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DebbieD @debbied42.bsky.social · 8d

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

Finished cross-stitch piece. Fabric is opalescent white Aida and the text, stitched in red and blue, says, “NO KINGS IN AMERICA.” The American flags are upside down.

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DebbieD @debbied42.bsky.social · Sep 10

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

Black German shepherd napping on plush white carpet in our new living room. There’s a red couch and a wall of windows on the porch behind him.

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DebbieD @debbied42.bsky.social · Sep 8

Lem and I took a walk down by the Rock River this morning. Lovely and peaceful.

#gsd #rockriver #beloit #dogsky

A black German shepherd is at the edge of a riverbank. The Rock River and the skyline of the opposite shore are visible in the upper part of the photo.

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DebbieD @debbied42.bsky.social · Aug 30

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

Cross-stitch WIP, parts 1-5 of the Moon Garden SAL by Witch’s Garden Crafts. Pattern is inspired by the first moon garden, Mehtab Bagh, designed as the perfect spot to view the Taj Mahal by moonlight.

Garden path and stone arch stitched in shades of gray and flowers completed so far are stitched in green and shades of white and yellow. Bats stitched in shades of orange-brown. Full moon and stars in shades of white and ecru. Fabric is 16 ct. Aida in Starry Night, hand-dyed by Witch’s Garden Crafts.

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DebbieD @debbied42.bsky.social · Jul 23

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

Book cover of All in Her Head by Elizabeth Comen, MD. background is pink and title is in a red font. Cover art is a line drawing of a woman in the style of Leonardo da Vinci’s “Vitruvian Man”

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DebbieD @debbied42.bsky.social · Jul 7

A look at Christian mythology from Lilith’s perspective. A timely read as Christian nationalism raises its ugly head.

#booksky #bookrecs #mythology
#dailyactsofmicrofeminism #readingispolitical

Book cover of Lilith by Nikki Marmery. A nude woman with long, dark hair holds a giant pomegranate. Cover art also includes plants and a snake.

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DebbieD @debbied42.bsky.social · Jun 21

Etsy, I believe. It’s been years since I bought needleminders, so I don’t recall the shop name.

DebbieD @debbied42.bsky.social · Jun 20

Crafting and collecting craft supplies are two distinct hobbies. 😜

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DebbieD @debbied42.bsky.social · Jun 20

Thanks! The pattern is available for free here: www.patreon.com/posts/122931...

No Kings in America free pattern | Witch's Garden Crafts

www.patreon.com

DebbieD @debbied42.bsky.social · Jun 19

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

Cross-stitch WIP. Pattern is No Kings in America by Witch’s Garden Crafts. Text stitches in dark blue says, “No Kings in America.” Needleminder says, “Fight evil, read books.” Fabric is 14 count opalescent white Aida.

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DebbieD @debbied42.bsky.social · Jun 19

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

Close-up of cherry tree branches loaded with ripe fruit.

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DebbieD @debbied42.bsky.social · Jun 19

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

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DebbieD @debbied42.bsky.social · Jun 9

Here’s the link. I think I’m going to flip the flags so they are upside down.

www.patreon.com/posts/122931...

No Kings in America free pattern | Witch's Garden Crafts

www.patreon.com

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DebbieD @debbied42.bsky.social · Jun 8

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

Cross-stitch WIP. Fabric is 18 count white opalescent Aida. Needleminder says Fight evil, read books. Pattern is No Kings in America. So far, the text reads, “No Kings in.” All stitches in dark blue.

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DebbieD @debbied42.bsky.social · Jun 6

MAGA makes everything worse.

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DebbieD @debbied42.bsky.social · Jun 6

Part 4 of The Moon Garden SAL by Witch’s Garden Crafts complete. I love the full moon!

#craftsky #stitchsky #crossstitch #slowart #movingmeditation #moongardensal

Cross-stitch WIP, parts 1-4 of the Moon Garden SAL by Witch’s Garden Crafts. Pattern is inspired by the first moon garden, Mehtab Bagh, designed as the perfect spot to view the Taj Mahal by moonlight.

Garden path and stone arch stitched in shades of gray and flowers completed so far are stitched in green and shades of white and yellow. Bats stitched in shades of orange-brown. Full moon and stars in shades of white and ecru. Fabric is 16 ct. Aida in Starry Night, hand-dyed by Witch’s Garden Crafts.

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DebbieD @debbied42.bsky.social · May 27

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

Cross-stitch WIP, parts 1-3 of the Moon Garden SAL by Witch’s Garden Crafts. Pattern is inspired by the first moon garden, Mehtab Bagh, designed as the perfect spot to view the Taj Mahal by moonlight.

Garden path and stone arch stitched in shades of gray and flowers completed so far are stitched in green and shades of white and yellow. Bats stitched in shades of orange-brown. Full moon and stars in shades of white and ecru. Fabric is 16 ct. Aida in Starry Night, hand-dyed by Witch’s Garden Crafts.

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DebbieD @debbied42.bsky.social · May 15

Instead of frogging, you could try stitching a tiny bee flying away with the E.

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DebbieD @debbied42.bsky.social · May 7

You could try reaching out to the designer. They might be able to help figure it out. They also might not be aware of the glitch.

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DebbieD @debbied42.bsky.social · May 4

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

Three versions of the same pattern that reads, “This too shall pass, but, like, holy fuck.”

Left is on azure fabric with floss in metallic gold, green, dark pink, and shades of yellow.

Middle is on 14 Count Aida in a color called Fairy Mist. Stitches are done in dark yellow, green, and shades of purple and blue.

Right is on a coral fabric. Stitches are done in dark yellow, green, brick red, and shades of coral.

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DebbieD @debbied42.bsky.social · May 4

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

Fabric secured in a Q-snap. Fabric is 28 count opalescent Lugana hand-dyed by Seraphim Fabrics. The name of the color way is Earthangel and its subtle shades of green and blue. Needleminder says, “Duck around and find out.”

The first few stitches are in and the pattern is called Extraordinary Birds Stitchalong by Lola Crow Cross Stitch.

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DebbieD @debbied42.bsky.social · May 4

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

Black German shepherd sitting in the backseat of a vehicle and watching the road ahead.

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DebbieD @debbied42.bsky.social · May 3

I have also experimented with using it in resin pendants, with less than stellar results.

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DebbieD @debbied42.bsky.social · May 3

I did it for the first time the year before last—an idea from one of my stitch groups. I rotate between many WIPs, so my threads are a hot mess. It’s a cool reminder of my year of stitching, though.

DebbieD @debbied42.bsky.social · May 3

Lem smelling the flowers this morning.

#dogsky #stopandsmelltheflowers
#rhododendron

A blooming rhododendron bush in the foreground with a black shepherd running around on the lawn behind it.

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