Nancy Christine
@nancychristine.bsky.social
Keeper of bees, voracious reader, library enthusiast/political junkie/quilter/potter/gardener—not necessarily in that order. Creative in all things. 🇨🇦
Walking early in the day is such a blessing.
December 11, 2024 at 10:13 PM
Walking early in the day is such a blessing.
Starting to hang the Christmas quilts—this whimsical penguin trio is made by my dear friend Jane.
#quilting
#quiltsofBlueSky
#quilts
#winterquilts
#December
#quilting
#quiltsofBlueSky
#quilts
#winterquilts
#December
December 1, 2024 at 8:50 PM
Starting to hang the Christmas quilts—this whimsical penguin trio is made by my dear friend Jane.
#quilting
#quiltsofBlueSky
#quilts
#winterquilts
#December
#quilting
#quiltsofBlueSky
#quilts
#winterquilts
#December
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I can never understand why children's books get left out of "great book" lists. The books we call "children's books" are really books written for an audience that includes children, but excludes no-one. They are books for EVERYONE - and if you exclude them, you miss the most important books of all!
November 28, 2024 at 9:03 PM
I can never understand why children's books get left out of "great book" lists. The books we call "children's books" are really books written for an audience that includes children, but excludes no-one. They are books for EVERYONE - and if you exclude them, you miss the most important books of all!
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People underestimate how much of making art involves having a little sit and doing a little think
November 27, 2024 at 6:14 PM
People underestimate how much of making art involves having a little sit and doing a little think
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Help me please.
I have been looking for a gaming account to follow on here for ages.
It posts retro screenshot of games, with the game quotes in them.
I can't find it and it's bugging me.
Mainly platformer, 8-bit, indie, 90s from what I remember.
Please help me.
I have been looking for a gaming account to follow on here for ages.
It posts retro screenshot of games, with the game quotes in them.
I can't find it and it's bugging me.
Mainly platformer, 8-bit, indie, 90s from what I remember.
Please help me.
November 27, 2024 at 12:56 PM
Help me please.
I have been looking for a gaming account to follow on here for ages.
It posts retro screenshot of games, with the game quotes in them.
I can't find it and it's bugging me.
Mainly platformer, 8-bit, indie, 90s from what I remember.
Please help me.
I have been looking for a gaming account to follow on here for ages.
It posts retro screenshot of games, with the game quotes in them.
I can't find it and it's bugging me.
Mainly platformer, 8-bit, indie, 90s from what I remember.
Please help me.
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You’re not violating a reading rule if you opt not to finish a book that's not resonating with you. Life is finite and we thus have a finite number of books to read. Reading shouldn’t be a chore. You needn’t feel guilty for ensuring that your time reading is spent reading things that you love.
November 27, 2024 at 3:32 AM
You’re not violating a reading rule if you opt not to finish a book that's not resonating with you. Life is finite and we thus have a finite number of books to read. Reading shouldn’t be a chore. You needn’t feel guilty for ensuring that your time reading is spent reading things that you love.
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Surround yourself with the kind of people who support their local library, bakery, bookstore, and café.
November 27, 2024 at 12:39 PM
Surround yourself with the kind of people who support their local library, bakery, bookstore, and café.
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Storms don't last forever, but they sure are beautiful while they're here. 🌦
#Photography #NaturePhotography #WaterWednesday #StormHour
#Photography #NaturePhotography #WaterWednesday #StormHour
November 27, 2024 at 11:09 PM
Storms don't last forever, but they sure are beautiful while they're here. 🌦
#Photography #NaturePhotography #WaterWednesday #StormHour
#Photography #NaturePhotography #WaterWednesday #StormHour
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A few, small (bookish) acts of rebellion & fuckery
*prioritize books by marginalized authors (pre-order their books, it sends a message that this is what we want)
*shop indie bookstores
*celebrate the achievements of marginalized creators
*read banned books
*support library programming and services
*prioritize books by marginalized authors (pre-order their books, it sends a message that this is what we want)
*shop indie bookstores
*celebrate the achievements of marginalized creators
*read banned books
*support library programming and services
November 27, 2024 at 7:01 PM
A few, small (bookish) acts of rebellion & fuckery
*prioritize books by marginalized authors (pre-order their books, it sends a message that this is what we want)
*shop indie bookstores
*celebrate the achievements of marginalized creators
*read banned books
*support library programming and services
*prioritize books by marginalized authors (pre-order their books, it sends a message that this is what we want)
*shop indie bookstores
*celebrate the achievements of marginalized creators
*read banned books
*support library programming and services
This beautiful quilt is one I made with my quilting besties—it was a mystery quilt and each month we received instructions and a package of fabric. We got together once a month to stitch/laugh & support one another & this is the gorgeous result! Smaller wall quilt was made of leftovers. #quilting
November 27, 2024 at 2:21 PM
This beautiful quilt is one I made with my quilting besties—it was a mystery quilt and each month we received instructions and a package of fabric. We got together once a month to stitch/laugh & support one another & this is the gorgeous result! Smaller wall quilt was made of leftovers. #quilting
If you want to do something ridiculous, make a tiny pineapple quilt! Spencer the chihuahua mix is not impressed—
November 27, 2024 at 2:13 PM
If you want to do something ridiculous, make a tiny pineapple quilt! Spencer the chihuahua mix is not impressed—
Made this quilt for my special niece who was unicorn obsessed! We were out for a hike and when we returned home she saw this hanging on our clothesline. She ran to it and asked who’s it was—once she knew it was hers she wouldn’t let go.
