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Sarah Lindsay
@thistleflat.bsky.social
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Co. Durham crafter of hand stitched creations for the moderately rebellious and generally irritated woman. Book lover. Fuelled by social injustice and menopausal spite

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Sarah Lindsay @thistleflat.bsky.social · 16d
You didn't survive your forties to be told you're too much. Too loud? Too opinionated? Too bloody glorious? Hang this up and own every inch of it!

thistleflatcrafts.etsy.com/listing/8916...
Colourful completed cross stitch saying 'You are fucking glorious! And don't let anyone tell you otherwise' Comes in an 8 x 6 inch frame that's been upcycled with pink glittery vinyl
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biggreenbooks.bsky.social
It's #buyastrangerabook day, and @melissaschuh.bsky.social will buy someone a book.

Here are the rules.

Wanna book?
Not sure what?

Let Melissa know the kinda stuff you like reading.

She will then give you a choice of 4 books.

Pick your favourite & Melissa will pay for it!

UK only

GO!
melissaschuh.bsky.social Dr. Melissa Schuh @melissaschuh.bsky.social · 6h
I’ll #BuyAStrangerABook
🤗

Personalised recommendations are my thing, so don’t forget to mention what kinds of things you like to read and I’ll suggest accordingly 📚

@biggreenbooks.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
thistleflat.bsky.social
Story of my life...
November 7, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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northodoxpress.bsky.social
Have you ordered your copy of our brand new dystopia novel, The Year of the Rat, yet?

An intriguing read from the brilliant KJ Taylor and another addition to our recent incredible SFF titles!

Browse our store here:
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November 7, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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lnrmodels.bsky.social
Well it’s official! The new cover for Evie Wood’s brand new book, The Violin Maker’s Secret has finally been revealed, and I can proudly say uses a model I was commissioned to build by Harper Collins and designed by the talented Lucy Bennett.
November 6, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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mariegardiner.bsky.social
Not saying you should all aspire to be on @grantswinbournephotography.com's podcast 👀 but after my episode aired I immediately got booked for a talk, so... you know 😅 he's clearly where it's at.
November 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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planglobal.bsky.social
"The world feels like it is burning and blooming at the same time." Youth are standing at the crossroads of crisis and change. Read their call for a fairer and safer world. #FutureGirlsWant #WSSD2 https://bit.ly/43g9hKW
Youth Statement - Plan International
A collective statement from over 60 girls and young people to let world leaders know the #FutureGirlsWant.
plan-international.org
November 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
thistleflat.bsky.social
When you're still feeling rebellious! But you're getting older now...🤣
Work in progress cross stitch hoop saying 'I do what I want. Just much slower now' in different shades of purple
November 5, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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treesforstreets.bsky.social
How does your mind feel when you're surrounded by trees? Do you feel yourself getting calmer by the minute?

There are so many studies into trees and mental health, finding that trees support our mental wellbeing!

On National Stress Awareness Day, why not seek out a tree and find some peace?
November 5, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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mikegalsworthy.bsky.social
Tonight - 7pm!
November 4, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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mikegalsworthy.bsky.social
💥 This is today! Sign up (for free) and come along!

Link --> www.tickettailor.com/events/bylin...
November 4, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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bylinesnetwork.co.uk
Tonight, 7 pm......'Hope Against Hate. How can citizens and journalists can reclaim democracy?'

Join our live event with

@georgemonbiot.bsky.social
@nafeez.bsky.social
@nicklowles.bsky.social
@yasminalibhaibrown.bsky.social

Finding hope, protecting democracy.

Book now: bit.ly/BylinesHope
Meme for Bylines Network event entitled 'Hope Against Hate. How can citizens and journalists can reclaim democracy?'
November 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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hallierubenhold.bsky.social
My series ‘Intimate Histories’ about how history is not some abstract thing that happened to someone else, but personal to all of us is now available on BBC Sounds.

