We love Craftypod, it’s simply terrific and Sister Diane is an absolute angel.

The latest episode features none other than our very own Queen of Ironic Stitching, Beefranck!

We all know that Beefranck (alter ego: Bridget Franckowiak) is the binding polymer here at Mr X Stitch, but you may not realise that she is also somewhat of an authority on the contemporary embroidery movement that we find ourselves in the midst of. In this podcast Bridget covers a range of issues and helps explain the current zeitgeist about stitchery. It’s really interesting.

It’s fantastic interiew from someone you all know and love.

Download it from here!

Let us know what you thought of it! 

Hi everybody! It’s Saturday, and you know what that means! The Zeebahs say enter at your own risk!

WARNING!

NSFW SATURDAYS WILL CONTAIN CONTENT THAT IS NOT SAFE FOR WORK!

IF YOU READ THESE POSTS, AND ARE OFFENDED, WE’RE SORRY BUT WE DID WARN YOU!

The final offering in the phenomenon that is the Beefranck Birthday Badmouth Bonanza is something that might leave a nasty taste in your mouth!

Magic! My omnipresent associate is too damn humble to post about her own work, but we hope you’ve enjoyed six whole weeks of Beefranck sticking it to you. She truly is a legend!

Hi everybody! It’s Saturday, and you know what that means! Scroll past the ever-lovin’ Lynxes to get to the action!

WARNING!

NSFW SATURDAYS WILL CONTAIN CONTENT THAT IS NOT SAFE FOR WORK!

IF YOU READ THESE POSTS, AND ARE OFFENDED, WE’RE SORRY BUT WE DID WARN YOU!

By now we are deep into the Beefranck Birthday Badmouth Bonanza, and yet the Queen of Ironic Stitching still keeps ‘em coming!

This week it’s a case of double penetration!

Crikey! Something something eyes watering something!

Hi everybody! It’s Saturday, and you know what that means! Our little chick friend is giving up in disgust so I guess you can go right ahead!

WARNING!

NSFW SATURDAYS WILL CONTAIN CONTENT THAT IS NOT SAFE FOR WORK!

IF YOU READ THESE POSTS, AND ARE OFFENDED, WE’RE SORRY BUT WE DID WARN YOU!

It’s the Beefranck Birthday Badmouth Bonanza here on NSFW Saturdays and we’re up to our elbows in it!

I’ve known Beefranck for a fair wee while now, and she’s a really lovely person with a great sense of what’s good and proper. Until she picks up a needle…

Awesome.

(Other chocolate spreads are available.)

Hi everybody! It’s Saturday, and you know what that means – Mr Red Panda is ready to let you through, so let’s get stuck in!

WARNING!

NSFW SATURDAYS WILL CONTAIN CONTENT THAT IS NOT SAFE FOR WORK!

IF YOU READ THESE POSTS, AND ARE OFFENDED, WE’RE SORRY BUT WE DID WARN YOU!

As you may know, we’re featuring the NSFW works of our very own Beefranck at the moment – in fact we are knuckle-deep in the Beefranck Birthday Badmouth Bonanza! Because although she is your Queen of Ironic Stitching, she’s also really rather rude!

They don’t have to, but bless ‘em they do!
You can find Beefranck all over the interwebs – have you listened to her other podcast yet?

Hi everybody! It’s Saturday, and you know what that means – so if you’re ready, scroll past the baby lion and get to it!

WARNING!

NSFW SATURDAYS WILL CONTAIN CONTENT THAT IS NOT SAFE FOR WORK!

IF YOU READ THESE POSTS, AND ARE OFFENDED, WE’RE SORRY BUT WE DID WARN YOU!

Last week we featured the first of many NSFW stitcheries from our very own Beefranck, initiating the Beefranck Badmouth Bonanza! If you consider that last week was just the tip, we’ll explore a little deeper and see what she has to offer this time:

Straight to the point! If you love Beefranck as much as we love Beefranck visit her Flickr photostream for starters and then really get to know her at her Tumblr.

If you’re in the Bay Area on May 21st, we are thrilled to announce that you will get the chance to see Beefranck, the Queen of Ironic Stitchery at Maker Faire!

Beefranck will be taking part in a panel called “Crafting Your Online Presence” and will be joined other crafty heroes – Moxie, Lee Meredith, Susan Beal, Garth Johnson and Alice Merlino.

See her! Hear her speak for real! Bring her gifts! It’s too good an opportunity to miss!

You are permitted to applaud, whoop and holler at everything Beefranck says, but if you can refrain from the MST3K style of chatter, it would be appreciated. Thanks!

Hi everybody! This week we’re going to take another look at some of the wonderful pieces that were created for the music swap at the Phat Quarter. Check it out!

Nude by Lisa’s Tea Time

Please don’t murder me by Leftwinged Mama

Dancing Skeleton by Ennairam*

Phone is ringing by carrie76

Step to me, get burnt like toast by beefranck

Devo by Vegkat

Turntable by cocoaeyes

This swap has brought some beautiful pieces to life. There’s even yet STILL more to come in part IV, but you can always check out these and other great pieces by visiting the Phat Quarter – great things await!

We’ve been eyeing up Subversive Cross Stitch across the interwebs for ages. And we’ve seen the way SCS looks at us. Those furtive glances, the occasional smile.

So it’s not a complete surprise to find out that SCS has been fooling around with Beefranck behind the bike sheds. Embarrassing hickeys aside, we’re spilling the secret of their relationship with the release of these fantastic Valentine’s patterns!

What better way to truly express love to your significant other than with a hand embroidered love note that tells them exactly how you feel? Head on over to the SCS store to get your hands on these fantastic gift, brought to you with love and drunken fondling by Subversive Cross Stitch and our very own Beefranck!

Make yourself comfortable,  I have a tale to tell…

Julie Jackson, the mastermind behind Subversive Cross Stitch and Kitty Wigs, got in touch with Beefranck and I about a project she’d been invited to do. The people at the Independent newspaper wanted to run a feature in their weekend section in honour of the impending Royal Wedding here in the UK.

They asked some of the freshest new craft designers to come up with their own takes on Royal Wedding memorabilia, and in a truly astonishing brainstorming session the three of us created the following pattern, which we are pleased to offer you for free download:

“Keep Calm and Marry On – A Royal Wedding brought to you in association with the Coalition Government” is our contribution to the debate, gently observing that a Royal Wedding is a useful tool for making a battered society feel better about itself.

Between the three of us we thrashed out the design and then called on the services of the mighty Shae to stitch the piece for us. Shae came up trumps and completed the piece in no time at all and we sent our submission to the paper. All was well, the editor was pleased and we started to get a bit excited. Maybe this would give stitchery another nudge into the mainstream?

We eagerly awaited the publication of the newspaper, hoping to see our pattern in with the other entries. Friends and family members joined in our anticipation. But alas, our hopes were dashed.

For some reason the article featured ten crafty designer talents, and it seemed that we were number 11. We didn’t make it into the paper, and when the editor realised, she engineered our inclusion in the online version of the article.

So there you have it, a poignant tale of an opportunity that never quite materialised.

However, let us not be disheartened! Because you can still get your hands on this fantastic pattern by downloading it from the Subversive Cross Stitch site for free! Download it, print the pattern, stitch the sampler and start a craze! Once people see that you’ve got one, they’ll all want it!