Affienia 🦄:knitting:🏳️‍🌈

Lover of books and yarn. Believer that love wins.  She/her/they/them  Pan http://www.wishlistr.com/affienia

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2024-08-19 06:24:13

Yay for the time of year where I get to greet Eos opening the gates of heaven to allow the sun to rise 😊
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2024-08-16 06:58:49

Right, 7.5 working hours and then a fortnight off. If y’all wanna say some prayers for me to make it to through the day I’d appreciate it.

2024-08-08 09:35:07

Every beam of sun
Each drop of rain
All the breezes
Every bit of previous vegetation that gives its nutrients back to the soil
All of this I take into myself when I forage.
#pagan
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2024-08-04 11:25:07

#SilentSunday
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2024-07-08 14:27:24

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@npub1vl8…7xf2 completely adorable.

2024-06-15 11:57:23

I hate threading anything through a casing. Loathe it. So for the waistband of the 2 pairs of shorts I’m making I attached the waistbands, threaded the cord through the grommets, folded the waistbands over and then safety pinned the cord up at top so I wouldn’t accidentally sew through it. Sewed the waistband down and ta-da, pre threaded waistband.
I will be doing this anywhere it is possible going forward 🥰
#sewing
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2024-06-09 07:06:53

ME: My fucks did not show up today, they are late for work.
HUSBAND: Where did you get fucks from? Why aren’t you sharing?
ME: You have to go on a quest for them.
HUSBAND: Bollocks.

2024-06-02 15:33:06

#SilentSunday
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2024-05-31 16:08:05

#knitting
If I want a jumper to have a more “masculine” neckline, ie, closer fitting and looks good with a button down shirt, can I just size down a bit in the neck and then increase up to the right size once rhetorical neck band is done? (Or decreasing knitting bottom up)
Feels like I should be able to as grading between sizes is a thing in sewing so surely it’s a thing in knitting.
I always seem to end up with super wide necklines and it’s really annoying.

2024-05-15 11:26:02

#MeMadeMay
A lot today. Crop top bra and socks that you can’t see, then skirt, top, and earrings.
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2024-04-27 16:45:29

Framed up 2 cross stitches today. Note to self, buy deeper frames next time. But pretty happy with the results. #CrossStitch
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2024-04-21 11:45:11

#SilentSunday
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2024-03-24 09:53:53

#SilentSunday
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2024-03-22 15:37:38

Oh to be an inch high and get to lay on this like a fuzzy blanket.
#mosstodon
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2024-03-22 08:37:42

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@npub1yvr…mjkg this is glorious.

2024-03-17 12:18:56

#SilentSunday #mosstodon
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2024-03-07 18:25:27

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@npub1yvr…mjkg I think perhaps I need an emergency chocolate supply in the house.

2024-02-27 20:46:41

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@npub1yvr…mjkg wow that’s…I don’t even have words.

2024-02-26 22:11:10

Made some trousers today. Only had to undo one line of stitching which might be a personal best for me. #sewing
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2024-02-12 18:54:13

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@npub150l…r96e ooh lovely, to both the construction and the cooking. I look forward to it.

2024-02-11 17:24:08

#SilentSunday
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2024-02-11 14:32:15

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@npub1ju5…typd very striking.

2024-02-11 10:00:05

#SilentSunday #sunrise
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2024-02-10 13:55:51

Well that’s the seeds sorted and the few I needed ordered.
#allotment #GrowYourOwn #gardening
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2024-02-05 16:46:41

We had a power cut and I had to put up with a beeping noise for over an hour. I did not commit murder in that time. I deserve a cookie.

