Realmenstitch
@realmenstitch.bsky.social
Dutch _ quiltmaker _ crossstitcher _ gay married for 25 years to xaviarnl _ ethical non-monogamous _ catdaddy of 2 _ art and museums _ music and theatre _ cpap user _ chocolate lover _ booklover _ fabric hoarder _ city trips _ 95% vegetarian
Yesterday I visited the Patchwork & Quiltdagen in Rijswijk, and this is the loot I brought home. A brand new foundation piecing pattern from our Utrecht Dom Tower, a Japanese panel and 3 other fabrics, plus I found a striped Tula Pink fabric for my binding on the Harvey Fierstein quilt.
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February 14, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Yesterday I visited the Patchwork & Quiltdagen in Rijswijk, and this is the loot I brought home. A brand new foundation piecing pattern from our Utrecht Dom Tower, a Japanese panel and 3 other fabrics, plus I found a striped Tula Pink fabric for my binding on the Harvey Fierstein quilt.
#quiltsky
#quiltsky
All the letters for my Harvey Fierstein quilt are handsewn in place. As you may have noticed, the second vertical row has a mixture of colours, in contrast to all the other 2 coloured blocks. This row is an homage to all the colourful people who define their own lives.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:25 PM
All the letters for my Harvey Fierstein quilt are handsewn in place. As you may have noticed, the second vertical row has a mixture of colours, in contrast to all the other 2 coloured blocks. This row is an homage to all the colourful people who define their own lives.
#quiltsky
#quiltsky
John Singer Sargent is mostly known for his work as a portrait artist, although later in his carreer he stepped away from portraiture and focused more on landscapes and even war paintings.
This book describes his life chronologically and shows 500 of his paintings. Very interesting read.
This book describes his life chronologically and shows 500 of his paintings. Very interesting read.
February 11, 2026 at 11:18 AM
John Singer Sargent is mostly known for his work as a portrait artist, although later in his carreer he stepped away from portraiture and focused more on landscapes and even war paintings.
This book describes his life chronologically and shows 500 of his paintings. Very interesting read.
This book describes his life chronologically and shows 500 of his paintings. Very interesting read.
"Het einde van de eenzaamheid" (Vom ende der Einsamkeit/The end of loneliness) by German author Benedict Wells tells the fictional story of Jules, who's in hospital after a motorcycle accident
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February 1, 2026 at 3:01 PM
"Het einde van de eenzaamheid" (Vom ende der Einsamkeit/The end of loneliness) by German author Benedict Wells tells the fictional story of Jules, who's in hospital after a motorcycle accident
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Yesterday we went to see the Dutch musical "Stoornis of my life-de musical die niet over autisme gaat"(Disorder of my life - the musical that is not about autism) in Utrecht.A fun and interesting musicalcomedy about what happens if your perfectly scripted life suddenly doesn't have a script anymore.
February 1, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Yesterday we went to see the Dutch musical "Stoornis of my life-de musical die niet over autisme gaat"(Disorder of my life - the musical that is not about autism) in Utrecht.A fun and interesting musicalcomedy about what happens if your perfectly scripted life suddenly doesn't have a script anymore.
Interesting exhibition at the Centraal Museum Utrecht right now: "Getekend, de Natuur" (Signed, Nature) Our world was seen as a threat in the past, because of dangerous animals, diseases and natural disasters
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January 25, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Interesting exhibition at the Centraal Museum Utrecht right now: "Getekend, de Natuur" (Signed, Nature) Our world was seen as a threat in the past, because of dangerous animals, diseases and natural disasters
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As a birthday gift for a dear friend who loves neon colors, I made this zippered pouch. Not from a pattern, just based upon my experience and knowledge. The inner and outer fabrics are both by Tula Pink.
I machine quilted a grid on both side panels, one side pink neon and the other green neon
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I machine quilted a grid on both side panels, one side pink neon and the other green neon
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January 24, 2026 at 11:01 AM
As a birthday gift for a dear friend who loves neon colors, I made this zippered pouch. Not from a pattern, just based upon my experience and knowledge. The inner and outer fabrics are both by Tula Pink.
I machine quilted a grid on both side panels, one side pink neon and the other green neon
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I machine quilted a grid on both side panels, one side pink neon and the other green neon
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Work in progress. I read this quote last year in the book "I Was Better Last Night: A Memoir" by Harvey Fierstein. The quote is very personal to me, because I was affected for years by other people's view of me, in fear of rejection. That's gone now, so I'm happy to turn this into a quilt.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Work in progress. I read this quote last year in the book "I Was Better Last Night: A Memoir" by Harvey Fierstein. The quote is very personal to me, because I was affected for years by other people's view of me, in fear of rejection. That's gone now, so I'm happy to turn this into a quilt.
