Update from Hubby "I have to admit the technology does date it a God awful lot as well. I remember using those Mac's back in school nearly 30 years ago!"

If you like what you've seen from Sen. Cory Booker and other Democratic lawmakers this week, call and email their offices and let them know that. Evidence of public support gives lawmakers more clout with their colleagues to keep doing what they're doing. Constituent encouragement becomes influence.

A Black man just beat the record for the longest filibuster, defeating the record previously held by a man who filibustered the literal Civil Rights Act. As the time ticked over, Cory Booker announced he did it not out of hatred for who he opposed, but out of love for those who supported him.

Watching The Saint (love you Val) movie and hubby just said "What really dates this movie isn't the technology, it's that a million dollars is worth dying for and you'd split it with someone to keep quiet." He's not wrong 😂 #Val #ValKilmer #TheSaint #movies #bskymovies

Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome x.com/repalgreen/s...

Sorry I've been so quiet everyone. 2025 was rough I'll have a new commission to show off really soon... It's a pretty big one 🎳 Guesses welcome?? 🧶 Until then here's some pics of my unruly mob. #puppies #irishdoodles #goldendoodles #irishredsetter #commission #cultmovie #cultclassic #knitting

The horrors persist and so must I 😂 It's been a busy week for me with lots going on at the shop plus classes, as well as a busy weekend with the fair. But here's a few bits I made this week including my iconic Steve McQueen Aran that's on its way to Canada 😎🇨🇦 #showmeyourknits #bskyknits #knitting

Wednesday is a day off from the shop but it doesn't mean the work stops at home. Watching Captain America and the Winter Solider, with the dogs, working on a dude cardigan, with my Dude. Not a bad afternoon. #thebiglebowski #thedude #cardigan #knitting #commission #bskyknits #marvel #doodles #dogs

Actual convo with Jay while the dogs had kept us up for 2 hours till 4 in the morning. Me -you adore me! Jay-oh really…. Me-yup! Jay-hmmmmm Me-people constantly come up to me and tell me how your face lights up when you start talking about me…. Jay-you see how happy I am when you are not around 😂

Sometimes you just have to say “fuck you” with a flourish

"Honey, opinions are like orgasims. Mine is really important and frankly I don't care if you have one." Stay back, he's my man! 🙄😂

Hey, while we're talking about erasing history: In 1949 the US military held its first Aeriel Gunnery Competition, later known as "Top Gun." The best of the best competed in dogfighting and other skills. The team that won, was the 332nd: The Tuskegee airmen. So they refused to announce a winner🤡

For your info, this is the song that Facebook says breaches community standards. 😊🤞🦋 youtu.be/Jf-jHCdafZY?...

Just because we're on day 4 without power doesn't mean I'm not still hard at work. This scarf and baby blanket were finished off for customers to collect today from the shop. #showmeyourknits #knitting #knitbsky

The way I screamed in horror when I saw this!

So for those playing along at home (lucky you if you've got electricity😂) currently we're going to be without power until Wednesday at the earliest or more than likely next Sunday. Getting plenty of knitting done, but really in need of a hot shower ya know? 🤣

Gotta say coming into 40 hours without power I'm feeling this a bit 😂 #storm #nopower #eowyn #belfast

Probably time to talk about fascism and moral inversion huh

So, Storm Eowyn has left us without power for about 12 hours now and it looks like we might not have it back till Sunday. Don’t worry though nothing is stopping me knitting!!🧶😂 Sending out love to everyone in Scotland,Northern Ireland,and Ireland who’s been affected by this horrible storm.

