Karl Macrae
@hes-sew-happy.bsky.social
Design led, mixed media embroidery artist and professional musician
Molly says it’s too hot to do anything today…………so we shall lounge. But I must clean the bathroom and sort the spare room. Suppose I should get on it now before the heat of the afternoon.
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#hotweather
#westcoastscotland
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June 20, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Molly says it’s too hot to do anything today…………so we shall lounge. But I must clean the bathroom and sort the spare room. Suppose I should get on it now before the heat of the afternoon.
#karlmacraehessewhappy
#hotweather
#westcoastscotland
#karlmacraehessewhappy
#hotweather
#westcoastscotland
Just me and my girl sitting at the desk at the window. Me sketching, her keeping an eye out on the rabbits. The odd glance down to the Gare Loch which is flat calm. It’s been a hot day here today, tomorrow is to be even hotter.
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#msmollyshihtzu
#gareloch
#staticcaravanlife
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#gareloch
#staticcaravanlife
June 19, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Just me and my girl sitting at the desk at the window. Me sketching, her keeping an eye out on the rabbits. The odd glance down to the Gare Loch which is flat calm. It’s been a hot day here today, tomorrow is to be even hotter.
#karlmacraehessewhappy
#msmollyshihtzu
#gareloch
#staticcaravanlife
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#msmollyshihtzu
#gareloch
#staticcaravanlife
The light in Scotland at this time of night near the summer solstice never fails to amaze me. Photo taken at 11.30pm and the light is stronger than any darkness you may find hidden under trees. It takes my breath away. There is nowhere better until the nights begin to draw in.
#scotland
#solstice
#scotland
#solstice
June 18, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I damaged the top of my wee storage box so went full in to upcycle it.
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#embroidery
#mixedmediaembroidery
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#embroidery
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June 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
I damaged the top of my wee storage box so went full in to upcycle it.
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#embroidery
#mixedmediaembroidery
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#mixedmediaembroidery
I’m 3 days in to no Facebook and Instagram. I feel less conflicted, less on alert. Less worried. I haven’t been endlessly scrolling, even on here or Pinterest. I’ve read. I’ve drawn. I’ve watched some good drama. I’ve sat and enjoyed the silence. Molly is flat out chilled.
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June 17, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I’m 3 days in to no Facebook and Instagram. I feel less conflicted, less on alert. Less worried. I haven’t been endlessly scrolling, even on here or Pinterest. I’ve read. I’ve drawn. I’ve watched some good drama. I’ve sat and enjoyed the silence. Molly is flat out chilled.
#karlmacraehessewhappy
#karlmacraehessewhappy
We’ve had a wonderful day just being present. ❤️
June 16, 2025 at 9:31 PM
We’ve had a wonderful day just being present. ❤️
June 16, 2025 at 10:10 AM
On Friday, I handed in my trade order for Perth Museum and Perth Art Gallery after a mammoth 6 weeks of pretty much non stop work. It was a relief to get it done. Then I packed and sorted the studio space as I’ve come away to the caravan for month, on the west coast of Scotland. Peace and quiet ❤️
June 15, 2025 at 8:12 PM
On Friday, I handed in my trade order for Perth Museum and Perth Art Gallery after a mammoth 6 weeks of pretty much non stop work. It was a relief to get it done. Then I packed and sorted the studio space as I’ve come away to the caravan for month, on the west coast of Scotland. Peace and quiet ❤️
Good morning from a finally dry if slightly cool Rosneath! I was a bit of an eejit yesterday and left my stitching bag up at home……..so the molls and I will be going to meet Alan half way for lunch. At least we’ll see our love and hopefully he’ll be here to stay at the end of the week! ❤️
June 15, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Good morning from a finally dry if slightly cool Rosneath! I was a bit of an eejit yesterday and left my stitching bag up at home……..so the molls and I will be going to meet Alan half way for lunch. At least we’ll see our love and hopefully he’ll be here to stay at the end of the week! ❤️
Molly and me. Let’s see where this takes us. Leaving behind Facebook and Instagram for a little over a month. Hoping to find a gentler way of social mediaing.