2024-01-21 17:44:21

Knitted up these socks in gorgeous yarn from @npub1nrq…drmx
They are a gift and I’m not gonna lie, a small part of me was sad I didn’t save the yarn for me.
Hooray then that I should have enough left over to make me a pair if I use a contrast for the cuff, heels, and toes.
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2024-01-16 12:12:37

It’s my birthday today and the best gift y’all can give me is to boost/donate to my fundraiser for MSF/DWB.
I know times are tough, but the work they do is phenomenal so please support if you can and boost the heck out of it.
#birthday #fundraising #charity #DoctorsWithoutBorders
https://www.justgiving.com/page/simply-walk-to-mordor?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fsimply-walk-to-mordor&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

2024-01-15 17:21:01

Last week I commented on one of the FWFG 30 days of yoga videos about how I struggled with a specific type of posture (seated wide legged ones) but had got my blocks out to help me. Soooo many people replied saying they too struggle with these ones.
Amazing how I no longer feel alone and will be able to treat myself a little more kindly when doing those postures now. All because I allowed myself to be vulnerable in public.
#YogaWithAdriene #FWFG #yoga #vulnerable

2024-01-14 09:15:11

#SilentSunday #mosstodon
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2024-01-07 13:17:57

I wanted to take a picture on the bed but there were 2 sleeping cats and we all know the rules.
#crochet #HandMade #StashBusting
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2023-12-30 08:29:32

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@npub1yvr…mjkg ooh imagination as an act of rebellion is a strong image. I like it.

2023-12-25 23:11:59

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@npub1ept…jcl3 C. It’s a miracle she’s survived this long.

2023-12-24 16:52:59

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@npub1yvr…mjkg ::hug::
How long you there for?

2023-11-05 15:41:17

#SilentSunday
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2023-10-30 10:17:37

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@npub1yvr…mjkg oof. Sending you strength!

2023-10-30 09:03:27

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@npub1yvr…mjkg oh no. Hope you make through the day ok!

2023-10-22 08:06:15

#SilentSunday
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2023-10-20 07:15:09

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@npub1yvr…mjkg wow, that is so cool!

2023-10-15 07:59:25

#SilentSunday
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2023-09-23 16:43:57

Currently making a (hopefully) delicious equinox dinner of vegetable fritters and Cajun spiced potatoes. All the veg and taters were grown by us, a true harvest meal.
#equinox #mabon

2023-09-10 06:35:07

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@npub147m…7rue look like the right amount to me. You sure it’s for 2 and not a single serving 😂

2023-09-09 20:38:34

#3GoodThings
1. I was able to buy covid tests
2. I have done food prep for the next couple of days
3. I saw lightening just in the clouds, with no ground strikes or thunder, for the first time

2023-09-07 21:58:02

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@npub1463…00qn oooh pretty!

2023-09-03 08:46:00

Looking for suggestions for films that feel autumnal. Services I have are Netflix (UK) and Disney+, no access to bbc, but can get 4OD
Boosts welcome

2023-09-01 20:01:38

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@npub1vt6…w2mw oh that’s stunning, and so soothing.

2023-09-01 20:00:10

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@npub1yvr…mjkg they do spit. I still think they’re cute through. I could be biased as all members of that family have very spinnable fluff.

2023-09-01 19:37:38

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@npub1yvr…mjkg I understand every word in that sentence yet the sentence itself makes no sense 😂#TeamLlama

2023-09-01 19:30:34

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Ok my wonderful #sewing folk, here it is. One wrap dress. I am super happy with it.
The seams are not finished as well as they could be but I did learn understitching for the neckline facing so I think I’m even on that one. I freaking love it.
Meant to make the belts wider but my brain farted whilst measuring BUT I still like how they turned out. Next time wider though.
Thank you so much to everyone who weighed in with advice, I really appreciate it!
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2023-08-31 10:05:22

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@npub1yvr…mjkg aww I love the firefly idea

2023-08-30 08:36:07

Made a dungaree dress out of an old pair of jeans. The asymmetric pockets will drive hubby nuts 😂 Quite proud of this one as I had no pattern for any of this #sewing
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2023-08-25 08:38:44

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@npub1yvr…mjkg oh my word, they all sound great. My wish list is gettin ridiculous.

