Reginalds in Progress

Stitched by Debbie

Oh my goodness! There are already TWO amazing Reginalds on the Embroidery pool! This one, stitched by Debbie, using parts of the color guide and her own variations, is flawless. Visit her blog post for photos of her finished project, which includes the quote by Megan in an adorable wall hanging. Epic work, Debbie!


Stitched by Kristen

Our own Kristen is stitching Reginald in some gorgeous colors of her own choosing - absolutely beautiful work! Visit her blog for details on the fierce summer storm she stitched through, making the stitching of Reginald quite epic indeed!

How about you? I think it's time to see some more Reginalds in the pool! Visit our first post to download the wonderful pattern by Megan of Studio M.M.E. and remember we love in-progress works, too, so be sure to add you unfinished works as well in the Embroidery pool. More Reginalds! More flower pirates! :)

Midsummer Stitchalong with Studio MME

I know, it's been forever since our last stitchalong! They were great fun, but I've been waiting on something really special for our stitchalong this year. In keeping with a summer stitching theme, allow me to proudly present our first stitchalong this year!

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Megan Eckman of Studio M.M.E. graciously provided this gorgeous pattern for our stitchalong. I love Megan's illustrative style - her richly textured line drawings remind me of all the wonderful cover art on my favorite books as a child - her images are so imaginative, dark, and dreamy. In her shop, Megan sells prints, jewelry, embroidery patterns, and an embroidery of the month club - where she shares 12 months of embroidery patterns. I'm also excited about her illustrated book, How To Outsmart Tea Pirates, which I may have to add to my summer reading collection...

I love Megan's signature monochromatic style, but if you'd like to stitch Reginald in color, she has also provided a color version of the pattern:

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Megan says this of her pirate hummingbird:
"Injured in the nest by his younger siblings, Reginald was destined for a life of flower piracy."

Isn't he amazing? Ok, so if you've never participated in a stitchalong, or even know what one is - it's simple! Use the pattern to embroider something, anything! Choose the colors and background you like, and post your stitching photos in our Flickr embroidery group.

I love to see and share in-progress photos as well, so please post your progress, even if you're not finished yet - we'd still love to see it! We'll run the stitchalong through the end of August - every other week or so I'll update you with my progress and share some of your stitching here. And there just might be a prize at the end of this stitchalong to motivate you to get your summer stitch on... Sound good?

Well then, let's get stitching! Thanks again, Megan, for sharing your talent with us!

Pirate Sampler

Do you recognize this Stitchin' Octopus? It is Feeling Stitchy's March stitch along Pattern! Robyn Enz has turned it into a cross stitch pattern. See how delicately our Octopus, wonderfully stitched in several shades of grey, has cross stitched some initials and the year it was made?

The Octopus, or rather Kraken, is part of an absolutely stunning and gorgeous Pirate sampler that Robyn has put together from different pattern sources, old and new.

Apparently these 'pirates' originally were a bunch of patriots on a 4th of July pattern. Obviously the 4th of July pattern didn't include swords, hooks and mugs...The whole sampler has these little additions and alterations to fit the Pirate Theme. I particularly love the seagulls with chips in their beaks. Do check out Robyn's photostream for more photos and descriptions of all the clever details.

P.s. Submissions to our Covered in Stitches contest are accepted until November 7th, don't forget to post yours in the Flickr Group!