June 14, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Molly and me. Let’s see where this takes us. Leaving behind Facebook and Instagram for a little over a month. Hoping to find a gentler way of social mediaing.
Me and me daft faces. Enjoyed a couple of days off with Alan and wee Molly. Back to the studio on Wednesday to get things rolling. It’s nearly the end of the month!
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February 25, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Me and me daft faces. Enjoyed a couple of days off with Alan and wee Molly. Back to the studio on Wednesday to get things rolling. It’s nearly the end of the month!
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In December I recorded for BBC television. It’s known as an ident which are the BBC’s version of adverts but as they aren’t allowed to promote other businesses, this is what they do instead. Molly and I loved doing it. I’ve still to actually see the video, but this was a screen shot a friend took :)
February 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM
In December I recorded for BBC television. It’s known as an ident which are the BBC’s version of adverts but as they aren’t allowed to promote other businesses, this is what they do instead. Molly and I loved doing it. I’ve still to actually see the video, but this was a screen shot a friend took :)
It’s organised chaos. Promise…………….
No matter how much sorting I do. Tidying my desk. Clearing up. Within 30 mins, it’s always a disaster. But in that disaster is a DEEP satisfaction for what is being made and created. I love it.
What does your workspace look like?
#karlmacraehessewhappy
No matter how much sorting I do. Tidying my desk. Clearing up. Within 30 mins, it’s always a disaster. But in that disaster is a DEEP satisfaction for what is being made and created. I love it.
What does your workspace look like?
#karlmacraehessewhappy
February 9, 2025 at 10:28 AM
It’s organised chaos. Promise…………….
No matter how much sorting I do. Tidying my desk. Clearing up. Within 30 mins, it’s always a disaster. But in that disaster is a DEEP satisfaction for what is being made and created. I love it.
What does your workspace look like?
#karlmacraehessewhappy
No matter how much sorting I do. Tidying my desk. Clearing up. Within 30 mins, it’s always a disaster. But in that disaster is a DEEP satisfaction for what is being made and created. I love it.
What does your workspace look like?
#karlmacraehessewhappy
The need to rainbow 🌈 is super strong. No pattern is safe from rainbowing 🌈 and it appears you enjoy the rainbows 🌈 so take another one, sorry two, sorry three ya bams! And up yours Trumpety Plonker Skitter Faced Poop!
#rainbows🌈
#edinburghcastle
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#rainbows🌈
#edinburghcastle
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February 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The need to rainbow 🌈 is super strong. No pattern is safe from rainbowing 🌈 and it appears you enjoy the rainbows 🌈 so take another one, sorry two, sorry three ya bams! And up yours Trumpety Plonker Skitter Faced Poop!
#rainbows🌈
#edinburghcastle
#karlmacraehessewhappy
#rainbows🌈
#edinburghcastle
#karlmacraehessewhappy
Another stunning walk around the North Inch with Ms Molly.
It’s a lovely way to start the day.
#perthscotland
#northinch
#scotland
#karlmacraehessewhappy
It’s a lovely way to start the day.
#perthscotland
#northinch
#scotland
#karlmacraehessewhappy
January 30, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Another stunning walk around the North Inch with Ms Molly.
It’s a lovely way to start the day.
#perthscotland
#northinch
#scotland
#karlmacraehessewhappy
It’s a lovely way to start the day.
#perthscotland
#northinch
#scotland
#karlmacraehessewhappy
A sample of work making its way in to Creative Strathaven CIC. There are multiples of each going to be for sale in the shop. It’s been a while since I’ve been able to get there and give them the stock they have so patiently been waiting for. It’s a shame I missed Christmas with them.
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January 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
A sample of work making its way in to Creative Strathaven CIC. There are multiples of each going to be for sale in the shop. It’s been a while since I’ve been able to get there and give them the stock they have so patiently been waiting for. It’s a shame I missed Christmas with them.
