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Sometimes known as stringthing - into all the fiber arts, books, and plants.
Bluesky is all about magazines right now ( it's @kristadb1.bsky.social 's fault) and I'm here for it. And by here for it I've downloaded an embroidery magazine and an art pottery magazine from the library to peruse tonight.
November 17, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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Antisemitism is a lot like Qanon child abuse conspiracies in that there’s this real and bad phenomenon and, parallel to that, what can only be described as a large scale mass psychosis about a mostly fictional version of the same phenomenon
November 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I got a lot done on this project today (it's a bathrobe and it's gonna be SO cosy.)
November 17, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Wrote on Tumblr an ode to hand basting on your sewing projects. Nobody ever wants to do it but it puts the work on easy mode once it's done. www.tumblr.com/makereadgrow... #sewsky
November 16, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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🧵 Rest in power, Alice Wong. @sfdirewolf.bsky.social A trailblazer, a fierce advocate, and a relentless voice for disability rights. Her work changed the landscape for so many. /1
November 15, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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steam is apparently allowing "this game had AI in it that it didn't disclose" as a valid return statement, so if you or anyone you know actually paid $70 for slop, get that money back
November 15, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Hand stitching at the pool
November 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
This block is a ridiculous creature. #quiltsky #sewsky
November 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Normalizing shaming corporations who refuse to pay people a living wage so that their billionaire owners can get even richer.

Normalize shaming people who think we must “prove” our worth before we can eat or receive healthcare.

Stop shaming the sick, the poor & marginalized.
November 11, 2025 at 12:17 AM
In better news I got new fabric today and it's already in the wash so I can do a BIG craft tomorrow.
November 10, 2025 at 10:26 PM
What's the point of living in Kentucky if I have to deal with this premature ejaculation? It's FALL. The leaves are red and yellow and still on the actual trees. Get it together weather.
November 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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I like that Kim Davis fails at everything she tries to do, including destroying marriages, maintaining her own marriages, and her hair.
New: The Supreme Court DENIES Kim Davis' request to overturn Obergefell, the marriage equality decision. No noted dissents. www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Today's crafts have been pattern prep and matching fabric with patterns. I traced the Helen's Closet Arbutus robe this morning and now I'm tracing the style arc Albie pajama pants. #garmentsewing #sewsky
November 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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This year we have sold 31% of the advent calendars that we sold last year 😓

The art is so pretty and colorful 🥺
The facts are so good 🥺
Eels are so cool 🥺

Get an eel facts advent calendar at EelFacts.net
November 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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every generation loves Rumours. it’s fucking Rumours
November 9, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Painted my nails and now I'm quilting. Nails say fall goth, quit says cute spring.
November 7, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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Was this the best use of my time today? No. Is it the most amusing way I could have spent the last 90 minutes? Absolutely. Pattern is free here: bit.ly/4nGGCGc
November 6, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Nandy, a 22-year-old in Kentucky, has Type 1 Diabetes. Foods he's supposed to eat are more expensive, he said. He goes to Walmart and Kroger trying to find lowest prices. He's been eating one meal a day to stretch food out. It's impacting his health: “It’s like a death sentence for people like me”
More Young People Will Go Hungry Without SNAP
“We’re trying to make it, but it’s been hard.”
www.teenvogue.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Please join me in praying for our neighbors in Louisville and everyone affected by this tragedy…
UPS plane crashes at Louisville's airport, injuries reported
Breaking news: Officials are responding to reports of a plane crash near UPS Worldport.
www.wlky.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:39 PM
TVP also makes an excellent crock pot chili and eliminates the need to brown the beef.
Textured Vegetable Protein makes a "ground beef" taco that's as good as the real thing except HEALTHIER and CHEAPER with shelf-stable ingredients, besides the tortillas.
TVP can be found in health food BUT bulk stores often carry it and at a much better price.
IT IS TIME FOR BLUESKY RECIPE POSTING

do you have a cheap, healthy, low-cost recipe? post it here! or quote tweet this post. or dunk on me for something I don't care just post easy meals that people can make right now.
November 4, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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There's a reason that we rely on the government and not individuals for food safety regulation.
Does freezing and/or cooking food not kill listeria????
Six people became ill and died after eating prepared pasta meals that were contaminated with listeria and sold at major grocery chains across the U.S., federal health officials said.
November 4, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Y'all I have to have allergy testing on Friday and to do that I had to go off my allergy meds this weekend and I am not okay. Like I'm so itchy I'm on the verge of tears.
November 4, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Guess I'm not working on that quilt anymore tonight?
November 2, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I've been at this asthma game long enough to remember the days before premixed sterile ampules and it's a reminder every time I clean out the pocket of my nebulizer bag how plastics are truly a gift often squandered.
November 1, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The ravening hoarde of polite youths have gone and we are left with the aftermath.
November 1, 2025 at 12:11 AM