see through embroidery project, which is surprisingly stressful. Also, just about to start listening to Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus if anyone wants to share thoughts on it!
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I have this pepto pink art shirt covered in paint and wood stain that I've decided to use as a practice piece for learning new stitches for hand embroidery. I call them stitch doodles.

In January, I picked up hand embroidery as a hobby to keep my hands busy (other than reading? What??) And to hopefully help manage some anxiety, which, let's be real, is high in 2025

Books I read in January part 2! The Burning Witch 1, 2, and 3, by Delemhach

Books I read in January part 1! The House Witch 2, The House Witch 3, and The Princess of Potential, all by Delemhach