#quiltsky
#quiltsky
I've seen Maria Mena perform multiple times now, and also the Amsterdam Sinfonietta , but never together. So tonight was a special evening at Tivolivredenburg.
Maria sang several songs from her own repertoire, and also covers from Alanis Morisette and Amy Whinehouse. Great evening!
Maria sang several songs from her own repertoire, and also covers from Alanis Morisette and Amy Whinehouse. Great evening!
January 20, 2026 at 10:25 PM
I've seen Maria Mena perform multiple times now, and also the Amsterdam Sinfonietta , but never together. So tonight was a special evening at Tivolivredenburg.
Maria sang several songs from her own repertoire, and also covers from Alanis Morisette and Amy Whinehouse. Great evening!
Maria sang several songs from her own repertoire, and also covers from Alanis Morisette and Amy Whinehouse. Great evening!
Game Changer is the first book in the "Game Changers" series by Rachel Reid and is followed up by "Heated Rivalry". And this one, as you may know by now, turned into a hugely popular television series
#booksky
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January 18, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Game Changer is the first book in the "Game Changers" series by Rachel Reid and is followed up by "Heated Rivalry". And this one, as you may know by now, turned into a hugely popular television series
#booksky
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This big size Erwin Olaf magazine is an ode to the life, ideology and legacy of photographer Erwin Olaf. Stories of love, celebration, saying goodbye and the power of being yourself come together with previously unpublished work and contributions from his partner, friends, activists and artists.
January 17, 2026 at 11:30 AM
This big size Erwin Olaf magazine is an ode to the life, ideology and legacy of photographer Erwin Olaf. Stories of love, celebration, saying goodbye and the power of being yourself come together with previously unpublished work and contributions from his partner, friends, activists and artists.
I've selected 2 possible options for making my letters on this quilt. Both are MODA Grunge fabrics, one a bit gray/black and the other more blueish. Maybe I use both, maybe one, all is still open. First step is select a font that I like.
#quiltsky
#quiltsky
January 14, 2026 at 11:25 AM
I've selected 2 possible options for making my letters on this quilt. Both are MODA Grunge fabrics, one a bit gray/black and the other more blueish. Maybe I use both, maybe one, all is still open. First step is select a font that I like.
#quiltsky
#quiltsky
Bought this book about the American painter Edward Hopper second hand online, because I wanted to learn a bit more about him and his work. Although I liked seeing more of his paintings, the text was way too technical for me...
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January 12, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Bought this book about the American painter Edward Hopper second hand online, because I wanted to learn a bit more about him and his work. Although I liked seeing more of his paintings, the text was way too technical for me...
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Update on both of my current projects. First one is the finished striped quilt top. Although, finished: this is just the base. I have a quote, that I want to appliqué on top of this. So the next step is looking for a proper font and make all the letters
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January 11, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Update on both of my current projects. First one is the finished striped quilt top. Although, finished: this is just the base. I have a quote, that I want to appliqué on top of this. So the next step is looking for a proper font and make all the letters
#quiltsky
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Early November last year I immediately loved this drawing by @tombontattoo.bsky.social when I saw his flash tattoos at Queer Tattoo Fest in Amsterdam. So a while later I contacted him and we made an appointment.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Early November last year I immediately loved this drawing by @tombontattoo.bsky.social when I saw his flash tattoos at Queer Tattoo Fest in Amsterdam. So a while later I contacted him and we made an appointment.
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First book finished in 2026: "Altijd van je af - Leven en werk van Arjan Ederveen" by Sara Berkeljon. Arjan Ederveen is a Dutch actor, comedian, tv producer and copywriter
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January 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM
First book finished in 2026: "Altijd van je af - Leven en werk van Arjan Ederveen" by Sara Berkeljon. Arjan Ederveen is a Dutch actor, comedian, tv producer and copywriter
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Bringing some colour into this wintery January. Trying out possible lay outs for this new quilt. This wild and crazy idea is not all: I'm planning on appliquéing a text on top of it. Fingers crossed it works out like I envision it in my head 🤞
#quiltsky
#quiltsky
January 4, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Bringing some colour into this wintery January. Trying out possible lay outs for this new quilt. This wild and crazy idea is not all: I'm planning on appliquéing a text on top of it. Fingers crossed it works out like I envision it in my head 🤞
#quiltsky
#quiltsky
Last book finished in 2025: "Welkom bij de club" (Welcome to the club) by Thomas van der Meer.
