I’m a hobby collector and generally into anything creative. I’m also a software development manager working in the science arena. 🧶🪡🎨🧬👩🏻💻🧵🧫
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Last Notes npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet She was very cuddly… https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/831/967/059/493/801/original/d313e07737af4176.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1xn2…tzk9 Older British breeds are coming through as a bit of a theme!! npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet I have a #yarn question. I want to make my Mum a replacement for her old crocheted teddy bear. The original is long gone. I found the vintage pattern, but the yarn mentioned in the pattern is equivalent to a soft wool. The original bear was made from something fairly rough, almost scratchy, and I’m trying to recreate this. The question: does anyone have any recommendations for rough, almost scratchy brown yarn in worsted or aran weight? #crochet #knitting #amigurumi #fiberarts npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1xde…fpk2 I hear you - sacrificing certain furniture to the stickers to save the rest. 😊 npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet The sun is out; the office AC is doing its thing. Now begins a summer of disagreement: do we open the office window or not? #officeLife npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub17ez…huv2 It’s small so it’s fairly quick! Look forward to seeing what you do if you get round to it! npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub126w…dgxm Probably, I’ll have to look it up! 😊 npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub13u0…0awz Thank you. I was torn between (a rather dull) landscape and a garden path. I think I’ll do a garden next. I look forward to seeing your matchbox miniatures if you get to make any! npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet Landscape in a match box. Maybe not a very exciting scene, but the place means something to me. And now I can take it anywhere! 😊 #embroidery #sewing #craft #fiberarts #art https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/667/185/138/781/380/original/1d11dd5e2c573f17.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub17d7…tm9a Bravo! I’ve also take a pile of clean laundry upstairs, but can’t be arsed with sorting it out. npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet Good morning! I forgot to share this the other day when I saw it, so you can have it now! #bloomScrolling #goodMorning https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/647/785/730/791/438/original/00e23dfed3121a35.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub12nx…prah Thank you! ☺️ npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet And a sloth #embroidery #craft sewing #fiberarts https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/627/553/900/179/293/original/70c7a608e2516bdf.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1wd8…pj23 Thank you! The pattern is great fun https://lookatwhatimade.net/crafts/yarn/crochet/sophies-universe-cal-2015/sophies-universe-cal-2015-information/ npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1ckw…z9cs love the second house! That’s very clever! npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub19sp…rerx I’m beginning to realise it’s a fine line between wild garden and abandoned plot… npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet Having successfully completed No Mow May, can I ask if No Prune June is a thing? Asking as a lazy gardener. #gardening npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet Although I’m not fond of Sir Dyson, I do love my (second hand) Dyson vacuum cleaner and how easy it is to fix. Last week the head motor gave up. Ordered a replacement; fitted it and vroom! Also, when replacing it, there were two sets of screws to remove and replace. The best bit was that they were all the same so you didn’t need to worry about which went where when you put it back together! Sensible loveliness! #VacuumCleaners #Repair npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet And Christ the Redeemer #embroidery #craft #sewing https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/526/604/043/096/842/original/56799c72a237b9fe.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet And a manta ray. #embroidery #seeing #craft https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/519/474/756/256/863/original/c2a0ce4d940c969d.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1s4q…8xtm A whole £2.50! Wow!! I’m seriously considering setting up a pension for Littlest now so it’s less of a worry in the future. npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1wj8…s5yh It causes so much stress. I end up taking the gamble and putting it on my credit card with the hope I haven’t misunderstood what my policy covers npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1s4q…8xtm Ouch. There’s an extension for some older gaps… not sure how far back though. I did my 2006-2007 one. npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet “Or if it’s easier, you can pay by cheque” “Nah, it’s good, just tell me where I can find the elf” npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet Did grown up stuff today and paid for a gap in my national insurance record. How complicated have they made it to pay for missing NI?!? Call this number and we’ll give you a secret code. Then speak to the elf behind the red door and recite the code backwards. He will give you a horse. Get the horse to stamp on the floor the number of pounds we told you to pay, but do not let it round the amount. You must sing the number of pence in old Norse. Check back in 8 weeks to see if the magic worked… npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet And another dapper penguin #embroidery #sewing #craft https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/480/168/226/423/672/original/c93bea6fccc2edd1.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1ll9…55q2 I should also add that I take a packed breakfast to the office too. ☺️ npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1ll9…55q2 I always eat my lunch earlier if I take a packed lunch. 10:30 or 11 becomes my lunchtime in the office. But if I’m WFH, there’s every chance I’ll skip lunch… 🤷♀️ npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet Saw somebody selling their lawn mower today because they’re getting a plastic lawn installed. I went out and appreciated my beautiful not-only-grass lawn and raged at the idiocy of fake grass. https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/457/628/887/518/198/original/97ec0db2298af2f6.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1szf…ntg4 Maybe using wood petrifier on thick card would make it last a bit longer? Not sure it makes it curl or not though. npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet #slovenia - blink and the screen is filled by flexible semi naked men. Pretty much the theme of this years #eurovision npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet And a kangaroo #sewing #embroidery #craft #kangaroo https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/423/132/882/108/503/original/5625358e63fefecd.