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Trans, queer, parent, spouse, quilter, reader, writer, fountain pen and ink collector, maintainer of several journals. Possessor of weird, random knowledge.
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· Jul 27
For @kateviolette.com - Swatching Method Thread
1/ Supplies
Watercolor paper (2.5”x3.5”)
Washi tape
Ink samples
Ruler
Dip pen (or two)
Nibs for dib pen:
a. Preferred writing nib
b. Round tip nib
Watercolor pen, filled w/ plain water
Dotting tools
Circle template
Paper toweling
1/ Supplies
Watercolor paper (2.5”x3.5”)
Washi tape
Ink samples
Ruler
Dip pen (or two)
Nibs for dib pen:
a. Preferred writing nib
b. Round tip nib
Watercolor pen, filled w/ plain water
Dotting tools
Circle template
Paper toweling
#QuiltSky - Someone posted relatively recently about needing men’s cotton shirts for scrap quilting. I just sorted my wardrobe and culled all the shirts that no longer fit. I’m happy to send them along, as long as shipping is in the Cont US.
If this was you, please reach out ☺️
If this was you, please reach out ☺️
November 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
#QuiltSky - Someone posted relatively recently about needing men’s cotton shirts for scrap quilting. I just sorted my wardrobe and culled all the shirts that no longer fit. I’m happy to send them along, as long as shipping is in the Cont US.
If this was you, please reach out ☺️
If this was you, please reach out ☺️
A little after 10, and I’ve:
1. Gotten the teenager up, showered and dressed.
2. Gotten the teenager out the door w/ lunch packed and meds on board.
3. Stripped my bed and taken ALL the laundry downstairs.
4. Dried and folded all the quilts
5. Thrown the towels washed last night into the dryer.
1. Gotten the teenager up, showered and dressed.
2. Gotten the teenager out the door w/ lunch packed and meds on board.
3. Stripped my bed and taken ALL the laundry downstairs.
4. Dried and folded all the quilts
5. Thrown the towels washed last night into the dryer.
October 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
A little after 10, and I’ve:
1. Gotten the teenager up, showered and dressed.
2. Gotten the teenager out the door w/ lunch packed and meds on board.
3. Stripped my bed and taken ALL the laundry downstairs.
4. Dried and folded all the quilts
5. Thrown the towels washed last night into the dryer.
1. Gotten the teenager up, showered and dressed.
2. Gotten the teenager out the door w/ lunch packed and meds on board.
3. Stripped my bed and taken ALL the laundry downstairs.
4. Dried and folded all the quilts
5. Thrown the towels washed last night into the dryer.
All ten quilts brought over from the old place, freshly washed and folded. Eight were made by me, and two were gifted in the wake of being displaced by a house fire.
I made many more quilts than these 8. These are just the ones that still live with me. Most were gifts.
I made many more quilts than these 8. These are just the ones that still live with me. Most were gifts.
October 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
All ten quilts brought over from the old place, freshly washed and folded. Eight were made by me, and two were gifted in the wake of being displaced by a house fire.
I made many more quilts than these 8. These are just the ones that still live with me. Most were gifts.
I made many more quilts than these 8. These are just the ones that still live with me. Most were gifts.
Finally brought my quilts over from the apartment that I'm vacating. They're all getting washed before I start using them again.
There is nothing like a freshly washed and dried quilt...
There is nothing like a freshly washed and dried quilt...
October 24, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Finally brought my quilts over from the apartment that I'm vacating. They're all getting washed before I start using them again.
There is nothing like a freshly washed and dried quilt...
There is nothing like a freshly washed and dried quilt...
It is here. December will be a busy month for swatching fountain pen inks.
October 23, 2025 at 10:54 PM
It is here. December will be a busy month for swatching fountain pen inks.
1/ Woke up early for a Saturday, because my body is just trained to be up by 7 AM now. Since everyone else - including the dog and cats - were still sleeping, I set myself to start the day with coffee and my Kobo.
Curled up under a blanket, I finished The Puzzle Master, by Danielle Trussoni.