2023-08-24 07:57:04

I could see myself living somewhere like this when I’m older.
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/aug/24/we-have-brothers-sons-lovers-but-they-cant-live-here-the-happy-home-shared-by-26-women

2023-08-19 16:20:05

Really lovely interview with Chris Packham. Discusses his autism quite a bit.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/aug/19/chris-packham-autism-death-threats-save-planet-attenborough

2023-08-15 09:02:54

Is it a crazy idea to use a dressing gown pattern to make a wrap dress? I’m thinking integral ties rather than belt, that pulls through the side seam so I can really cinch it. Doable? #sewing

2023-08-14 07:53:48

I think this is the last skirt from the box of #sewing that needs to be finished. It started life as a dress that was not too bad for my skill set at the time. I adore this fabric, found it at an estate clearance shop. Think it might actually be upholstery fabric but I don’t care. I have more of it but it’s too precious to use until I’m a bit more skilled.
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2023-08-13 11:34:04

#SilentSunday
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2023-08-13 10:50:29

#SilentSunday
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2023-08-13 08:31:08

#SilentSunday
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2023-08-09 18:35:44

This is the face of someone who is very bored of stirring chutney now. Thicken up gods damn it!
I am making the recipe up as I go though (using basic chutney ratios) so very excited to taste how it turns out. It’s raspberry and red onion.
#cooking #chutney #allotment
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2023-08-06 20:01:16

#SilentSunday
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2023-08-06 17:02:32

#SilentSunday
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2023-08-06 08:25:53

#SilentSunday
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2023-08-03 21:27:24

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@npub1lv4…ru5g I love this answer. I am going to go look all of those up!

2023-08-03 16:24:28

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@npub1lv4…ru5g this might be the greatest caterpillar I have ever seen.

2023-08-03 07:27:05

Another #sewing project saved from storage. When I first got my beloved treadle machine I bought a bunch of remnant fabric to learn with. In there was this lovey red and gold stuff. There were a few pieces with different embroidery on it and then a bunch of plain. I sewed a fer bits together but then couldn’t really figure out how to make a functional skirt from it. So into storage it went. Yesterday I added lining, a simple elasticated waist, and away we go. No pockets this time.
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2023-07-29 08:09:17

#LichenSubscribe
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2023-07-28 19:36:55

Latest off the #sewing machine is another conversion. This was originally a dress I made about a decade ago. Converted it into a Skirt and added pockets. The waistband is a little gappy but that’s because it’s mostly straight. I didn’t have any iod that fabric squirrelled away to cut a new curved one and I liked the combo.
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2023-07-15 16:59:12

Wow. I just made a sale on my ravelry store for the first time in flipping ages. So long in fact that I’m gonna have to go look up the fees situation.
But, it has made me brave enough to share the patterns here so if you’re into #knitting maybe have a look. There’s an eBook and individual patterns.
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/untold

2023-07-09 07:20:41

#SilentSunday
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2023-07-08 10:14:21

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@npub1463…00qn you are too kind. I will put you on my list for donations once able though. Artists need to be paid x

2023-07-08 10:12:34

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@npub1463…00qn well as soon as I can throw some cash at the ko-fi I might give one a go.

2023-07-08 10:08:53

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@npub1463…00qn I look at these and I see epic cross stitch patterns

2023-07-03 18:19:16

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@npub1y8w…x20n that fabric is just stunning

2023-06-25 20:44:57

On the one hand I feel really evil for just throwing 8 slugs and a snail across my garden away from the borage and sunflowers they were eating.
On the other hand, little bastards!
(All animals have their place in the grand web, I know this. I just really want my borage and sunflowers to survive).
#gardening

2023-06-18 07:12:51

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@npub156e…epw9 that is absolutely stunning.

2023-05-28 13:21:46

#SilentSunday
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2023-05-18 09:05:34

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@npub1fwl…6a65 ah yes, the age old idea that you can’t be bi/pan and have chosen to settle down with one person. It’s such a shit attitude. #TooGayToBeStraightTooStraightToBeGay

2023-05-16 09:56:07

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@npub1fwl…6a65 aww this is lovely.

2023-04-19 18:31:24

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#[0] I always think wisteria is pretty ethereal at the the best of times but this is just beyond stunning.