In this book Thomas tells his own story: being born with a different name in a different body, and how people respond during his transition. A heartwarming story, funny and sad at the same time.
#booksky
In this book Thomas tells his own story: being born with a different name in a different body, and how people respond during his transition. A heartwarming story, funny and sad at the same time.
#booksky
December 31, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Last book finished in 2025: "Welkom bij de club" (Welcome to the club) by Thomas van der Meer.
In this book Thomas tells his own story: being born with a different name in a different body, and how people respond during his transition. A heartwarming story, funny and sad at the same time.
#booksky
In this book Thomas tells his own story: being born with a different name in a different body, and how people respond during his transition. A heartwarming story, funny and sad at the same time.
#booksky
Yesterday we went to the Pop Mart store in Utrecht Hoog Catharijne for the first time. They sell lots of cute figurines in series, but you buy a blind box, so you don't know which one you'll get from that serie.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Yesterday we went to the Pop Mart store in Utrecht Hoog Catharijne for the first time. They sell lots of cute figurines in series, but you buy a blind box, so you don't know which one you'll get from that serie.
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"A fairytale for Everyone" is a collection of fairytales, first published in Hungary and edited by Boldizsár M. Nagy. This book sparked quite some political controversy because of the inclusion of LGBTQ+ characters and different ethnicities and genders. Great illustrations by Lilla Bölecz.
#booksky
#booksky
December 28, 2025 at 10:11 AM
"A fairytale for Everyone" is a collection of fairytales, first published in Hungary and edited by Boldizsár M. Nagy. This book sparked quite some political controversy because of the inclusion of LGBTQ+ characters and different ethnicities and genders. Great illustrations by Lilla Bölecz.
#booksky
#booksky
Like usual around this time of year, I have some days off from work until January 5th, so that also means: extra time for my hobbies. I decided I could do with some colour in these dark and cold days, so I dug up my fat quarter bundle of Tula Pink solids ->
December 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Like usual around this time of year, I have some days off from work until January 5th, so that also means: extra time for my hobbies. I decided I could do with some colour in these dark and cold days, so I dug up my fat quarter bundle of Tula Pink solids ->
So far I finished 30 books this year, according to Goodreads. Yesterday I finished this Dutch book "Gloei" (translated: Glow) by Edward van de Vendel with illustrations by @flodego.bsky.social
A series of 20 interviews and poems about young people between 16 and 23, growing up queer.
#booksky
A series of 20 interviews and poems about young people between 16 and 23, growing up queer.
#booksky
December 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM
So far I finished 30 books this year, according to Goodreads. Yesterday I finished this Dutch book "Gloei" (translated: Glow) by Edward van de Vendel with illustrations by @flodego.bsky.social
A series of 20 interviews and poems about young people between 16 and 23, growing up queer.
#booksky
A series of 20 interviews and poems about young people between 16 and 23, growing up queer.
#booksky
Spotted this quilt in episode 2 of the Apple TV+ series "Pluribus". It's a colourful quilt made up from squares, but it doesn't end well: the main character Carol takes the quilt from a chest and buries her friend in it ☠️ 💀
#quiltsky
#quiltsky
December 21, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Spotted this quilt in episode 2 of the Apple TV+ series "Pluribus". It's a colourful quilt made up from squares, but it doesn't end well: the main character Carol takes the quilt from a chest and buries her friend in it ☠️ 💀
#quiltsky
#quiltsky
I've been stalling for time for weeks now, but today was the day: I finally sandwiched my Erwin Olaf quilt.
I used my Q-Snap frame to prevent the layers from shifting and my Micro Stitch to attach the 3 layers together with tiny black tacks.
#quiltsky
I used my Q-Snap frame to prevent the layers from shifting and my Micro Stitch to attach the 3 layers together with tiny black tacks.
#quiltsky
December 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I've been stalling for time for weeks now, but today was the day: I finally sandwiched my Erwin Olaf quilt.
I used my Q-Snap frame to prevent the layers from shifting and my Micro Stitch to attach the 3 layers together with tiny black tacks.
#quiltsky
I used my Q-Snap frame to prevent the layers from shifting and my Micro Stitch to attach the 3 layers together with tiny black tacks.
#quiltsky