Curled up under a blanket, I finished The Puzzle Master, by Danielle Trussoni.
October 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
1/ Woke up early for a Saturday, because my body is just trained to be up by 7 AM now. Since everyone else - including the dog and cats - were still sleeping, I set myself to start the day with coffee and my Kobo.
Curled up under a blanket, I finished The Puzzle Master, by Danielle Trussoni.
Curled up under a blanket, I finished The Puzzle Master, by Danielle Trussoni.
It is here.
Now to exhibit some self-control and NOT open this until December. I’m looking forward to doing daily swatches of this and the Diamine Inkvent Calendar.
Yes, I will be adding a whole bunch of little bottles of fountain pen ink to my hoard over the holiday month. No regrets.
Now to exhibit some self-control and NOT open this until December. I’m looking forward to doing daily swatches of this and the Diamine Inkvent Calendar.
Yes, I will be adding a whole bunch of little bottles of fountain pen ink to my hoard over the holiday month. No regrets.
October 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM
It is here.
Now to exhibit some self-control and NOT open this until December. I’m looking forward to doing daily swatches of this and the Diamine Inkvent Calendar.
Yes, I will be adding a whole bunch of little bottles of fountain pen ink to my hoard over the holiday month. No regrets.
Now to exhibit some self-control and NOT open this until December. I’m looking forward to doing daily swatches of this and the Diamine Inkvent Calendar.
Yes, I will be adding a whole bunch of little bottles of fountain pen ink to my hoard over the holiday month. No regrets.
Eeee! Thank you to @octopusgallery.bsky.social for this awesome Goat Feed Tote!
October 14, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Eeee! Thank you to @octopusgallery.bsky.social for this awesome Goat Feed Tote!
1/ It's been a hot minute since I posted about what I've read, the last time being in July when I talked about the Testaments. I'm *so* close to being done with #the52bookclub primary prompts, so I thought I'd share about the five books I've read for this challenge since July.
October 14, 2025 at 4:04 AM
1/ It's been a hot minute since I posted about what I've read, the last time being in July when I talked about the Testaments. I'm *so* close to being done with #the52bookclub primary prompts, so I thought I'd share about the five books I've read for this challenge since July.
1/ Our feline visitor was still in the basement this morning. I put a litter box and more food down there to ensure he was okay, but the next time I went down, he’d disappeared again.
Landlord stopped by to figure out where he got in about 1.5 hours ago. As landlord was showing me the entry point,
Landlord stopped by to figure out where he got in about 1.5 hours ago. As landlord was showing me the entry point,
September 16, 2025 at 9:36 PM
1/ Our feline visitor was still in the basement this morning. I put a litter box and more food down there to ensure he was okay, but the next time I went down, he’d disappeared again.
Landlord stopped by to figure out where he got in about 1.5 hours ago. As landlord was showing me the entry point,
Landlord stopped by to figure out where he got in about 1.5 hours ago. As landlord was showing me the entry point,
So, there is a cat in the basement, and he does not belong to us…
September 15, 2025 at 10:56 PM
So, there is a cat in the basement, and he does not belong to us…
Okay, timeline cleanse 🐈⬛
Everyone who sees this post, quote post 5 things that make you happy.
For me:
Fountain pens and inks
Good paper
Tea
Cooking/Baking
Writing
Honorable mentions to cross stitching and quilting, though moving and carpal tunnel have made *doing* these things impossible.
Everyone who sees this post, quote post 5 things that make you happy.
For me:
Fountain pens and inks
Good paper
Tea
Cooking/Baking
Writing
Honorable mentions to cross stitching and quilting, though moving and carpal tunnel have made *doing* these things impossible.
Okay, timeline cleanse 🐈⬛
Everyone who sees this post, quote post 5 things that make you happy
🎮Video Games
🫖Tea
🖋️Fountain pens and Inks
🍂 Autumn
🖌️Art
bsky.app/profile/iris...
Everyone who sees this post, quote post 5 things that make you happy
🎮Video Games
🫖Tea
🖋️Fountain pens and Inks
🍂 Autumn
🖌️Art
bsky.app/profile/iris...