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/serie...
BBC Sounds - Intimate Histories by Hallie Rubenhold - Available Episodes
Listen to the latest episodes of Intimate Histories by Hallie Rubenhold on BBC Sounds.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
thistleflat.bsky.social
By the time you reach a certain age you've officially run out of 'cares'. Society may still be telling women to have a quiet voice & pleasant opinions but you've graduated to bigger concerns - inequality, injustice & whether the kettle has boiled yet

thistleflatcrafts.etsy.com/uk/listing/905133303
Completed cross stitch saying 'Don't Care' in cerise thread with a border of jade green vines. In an upcycled pink glittery frame
November 2, 2025 at 5:19 PM
thistleflat.bsky.social
Well, October was a slow reading month wasn't it 😂
Book covers for 1. The Impossible Truths of Love by Hannah Beckerman 2. Medea by Rosie Hewlett 3. The Book of Witching by CJ Cooke 4. Human Universe by Professor Brian Cox and Andrew Cohen
November 1, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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lnrmodels.bsky.social
Proud to be finally able to share the secret project I’ve been involved with

The Marvellous Miniature Workshop is coming soon to BBC One and BBC iPlayer :
@bbciplayer 

#TheMarvellousMiniatureWorkshop #SaraCox #iPlayer
October 31, 2025 at 5:47 PM
thistleflat.bsky.social
When it's been a bit of a week...

Available for those who take 'holding a grudge' to artisan levels at ThistleflatCrafts.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:12 PM
thistleflat.bsky.social
✨FREE PATTERN ALERT!✨
For a limited time get my snarky cross stitch pattern 'Stay Away From Me' for absolutely nothing!
Perfect for introverts, overstimulated souls and anyone who’s ever needed a politely stitched “do not disturb” sign

Head to my Ko-fi now to download your FREE PDF pattern ⬇️
Completed cross stitch on a 6 x 4 inch canvas and easel, saying 'Stay away from me' in blue in a bright pink, yellow and jade green border Front cover of the 'Stay away from me' cross stitch pattern, lying on a desk next to a keyboard and cup of tea
October 31, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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northumberart.bsky.social
QUICK!! Just today / tomorrow left to grab yr "early bird" Oct deal at crownstudiogallery.myshopify.com/
Buy any print or original painting and get your choice of a FREE 6 pack of cards. Lots of options to choose from-
6 packs of cards with various themes. #Northumberland #Rothbury #castles #coast
October 30, 2025 at 11:46 AM
thistleflat.bsky.social
Some progress on the cross stitch wip 😊🪡
Work in progress cross stitch piece on cream aida with the words 'I do what I want' in lilac and cerise threads
October 30, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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carolinerussell.bsky.social
Great to visit the car dealership stunt at Parliament today by @transenvuk.bsky.social and @olord.bsky.social showing clearly just how huge and heavy cars have become making the case for fair tax by vehicle weight.
Caroline standing in the wind in front of a range of cars with car dealership style flags in front of Parliament. Holding a sign saying I support a large vehicle levy that will raise £2billion. Black BMW in front of parliament with sign on windscreen. BMW X5 30d Weight 2,249kg Emissions 193g CO2/km Cost new £73,500 LVL liability £6,490 Biscuits for the occasion with icing showing outline of an SUV and text It’s time for Tax fairness on UK roads And I support a large vehicle levy that will raise £2billion
October 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
thistleflat.bsky.social
I've just finished the audiobook of Human Universe by Professor Brian Cox and Andrew Cohen, which I managed to really enjoy while not fully understanding what it was about 🤔😂
October 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
thistleflat.bsky.social
You didn't survive your forties to be told you're too much. Too loud? Too opinionated? Too bloody glorious? Hang this up and own every inch of it!

thistleflatcrafts.etsy.com/listing/8916...
Colourful completed cross stitch saying 'You are fucking glorious! And don't let anyone tell you otherwise' Comes in an 8 x 6 inch frame that's been upcycled with pink glittery vinyl
October 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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mikegalsworthy.bsky.social
Join us on November 4th at 7pm:
Select tickets – Hope against hate: how citizens and journalists can reclaim democracy – Zoom
Hope against hate: how citizens and journalists can reclaim democracy – Zoom, Tue 4 Nov 2025 - Book now for this special and important Bylines Network live event.
bit.ly
October 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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ledbydonkeys.org
Farage: epic grifter
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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bigbeardybooks.bsky.social
It's Monday again and today I'm reading Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

What book(s) are you reading this week?

💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR

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white circle in a blue background and the words "It's Monday! What are you reading?" in the circle
October 27, 2025 at 5:56 AM