Andrea Cesari
@oldbluedoor.bsky.social
Living in a two loom garage with an attached house in the Cascadia bioregion. Mostly things related to textiles, and lots of photos of Victor Velluto, an elegant goofball Russian Blue cat.
What better way to memorialize a terrible year than by making knit Christmas tree ornaments shaped like lemons? That year I made a bunch of these for family and friends. I live to confuse future historians 🧶
December 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
What better way to memorialize a terrible year than by making knit Christmas tree ornaments shaped like lemons? That year I made a bunch of these for family and friends. I live to confuse future historians 🧶
I don't post #TenMinuteMerlin much during the winter, but this is my list of usual suspects. If I'd recorded a little earlier, Wood ducks would have been in the mix. I will never get tired of having TWO kinds of chickadees
December 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I don't post #TenMinuteMerlin much during the winter, but this is my list of usual suspects. If I'd recorded a little earlier, Wood ducks would have been in the mix. I will never get tired of having TWO kinds of chickadees
I’m a big fan of these magnetic glasses hangers. The last time I ordered some they only had the version with rhinestones, so that’s what I got. This means that on sunny days I THROW RAINBOWS. Highly recommend.
(Okay, no, I *don’t* wear much jewelry around the house)
(Okay, no, I *don’t* wear much jewelry around the house)
December 6, 2025 at 9:52 PM
I’m a big fan of these magnetic glasses hangers. The last time I ordered some they only had the version with rhinestones, so that’s what I got. This means that on sunny days I THROW RAINBOWS. Highly recommend.
(Okay, no, I *don’t* wear much jewelry around the house)
(Okay, no, I *don’t* wear much jewelry around the house)
Nice finish after a rainy start here in late autumn Cascadia
December 6, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Nice finish after a rainy start here in late autumn Cascadia
My compost bin grew this squash* for me. This evening I split it open, scooped out the seeds and baked it until quite soft. Then I filled the cavity with chili and let me tell you, that was a mighty fine meal.
*I grew up calling this acorn squash, but out here it’s call danish squash
*I grew up calling this acorn squash, but out here it’s call danish squash
December 5, 2025 at 2:26 AM
My compost bin grew this squash* for me. This evening I split it open, scooped out the seeds and baked it until quite soft. Then I filled the cavity with chili and let me tell you, that was a mighty fine meal.
*I grew up calling this acorn squash, but out here it’s call danish squash
*I grew up calling this acorn squash, but out here it’s call danish squash
This is the traffic camera closest to my parents’ place. I like to tell them that I’m watching them and I HAD BETTER NOT SEE YOUR SUBARU UNTIL THE ROAD IS CLEAR
December 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
This is the traffic camera closest to my parents’ place. I like to tell them that I’m watching them and I HAD BETTER NOT SEE YOUR SUBARU UNTIL THE ROAD IS CLEAR
Wearing purple-footed stockings puts a certain spring in one’s step. Knit some years ago from a KnitPicks fingering weight yarn on #1 needles (I think.) Very comfortable! 🧶
December 2, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Wearing purple-footed stockings puts a certain spring in one’s step. Knit some years ago from a KnitPicks fingering weight yarn on #1 needles (I think.) Very comfortable! 🧶
They were a promo offering by Big Top peanut butter, which became Jif in 1955.
November 30, 2025 at 2:17 AM
They were a promo offering by Big Top peanut butter, which became Jif in 1955.
We had these at home when I was a kid. We used them for ice cream and pudding and I thought they were very elegant. I got mine at various yard sales over the years. I still have my ice cream in them.
November 30, 2025 at 2:17 AM
We had these at home when I was a kid. We used them for ice cream and pudding and I thought they were very elegant. I got mine at various yard sales over the years. I still have my ice cream in them.
I mostly think of Cascadia as an interesting theoretical framework but golly, some days the West Coast Health Alliance feels essential for survival.
November 26, 2025 at 1:20 AM
I mostly think of Cascadia as an interesting theoretical framework but golly, some days the West Coast Health Alliance feels essential for survival.
New pin cushion, made from a bit of corduroy that's been in my scraps bin for close to 30 years and a bit of ribbon left over from a length I bought one day when I was having a Horrible Day at Work and needed something to cheer me up. I find hanging pin cushions remarkably handy.
November 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
New pin cushion, made from a bit of corduroy that's been in my scraps bin for close to 30 years and a bit of ribbon left over from a length I bought one day when I was having a Horrible Day at Work and needed something to cheer me up. I find hanging pin cushions remarkably handy.
7:45 am in a heavy fog, well before the first mug of tea: Owl or owl-shaped clump of dead leaves? By 11:15 am I got a good look at this barred owl, but couldn't get a decent photo of it. The owls get very chatty at this time of year and I've been hearing them lately at night.
November 24, 2025 at 7:21 PM
7:45 am in a heavy fog, well before the first mug of tea: Owl or owl-shaped clump of dead leaves? By 11:15 am I got a good look at this barred owl, but couldn't get a decent photo of it. The owls get very chatty at this time of year and I've been hearing them lately at night.
Noticed a local skirmish in the #CheddarWars
November 22, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Noticed a local skirmish in the #CheddarWars
Hello #DressHistory Bluesky! Can somebody explain to me the difference between womens shoes and pumps at this period? (1771) If you can point me to illustrations that would be fabulous!
November 19, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Hello #DressHistory Bluesky! Can somebody explain to me the difference between womens shoes and pumps at this period? (1771) If you can point me to illustrations that would be fabulous!
Yes but why 32? What is the match arcana that requires 32 and not 30 or 36?
November 16, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Yes but why 32? What is the match arcana that requires 32 and not 30 or 36?
Taking advantage of the mild weather to open the garage door and weave by natural light.
November 14, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Taking advantage of the mild weather to open the garage door and weave by natural light.
I am happy to report that the annual Feast of the Defrosting of the Deep Freeze has concluded successfully.
November 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I am happy to report that the annual Feast of the Defrosting of the Deep Freeze has concluded successfully.
Received, accepted, and counted! I love Oregon's vote by mail system
November 5, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Received, accepted, and counted! I love Oregon's vote by mail system
One final update on the sewing machine, which was manufactured in 1942. The new owner repaired the base, rebuilt the motor, replaced the wiring, and has actually sewn a seam. These vibrating shuttle machines have a very distinctive sound. 🪡
November 4, 2025 at 9:12 PM
One final update on the sewing machine, which was manufactured in 1942. The new owner repaired the base, rebuilt the motor, replaced the wiring, and has actually sewn a seam. These vibrating shuttle machines have a very distinctive sound. 🪡
Victor has taught me that when he sinks his claws into my knee it’s time for me to stop whatever I’m doing and have a nap with him. He’s remarkably persistent about this.
October 31, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Victor has taught me that when he sinks his claws into my knee it’s time for me to stop whatever I’m doing and have a nap with him. He’s remarkably persistent about this.
👻 Prank "spirit" photograph. From my collection. Apparently Boston ghosts are too good for plain white sheets and wear lace curtains instead. #HappyHalloween
October 31, 2025 at 6:12 PM
👻 Prank "spirit" photograph. From my collection. Apparently Boston ghosts are too good for plain white sheets and wear lace curtains instead. #HappyHalloween