Okay, timeline cleanse 💜
Everyone who sees this post, quote post 5 things that make you happy
🎮 Video Games
🍂 Autumn
☕️ Hot Chocolate
🎨 Being Creative
🍬 Sweets
Everyone who sees this post, quote post 5 things that make you happy
🎮 Video Games
🍂 Autumn
☕️ Hot Chocolate
🎨 Being Creative
🍬 Sweets
September 15, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Okay, timeline cleanse 🐈⬛
Everyone who sees this post, quote post 5 things that make you happy.
For me:
Fountain pens and inks
Good paper
Tea
Cooking/Baking
Writing
Honorable mentions to cross stitching and quilting, though moving and carpal tunnel have made *doing* these things impossible.
Everyone who sees this post, quote post 5 things that make you happy.
For me:
Fountain pens and inks
Good paper
Tea
Cooking/Baking
Writing
Honorable mentions to cross stitching and quilting, though moving and carpal tunnel have made *doing* these things impossible.
Today’s to-do list:
1. Mow the lawn.
2. Move desk and work setup to the office.
3. Make zucchini bread.
4. Make rhubarb streusel muffins.
5. Make stuffed acorn squash for dinner/leftovers.
6. Make a soup for lunches/freezing.
7. Hang pictures.
1. Mow the lawn.
2. Move desk and work setup to the office.
3. Make zucchini bread.
4. Make rhubarb streusel muffins.
5. Make stuffed acorn squash for dinner/leftovers.
6. Make a soup for lunches/freezing.
7. Hang pictures.
August 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Today’s to-do list:
1. Mow the lawn.
2. Move desk and work setup to the office.
3. Make zucchini bread.
4. Make rhubarb streusel muffins.
5. Make stuffed acorn squash for dinner/leftovers.
6. Make a soup for lunches/freezing.
7. Hang pictures.
1. Mow the lawn.
2. Move desk and work setup to the office.
3. Make zucchini bread.
4. Make rhubarb streusel muffins.
5. Make stuffed acorn squash for dinner/leftovers.
6. Make a soup for lunches/freezing.
7. Hang pictures.
I went looking for the fountain pen that is inked with Edelstein Onyx, so I can finish journaling about the last three books I read…
I found ten fountain pens that I wrote dry…
It is now pen cleaning day
I found ten fountain pens that I wrote dry…
It is now pen cleaning day
August 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
I went looking for the fountain pen that is inked with Edelstein Onyx, so I can finish journaling about the last three books I read…
I found ten fountain pens that I wrote dry…
It is now pen cleaning day
I found ten fountain pens that I wrote dry…
It is now pen cleaning day
The Framed Women of Ardemore House was one of my favorite books for 2925! I highly encourage reading it, as well as pre-ordering The Dead Come to Stay.
My book will be out in a few days! If you PRE-ORDER today and message me here, I’ll send a signed and octopus stamped #book plate! (The icons on the cover are clues!) #autistic protagonist ♿️ representation, #neurodiverse and #trans #LGBTQ+ characters!
#Sale on Bookshop! bookshop.org/a/111659/978...
#Sale on Bookshop! bookshop.org/a/111659/978...
July 31, 2025 at 2:41 PM
The Framed Women of Ardemore House was one of my favorite books for 2925! I highly encourage reading it, as well as pre-ordering The Dead Come to Stay.
Two days left in the month of July… Can I finish one more book?
I’ve managed nine so far this month, and I feel like time to read will be very sparse in August.
I’ve managed nine so far this month, and I feel like time to read will be very sparse in August.
July 29, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Two days left in the month of July… Can I finish one more book?
I’ve managed nine so far this month, and I feel like time to read will be very sparse in August.
I’ve managed nine so far this month, and I feel like time to read will be very sparse in August.
1/ Volunteering at the Convention and Visitors Bureau booth at my local 4H Fair today, and it was a very, very slow start to the day thanks to rain.
Thankfully, I brought my Kindle, a notebook and fountain pens. After finishing half a book, I went through my solo RPGs to find one I could start on.
