Penz Aotearoa 📚🪡
@greengecko29.bsky.social
Reads a lot, sews things, does other craft, manages a library, is a mum and wife. Opinions are my own. Dislikes stickers on fruit. Give me pie. Cheese is life. She/her
Finished up these #PeppermintFernPleatedPants on the weekend. Made with a linen shibori pattern fabric, should be great for summer wear. Next iteration will have the zip at the side to make it more #AccessibleClothing
November 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Finished up these #PeppermintFernPleatedPants on the weekend. Made with a linen shibori pattern fabric, should be great for summer wear. Next iteration will have the zip at the side to make it more #AccessibleClothing
Spent the day doing gardening related things. Absorbed sunlight and dug in dirt. Covered the dirt because cat.
October 18, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Spent the day doing gardening related things. Absorbed sunlight and dug in dirt. Covered the dirt because cat.
We're enlarging our raised garden.
August 30, 2025 at 3:13 AM
We're enlarging our raised garden.
Had to replace a car so went to Turners and got this gem of an air freshener with the car. Tina! Haumi e, Hui e, Taiki e
July 6, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Had to replace a car so went to Turners and got this gem of an air freshener with the car. Tina! Haumi e, Hui e, Taiki e
This thing of beauty arrived.
June 30, 2025 at 8:24 PM
This thing of beauty arrived.
(Caveat: am not Māori nor scientist, but have science degree). This article suggests diayangambin which is present in Kawakawa tea has anti-inflammatory properties. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
June 12, 2025 at 11:57 PM
(Caveat: am not Māori nor scientist, but have science degree). This article suggests diayangambin which is present in Kawakawa tea has anti-inflammatory properties. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Went to a class last week to make a mug. Mine is cat themed. Highly recommended Clay Studios in Silverdale, Auckland. #ClayStudios
May 27, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Went to a class last week to make a mug. Mine is cat themed. Highly recommended Clay Studios in Silverdale, Auckland. #ClayStudios
Cut out my corduroy dungarees 🧵 on the weekend, 'assisted ' by Freya kitty who is vigilant in my defense against the evil Rustling Paper enemy. 🙄
May 27, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Cut out my corduroy dungarees 🧵 on the weekend, 'assisted ' by Freya kitty who is vigilant in my defense against the evil Rustling Paper enemy. 🙄
Puncture and flat tyre. Meh. Apparently can't be fixed so now a new tyre being put on
April 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Puncture and flat tyre. Meh. Apparently can't be fixed so now a new tyre being put on
Here are the bears close up
April 19, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Here are the bears close up
Crafter Hive mind🧵: which looks better? Without a circle of embroidery to connect the bears or with? (Wool for visual prompt, not actual colour that would be used).
April 19, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Crafter Hive mind🧵: which looks better? Without a circle of embroidery to connect the bears or with? (Wool for visual prompt, not actual colour that would be used).
Successful fairy house making, now waiting for them to dry so they can be painted. Some participants drove 20kms to be here for it!
April 15, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Successful fairy house making, now waiting for them to dry so they can be painted. Some participants drove 20kms to be here for it!
Pleased with my fake barbed wire for the ANZAC display made of string, paint and glue. #Librarydisplays #ANZACday
April 14, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Pleased with my fake barbed wire for the ANZAC display made of string, paint and glue. #Librarydisplays #ANZACday
ANZAC bikkies, or I should say CANZAC bikkies because I had to top up the golden syrup with maple syrup from Canada. #CommonwealthCountry
April 13, 2025 at 7:35 AM
ANZAC bikkies, or I should say CANZAC bikkies because I had to top up the golden syrup with maple syrup from Canada. #CommonwealthCountry
Trying to finish off a long abandoned project I started 21 years ago. #BabyBlanket #embroidery
April 13, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Trying to finish off a long abandoned project I started 21 years ago. #BabyBlanket #embroidery
In order of desirability
March 28, 2025 at 1:10 AM
In order of desirability
When ya boobage blocks the neck light from working around your neck.
March 26, 2025 at 7:11 AM
When ya boobage blocks the neck light from working around your neck.
A sweet selection of titles in the overnight returns. Someone's taking up a new hobby?
March 18, 2025 at 8:38 AM
A sweet selection of titles in the overnight returns. Someone's taking up a new hobby?
School holiday activity planning, plotting, making. #MushroomHouseWithAJar
March 18, 2025 at 3:39 AM
School holiday activity planning, plotting, making. #MushroomHouseWithAJar
I find it heart wrenchingly poignant that on the anniversary of the Christchurch Mosque attacks, we have a Ramadan story time in my library
March 15, 2025 at 1:25 AM
I find it heart wrenchingly poignant that on the anniversary of the Christchurch Mosque attacks, we have a Ramadan story time in my library
WFH this afternoon and so have a friend. Toe beans!
March 11, 2025 at 2:12 AM
WFH this afternoon and so have a friend. Toe beans!
New kitty Freyja is getting comfortable at our place.
March 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM
New kitty Freyja is getting comfortable at our place.
Meet Freyja. She came to live with us yesterday. I missed having a furry friend too much.
March 1, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Meet Freyja. She came to live with us yesterday. I missed having a furry friend too much.