From the Department of Other Crafty Goodness

Because I clearly lack for things to do, I've taken up another needlecraft! I bought Jenny Hart's Stitch-It Kit long ago, and it's just been collecting dust. Jenny Hart is the brilliant mastermind behind Sublime Stitching, an internet business offering hip, fun, non-Kountry Kitchen type embroidery patterns. Since I first became acquainted with her site, I have felt that Ms. Hart must be deeply, deeply cool. Yesterday, I found out exactly how cool she is.

Lolly sent me an email that she had received from Sublime Stitching with exciting news. Ms. Hart was recently commissioned to create a set of embroidery patterns by the Decemberists.

Oh. My. GOD!

The patterns are based on artwork from their website and album covers; if you'd like to see some of said artwork, visit the band here. The patterns will be sold at the merchandise booths at their upcoming concerts, but she had a limited number of them to offer people buying her new book. I ordered the book in an attempt to get the Decemberist patterns that much sooner, but I doubt I was one of the first 15 orders. I will certainly be buying those patterns at the concert!

Anyhow, this was just the kick in the pants I needed to get out the embroidery stuff and get started. And, you know, it's really fun. I don't think it will ever take the place of knitting, but it's a nice little change of pace. Plus, it's not an expensive craft to practice. If you'll excuse me, I need more plain tea towels.