Get Off My Lawn
Who wouldn't want to fly this flag after a horrid 28 hour forceps delivery?
Umm Hmm.
Actually, this collaboration between Spamberly and myself started as an eff off message for all the dudes who come to my website looking for "hot MILF's." It ended up a sassy super plus maxi pad holder with a mission -- that my friends, is the creative process at work.
Read on for a closer look at Spamberly and her craft:
How did you start your business of producing custom naughty cross stitch?
My little one woman cross stitching operation, alt_cross_stitch, was born out of necessity. I would find myself strolling down the craft store aisles, yawning at the prospects on the shelves. The cross stitch kits out there are seemingly made for chaste, god-fearing women who like butterflies, floating angels, and prancing horsies.
Don’t get me wrong, there is definitely a time and place for those designs but I just didn’t want to stitch them anymore. I’ve been cross stitching since the 4th grade and the cutesy stuff just didn’t fly in my teens. So, I began designing my own stuff using good old graph paper and pencil. Officially, alt_cross_stitch began in 2005, but I’ve been creating my own designs for over 15 years…wow, now I feel old. Thanks a ton.
You're funny, you're on the internet and you're a girl; how is that working out for you? Have you noticed a gender difference in humor? Where do you hang out when you're online?
I guess it’s working out a-okay. I grew up in an equal-opportunity house when it came to humor so, for me, it’s never been about the gender of the person who’s funny.
It’s about being the most clever one in the room and having the best timing. And there is no greater quality than being able to laugh at yourself so I try to work in a healthy amount of that each day too.
I do a lot less hanging out online these days. I used to be a complete Etsy forum whore (big ups to Etc!). I’ll still check out the forums on occasion, but usually I can be found on Facebook.
Do you do custom orders?
YES! Each custom order is so unique and has been a wonderful experience. The most bizarre custom order I made involves a traveling salesman, a pair of boobies, and a pillow. I won’t elaborate but it was very special indeed. I really thrive off of custom requests. They keep me on my toes and help me dig deep into my creativity juice factory.
Any juicy hate mail?
Oy vey. Hatemail is what it is.
Yes, I’ve received some. And yes I kind of love it. It usually comes from old biddies who can’t understand why I would spend my time cross stitching a blow job. Well, my dad is really proud of that piece so boooyah! I’d like to say “take your negativity elsewhere” but, in reality, I get a little spasm of joy everytime I get some.
