Yip yap #quilt finish! #Kawandi inspired, #Englishpaperpiecing and #LucyBoston bound, lots of Why did I do this, and Don't give up a MEH-today dream because tomorrow might be the perfect moment. Oh and #handsewing. And #happiness. #quiltsky #quilting #blogpost #handmade Link to blog in bio above.

Yip yap why I wrote The Hawk. A #blogpost about truths found during the #storytelling. Including an #excerpt from my next novel, which is much about #grace and #healing and #magicalrealism and #hope. With a smidgen about chickens, lol. Link to the blog in my profile above. #creativity #writing

Yip yap #chickens and their recent adventures. And me working on #writing. And me wondering how it all came to where I am today, fifty-nine and a half years old, happily shoveling chicken poo every few days and, well, yeah. 😆 Link to my #blog in bio above. #gratitude #grace #beinginthemoment

Yip yap #reflections about #Englishpaperpiecing, #dietaryrestrictions, #crocheting, #creativity, #lifepaths, #aging, and #hobbies amid times far more traumatic for others than myself. But sometimes life feels HARD, so I write a #blogpost about it. Link to the blog in my bio above.

Yip yap #blogpost conflab with Future Me about #Draft2Digital, spag bol with ground pork GF meatballs (recipe included), #self-publishing hoo haa, #shamelessplugs about my books, #authoritarianism (sigh), hopefully getting to #vote again and other random nonsense, lol. Link to my blog in bio above.

I found this in the Old Testament book of Zechariah last night, verses 7: 8, 9, 10. Pass this on to GOP politicians as a reminder of their faith, as most attest to belief in God. As their sister in Christ, I too will share the prophet's message. #Scripture #Jesussky #governmentshutdown #resist

I released a new #book today; Home and Far Away is available for free at most online retailers. A blend of #womensfiction, #sci-fi, and #timetravel, but mainly a #lovestory set in 1971 yet so relevant to society today. Check out my blog, link in bio above, for info. 📚💗 #author #writing #allegory

Yip yap a #blogpost about #aspirations and #writing and an #excerpt from my next book hopefully coming out tomorrow. How cool is it to dream big then find those dreams as reality! 🎉📚💗 I'm so grateful to my support staff. 😉 Link to my blog in bio above. #Lovestory #Scifi #joy #selfpublishing

Yip yap #blogpost but is it also a synopsis for my next novel? How much does a synopsis need to resemble a synopsis? How many times can I write synopsis before it becomes irrelevant, lol.📚 Here's my latest quilt #WIP on the wall. Both it and said synopsis are in my post, link in my bio above.

A new banner for today's #NoKings protest. Fifty-five by forty-five inches, the hearts are attached by a running stitch. 💗🌈💗Hoping to add more hearts as necessary. #quiltsky #machinesewing #resist #rainbowquilt

A new #blogpost mostly about the writing and my books. With a little about the quilt pictured below. 😊🪡💙🧵💗📚💜 Link to the blog in my bio above. #writing #self-publishing #creativity #joy #aspirations #EPP #Englishpaperpiecing

Six years ago this month I completed the hand sewing on this Cherish #epp #quilt. Pattern is by Jodi Godfrey. When it was finished I gave it to my youngest daughter and her husband as a wedding gift. Recently she told me it's her fave cozy. ☺️ #Englishpaperpiecing #handsewing #quiltsky #keepsake

My question to Republicans, ICE, those who support the administration, RFK Jr., etc, etc, etc.... WHY DOES IT MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD MAKING OTHERS HURT? #resist

Yip yap not so much about #chickens as about the current state of America. But Owl Chicken does figure prominently, if you don't mind taking on the persona of an isolated, lonely chicken. God (💚) figures prominently too. annascottgraham.blogspot.com/2025/09/the-... #resist #Scripture #Jesussky

An unexpected #allegory upon reflection. And, spoiler alert; Owl is just fine! 😊 #chickens #chickensky #humannature annascottgraham.blogspot.com/2025/09/the-...

The Warm Hearted quilt I finished during summer. Because all hearts matter, always. 🩷💙💛💜🩵🤎 #quiltsky #quilting #epp #Englishpaperpiecing #love #peace #handsewing

Made a quilt top. Because my shoulder is meh. So I can't do any BELOVED hand sewing. 😭 But uncomplicated 8" squares have their own charm. I used Alison Glass batiks, which AREN'T conducive to EPP. And some RSS prints. And went a few years back in time. Before Kawandi entered my life. ☺️ #quiltsky

God said, "Make a sign please." Here's my sign. #love

Yip yap perseverance blah blah blah.... Where a cranky shoulder threatens a coup, but I'm not listening. And other life and sewing silliness. #blogpost #perseverance #handsewing #hope #LucyBoston #epp annascottgraham.blogspot.com/2025/09/the-...

Yip yap cluck cluck... A #blogpost about #chickens! Specifically their (and my) morning routine. 🐔💖🐔 #chickensky annascottgraham.blogspot.com/2025/09/morn...

