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My sister's SNAP got cut because she started a second job recently. She's behind on everything so If you or anyone you know can spare a couple dollars it would be greatly appreciated but if you can't we understand, times are hard all around right now. gofund.me/428b2f1b1

I have finally finished all of my big projects for now and am looking forward to getting back into drawing and painting during an upcoming week off. Here are some weird little guys and character portraits I did forever ago and forgot about.

I am so excited to announce the official listing for my #DesertBusForHope craftalong submission! All proceeds go to Child's Play Charity to benefit children and families during long term hospital stays. Check out the comments for more info and thanks for your support <3 desertbus.org/2026/prize/1...

#dRAWRtober day 2: On the deep, deep dark. I had fun with this. It’s watercolor paper that I coated with Nicker poster color in black and the designs are in pentel color changing gel pens that are super fun! It’s a silly little doodle but it was nice to play around and have fun.

Trying my hand at an October art challenge. I saw the prompts earlier for #dRAWRtober and they seemed fun so here is my Day 1 for Legs, Legs, Legs!

Saw a familiar face while buying ingredients for soup.

WIP is coming along nicely! I’m not sure that the text is visible enough. I may go back and add a back stitch or something to make it pop a little.

Working on the first of a couple of pieces that will be in a local charity sale later this year to benefit a local cancer center. The theme is Harvest of Hope and this cross stitch will eventually be the matrix of leadership and “Be Strong Enough To Be Gentle”.

Another project done. It didn’t take long enough to post WIPs.

I am pleased to announce that Choir Practice has been shipped and I can share the final images! Please check out @loadingreadyrun.com and @desertbus.org if you're not already familiar, they're good folks and its a great cause. Pattern attached is free/pwyw. #crochet #silksong ko-fi.com/s/54415b9004

It is “finished” but not yet complete. I still have to wash, block, and do final trimming before I can take photos. This blanket weighs about 15lbs, 78k stitches (not including the trim), took about 300 hours to make, and used approximately 5k yards of yarn. #Crochet #Silksong

I stayed up entirely too late but it was worth it! The tapestry part of the blanket is complete. This will likely be the last post for a while as I add the finishing touches and ship it off for the next stage of its journey. I’m so excited 💖

I can’t believe it is almost complete. I have 8 rows left of the tapestry work then maybe a day or so to weave ends, trim, add border, and wash/block/dry!!! #DB2026 #CraftAlong #Silksong #TapestryCrochet

I am officially only 30 rows (and the border) away from completing this project 💖💖💖 I made a few changes on the fly and am happy with how they turned out. #crochet #Silksong #DB20

"Indies will save us" No! YOU WILL SAVE INDIES! Go leave a review for that neat indie game you like, share the trailer for an upcoming game you're anticipating, tell your fave developer they did a good job, go tell people about such and such game that's just come out, you can make a difference!

I know I’m like two weeks behind but I finally made a Jimothy 💖

Only 104 rows to go and I can’t believe I’m still a few days ahead of schedule. Things should move quickly for the next few rows and will slow back down a bit once I get to the Chorus’s crown of thorns. I am so excited about how it’s turning out!

I am approaching 2/3 completion. By the end of the weekend I hope to be at or near row 200. It’s finally in the Kronk phase and I’m getting more and more excited!

I made a lot of progress this weekend and am officially halfway through (and still a week ahead!) it’s not working up as smoothly as previous works but I think it adds something to the piece. @desertbus.org #DB2026 #Craftalong #Crochet #Silksong

I got about 4 hours into my day before I realized and no one else told me. I haven't laughed this hard in months and I genuinely have no idea how it took me this long to notice because they are completely different shoes.

It’s coming along and I’m trying not to panic. My gauge worked up perfectly but the piece is working up differently but it’s finally looking like the thing! #Crochet #DesertBusForHope #TapestryCrochet

Enjoyed a nice day coloring and hanging out with my sister and the niblings. These are from a cheap dollar store coloring book but they’re so neat and fun!

