ministry of silly walks

It’s
7″ embroidered

I’ve had such fun this summer challenging myself to create a new design for each week of The Summer of Stitching on Fandom In Stitches. I’ve even waited to start my designs until the announcement, despite knowing what comes next. I do love a challenge!

The latest theme was Monty Python, and I couldn’t create just one! Using Monty Python’s Flying Circus for my inspiration, I used two of what I think are the most iconic things from the show.

One being the infamous “It’s” as spoken by the It’s Man prior to the intro to every episode of MPFC.

If you’re feeling patient, this is 9+ minutes of the It’s Man!

The Ministry of Silly Walks
7″ embroidered

The second design I shared was inspired not only by the every fabulous and entertaining Ministry of Silly Walks, but also by a stencil I designed some years ago to make t-shirts for my Python-loving family. this version can be used for either purpose.

The Ministry of Silly Walks has been such a big part of my family’s lives, my son even played John Cleese’s part in a theater sketch in middle school. Fun times!

Stenciled tee, 2008. See the post here.

Summer of Stitching 2014, A Design Invitational on fandominstitches.com

The Summer of Stitching is an open invitation to anyone that might like to design quilt patterns in one of 12 themes presented through August and into September.

I have given myself the goal to create a new pattern for each theme. Patterns can be any technique: paper pieced,

I hope you enjoy this free pattern and visit Fandom In Stitches for more fun summer stitching!

Check out the rest of the Monty Python patterns shared today over on Fandom In Stitches!

The next theme is I ♥ Books and my brain is churning away with ideas!!

Coming July 29, I’ll be posting a new design for the College Days blog hop, hosted by Whims & Fancies. Click the banner for new designs all through July by a plethora of talented designers!

There’s still time to win! Share your Paper Piecing Vintage photos with the Sewhooked flickr group for a chance to win a free PDF copy of my original pattern, Poppies from the Past! Winner to be announced Monday, July 7!

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Featured Pattern: Topsy-Turvy Trees, just $7 on Craftsy!

So, I got a little carried away with this post.

Someday, I will have one tree dedicated to fandom (let’s face it, mostly Harry Potter!) themed Christmas ornaments. The ones pictured here are just some of my favorites.

A small disclaimer: I did not make most of these. They were gifts from fandom friends, all of whom are very talented!

There are FOUR snitches!

As you can see, I’ve been extraordinarily gifted by my very talented friends over the years. I love pulling out these extra special handmade ornaments each year and taking a moment to reflect on how lucky I am to have so many wonderful people in my life!

Stop back by every day between now and Christmas as I share crafts and ornaments that are special to me and my family.

I’d love to hear about your special decorations, too!

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