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Nerd, tech, D&D, making, crafting, 3D printing

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12.03.2026 08:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah, we both went to uni in our 40’s. I ended up teaching for a couple of years while she carried on studying.

11.03.2026 20:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

When I was teaching at uni, I was also in a relationship with a student. We got married years before that though.

11.03.2026 20:28 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I have been working on my pattern editor app, plus a little more progress an my stamped bookmark. Looking forward to doing a new release of the software, hopefully with a redesigned UI.

11.03.2026 20:12 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A cross stitch in progress on multi-colored mottled aida showing a little smirking face and a needleminder shaped like a carton full of crab rangoons that says, "I'm a slut for crab rangoon."  Work in Progress Wednesday.

A cross stitch in progress on multi-colored mottled aida showing a little smirking face and a needleminder shaped like a carton full of crab rangoons that says, "I'm a slut for crab rangoon." Work in Progress Wednesday.

WIP Wednesday
Hey! It's me, trying to see what you're stitching! Share your cross stitch projects below! Maybe find a new stitchy friend.

Just showing off one of my favorite needleminders. 😜

#crossstitch #StitchSky #WIPWednesday #FiberArts
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11.03.2026 14:52 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 0
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Not much to show for #WipWednesday, but I have been busy reworking and refactoring the code behind my #CrossStitch pattern editor. It grew organically so was quite a mess, but I am about 50% through refactoring. Hoping to add some more features and improve the UI too.

11.03.2026 20:10 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Chinese factory workers probably need it.

11.03.2026 09:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’d like to see one where they try, and fail, to restore Jay Blades’ reputation. Then have them explain why it was impossible.

10.03.2026 17:07 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Chillies today, I might add a bit more lighting as they seem a bit leggy maybe?

09.03.2026 20:26 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m also going to redesign the user interface on Stituation Critical, I’m not skilled at it, but I am sure even a dog could do better than the current one. #CrossStitch

07.03.2026 16:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My cross stitch software never followed a formal design so the code is not as well structured as well as it should be. Anyway, I’m going to formalise the design and start refactoring it this weekend.

07.03.2026 13:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Perfect placement in my feed.

06.03.2026 17:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I have some uv resin and two part resin. I’ll try the uv stuff this weekend.

06.03.2026 10:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We are out ❀️

05.03.2026 18:55 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I thought about it, but not sure it would work. Might try setting one in resin.

05.03.2026 18:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

That makes you a nob.

05.03.2026 11:24 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s a long way to go and I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t be allowed in lol. I am planning a trip to York museum this year, I last visited it in 1984.

04.03.2026 21:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m absolutely embracing my inner train nerd again, so was reminiscing about commuting between Tile Hill and Birmingham New Street when I was a teenager. Anyway, this is a class 310 EMU photographed at Coventry platform 3, so it’s extremely likely I have been on this beauty several times.

04.03.2026 19:51 πŸ‘ 61 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Time is still short for me, so doing small bits on this stamped bookmark. Hoping to get a bit more time this weekend though.

04.03.2026 19:28 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A pile of embroidery floss trimmings lay in a big wad.  There's blue, white, and a lot of gold metallic floss bits mixed together.  A blurry pair of embroidery scissors rests on the left.  Work in Progress Wednesday.

A pile of embroidery floss trimmings lay in a big wad. There's blue, white, and a lot of gold metallic floss bits mixed together. A blurry pair of embroidery scissors rests on the left. Work in Progress Wednesday.

WIP Wednesday
Hey! It's me, trying to see what you're stitching! Share your cross stitch projects below! Maybe find a new stitchy friend.

I'm working with metallics and wowee, have I got myself in a pickle. It's too late to change now. πŸ˜…

#crossstitch #StitchSky #WIPWednesday #FiberArts
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04.03.2026 14:19 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 16 πŸ“Œ 0
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Here is my #WipWednesday! Still doing this stamped bookmark as time is a little short, but might try designing some #Knotwork over the weekend. #CrossStitch

04.03.2026 19:26 πŸ‘ 140 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Struggling for motivation today. Was going to work on an ESP32 project but it’s like a busman’s holiday.

28.02.2026 11:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Woop! First chilli is popping its head out the compost! #Chillies #Gardening #HomeGrown

27.02.2026 12:52 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Smoke me a kipper 😒

26.02.2026 19:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Me as I get older…

25.02.2026 20:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s #WipWednesday! I haven’t done much #CrossStitch this week as I have been busy with other things. I started a stamped bookmark though as it is easy to pick up and put down. I have a couple of software projects on the go as well.

25.02.2026 18:46 πŸ‘ 154 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I haven’t done much again this week, but started a stamped bookmark as it is easy to pick up and put down. I have an enormous raven pattern to start soon though.

25.02.2026 18:42 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A cross stitch project in progress showing the shape of a cicada, the outline of the wings and the carapace are stitched.  The fabric is mottled in pink, purples, and blues.  Work in Progress Wednesday.

A cross stitch project in progress showing the shape of a cicada, the outline of the wings and the carapace are stitched. The fabric is mottled in pink, purples, and blues. Work in Progress Wednesday.

WIP Wednesday
Hey! It's me, trying to see what you're stitching! Share your cross stitch projects below! Maybe find a new stitchy friend.

I love hand-dyed aidas because it's like stitching on a painting.

#crossstitch #StitchSky #WIPWednesday #FiberArts
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25.02.2026 14:00 πŸ‘ 59 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 16 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lots of chillies sown! They are all on a heat pad, light will be on a timer. #gardening #chillies #HotPeppers

22.02.2026 13:57 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sowing all my peppers today but I can’t find my Numex Twilight seeds! I mean I have twelvety million other types, but the Numex have been the constant every year. 😭

22.02.2026 10:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0