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Ruby’s Return

Date 19 September 2026
Picked Ruby and Dragonthorn up from MCQ. Went with a swirled pattern that mimics the…

One down

Date 16 April 2026
Hand-stitched the binding; post-dryer crinkle did not disappoint. spring-solid View on Threads

One season closes

Date 26 February 2026
Calculations complete, uploads begun; 3 days until quasi-normalcy returns. Still not putting enough planning and…

Burn the rules

Date 17 January 2026
Took a few days (and a Sit & Stitch) but she’s quilted, bound, boxed, and…

Hell in a handbasket

Date 13 December 2025
Blind stitching time has improved. Two days, 8-ish hours, frequent breaks, but no wrist strain….

A false dichotomy

Date 11 December 2025
After a half dozen excursions from the craft lab and back, can unequivocably confirm that…

The madness of folly

Date 9 December 2025
Well shittles. Today’s delivery is not settling well. Ordered local but online and while SNO’s…

Whatever they be

Date 2 November 2025
Turning the corner onto fourth street. Hopefully by eod. https://youtu.be/OAVZuSoP8dk?si=Dj9sKdooB4dD4oex

Baby steps

Date 31 October 2025
Crusts trimmed and bulk managed. Now just 23′ of blind hand stitching and it’s done….