Such simple, bright beauty in these appliqed Lucy Boston blocks, as well as random scrappiness, lol. As safety pins disappear, wholeness emerges, an unexpected thrill that these blocks are even being used. ☺️💓 But now it's time to feed the chickens, hah! #handsewing #Englishpaperpiecing #quiltsky

Heaps left to applique (note all the safety pins, lol), but this is the last 2" hexagon affixed! Now to some EPP for the rest of the evening, other than a quick trip to the chicken run to get everyone into the coop for the night. ☺️ #handsewing

Oh, and we now have chickens. Three Welsummers and five Barnevelders. Nadia and Owl are in the forefront. They aren't sure about what to make of the run, quite wet from over half an inch of rain. #chickens #chickensky

Some old fave fabrics coming back to make me smile on a rainy Tuesday morning. Remain joyful! 💙 #handsewing #englishpaperpiecing #quilting #quiltsky #joy #epp

One quilt finished, two novels published, several protests attended, and many prayers offered during my Lenten sabbatical. Which I'll continue for now. More about that in the #blogpost below. Take care and maintain your joy! 💙💪💙 #socialmedia #Bluesky annascottgraham.blogspot.com/2025/04/blog...

In addition to Bishop Budde's book, I'll be rereading Letters & Papers From Prison by Dietrich Bonhoeffer during Lent. Hope to engage with you all on the flip side of Easter. 💗

Twenty-eighth day of Black History Month. #BlackHistoryMonth en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montgom...

After tomorrow I'm taking a(n) (early) Lenten sabbatical from Bluesky, and reality. Here's why.... annascottgraham.blogspot.com/2025/02/8500...

Twenty-seventh day of Black History Month. #BlackHistoryMonth en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968_Ol...

Bishop Budde's book arrived at the local bookstore today, and I collected it forthwith! Can't wait to delve into this, definitely need all the bravery pointers I can get. #booksky #CourageIsContagious

Here's the flag. Spent another couple of joyfully DEFIANT hours in front of the Humboldt County Courthouse waving this very flag. So grateful for the sunshine and all who honk and wave in support. 💙💪💙 #resist #defenddemocracy

Twenty-sixth day of Black History Month. #BlackHistoryMonth en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosa_Pa...

Please help me choose a word to construct on the black fabric (in masking tape) to express.... I don't even know anymore. Stand. Rise. I considered Wake Up. Is that too long a sentiment? Other than extreme profanity, all suggestions are welcome! #Resist #DefendDemocracy #fiftyfiftyone

5.5 hours after the original start time (and 3.5 hours after supper), here's a flag. Other than the low volume stripes (Rashida Coleman-Hale's Speckled), it's all from Stephanie Sliwinski's Woodland & Wildflowers collection. I call it Spare the Air, Hug a Bear, Show You Care. LOL! #sewsky #flag

THIS!

Why having a stash can be helpful. At 4.30 pm PST I pulled out a stack of fabrics. By 5.45 pm, I had a new flag planned. I'm having dinner now, then will hit the sewing machine. #sewsky #sewyourstash #creativity

YES!

Twenty-fifth day of Black History Month. #BlackHistoryMonth en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junetee...

YES!

A gentleman asked what this flag meant to me today. As I pressed it for tomorrow's outing, I realized the answer: Having pride in a country that takes pride in EVERYONE! Hopefully someday. Until then, a'marching I go! 😊 #pride #resist #DefendDemocracy #StoptheCoup #CourageIsContagious #sewsky

Yip yap. A #blogpost about Future and Present Me, character development, #courage, #gardening, non-linear time, being in the moment, and MUCH random nonsense. Also #activism, #DefendDemocracy, #UseYourVoice, #StoptheCoup, #CourageIsContagious, etc. annascottgraham.blogspot.com/2025/02/chit...

Twenty-fourth day of Black History Month. #BlackHistoryMonth #figureskating en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debi_Th...

And now hearts. Going to spend the rest of the night stitching this row to what has been accumulated. So peaceful, mindless, soothing.... #Englishpaperpiecing #quiltsky #quiltingismytherapy

I treat Kawandi stitching like hand-quilting and once in the groove I get a lot accomplished. My goodness I love this process! 🪡💗🧵 Other photos are of a dark blue scrap I tacked on to keep the batting from shifting. I will frame the top when I get that far. ☺️ #quiltsky #Kawandi #handsewing #joy

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Twenty-third day of Black History Month. #BlackHistoryMonth en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emissar...

Yip yap #Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️A #blogpost about #flags, #sewing, #creativity, #activism, #EPP, and doing my part while making said flag. Oh and #joy! Because all the wanting to make the world a better place needs to start with love. #sewsky #CourageIsContagious annascottgraham.blogspot.com/2025/02/prid...

Kawandi catch-up! Finally cleared the work table to lay this out and affix fabric to the left side. Equal amounts of pre-sewn hourglass and house blocks will be placed along the right side, one of these days.... #quiltsky #Kawandi #handsewing #joy

OF COURSE!

WELL WORTH the time!!