Yes, getting custom requests can be frustrating but in the end they can be pretty fun too. I look at it this way, it keeps the rust off of the brain gears. I have schooling in clothing design, creating and many forms of art & craft but not once did I take any doll making courses. Sure I've read a lot of books and look up info on the net if I need to but there is a lot to be said for hands on learning. That said, it takes me forever to come up with a new pattern since I have to think in 3D and my mind does not work in the usual ways, so I am told. There are no creature-creating-forms, like a lovely convenient dressform, I could work off of unfortunately. It all has to come out of my discombobulated brain.
Why do I bring this all up? (  Read more... )

This sweet big-headed starry eyed Hippo Doll is my latest custom piece and reserved but another can be made. Let's talk ;)

xx ~Static

Edit: I did it! It's animated! Yes, I'm easily amused.

Urban Threads and I got to chatting about skull beads which I always seem to have in abundance. Chatting about skull beads turned into the idea of doing a swap. The swap turned into a wonderful surprise when I opened the box!

Within the magical box of embroidery goodness there was a soft & squishy jersey pillow with 2 crowned skulls, a little purple voodoo dude, mini tote with skull & crossbones, embroidery templates & thread, hand towels: crow on skull & skull with top hat (hidden under the other, sorry!). In my excitement I forgot to include the glow stick bracelets she sent me also.

She can definitely embroidery like no tomorrow! I am one lucky gal.

Check out her site for some amazing designs, tutorials and projects for hand and machine embroidering. This is not your grandma's redwork! You can also find her review of my items and the Etsy Dark Side Team here!

I know, bad Static. Things have been crazy and time keeps slipping by. So skipping the excuses, here's  some custom-y goodness for one of my faaaaavorite customers to tide you over ;)

Lg Dolphin = 15"L x 10"W x 5" & 15" around


And the Kawaii Piggy in pink () = 10"L x 5.75"T x 6"W & 18" around



There is also a Kawaii Piggy in black but I have yet to decide if I will part with it because it is so friggin KEWT!
Ok time for some stretches and then it's back to work for me.

Rommie, brother to Remmie. I named them, I couldn't help myself.

A couple new pillow slips are up! Go checkout the other goodies that are up right now and keep your eyes open for more items coming soon.




You may notice a few items missing from my shop, don't worry they're just off to visit with Connie Persampieri of Faye-Illustration.com!!

Please visit her Myspace profile to see what Cons she'll be gracing. If you're in the area go check out both of our creations up close & personal, and say hello Connie!

xx ~Static

Oh Mr. ninjabob42 !! Sorry it took so long. Life is, well, being life and throwing the usual curve balls.

 If you like the Lemur, it is waiting for you on Etsy. If you don't like the Lemur, that's okay too just let me know. Email me if you've got any questions or comments, swstitchery(at)yahoo(dot)com.