Anne, Cranky Old Cat Crone, or, Two Furry Demons in a Trenchcoat
@anned13.bsky.social
Love is love. Trans rights are human rights. ABOLISH ICE. ACAB. Blog for my artsy-craftsy stuff & other shiny things: https://anne-d.dreamwidth.org/ Current avatar: my harvest icon art doll
Pooka says hi.
December 5, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Pooka says hi.
I saw this photo from Dr Emily’s email this morning & immediately thought of A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking @tkingfisher.com & the gingerbread golem army.
December 5, 2025 at 12:40 AM
I saw this photo from Dr Emily’s email this morning & immediately thought of A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking @tkingfisher.com & the gingerbread golem army.
Pooka and Norma Rae wish everyone a good night.
December 4, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Pooka and Norma Rae wish everyone a good night.
I completed, in one day, another journal kit. This one’s from Volcano Arts. It’s covered in denim and I am never doing that again, the thick fabric is a pain to work with. But it’s done and it’s already found a home - Paul asked me for it.
December 4, 2025 at 3:43 AM
I completed, in one day, another journal kit. This one’s from Volcano Arts. It’s covered in denim and I am never doing that again, the thick fabric is a pain to work with. But it’s done and it’s already found a home - Paul asked me for it.
I actually got my faerie wand earring concept to work. In two colorways, even. The worst part was wrapping the 24 gauge brass wire around the 18 gauge sterling; I finally had the sense to check my wireworking book. Hold the piece with a bit of rubbery shelf liner, duh.
December 1, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I actually got my faerie wand earring concept to work. In two colorways, even. The worst part was wrapping the 24 gauge brass wire around the 18 gauge sterling; I finally had the sense to check my wireworking book. Hold the piece with a bit of rubbery shelf liner, duh.
The Internet was created to share cat photos. Happy Caturday!
November 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The Internet was created to share cat photos. Happy Caturday!
Two more finished boxes. I have one more box kit, but it’s more complicated. I think I’ll do some more bookbinding next, after I get more Lineco glue. Or maybe the fleece throw kits I got when Joann went out of business. Or perhaps the fairy wand earrings I’ve been thinking about. Too many ideas.
November 27, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Two more finished boxes. I have one more box kit, but it’s more complicated. I think I’ll do some more bookbinding next, after I get more Lineco glue. Or maybe the fleece throw kits I got when Joann went out of business. Or perhaps the fairy wand earrings I’ve been thinking about. Too many ideas.
I finished both of the boxes-with-lids. They’re not perfect, but they’re done and I’m pretty happy with them. The black box is resting on a Japanese fabric paperweight. See alt text for more details. The one with linen bookcloth came with lilac, which was so dull I had to change it.
November 22, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I finished both of the boxes-with-lids. They’re not perfect, but they’re done and I’m pretty happy with them. The black box is resting on a Japanese fabric paperweight. See alt text for more details. The one with linen bookcloth came with lilac, which was so dull I had to change it.
Look what I got! @deuceofgears.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Look what I got! @deuceofgears.bsky.social
I was planning to cut bookcloth this afternoon, but Norma Rae and Pooka had other ideas.
November 17, 2025 at 1:04 AM
I was planning to cut bookcloth this afternoon, but Norma Rae and Pooka had other ideas.
I finished the 2024 Japanese stab-bound journal project. I’m keeping the blue tiger-pattern one top left, the rest will be gifted.
November 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I finished the 2024 Japanese stab-bound journal project. I’m keeping the blue tiger-pattern one top left, the rest will be gifted.
Post you from a different era. Paul and me at our wedding reception in my parents’ backyard, October 1983.
November 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Post you from a different era. Paul and me at our wedding reception in my parents’ backyard, October 1983.
I hung my finished Afghan dress from the clothesline so I could get a picture in daylight. @mishellbaker.bsky.social here it is.
November 7, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I hung my finished Afghan dress from the clothesline so I could get a picture in daylight. @mishellbaker.bsky.social here it is.
October 31, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Here it all is, my Good Omens box of treasures. Behold My Stuff. The art in the novel is especially gorgeous. @colleendoran.bsky.social
Apologies for the bad photos, I had to clear a project off my work table for a big enough flat space.
Apologies for the bad photos, I had to clear a project off my work table for a big enough flat space.
October 31, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Here it all is, my Good Omens box of treasures. Behold My Stuff. The art in the novel is especially gorgeous. @colleendoran.bsky.social
Apologies for the bad photos, I had to clear a project off my work table for a big enough flat space.
Apologies for the bad photos, I had to clear a project off my work table for a big enough flat space.
Today is Norma Rae’s Sixth Birthday!
October 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Today is Norma Rae’s Sixth Birthday!
I know. Here are Pooka and Norma Rae, sending you purrs and snuggles.
October 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I know. Here are Pooka and Norma Rae, sending you purrs and snuggles.
I did it. I machine-sewed two rows of satin ribbon on the sleeves. I haven’t machine-sewed ribbon in more years than I can remember, and it worked first time and doesn’t even look too bad. That is my crowning achievement for today. No more sewing machine, hand-sewing only the rest of the day.
October 22, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I did it. I machine-sewed two rows of satin ribbon on the sleeves. I haven’t machine-sewed ribbon in more years than I can remember, and it worked first time and doesn’t even look too bad. That is my crowning achievement for today. No more sewing machine, hand-sewing only the rest of the day.
Nice sunset this evening.
October 22, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Nice sunset this evening.
The Folkwear Afghan dress in these batiks. I had to size the bodice up, but the rest should be pretty straightforward sewing.
October 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The Folkwear Afghan dress in these batiks. I had to size the bodice up, but the rest should be pretty straightforward sewing.
I put together a festive holiday wreath for the front door. Details in alt text.
October 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I put together a festive holiday wreath for the front door. Details in alt text.
I’ve cut out all the pieces for my Afghan Dress. These are the batiks I’m using. I haven’t decided on trims; I’m not sure it’ll need anything except perhaps a ribbon on the cuffs to go with the binding at the neck opening. I think it’ll work. I’ll be the most colorful Willendorf goddess, anyway.
October 16, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I’ve cut out all the pieces for my Afghan Dress. These are the batiks I’m using. I haven’t decided on trims; I’m not sure it’ll need anything except perhaps a ribbon on the cuffs to go with the binding at the neck opening. I think it’ll work. I’ll be the most colorful Willendorf goddess, anyway.
Dr Emily rescued this peacock butterfly from her apartment stairwell. She said it was hissing and making cricket noises at her. Butterflies vocalize to scare away predators. I did not know that.
October 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Dr Emily rescued this peacock butterfly from her apartment stairwell. She said it was hissing and making cricket noises at her. Butterflies vocalize to scare away predators. I did not know that.
I’ve had this pendant & earring of my mom’s for years. I know she got them at the So Cal Ren Faire maybe 50 years ago & I believe they’re by Bindu. At some point, she lost the earring’s mate. I’ve been pondering replacement designs for a while, finally got a likely idea & put it together today.
October 10, 2025 at 2:19 AM
I’ve had this pendant & earring of my mom’s for years. I know she got them at the So Cal Ren Faire maybe 50 years ago & I believe they’re by Bindu. At some point, she lost the earring’s mate. I’ve been pondering replacement designs for a while, finally got a likely idea & put it together today.
My pomegranate fairy necklace, shortened, restrung, and with a larger clasp that almost balances the weight of the solid ounce of pewter that is the pendant.
October 8, 2025 at 6:27 PM
My pomegranate fairy necklace, shortened, restrung, and with a larger clasp that almost balances the weight of the solid ounce of pewter that is the pendant.