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Needles 'n Purls
@needlesnpurls.bsky.social
Cranky old woman, widow, graphic designer, crafter, trailer dweller, gardener. Owned by PB & J. (Princess Buttercup and Jellybean)

You can purchase my hand-knit items at my Needles n' Purls store.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeedlesnPurls
Spread this wide. Donate if you can It will help rid one DINO from the current roster. Help us remove Marie Glusenkamp Perez from WA. #democracy #bluewave
The criminal regime of the current administration must be held accountable. I am running to do that. MGP and Braun intend to continue enabling it. If you want to see oversight, I am your candidate. We must Dismantle ICE, and protect our Constitution.
January 31, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Second Melt the Ice hat on the needles. This one will be about 3" taller and will fit my friend better.
January 30, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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I’m running to replace MGP and bring accountable and accessible representation to SW WA. Please support my run at www.BH4C.win today!
Donate to Democrat Brent Hennrich for Congress
Together we will STOP Project 2025
BH4C.win
January 28, 2026 at 9:57 PM
The Melt the Ice hat is done and blocked but a bit small for the recipient, so I'll be making her another one, a bit taller. Not to worry, her daughter already claimed the smaller version. #knitsky
January 28, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Almost done with my Melt the Ice Hat. #knitsky
January 27, 2026 at 1:25 AM
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If you are ready to help me replace MGP in the Primary please DONATE TODAY at www.BH4C.win

Together we can save this seat and help the Dems take the House!
Donate to Democrat Brent Hennrich for Congress
Together we will STOP Project 2025
www.BH4C.win
January 26, 2026 at 11:32 AM
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Let's be clear. For reasons only known to #MGPisGOP she chose to lose this seat and re-election. I am running to save this seat for the Democrats. There is no chance for her to survive in a General election after telling her base she does not care.

ICE must be dismantled, end of discussion!
I completely disagree. Infighting and primary challenges are what the Republicans WANT from democrats. If we dems want change, let's convince the leaders we have to change, not overturn the apple cart. Chaos only helps THEM. Being united helps US
January 25, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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I'm running for Congress to replace a Democrat that continually votes to fund and enable this violence. This terror squad needs to be off US streets. I will vote to #DismantleICE every time I have a chance. Watching Federal Officers kill a man in cold blood is unacceptable.
🚨 #GVerse ANOTHER ICE KILLING

#BreakingNews : A video is circulating online of #FuckICE agents appearing to EXECUTE a man on a Minnesota sidewalk who was resisting arrest.

We’re waiting for more facts but the video is terrifying.

Viewer discretion advised:
January 24, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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Good morning to everyone but especially our friends in Minnesota bravely organizing a general strike & protest in -20F weather.

In their honor, no wishlist posting today. Please check out standwithminnesota.com for ways to help them! 💕
Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory
Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.
standwithminnesota.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Is Jim Jordon on cocaine? Because it seems like Jim Jordan is extremely jumpy and agitated during this committee meeting with Jack Smith. Or is that his normal demeanor?
January 22, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Halfway through the 1x1 ribbing on the Melt The Ice Hat. This one already has a home. Going to an avid anti-trump, anti-ice protestor who never misses a rally. #knitsky #melttheice
January 21, 2026 at 3:53 PM
I’m halfway through the snowflake cowl. I wound off some blue since I was not going to use as much yarn as the pattern called for. I don’t believe I dyed the yarn 50/50, so I don’t expect the turquoise to come in for another 10 rows or so, but I didn’t want it to end up being 90% blue. #knitsky
January 19, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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Springsteen at an unbilled performance at a Parkinson’s benefit Sat. in NJ—

“…send a message to this President. And as the Mayor of that city has said, ‘ICE should get the fuck out of Minneapolis.’ So this one is for you, and the memory of the mother of three and American citizen Renee Good.”
Promised Land - for Renee Good, Bruce Springsteen, Light of Day, 1/17/26, Count Basie Theater
YouTube video by MarcGlenRock
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January 18, 2026 at 5:42 PM
#showmeyourknits hands. Love making mittens. Here are some of my favorites. Patterns are listed in alt text. #knitsky
January 17, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Called my congress member Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's today to request she vote to impeach Noem, defund ICE and impeach Trump. Said I was calling to make this specific request because I know she doesn't always vote Democrat, even though she ran as a Democrat, and that I expected her to vote as one.
January 14, 2026 at 10:06 PM
I don't think I'm alone in thinking I'd much rather hear an F-bomb dropped from a government employee, than watch one murder an innocent citizen for no other reason the he felt emasculated. SMH
January 11, 2026 at 6:24 PM
JFC! Minneapolis and now Portland! WTF is wrong with these thugs! DEFUND ICE NOW. Impeach and remove Noem and her cohorts. I am not paying any tax money until these horrible people are out of government.
January 9, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Front and reverse side of the Snowflake Cowl. The snowflakes are more visible now. #knitsky #knitting #colorwork
Pattern: Snowflake Girl by Nicole Montgomery
January 8, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Working on a double knit snowflake cowl. New to me pattern designer. Hope the yarn specs were correct. Always a worry with a gradient.
#knitsky
January 5, 2026 at 4:33 PM
The "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" shawl is finished. I’m so much in love with it I’m rethinking listing it in the store. I know I should, because I’ll not wear it, but I just want to keep looking at it. Maybe in a week or so. The photos don’t even really do it justice. #knitsky #knitting
January 4, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Knitting stats for this year are again rather low. 9,351 yards in 10 projects: 1 blanket, 1 cowl, 1 tablecloth, 1 sweater, 1 cowl and 5 shawls.
January 1, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Merry Christmas, from my home to yours.
December 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM