I don’t normally read a lot of horror, but this one is sticking with me. There are plenty of gory moments, but this is the first horror novel I’ve read that is also a surprisingly sweet love story. #booksky #bookrec #horror #fiction

Stitching and watching the Artemis II launch. Literally the only thing on today that I have any interest in watching. #craftsky #stitchsky #crossstitch #science

An excellent memoir from a former Facebook insider that explains so much about the enshittification of the platform and the active harm they are doing to people all over the world. A must-read! #booksky #bookrecs #memoir #leanout #regulationandoversightnow

This is a God Damned Family Heirloom,” designed by Grannie Panties. I changed the swear to my personal fucking favorite. I keep thinking I’d like to make a whole series of these for my nieces and nephews as they start their adult lives. #craftsky #stitchsky #snarkystitching #makesmelaugh

New start, even though I have 60-ish other WIPs. Who has a problem? Not me, certainly. 🤣 This one is a gift for a friend who went way above and beyond when I was prepping to sell my house and make a cross-country move. #craftsky #stitchsky #crossstitch #madewithlove #snailshollow #SAL

I’ve been working on this one for a long time and getting close to a finish. It’s so stinkin’ cute! Design by @thewitchystitcher #craftsky #stitchsky #WIP #crossstitch #stitchingmakesmehappy

Rage stitch in response to the latest US citizen murdered by ICE terrorists today. This is my original work. #craftsky #craftivism #stitchsky #stitchingispolitical #stitchingisresistance #ragestitch #congresswhereareyou #defundice

Latest rage stitch complete. This is a free pattern available from Witch’s Garden Crafts. #craftsky #stitchsky #crossstitch #stitchingisresistance #ragestitching #fuckfascism #iceout #maskedgunmenaretherealterrorists

Weeks of a few stitches per day and I’m finally almost done with the aviary frame. Missing two colors that I’ll come back to later. #craftsky #stitchsky #stitchingformentalhealth #extraordinarybirdssal

Gotta love that head tilt. 💚 #dogsky #gsd

After our family lured us back to the Midwest with tales of mild winters, we have 12” of snow and temps holding at 10 degrees Fahrenheit. This a quick and cheap enrichment activity that will keep Lem busy and also tire him out so I can hold on to a bit of sanity. #dogsky #gsd #enrichmentfordogs

I’m finally making a bit of progress on the frame of #theextraordinarybirdssal from @lolacrow.bsky.social. Thisclose to finishing the barn owl, but still missing one floss color. #craftsky #stitchsky #crossstitch #slowart

A charming memoir about being a craftsman in our modern age where things are no longer built to last. The writing is gorgeous and the audiobook, read by the author is *chef’s kiss. #booksky #memoir #nonfiction #greatread #bookrecs

Another toy successfully deconstructed. Man, life is hard for a black dog! #dogsky #gsd #destroyeroftoys #tired #naptime

Lem fell asleep right in the middle of destroying his new friend. 🤣🥳 #dogsky #gsd #fulfilled

The three main reasons I do not get all my chores done. #gsd #naptime #snugglycats

Finished No Kings, a free pattern from Witch’s Garden Crafts. Made a slight alteration and stitched the flags upside down. #stitchsky #craftsky #crossstitch #stitchingisresistance #ifinishedsomething

The carpet won’t be this clean and white for long, but Lem is enjoying a nap in our new living room. #dogsky #gsd #doglife #snoozy

Lem and I took a walk down by the Rock River this morning. Lovely and peaceful. #gsd #rockriver #beloit #dogsky

Still in the midst of a cross-country move, but managed to finish part 5 of the Moon Garden SAL by Witch’s Garden Crafts. It’s been a lifesaver during a stressful time. #craftsky #stitchsky #crossstitch #slowart #movingmeditation #moongardensal

This is a book that EVERYONE should read. I’m not sure if I recommend it more for women fighting to have their symptoms taken seriously, or their doctors. I knew the history, but the implications for care in the present shook me. #booksky #bookrecs #nonfiction #brokenhealthcare #whyfeminismmatters

A look at Christian mythology from Lilith’s perspective. A timely read as Christian nationalism raises its ugly head. #booksky #bookrecs #mythology #dailyactsofmicrofeminism #readingispolitical

Sneaked in some stitching at work yesterday. Luckily, my employers are old hippies and our politics align quite nicely. #craftsky #stitchsky #craftivism #sewingispolitical

Usually, the birds clear off this tree as soon as the cherries are ripe. This is the first year we’ve gotten this many. I picked as many as I could reach from the ground and will leave the rest for the birds. #gardensky #abundance #flavorsofsummer

We are in the middle of moving back to our home state, so Lem has a much smaller area of the house to roam. No muddy paws on the clean carpet! He’s been getting lots more treats and walks to keep calm while things are changing. Here he is enjoying a yak cheese. #dogsky #treatyoself #gsd #asmrcronch