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet Another picture of the #aurora from just before I went to bed last night (with bonus #hamRadio antenna) https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/421/158/855/570/245/original/f4f592248d766a84.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet Northern lights has been ticked off the list!!! npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet And the Sydney Opera House. #sewing #craft #embroidery https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/394/852/360/347/155/original/e464bfcf4ed9551d.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet And a cargo ship #embroidery #craft #sewing https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/383/574/450/145/687/original/cbe8e463d88a0526.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet And a swimmer. #embroidery #seeing #craft https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/362/154/452/872/735/original/df8c90d560f2c227.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet And a flying fish. #embroidery #sewing #craft #fish https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/356/580/917/083/221/original/1eb2de519feb4ca1.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1uw8…88kr love waggy goat tails! 😍 npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet And an octopus 🐙 #sewing #embroidery #craft #octopus https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/350/031/305/221/719/original/0c3abe721afb091d.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet More walking video this time with me talking to myself. #walking https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/343/373/738/468/841/original/2bef7aa4944aa9b5.mp4 npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet A snapshot of my morning walk. Crisp, sunny and full of bird song. #spring #walking #birds https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/336/532/211/666/185/original/d19b2e6a834456d8.mp4 npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet Guess what! I’ve completed another little crafty project! Yay!! Guess what it was! Yup, another bloody scarf… 😒 #craft #weaving https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/327/521/734/734/834/original/580c879a5bc2171a.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1ll9…55q2 looks lovely npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet And the Spirit of Freedom #craft #embroidery #sewing https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/304/211/556/887/004/original/ae762aad4f04e15a.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet And a tiny banana tree next to a banana (or a banana tree next to a giant banana). 🤷♀️ #craft #embroidery #sewing https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/260/643/670/771/583/original/501147c92a07c551.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet Been trying to make a little step for the kitchen (so I can reach the high shelves) out of a piece of wood I liberated from a skip. I thought it was pine. But I’ve snapped a good drill bit on it and broken multiple coping saw blades. The Dremel won’t touch it. The jigsaw (mains powered) is getting through it (just) but has made a right mess. I’m totally f*cked off with it, but intend to finish it out of spite. npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub17d7…tm9a 😊 Cheating a bit and still using the gum, but it’s progress! npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet 12 days without the vape!! npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet Felt the need to do some linocut today. I made some little owl bookmarks out of a lino scrap. I was going to put “France is bacon” at the bottom, but didn’t have room… #print #linocut #owl https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/248/039/158/217/868/original/5920870326cbe129.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet No prizes for guessing where I was today. https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/231/305/487/342/615/original/e6589149e89f1e56.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet Progress report: not much really… the bottom left hand corner is looking a bit more complete, but that’s it. Still so many fish to do… 😫 It also needs a good ironing. And at some stage a bath. A very cold bath with dye catching cloths in it. 😬 https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/212/000/710/864/302/original/af6ba3b43688c138.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet And The Mano del Desierto #embroidery #sewing #craft https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/203/836/578/221/260/original/6cfa0dae1ec73a43.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet And Machu Picchu. #embroidery #sewing #craft https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/197/126/370/631/052/original/94efb6d98b83425c.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet And another happy little fish. #embroidery #sewing #craft https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/196/645/481/920/330/original/7e388ec50e995a38.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet And a yellow submarine. My days I’m going to need to pick up the pace of if I want to get this finished before 2025! #embroidery https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/191/278/841/659/082/original/fc5862518e429150.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub17d7…tm9a No… I’ve got some gum, so I can use that if I get too cranky. npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet I’m attempting to give up vaping. Please maintain a safe distance. npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub165q…w83y was it around that time when you last went? npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub165q…w83y are you heading up there again this year? npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1lm8…vx0x Thank you. I’ve done the sensible thing and hidden him in the food cupboard for someone to come across later. 🤭 npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet I thought I’d “yarn doodle” a cute rabbit for Easter. Unfortunately I created Mr. Bun-bun. #crochet #amigurumi #SlightlyCreepy https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/151/815/100/757/040/original/3f10bdfaafe2334d.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet For our date night movies, Mr CP and I have decided to work through the Batman movies in release order. Tonight it was Batman (1989) (- yes we skipped Adam West) Keaton, Nicholson and Basinger. Everything is being compared to The Batman 2022) because I love it. ⭐️⭐️ (but only because Mr CP has already warned me that the next one, Batman Returns, is worse - and I quote “oh fuck. That one is shit”) npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub19xv…m3hu Woohoo!! 🥳 npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet And another happy little fish. #embroidery #craft #sewing https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/113/388/633/842/373/original/4381b39ba6547147.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet And a blue whale. 🐋 #embroidery #craft https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/112/190/447/908/379/original/0186daa0a4263f91.