November 27, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Made this quilt for my special niece who was unicorn obsessed! We were out for a hike and when we returned home she saw this hanging on our clothesline. She ran to it and asked who’s it was—once she knew it was hers she wouldn’t let go.
One of my favourite projects from several years ago. Pattern by Edyta Sitar, Laundry Basket Quilts.
Looking forward to a work hiatus in Jan/Feb to quilt again. #quiltersofBlueSky
#quilts
#quilting
Looking forward to a work hiatus in Jan/Feb to quilt again. #quiltersofBlueSky
#quilts
#quilting
November 27, 2024 at 2:05 PM
One of my favourite projects from several years ago. Pattern by Edyta Sitar, Laundry Basket Quilts.
Looking forward to a work hiatus in Jan/Feb to quilt again. #quiltersofBlueSky
#quilts
#quilting
Looking forward to a work hiatus in Jan/Feb to quilt again. #quiltersofBlueSky
#quilts
#quilting
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Just finished this quilt. 20 different colours. Patchwork keeps me sane, especially these days. #bargello #patchwork #quilting
November 26, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Just finished this quilt. 20 different colours. Patchwork keeps me sane, especially these days. #bargello #patchwork #quilting
Remind you of a fun art night? The splatter was real!!
@pasuther.bsky.social @mmannseichner.bsky.social
@pasuther.bsky.social @mmannseichner.bsky.social
'Bush Flowers' by Raelene Stevens, contemporary Indigenous Australian painter from the Tweed Valley area of NSW
November 27, 2024 at 1:39 PM
Remind you of a fun art night? The splatter was real!!
@pasuther.bsky.social @mmannseichner.bsky.social
@pasuther.bsky.social @mmannseichner.bsky.social
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Did you know BlueSky only has 20 employees?
We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to those 20 warriors (who are working 24/7 to keep up with the incredible growth) for giving us a space to share.
We escaped hell to be here.
Thank you, @bsky.app & Jay Graber CEO (not a billionaire)
We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to those 20 warriors (who are working 24/7 to keep up with the incredible growth) for giving us a space to share.
We escaped hell to be here.
Thank you, @bsky.app & Jay Graber CEO (not a billionaire)
November 26, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Did you know BlueSky only has 20 employees?
We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to those 20 warriors (who are working 24/7 to keep up with the incredible growth) for giving us a space to share.
We escaped hell to be here.
Thank you, @bsky.app & Jay Graber CEO (not a billionaire)
We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to those 20 warriors (who are working 24/7 to keep up with the incredible growth) for giving us a space to share.
We escaped hell to be here.
Thank you, @bsky.app & Jay Graber CEO (not a billionaire)
My favourite furry girl—Dolly loves my days off as much as I do!
Drop a photo of your fave pet…can’t wait to see them.
#dogsofbluesky
#catsofbluesky
#petsofbluesky
Drop a photo of your fave pet…can’t wait to see them.
#dogsofbluesky
#catsofbluesky
#petsofbluesky
November 25, 2024 at 7:49 PM
My favourite furry girl—Dolly loves my days off as much as I do!
Drop a photo of your fave pet…can’t wait to see them.
#dogsofbluesky
#catsofbluesky
#petsofbluesky
Drop a photo of your fave pet…can’t wait to see them.
#dogsofbluesky
#catsofbluesky
#petsofbluesky
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Seeking recommendations for espionage/spy fiction. I like the smart stuff like Daniel Silva, Frederick Forsyth, Stella Rimington etc. but not the mass-market stuff that gets made into Tom Cruise movies. 💙📚
November 24, 2024 at 8:30 PM
Seeking recommendations for espionage/spy fiction. I like the smart stuff like Daniel Silva, Frederick Forsyth, Stella Rimington etc. but not the mass-market stuff that gets made into Tom Cruise movies. 💙📚
Made some fresh evergreen planters for two special people yesterday.
November 24, 2024 at 12:38 PM
Made some fresh evergreen planters for two special people yesterday.
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Misty, morning!
© Wouter van Bernebeek
© Wouter van Bernebeek
November 21, 2024 at 5:12 AM
Misty, morning!
© Wouter van Bernebeek
© Wouter van Bernebeek
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Teachers & librarians! Want an author to Zoom into your classroom for World Read Aloud Day February 5th? I'll be sending out this year's list of author/illustrator volunteers in my email newsletter next week! If you'd like access, sign up here: katemessner.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
November 21, 2024 at 9:59 AM
Teachers & librarians! Want an author to Zoom into your classroom for World Read Aloud Day February 5th? I'll be sending out this year's list of author/illustrator volunteers in my email newsletter next week! If you'd like access, sign up here: katemessner.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
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Remember that libraries are proof that not every goddamned thing needs to be “for profit.”
November 20, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Remember that libraries are proof that not every goddamned thing needs to be “for profit.”