Unbetitelt

I've been working tirelessly (or tiredly haha) on these and they're finally done! It's a short story about change.

Details below the cut (-:

1. Drown it

2. Beat the shit out of it

3. Smack the shit out of it

4. Stab it the shit out of it

5. step 4 but with a new tool

And boom, now you have raw linen

Wheels upon wheels, eyes of flame, the roar of a thousand wingbeats: BE NOT-

Me: nope [closes door]

Bearer of the throne of heavenly God, through door: YOU HAVE BEEN CHOSEN TO-

Me: I don’t live here

Celestially Ordained Mover of the Unmoved: I CAN SEE YOU-

I had like one, maybe two friends who were all like FUCK YEAH YOU PAINT IT WHATEVER COLOR YOU WANT, PURPLE BEDROOMS ARE AWESOME.

But when they actualy saw the finished bedroom, every single one of them was like, “Oh yeah, that’s really pretty.” (Well, the ones who supported me from the beginning were more like WOOHOO.)

MEAN YOU HAVE TO ABANDON

WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY.

When I bought my house, the kitchen was multiple shades of dingy white. It was dismal, but it was now mine! So went to the hardware store for paint (well, several trips, painted swatches on panel, etc — I’m very picky. But this was the final, ‘real’ trip). It was a busy day in the paint section. There were at least five people behind me in line.

Now, remember, latex paint is slightly lighter and brighter when wet than it is when dry. And I’d decided to paint my kitchen candy-apple red. The hardware store employee took my gallon off the Paint Jiggler and cracked it open to put a dab on the top, revealing the most incredibly deep pink, and behind me I hear the entire line of people say,

“Oh my god.”

…in perfect chorus.

This is the door to my garage. It used to be white. Live your best life.

Mischief the cat says “Who goes there?”

Every visiting friend says “This is so cool.”

my garage. It used to be

white. Live your best life.

not decorating trends; those have always existed. but the idea that color and decoration is inherently childish

this is the dining room at the Eustis Estate in Milton, Massachusetts, from 1878 (where I used to work, briefly). the walls are TEXTURED MICA SHIMMER on a green background. Adult Space For Adults!

A jewelry shop in Paris c. 1901. kids can’t buy jewelry!

who can forget the classic 1950s colorful bathroom? I’m not a huge fan, but still! adult space! bright colors; decorative designs!

So here’s two examples of traditional Norwegian farmhouse interiors. You know. The kinds of places peasants live in.

This type of painting is called “rosemaling” and today you usually find it on, like, carved wooden bowls and such that are only used for decoration. But back two centuries ago, it was very common to find the interiors of homes covered in it, in projects that were painted little by little over the decades. Because it’s beautiful to look at, paint is the cheapest way of decorating your house, and what else are you going to do on the long winter nights when it’s too dark and cold to work outdoors?

But mostly, they did it because it made them happy, and it was beautiful.

Started stitching the Milky Way in. Slowly making progress on it as I am hiding the travelling thread so the back will look nice.

Progress on the constellation quilt has come along quite a lot now. Finished the binding on the quilt over the weekend. I prefer to machine stitch the binding to the front then hand stitch the back side. It gives such a nice finish to the quilt. Took the time to measure it also and it ended up being 72" by 72" (183cm by 183cm).

Behold the stars of the constellations of the northern sky! I love how this quilt has turned out. It was a lot of fun to work on and the effect is so cool in person. Overall I would estimate it took about 90-100 hours to complete. Give or take 10 hours if you want to count the time I spent custom dying the fabric.

I made sure to get a nice photo of it in daylight. For once I also remembered to get a quilt label on it. The back really shows the difference in readability of the quilting on the ice dyed fabric compared to the solid front. Thank you everyone that has followed this. I am glad you all found joy in it.

Fall is a great time of year for knitters! As the crisp autumn air settles in and October rolls around, knitters around the world will be picking up their needles and yarn for a cause that goes beyond creating cozy socks for themselves. I'm sure many of you know by now that I love a good charity project! Enter Sock-tober—a month-long movement dedicated to knitting socks to donate to those in need.

Why Socks?

If you don't know, socks are often one of the most-requested but least-donated items at shelters and outreach programs. They’re small, practical, and provide warmth, comfort, and dignity—especially during the colder months. While many of us take clean, warm socks for granted, for someone experiencing homelessness or hardship, a fresh pair can mean the world.

Sock-tober itself is straightforward:

Knit (or crochet) socks throughout October. Whether you finish one pair or several, every stitch counts.

Donate them locally. Check with shelters, community centers, or organizations in your area to see where your handmade socks can do the most good.

Spread the word. Encourage friends, family, or fellow knitters to join in, whether by crafting their own socks or donating store-bought pairs.

Throughout this month, I'll be posting some tips and tricks regarding socks. I've knit way too many socks in my time as a knitter. They're one of my favorite things to make. Stay tuned as I go through my collections and my projects to create something lovely.

Knitting socks for Sock-tober is more than just a craft project—it’s a way to connect with your community. Each pair carries the time, intention, and love you put into it. That human touch is what makes handmade socks so special.