Mandy Kuester
ember-n-ocean.bsky.social
Mandy Kuester
@ember-n-ocean.bsky.social
Avid home chef; full-time mama; nature lover; sci-fi/fantasy nerd; advocate for equality and justice.

Also, I like stitching, painting and gluing things.
Finally finished! Life is so busy. It’s hard to find time for art. Maybe if I start calling it therapy I’ll actually make it more of a priority. 🤪 
#mixedmediaart
#bluecrab
#embroideryart
#embroidery
#collageart
March 21, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 7/20

#bookchallenge
#20daybookchallenge
#sciencefiction
#cultclassic
March 12, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 6/20
March 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 5/20

#bookchallenge
#20daybookchallenge
March 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Stitching on the go at my son’s travel ball game. (I’ll stop when they start playing but it’s a great way to pass the time while they warm up) 🪡 🦀 ⚾️

#embroidery
#bluecrab
March 9, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 3/20

#bookchallenge
#20daybookchallenge
#margepiercy
March 9, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 3/20

#bookchallenge
#20daybookchallenge
#TerryBrooks
#fantasynovel
March 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 2/20

#bookchallenge
#20daybookchallenge
#thefouragreements
March 6, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 1/20

#bookchallenge
#20daybookchallenge
#feminist
#feminism
#feministliterature
March 5, 2025 at 7:09 PM
When he looks this sweet it’s easy to forget what a cranky, snappy little demon he can be.
#chihuahua
#longhairchihuahua
#deerheadchihuahua
#rescuedog
March 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
This is the first mixed media piece I made incorporating embroidery. My daughter took one look at it and claimed it for herself.

#mixedmedia
#embroidery
#moth
#natureart
#collage
February 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I’m devastated. Our sweet Pigeon has developed a very aggressive cancerous tumor that is taking over her nose. (First photo is before the tumor). 1/2
February 26, 2025 at 3:51 PM
I finished this little guy and started mapping out a mixed media piece to use him in. However, the more I look at him the less I like my color choices. I think I might redo the whole thing in more muted colors. Any thoughts?
#embroidery
#mixedmedia
#bluecrab
#art
February 25, 2025 at 8:57 PM
February 24, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Hello out there! Bluesky newbie here 👋

A quick bit about me:

I dabble around with mixed media creations (mostly a blend of acrylic paint, collage, and embroidery). I read quite a lot of science fiction, urban fantasy and horror. I spend as much time outdoors as I can and I love to cook! 1/2
February 24, 2025 at 5:33 PM