Happy Anniversary to me!

My husband and I got married 5 years ago today, and I still feel incredibly lucky. I guarantee that Rain's Obsessive Stitchery would not exist if I didn't have the support of a wonderful partner. Also, I can make pretty things, but it's his fault that they look pretty on the internet, and that my website, blog, banners and avatars look good.

So, because I know you've all been waiting impatiently to hear, I decided to work on altar cloths first. But only the spring and summer ones--I can't bear the thought of working on fall and winter things just yet. Right this minute, my embroidery machine is stitching away on a Green Man at the center of a Litha altar cloth.

That's all I really have to say for now. I'm working on putting up new listings over in my Celebrations store. I think that the next one should be this Wonderland towel set. Embroidery designs by Urban Threads.

Spring is coming!

Spring is coming! I keep telling myself this. It seems that Winter is going to have to be dragged out, kicking and screaminig the entire way, but that's OK. Spring will be here soon. The equinox is only a couple weeks away.

I've been doing what I can to bring on Spring. I have a whole stack of towels here with birds, flowers, and butterflies embroidered on them. I've been working on some suncatchers, and I have a bright new banner that'll be going up at http://paganpacks.com/ sometime soon.

Here's a picture of one of the new towels. I'll be listing them for sale very soon.

I've picked up a couple of new events recently. There is a craft fair at Two Roads Cafe once a month, which is a great way to support local business and art. Pagan Packs has regular online faires, which are great opportunities to meet new people, play games to win prizes, and to support pagan businesses. Here is a list of upcoming events. The Pagan Coffee House is a social event only, and I'll have my wares available at all the others. Let me know if you need any more information about any of them.

Nashville Pagan Coffee House
March 13 12pm-3pm
Cafe Coco, Nashville TN

Two Roads Cafe Arts and Crafts Fair
March 20 12pm-5pm
Two Roads Cafe, Lebanon TN

Pagan Packs Online Faire - Waking the Willows
March 26 10am-10pm central

Full Moon Gathering
March 27
Chelsea's House

Full Moon Gathering
April 24
Chelsea's House

Pagan Unity Fest
May 13-16
Montgomery Bell State Park, TN

Now I just need to figure out whether I want to work on tarot bags, altar cloths, bibs, or T-shirts next. Any suggestions?

I missed you!

Good morning blog! I missed you.

I have worked on quite a few interesting things since last time. I've been working with several dyeing techniques--vat dyeing and painting, with both silks and cottons. It's really interesting how completely different the processes are for the different materials.

I have made progress learning to digitize--I recently finished up the first design that is 100% mine--I drew the design and then did my own digitizing, and it turned out great. It's a Thor's Hammer design, and I will definitely be getting some products using it ready for Pagan Unity Fest.

Tomorrow, I will be setting up at the craft fair at Two Roads Cafe. Stop by if you're in the area!

For now, I need to go finish getting things ready for said craft fair. I'll be back soon, though, I promise!

Major Celebration Giveaway WINNER!

The winner of the giveaway drawing is Oreon!

Thank you to everyone who participated, and thanks for all the wonderful birthday/Solstice wishes.

My husband gave me a dremel for my birthday. He is the best husband ever! I have wanted one for years, and I'm super excited to play with it.

Major Celebration Sale and Giveaway at Rain's Obsessive Stitchery

I have a lot of great things going on this month, so I'm celebrating all of it with a big sale and giveaway! Saturday is my birthday, and Sunday is the Summer Solstice. I am also celebrating my first etsyversary, the grand opening of a second store on Etsy, and the launch of my new website: http://www.rainsews.com/

From now through Sunday, take 20% off anything in either of my shops. http://rainfeather13.etsy.com/ and http://rainsews.etsy.com/ Just send me a convo on etsy with your selections, and I'll set up a reserved listing for you with the sale price.

Enter to win the tarot bag of your choice or a set of tea towels* from my store! There are several ways to enter.

1. 1-Look through my shops, and post a comment about which item is your favorite, and why. Be sure to include your email address or your user name on Etsy.
2. 2-Post something on your blog or twitter with a link to my sale/giveaway, and send me a link.
3. 3-Every item purchased during the sale will count as an entry.
4. 4-Send me a birthday present! (Just kidding, mostly...)

All entries need to be in by 11:59 PM Sunday, and I'll do the drawing when I wake up Monday morning.

*A set of tea towels: any 4 towels regularly $7 or less, from either or both of my shops.