eviŁrooster
@evilrooster.bsky.social
Dual US/UK techie living in the Netherlands. Technical writer and contagious documentarian by day, bookbinder by night.
My opinions are my own, and do not reflect those of anyone who employs, hangs out with, or is in any other way stuck with me.
My opinions are my own, and do not reflect those of anyone who employs, hangs out with, or is in any other way stuck with me.
Still playing with bobbin lace.
November 13, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Still playing with bobbin lace.
I’m currently obsessed with bobbin lace. The bobbins in question are little wooden or bone things, 10-15 cm long, and some of them are exquisite.
November 11, 2025 at 7:08 AM
I’m currently obsessed with bobbin lace. The bobbins in question are little wooden or bone things, 10-15 cm long, and some of them are exquisite.
Are you poly? Or just…
November 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Are you poly? Or just…
I do like a workplace that enjoys Halloween.
October 31, 2025 at 11:47 AM
I do like a workplace that enjoys Halloween.
Making lace on the train.
October 26, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Making lace on the train.
Update: added a strap.
October 26, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Update: added a strap.
Are you aware of blackwork? It’s an embroidery technique to make it look like you’re wearing lace.
(I did some during the pandemic lockdown period. Here’s my Death Star sampler.)
(I did some during the pandemic lockdown period. Here’s my Death Star sampler.)
October 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Are you aware of blackwork? It’s an embroidery technique to make it look like you’re wearing lace.
(I did some during the pandemic lockdown period. Here’s my Death Star sampler.)
(I did some during the pandemic lockdown period. Here’s my Death Star sampler.)
And..close. It only closes because the roller compresses and the latch is good.
I’ll probably add a strap today. Likely something tablet woven, because I have a bunch of those around.
I’ll probably add a strap today. Likely something tablet woven, because I have a bunch of those around.
October 25, 2025 at 1:26 PM
And..close. It only closes because the roller compresses and the latch is good.
I’ll probably add a strap today. Likely something tablet woven, because I have a bunch of those around.
I’ll probably add a strap today. Likely something tablet woven, because I have a bunch of those around.
Ad any other lacemaking this and that: the pin box, the prickers, scissors, spare thread, a tiny crochet hook, and a tick remover I use as a pin puller.
October 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Ad any other lacemaking this and that: the pin box, the prickers, scissors, spare thread, a tiny crochet hook, and a tick remover I use as a pin puller.
Now start packing the box. First the stiffener, then the frame, then the pad. Add the roller and lay the bobbins on the folded pad. It’s a little chaotic, but that’s the reason for all that pinning and fiddling with crochet strips.
October 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Now start packing the box. First the stiffener, then the frame, then the pad. Add the roller and lay the bobbins on the folded pad. It’s a little chaotic, but that’s the reason for all that pinning and fiddling with crochet strips.
Remove the stiffener from behind the pad that sits on the lid of the box.
October 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Remove the stiffener from behind the pad that sits on the lid of the box.
Remove the roller and bobbins and set aside.
October 25, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Remove the roller and bobbins and set aside.
Then unship the roller from the frame. It’s kept in place with a long elastic band that threads over the spindle and behind the hinge of the box.
October 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Then unship the roller from the frame. It’s kept in place with a long elastic band that threads over the spindle and behind the hinge of the box.
Step two is to restrain the bobbins. I crocheted some little holders with spare yarn. (You can buy little boards with elastic but they’re not very firm for travel).
October 25, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Step two is to restrain the bobbins. I crocheted some little holders with spare yarn. (You can buy little boards with elastic but they’re not very firm for travel).
OK! Packing photos!
First, I pin a bit of linen over the working threads. That keeps things nicely in place during whatever hijinks will ensue.
First, I pin a bit of linen over the working threads. That keeps things nicely in place during whatever hijinks will ensue.
October 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
OK! Packing photos!
First, I pin a bit of linen over the working threads. That keeps things nicely in place during whatever hijinks will ensue.
First, I pin a bit of linen over the working threads. That keeps things nicely in place during whatever hijinks will ensue.
Last weekend I made myself a bigger, flat pillow in the modern style. It’s made from a picture frame, some underfloor insulation foam, a few layers of felt, and some spare black linen.
October 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Last weekend I made myself a bigger, flat pillow in the modern style. It’s made from a picture frame, some underfloor insulation foam, a few layers of felt, and some spare black linen.
So I made a travel bolster pillow out of this and that (an old leather satchel I’ve had for ages, some pipe lagging, some quilt batting, a few bits of spare wood and linen). I really like this little baby.
October 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
So I made a travel bolster pillow out of this and that (an old leather satchel I’ve had for ages, some pipe lagging, some quilt batting, a few bits of spare wood and linen). I really like this little baby.
I love my vintage cookies pillow, but the dome can be kinda…dome-ey. You put a flat pattern on it and it lumps up a bit.
October 25, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I love my vintage cookies pillow, but the dome can be kinda…dome-ey. You put a flat pattern on it and it lumps up a bit.
Because I’m cranky, I’ve decided to read every mention of that stupid ballroom as really being about a ballpit. Probably the one from Dashcon.
October 23, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Because I’m cranky, I’ve decided to read every mention of that stupid ballroom as really being about a ballpit. Probably the one from Dashcon.
It’s early in the autumn for frost.
October 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
It’s early in the autumn for frost.
…we have quackers.
October 12, 2025 at 9:39 AM
…we have quackers.
Pinterest spam is getting out of hand.
October 7, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Pinterest spam is getting out of hand.
Friends are away this week, and I’m caring for their animals. They have chickens, so I have eggs.
October 1, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Friends are away this week, and I’m caring for their animals. They have chickens, so I have eggs.
Rocky quails before your awesomeness.
September 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Rocky quails before your awesomeness.
Rocky is startled that anyone but him would claim divinity.
September 11, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Rocky is startled that anyone but him would claim divinity.