Thankfully, I brought my Kindle, a notebook and fountain pens. After finishing half a book, I went through my solo RPGs to find one I could start on.
July 26, 2025 at 8:50 PM
1/ Volunteering at the Convention and Visitors Bureau booth at my local 4H Fair today, and it was a very, very slow start to the day thanks to rain.
Thankfully, I brought my Kindle, a notebook and fountain pens. After finishing half a book, I went through my solo RPGs to find one I could start on.
Thankfully, I brought my Kindle, a notebook and fountain pens. After finishing half a book, I went through my solo RPGs to find one I could start on.
Working on this cross-stitch and I *loathe* this bamboo hoop. This is precisely why I switched to Q-snaps and then scroll frames.
Tension? Who needs tension?
This is what I get for trying to avoid placing an Amazon order.
Tension? Who needs tension?
This is what I get for trying to avoid placing an Amazon order.
July 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Working on this cross-stitch and I *loathe* this bamboo hoop. This is precisely why I switched to Q-snaps and then scroll frames.
Tension? Who needs tension?
This is what I get for trying to avoid placing an Amazon order.
Tension? Who needs tension?
This is what I get for trying to avoid placing an Amazon order.
1/ The apartment has been a shambles for weeks, while we wait for contractors to finish updates to the building. I’ve been trying to maintain sanity, but I miss crafting.
Tonight, I broke down and started a new cross stitch pattern because I have no idea what boxes my current projects are in.
Tonight, I broke down and started a new cross stitch pattern because I have no idea what boxes my current projects are in.
July 18, 2025 at 2:42 AM
1/ The apartment has been a shambles for weeks, while we wait for contractors to finish updates to the building. I’ve been trying to maintain sanity, but I miss crafting.
Tonight, I broke down and started a new cross stitch pattern because I have no idea what boxes my current projects are in.
Tonight, I broke down and started a new cross stitch pattern because I have no idea what boxes my current projects are in.
Mistakes were made and I took my sleep meds the night before. Still managed to slide into the workshop only 15 minutes late. My deepest apologies @workshopswithwren.bsky.social!!
Still, I enjoyed the workshop very much and look forward to the next (and I won't take the sleep meds😅)!!
Still, I enjoyed the workshop very much and look forward to the next (and I won't take the sleep meds😅)!!
I signed up for a couple of workshops! Looking forward to the experience!
July 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Mistakes were made and I took my sleep meds the night before. Still managed to slide into the workshop only 15 minutes late. My deepest apologies @workshopswithwren.bsky.social!!
Still, I enjoyed the workshop very much and look forward to the next (and I won't take the sleep meds😅)!!
Still, I enjoyed the workshop very much and look forward to the next (and I won't take the sleep meds😅)!!
1/ I managed to screw up my sleep schedule again, so I read through the rest of The Testaments by Margaret Atwood once it became apparent that sleep wasn't happening.
The Testaments sheds more light on the inner workings of Gilead, specifically from the POV of Aunt Lydia. Yes, *that* Aunt Lydia.
The Testaments sheds more light on the inner workings of Gilead, specifically from the POV of Aunt Lydia. Yes, *that* Aunt Lydia.
July 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
1/ I managed to screw up my sleep schedule again, so I read through the rest of The Testaments by Margaret Atwood once it became apparent that sleep wasn't happening.
The Testaments sheds more light on the inner workings of Gilead, specifically from the POV of Aunt Lydia. Yes, *that* Aunt Lydia.
The Testaments sheds more light on the inner workings of Gilead, specifically from the POV of Aunt Lydia. Yes, *that* Aunt Lydia.
At PopCon Indy two weeks ago, I attended every authors panel available, and took notes. Time to transcribe them into a notebook to keep.
July 12, 2025 at 12:28 AM
At PopCon Indy two weeks ago, I attended every authors panel available, and took notes. Time to transcribe them into a notebook to keep.
I signed up for a couple of workshops! Looking forward to the experience!
July 12, 2025 at 12:11 AM
I signed up for a couple of workshops! Looking forward to the experience!