I am somehow still roughly a week ahead and have stayed up entirely too late working this evening. #DesertBusForHope #CraftAlong #Crochet #Silksong

Over 1/4 of the way through and roughly a week ahead of schedule! It’s starting to look like something finally and I’m about 30 rows away from the complicated part of tbe pattern 💀 #DB26 #DesertBusForHope #Craftalong #Silksong

Starting off the weekend at row 70, which is just under a quarter complete. I am definitely going to have to do some overstitching for added detail once the body of the blanket is done. #CraftAlong #DesertBusForHope #Silksong

I am about 4 days ahead of schedule despite spending all weekend playing a video game and I’m feeling a bit more confident about my colors now. I am not as confident with the fanning at the edges but I hope trimming and blocking will fix it. #DB2026 #crochet #Silksong #DBCraftalong

Alruna: End of History is even better than I was hoping it would be and you should make it part of your Pride celebration this month. My only complaint is that I don’t have enough time right now to 100% it because I have a project with a tight deadline I’ve been avoiding all weekend to play it.

Pizza consumed, now to shirk responsibility for a little while and tuck into #Alruna:EndOfHistory for the rest of the evening. I’ve been anxiously awaiting this game since it was announced and so far it’s living up to the expectations 💖 Highly recommend

I have a genuine question: I block AI posts immediately because I don't want to interact. But more often than not, as I am going to block, I see a lot of people calling it out in the comments. Is it actually helping anybody or just giving the AI poster attention?

Its Alruna: End of History eve everybody!

Sharing a progress update going into the weekend. It has been moving very fast and I hope to get a lot done in the next couple days! Still not thrilled with the colors I ended up having to go with but I don't hate it. #crochet #DesertBus #CraftAlong

St Francis’ Prayer - Sinead O’Conner. I am not religious but it brings me comfort and is my go-to when I need to feel calm and content. The message of forgiveness and love and being a comfort to those who need it helps me reset when I feel like everything is awful forever.

Grits. It’s about $5 for a bag that will make several meals worth. You can eat them plain or add just about anything to make them fancy. Breakfast for dinner was a staple for me back when you didn’t have to sell a kidney to buy a pound of bacon or a carton of eggs. Grilled cheese is a close second.

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Off to a good start with my #DesertBusForHope #Craftalong project for this year. I am still skeptical about the colors but they’re the best I could do. My first choice in yarn was sold out of the main color (I need about 1400 yards of it) so I improvised and I’m trying to trust the process.

I have “Coffee Day” on Saturdays with my sister and the niblings. I saw a reel earlier this week where someone put pony beads on fairly lights and knew we had to do it. It has been a great hit and I’m obsessed with the final product!

I’m a few days late in announcing but I’ve been accepted for the #DesetBusForHope #Craftalong again this year! I’m so excited to be part of such a cool event and looking forward to spamming progress pics over the next couple months. This is the design I decided on. Working Title: Choir Practice.

I just finished this #Crochet sweater for my nieces birthday. It’s not washed or blocked yet but I love how it turned out! I wasn’t sure the idea would work when it first came to me but now I’m planning one for myself in a different color scheme.

Healthcare professionals, *please* do not use the word ‘scromit’. The proper term is ‘scremesis’.

I had to stop watching Lord of the Flies because it’s past my bedtime but also because I know what’s coming next and feel physically ill about it.

Alruna: End of History is my new Silksong. I’ve been checking twice a day all year to see if there are updates on the release.

I think this is it. I decided against a dither effect to represent the silk explosion that happens when you die. I haven't submitted, much less been approved. so I am still open to feedback for the time being. This will eventually be a tapestry crochet blanket for Desert Bus For Hope.

Enough of the Onion Lord, time to focus on the important things: This year's Craftalong project. I was going to go with the simple chevrons in The Panalysst colors but then inspiration struck and I came up with a tapestry idea. What are your thoughts? #DesertBusForHope #crochet #WIP

Previous Avatars of The Onion Lord, Yumion. This is a real mascot from my home town.

The first image is a cute smiley face in the sky to make up for the terrifying visage of The Onion Lord, Yumion. Pictured here devouring his son.

WIP of an OC, still a long way to go (the purple bit is for modesty and also bc that part is literally just blank space otherwise)