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1dzl…zw4n ☺️ thank you npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1egu…jqdk Thank you! There are a few tender bits! Mostly from stabbing myself with a pointy end though! 😂 npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1uf8…7y7z thank you! They were really fun to make! npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1hre…fmet thank you’ ☺️ npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1tuz…rwxq Thank you. Littlest wants a pair now. Potentially with coral on… 🤔 npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet Two shoes done! Not identical but similar and I’m happy with that. The pen came off and the thread colours didn’t run! #embroidery #craft #fibreArt #flowers #sewing https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/099/298/918/150/612/original/6b38d9b2c3823356.jpeg https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/099/299/201/651/505/original/90bfc2c1939ba7c4.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1k2w…kxvf thank you! npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1ckw…z9cs Thank you! They’re off-brand converse (non-verse??) so they’re only single thickness canvas - not too hard to work with which is handy npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1egu…jqdk Thank you! It’s quite nice working with something which isn’t on a hoop. I might start in on the next one later npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet This was shared with me today. Looking for a house but struggling to find exactly what you’re looking for? Freehold ✅ Semi Detached Period Cottage ✅ Historic Underground Tunnel! ✅ Watch the video tour with the volume up - they know their audience!! https://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/64649723/ npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet One shoe done. I still need to wash off the pen and hope the colours don’t run!! 🤞 #embroidery #sewing #flowers #craft https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/089/870/234/907/580/original/2c6526741938d111.jpeg https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/089/870/445/964/768/original/20714978bf84b984.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1egu…jqdk Thank you! You’re right about the thimble though! Ouchy!! npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1wet…hu5u will do! Probably with a load of work in progress updates! 😊 npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet One bit done. It’s meant to be lavender. https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/084/563/031/612/639/original/53827c212c02cfee.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1egu…jqdk I think I’m being a bit ambitious… but never mind!! 😊 npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub17d7…tm9a it’s a side quest to avoid the map…. npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet Last night I decided to try a new (to me) stitch - lazy daisy. Emboldened by the partial success of stitching some lavender flowers onto Mr CP’s hankie (I’m not sure if he’s that impressed TBH) I’m going to decorate some canvas pumps! #NotSureThisWillWork #embroidery #craft #sewing #DoNotWantToDoAnymoreOfThatFeckingMapRightNow https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/084/296/073/428/835/original/3fd1a155d777d8a7.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1hpx…rmfy Got you! No worries! My meetings have mostly been organised by the US collaborators so the time stays the same for them but alters for everyone else. npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1hpx…rmfy I try to keep those meetings to 16:00 GMT/BST… 😬 npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1uw8…88kr Yup *sigh* UK based and have three weeks of meetings with US collaborators clashing with my other meetings in the afternoons. 🙄 npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet And some dapper penguins #embroidery #craft #sewing https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/072/380/574/097/403/original/ad6659b977208a2d.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1ckw…z9cs @npub1s4q…8xtm It sounds like a very pragmatic solution that should work really well. Feeding and maintaining sanity is very important too!! ☺️ npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1s4q…8xtm It’s a bit swings and roundabouts with the benefits and dangers of gas vs electric isn’t it. I think all I can say is that you and Sue are doing an amazing job. I don’t think I would have a tenth of the patience or fortitude that you have. npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1s4q…8xtm That sounds very sensible. It must be so hard juggling their needs and capabilities - your plan sounds like a really good balance. 👍 npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub1nhn…m9tj They are very lovely. Coralie Bickford-Smith is the artist. npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet I won a book token at work (yay!) so I treated myself in the local bookshop. Yes I’ve read them before. Yes they’re over priced. And yes, I’m a complete sucker for these penguin classics. I love the covers - they look great. #books https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/067/169/648/287/765/original/58bc23c699822380.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet Progress update. Nearly half way I guess. Kind of. Maybe… And thinking about how I’m going to finish it off. I would like to have it as a #quilt centre, but do I need to match the fabric weight for the border to the weight of the map? It’s a fairly heavy cotton. Not sure the quilt idea will work though. 😬 #craft #sewing #embroidery https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/067/099/821/876/497/original/dfc895593b83661b.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet And a turtle. #embroidery #sewing #craft https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/067/042/523/563/151/original/0eb86d953ae14559.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet Oh sh*t. It’s world book day tomorrow. Time to think of a character in a book who dresses like Littlest. npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet And Uluru #embroidery #craft https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/045/371/992/488/410/original/890406e3e3be44e5.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet And a pony in pyjamas. #embroidery #craft #sewing https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/039/873/066/191/223/original/858db078aceeef7d.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet Thanks for making me feel old Spotify. It includes culture club and toto btw. Fecking 1900s. Honestly. https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/027/721/158/962/994/original/195ea6558ffa509e.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet And a giant octopus / Cthulhu #embroidery #craft #sewing https://files.mastodon.online/media_attachments/files/112/025/257/859/321/739/original/c9f9e0248d12b0ae.jpeg npub19sxdmru06c7fnzmzfuavtgvkwh5djqckrrmqear8dp0dktqma44sfq49ly CurlyParakeet @npub19xv…m3hu Wow! Actually wow to both of those times. I quite like having the results delivered to my phone. I can at least then actually see what they are and do my own research before talking to the GP about them.