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My latest acquisition from the Shelter shop in Helensburgh. What a beauty. Obviously none of you are to Alan anything about this whatsoever! Right?! Thanks ❤️
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#embroiderystorage
#sewingbox
#vintagesewingbox
#donttellalan
#mixedmediaembroidery
#embroideryart
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#embroiderystorage
#sewingbox
#vintagesewingbox
#donttellalan
#mixedmediaembroidery
#embroideryart
January 19, 2025 at 7:35 PM
My latest acquisition from the Shelter shop in Helensburgh. What a beauty. Obviously none of you are to Alan anything about this whatsoever! Right?! Thanks ❤️
#karlmacraehessewhappy
#embroiderystorage
#sewingbox
#vintagesewingbox
#donttellalan
#mixedmediaembroidery
#embroideryart
#karlmacraehessewhappy
#embroiderystorage
#sewingbox
#vintagesewingbox
#donttellalan
#mixedmediaembroidery
#embroideryart
Ms Molly is back in her favourite position. Snoozing on the back of the sofa in the caravan. She’s toooooooooo cute!
#msmollyshihtzu
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#msmollyshihtzu
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January 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Ms Molly is back in her favourite position. Snoozing on the back of the sofa in the caravan. She’s toooooooooo cute!
#msmollyshihtzu
#karlmacraehessewhappy
#msmollyshihtzu
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I found them……….
For those who remember, cast yer mind back to 2020 and the glasses escapade that was, where’s wally’s bloody glasses! These reading ones were only missing for just over 2 weeks………..
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For those who remember, cast yer mind back to 2020 and the glasses escapade that was, where’s wally’s bloody glasses! These reading ones were only missing for just over 2 weeks………..
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January 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM
I found them……….
For those who remember, cast yer mind back to 2020 and the glasses escapade that was, where’s wally’s bloody glasses! These reading ones were only missing for just over 2 weeks………..
#karlmacraehessewhappy
For those who remember, cast yer mind back to 2020 and the glasses escapade that was, where’s wally’s bloody glasses! These reading ones were only missing for just over 2 weeks………..
#karlmacraehessewhappy
We are day tripping again. Partly so I can deliver some commissions but also so we can get Molly on to the beach again as she loves the beach! Chasing her ball. She met a beautiful Staffie on the beach at Arbroath who stole her ball but was so super friendly and a beautiful colour.
January 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
We are day tripping again. Partly so I can deliver some commissions but also so we can get Molly on to the beach again as she loves the beach! Chasing her ball. She met a beautiful Staffie on the beach at Arbroath who stole her ball but was so super friendly and a beautiful colour.
Molly decided she’d had enough walking for one day so took her rope, dropped it on the step and decided that this was the house she wanted in to. When I said no, she went straight to the next door 😂 She brings so much joy ❤️
January 14, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Molly decided she’d had enough walking for one day so took her rope, dropped it on the step and decided that this was the house she wanted in to. When I said no, she went straight to the next door 😂 She brings so much joy ❤️
Molly decided she’d had enough walking for one day so took her rope, dropped it on the step and decided that this was the house she wanted in to. When I said no, she went straight to the next door 😂 She brings so much joy ❤️
January 14, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Molly decided she’d had enough walking for one day so took her rope, dropped it on the step and decided that this was the house she wanted in to. When I said no, she went straight to the next door 😂 She brings so much joy ❤️
A lovely wee trip to Edinburgh today. Leith Friendly Crafters. Jonathon’s 70th birthday celebration. Walks at Porty. Deliveries of Bothies. Shopping for picture frames. A work day with plenty of personal time.
January 13, 2025 at 8:10 PM
A lovely wee trip to Edinburgh today. Leith Friendly Crafters. Jonathon’s 70th birthday celebration. Walks at Porty. Deliveries of Bothies. Shopping for picture frames. A work day with plenty of personal time.
New designs for silent movement clocks are coming along nicely. Part of my new products being launched in Spring 2025.
January 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
New designs for silent movement clocks are coming along nicely. Part of my new products being launched in Spring 2025.