Come and knit with me for a bit. Working on a commission at the moment. Be honest with me Knitters, does anyone else really fucking hate colour work? Frogged it 3 times in the last hour because of this colour work! I miss my cable needles 😭 #bskyknits #knitting #knitbsky #knitwithme #Dude

This week’s #ShowMeYourKnits prompt is sweaters, so here’s my favourite, the Fine Sweater that I made a couple of years ago - a fantastic pattern by Yu Jie 🧶

My one wish for the inauguration is that there is a gift bag under the seats of Bezos, Zuck, Elon etc, with a single, embroidered , padded knee pad Need to protect themselves when they are on bended knee, kissing the ring 🤷😆

Hubby has been sorting out my yarn stash and while he's been a huge help, he had the audacity to say I have too much wool! So my fellow #bskykniters and #bskycrochet peeps. Show me your stash to make me feel better 😂😂

Come knit with me #bskyknits #Aran #cable #cardigan #knitting #irisharan #Aranjumpers #custommade #HandmadeKnits #fyp #acraftyirishwoman

Can finally post about the Mohawk Beanie!!! Steph contacted me about this custom made hat design she had envisioned and I was so happy to work with her to bring it to life. #bskyknits #showmeyourknits #crochet #bskycrochet #acraftyirishwoman

Reposting this for any affected people it may help. Please stay safe out there ❤️

Not sure what I've done to get the big follower jump over night, but it's nice to see you all! I'm sorry I haven't been active on here as much as I should be, but I'll try to get back into it 😂

The last blanket of the year! Thanks so much for everything commissioned, to everyone who attended a class, who ordered a blanket or wool to everyone who has supported me. Especially to my sister & to my much put upon other half who has supported me I couldn’t have done any of this without you 2

This year I'm just gonna be jingling some of the way. I'm very tired. Merry Christmas to you all and I hope you and yours have a fantastic holiday and new year.

I say I like candles and alcohol on my secret santa and end up with this...

Just a few more happy Christmas customers. A friendly reminder you can order through my Etsy, SumUp, or even on my social media if you can't make it to Ards. #bskyknits #fingerknitting #chunky #showmeyourknits

a clarification, since people are still getting confused about this:

Another big day at the Crafty Crafters Craft Fair. Some of traders had their best day yet, just what we want with the lead up to Christmas! Two more blankets ordered and made for customers today. Genuinely concerned I'll run out of wool soon! Who'd have thought that would ever be a thing? #bskyknits

3 more blankets ordered and made up today at the Crafty Crafters Craft Fair. What great Christmas presents they will make.

Me: Dr. Salk your vaccine will save so many children! Salk: Well thank God Me: Of course they will grow up Salk: Well I hope so Me: And get old Salk: I guess? Me: And eventually vote for lunatics who will try to stop your vaccine Salk: what now Me: And leave NATO Salk: shit

I would proudly ride in this car DO NOT OBEY IN ADVANCE

A customer picked out her colours for this blanket yesterday and today she can come and get it. #blanket #custommade #HandmadeKnits #bskyknits

Day 25 of 33 days in a row. One of of vendors asked Hubby how he's feeling? "The nightmares persist and so must I." was allegedly the reply 🤣 He's not wrong.

Getting caught because you flirted is the most Italian thing ever. #lugi

I'm so proud of our Crafty Crafters Craft Collective at Ards for this Christmas. So many talented people who have their amazing work on display.

Day 17 of 33 days in a row leading to Christmas. I feel that hope much like sanity is for the weak!! I can see the end in sight, but it's the last 2 weeks before Christmas...

Live your life in such a way that your mommy doesn't have to go on national tv and call you a good boy. 🙄

on “Wonderful Christmastime,” Sir Paul McCartney set out to make a timeless christmas classic and also to figure out what every button on his synthesizer did, and he absolutely succeeded at one of those things

An absolutely lovely lady who did not leave her name dropped by the wrapping stand in Ards Shopping Centre the other day and left in all this amazing wrapping paper. A Crafty Irish Woman is proud to be a ‘Work for Good’ partner with Alzheimer’s UK, and we'll wrap your presents for a donation in Ards

Just saw a post about muting spotify wrapped and it made me a little sad, because I want to share that my daughter is my number one artist and top 5 songs, and two of my other top 5 artists are also indies. Feel free to check out Marchant, Jack Schwab and Bebe Barry, plus lots of other indies.