Been poking along on this one for a while. No Kings in America by Witch’s Garden Crafts. #craftsky #stitchsky #crossstitch #slowart #movingmeditation #craftivism #sewingispolitical

Part 4 of The Moon Garden SAL by Witch’s Garden Crafts complete. I love the full moon! #craftsky #stitchsky #crossstitch #slowart #movingmeditation #moongardensal

Part 3 of the Moon Garden SAL complete. Packing for a big move doesn’t leave much time for stitching, but this WIP is reminding me to take a few minutes for myself every day. #craftsky #stitchsky #crossstitch #slowart #movingmeditation #moongardenSAL

My family is going through a hard time with Mom’s dementia diagnosis. I made these for myself and my sisters to try to keep us laughing through the turmoil. I love how the color choices make each one unique. #craftsky #stitchsky #stabbingthingsistherapy

Finally starting the frame for the newest SAL by @lolacrow.bsky.social. My camera is not catching the color and sparkle of the fabric, but it’s gorgeous! #craftsky #stitchsky #crossstitch #WIP #newstartenergy #extraordinarybirds

When we adopted Lem from a shelter, he refused to get in any car. This morning, I opened the door and asked him if he wanted to come with. He raced to the car and jumped right in. This is the look of a dog who knows he’s getting a pup cup. 💚 #dogsky #gsd #dogsincars #getinloserwearegettingcoffee

Lem smelling the flowers this morning. #dogsky #stopandsmelltheflowers #rhododendron

On a roll and finished with part 2 of the Moon Garden SAL by Witch’s Garden Crafts. Oh, the darling bats! 🥰🦇 #craftsky #stitchsky #crossstitch #slowart #movingmeditation #moongardenSAL

Just finished part 1 of the Moon Garden SAL by Witch’s Garden Crafts. Stitching on dark fabric is hard on my old eyes, but I’m poking along slowly and channeling joy into every stitch. #craftsky #stitchsky #crossstitch #movingmeditation #moongardensal

Loved the book, esp on audio. The story is HEAVILY based on Ana Mendieta, a Cuban artist whose art is powerful & disturbing. A major theme of the book is how women of color are left out of history, and I was disappointed that the author presented this as pure fiction. #booksky #femalerage

I’ve been meaning to start this one (No Kings in America) for a while. This is a free pattern available through the Patreon of @catzmeow.bsky.social / aka, Witch’s Garden Crafts. www.patreon.com/posts/122931...

A woman runs away from her abuser and hides out at an isolated artist retreat. The property is an old resort where bad things happened and there might be some angry ghosts. Content warning: rape, gaslighting, animal death #booksky #bookrecs #fiction #gothichorror #femininerage

An honest and compassionate look at why so many are leaving their churches. I admire people who can think for themselves and find their moral center. #booksky #bookrecs #nonfiction #readingasresistance

Fascinating and inspiring memoir from a woman who has a lot to say. Can’t say I was a particular fan before, but I am now. 💚 #booksky #bookrecs #memoir #nonfiction

A clever and sweet reimagining of Romeo and Juliet. #booksky #bookrecs #fiction #romance

Utterly fascinating stories of people who are the upholders of dying traditions. My favorites were the sections about a special pasta and telling the bees. #booksky #bookrecs #nonfiction

3rd finished piece of the year. #stitchsky #craftsky #crossstitch #stabthingsuntiltheyarepretty #mood #snarkystitching #ifinishedsomething

Watching the new season of Dark Mirror and making progress on one of many WIPs. #stitchsky #craftsky #crossstitch #snarkystitching #selfcare

The third version of “This too shall pass, but like holy fuck” with a completely different color palette. Then I can get back to all the WIPS I’ve been neglecting. #craftsky #stitchsky #crossstitch #wip #lovethatnewstartenergy #snarkystitching

Another finish. This is a gift for my middle sister. One more to do and that will be mine. It’s delightful how different the same pattern looks when you change up the fabric and floss colors! #craftsky #stitchsky #crossstitch #istabthings #mood

Talk about a comfort read! This essay collection about the wildlife the author encounters in her Tennessee yard is a wonderful escape from the news if you need to tap out and recharge for a bit. Can be read all at once or an essay at a time. #booksky #bookrecs #essay #nonfiction #memoir

Two of the reasons I’m not getting much stitching done tonight. Moose the cat loves to be on my chest. If I don’t kiss him on the head, he taps my face with his paw until I do. Lem the dog alternates between staring and dropping slobbery toys in my lap. #catsky #dogsky

Listening to Tiffany Haddish and working on a second version of “This too shall pass, but, like, holy fuck.” #booksky #memoir #bookrecs #stitchsky #crossstitch #snarkystitching

Staying at my mom’s house. This is the sunrise as viewed from my childhood bedroom. #bittersweet #sunrise

Finished a gift for my youngest sister. I’m starting a version for another sister, but the palette will be purples and blues. #stitchsky #crossstitch #imadethis #mood #stabthingsuntiltheyarepretty