Lys ap Adin
@lysapadin.bsky.social
This is probably going to end in tears.
She/her, queer. Fandom, tea, fountain pens, cats, embroidery, and general nerdery.
Come back after you turn 18. You can also find me at AO3, Tumblr, DW, and probably a few other places under this username.
She/her, queer. Fandom, tea, fountain pens, cats, embroidery, and general nerdery.
Come back after you turn 18. You can also find me at AO3, Tumblr, DW, and probably a few other places under this username.
A new finished object!
November 13, 2025 at 1:36 AM
A new finished object!
Hail, OC, and farewell.
(My parents’ cat, not mine, but he was a pretty good old man and will be missed.)
(My parents’ cat, not mine, but he was a pretty good old man and will be missed.)
November 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Hail, OC, and farewell.
(My parents’ cat, not mine, but he was a pretty good old man and will be missed.)
(My parents’ cat, not mine, but he was a pretty good old man and will be missed.)
Peas: not even once.
November 1, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Peas: not even once.
This is why you end up in a purrito, babycat.
October 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM
This is why you end up in a purrito, babycat.
Embroidery update with some finished objects! The window one was aggravating because the kit didn’t have quiiiite enough of the light tan floss for the wallpaper so I had to order more before I could finish it. Now I will have DMC 742 to last me decades.
October 20, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Embroidery update with some finished objects! The window one was aggravating because the kit didn’t have quiiiite enough of the light tan floss for the wallpaper so I had to order more before I could finish it. Now I will have DMC 742 to last me decades.
The cheekbones in question, which belong to Prince Jingyan who is made up equal parts honor, sorrow, and superb bone structure:
October 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The cheekbones in question, which belong to Prince Jingyan who is made up equal parts honor, sorrow, and superb bone structure:
Clinging to my tea rather desperately this morning.
Also the sooner I stop seeing that fucking drawing that’s all over the news right now, the happier I’ll be. It makes me wanna barf every time.
Also the sooner I stop seeing that fucking drawing that’s all over the news right now, the happier I’ll be. It makes me wanna barf every time.
September 9, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Clinging to my tea rather desperately this morning.
Also the sooner I stop seeing that fucking drawing that’s all over the news right now, the happier I’ll be. It makes me wanna barf every time.
Also the sooner I stop seeing that fucking drawing that’s all over the news right now, the happier I’ll be. It makes me wanna barf every time.
Fun fact: I think I was one of the first people to start slapping the “Unfinished and Discontinued” tag on my works as I started uploading a fic catalog that stretches back to 2000.
September 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Fun fact: I think I was one of the first people to start slapping the “Unfinished and Discontinued” tag on my works as I started uploading a fic catalog that stretches back to 2000.
name a non-LOTR character who is a cool and good person but would nevertheless set land speed records for getting fucked up by the One Ring
August 19, 2025 at 12:53 PM
name a non-LOTR character who is a cool and good person but would nevertheless set land speed records for getting fucked up by the One Ring
I’ve finally figured out what the mystery plant in the flower bed out front is: it’s what happens when someone hucks their jack-o’-lantern into the flower bed instead of hauling it out to the dumpster.
August 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM
I’ve finally figured out what the mystery plant in the flower bed out front is: it’s what happens when someone hucks their jack-o’-lantern into the flower bed instead of hauling it out to the dumpster.
Embroidery update with three finished objects. All designs are by Cozyblue Handmade.
August 5, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Embroidery update with three finished objects. All designs are by Cozyblue Handmade.
Observing the first day back to work with a new teacup, my birthday gift to myself this year.
August 4, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Observing the first day back to work with a new teacup, my birthday gift to myself this year.
I love this technique for branches: you backstitch in a darker brown floss and then go back through to whip it with a lighter brown floss and get a lot of depth out of it.
June 24, 2025 at 12:03 AM
I love this technique for branches: you backstitch in a darker brown floss and then go back through to whip it with a lighter brown floss and get a lot of depth out of it.
Embroidery update!
The Lacy Flowers piece is gorgeous but omg the lace bits were so fiddly. I’m a little amazed I didn’t break my needle trying to force it through the centers of the flowers (which were already solid with satin stitch).
The Lacy Flowers piece is gorgeous but omg the lace bits were so fiddly. I’m a little amazed I didn’t break my needle trying to force it through the centers of the flowers (which were already solid with satin stitch).
June 19, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Embroidery update!
The Lacy Flowers piece is gorgeous but omg the lace bits were so fiddly. I’m a little amazed I didn’t break my needle trying to force it through the centers of the flowers (which were already solid with satin stitch).
The Lacy Flowers piece is gorgeous but omg the lace bits were so fiddly. I’m a little amazed I didn’t break my needle trying to force it through the centers of the flowers (which were already solid with satin stitch).
Harry has been keeping me nap company today.
June 16, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Harry has been keeping me nap company today.
Embroidery update! Didn’t work on this at all last week, my brain was too mushy after work for it, but visiting with family this weekend was perfect for a little forward momentum.
May 13, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Embroidery update! Didn’t work on this at all last week, my brain was too mushy after work for it, but visiting with family this weekend was perfect for a little forward momentum.
You know, for only having picked up this hobby last November, I’ve accumulated a proper little gallery with which to adorn my cubicle.
May 7, 2025 at 12:17 AM
You know, for only having picked up this hobby last November, I’ve accumulated a proper little gallery with which to adorn my cubicle.
Embroidery update: two finished objects and the latest WIP.
Reading has been Ancillary Sword and then The monstrous Regiment of Women.
Reading has been Ancillary Sword and then The monstrous Regiment of Women.
May 4, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Embroidery update: two finished objects and the latest WIP.
Reading has been Ancillary Sword and then The monstrous Regiment of Women.
Reading has been Ancillary Sword and then The monstrous Regiment of Women.
“How’s your mental health?”
May 2, 2025 at 3:49 PM
“How’s your mental health?”
Embroidery update! I love the effect using the variegated floss has on the flowers.
Reading: The Assassins of Thasalon.
Reading: The Assassins of Thasalon.
April 24, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Embroidery update! I love the effect using the variegated floss has on the flowers.
Reading: The Assassins of Thasalon.
Reading: The Assassins of Thasalon.
Embroidery update: I think I’ve conquered the curse on this one (she says, fingers crossed).
Reading: Bujold, Knot of Shadows.
Reading: Bujold, Knot of Shadows.
April 23, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Embroidery update: I think I’ve conquered the curse on this one (she says, fingers crossed).
Reading: Bujold, Knot of Shadows.
Reading: Bujold, Knot of Shadows.
Finished! Backstitch takes so much lest time than satin stitch.
April 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Finished! Backstitch takes so much lest time than satin stitch.
Embroidery post! The finished cat and books piece and the current WIP. The mandala kit came with some very neon colors so I’ve taken the liberty of swapping in more muted colors from my own stock.
Read while working: The Beekeeper’s Apprentice (reread).
Read while working: The Beekeeper’s Apprentice (reread).
April 17, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Embroidery post! The finished cat and books piece and the current WIP. The mandala kit came with some very neon colors so I’ve taken the liberty of swapping in more muted colors from my own stock.
Read while working: The Beekeeper’s Apprentice (reread).
Read while working: The Beekeeper’s Apprentice (reread).