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Alisa K Beer | KnitSpinQuilt
@alisakbeer.bsky.social
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https://knitspinquilt.etsy.com for my project bags & notions for crafters. #KSQshop for shop posts.

Long COVID migraineuse & fiber arts multi-crafter. Medieval historian, former rare books cataloger, collector of c21 SFF(H).
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Alisa K Beer | KnitSpinQuilt @alisakbeer.bsky.social · Sep 21
I’m a rare books librarian (IUB), former rare books cataloger (libraries & booksellers) with an MA and MPhil in medieval history from Fordham.

At the moment that’s on hold while I adjust to long COVID.

I knit, spin, quilt, sew, & bake a lot.

Find my handmade project bags & stitch markers on Etsy:
knitspinquilt.etsy.com
alisakbeer.bsky.social
He would not stay for me, and who can wonder?
He would not stay for me to stand and gaze.
I shook his hand, and tore my heart in sunder,
And went with half my life about my ways.

AE Housman
achillesthe2nd.bsky.social Achilles Micawber @achillesthe2nd.bsky.social · 2d
Which lines of poetry live rent-free in your head?
December 7, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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Since I'm hearing from others that mail is already slower than normal for the season -

If your gift recipient likes audiobooks, you can give them a book (or a credit bundle) *and even schedule a notification email for the date of your choice*.

Bonus: libro.fm supports local bookshops! All the win!
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December 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Mail run day today, and I got to send a variety of bags and stitch markers out into the world. (Pictured here: a selection.)

Are you looking for a holiday present for a crafter?

If you’re shopping online, get your orders in ASAP: USPS is slammed!

knitspinquilt.etsy.com
An image collage. In a large rectangle to the left, a drawstring project bag with a black top and a rainbow bookshelf print with white cat silhouettes against the books on the shelves. On the right, a vertical bar of three square images. On the top, dog themed stitch markers. In the middle, a drawstring project bag with a black top and a corgi sushi patterned print. On the bottom, stitch markers made of teal Czech glass beads that look like ladybugs.
December 6, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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The rest we need to repair our nervous system is analogous to the rest a muscle needs after exertion to grow. It's understandable we'd associate rest w/ danger or "laziness," given our experiences & programming, but we need to reframe it-- along w/ nutrition-- as essential.
December 5, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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Since this post, nearly 300 of you donated about $11k and I just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart. The union shared photos with me today of food being distributed. Remaining money will be evenly distributed among the 160 union members in the form of gift cards. Thank you. ❤️
Photos of garment workers picking up food at Individualized Shirt's lunchroom. They are fighting for a fair contract and health insurance from the company. Photos of garment workers picking up food at Individualized Shirt's lunchroom. They are fighting for a fair contract and health insurance from the company. Photos of garment workers picking up food at Individualized Shirt's lunchroom. They are fighting for a fair contract and health insurance from the company. Photos of garment workers picking up food at Individualized Shirt's lunchroom. They are fighting for a fair contract and health insurance from the company.
December 5, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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A woodcut of a bird beside the text "do I fuckin look relaxed"
December 5, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Brighten up your desktop or lockscreen with a visit from the #TurtleOfCalm (labradorite edition).

This is my most popular mini bundle - the Labradorite Turtle exploring Winchester Great Hall grounds and Winnall Moors Nature Reserve.

ko-fi.com/s/e88d1dfbf9

#Photography #DisabledArtist
Collage of small grey stone turtle exploring rocks, tree stumps, and tile mosaics.
November 30, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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The Psalters exhibition at the Morgan Library surpassed my already high expectations. This case was among my favorite: two manuscripts of the psalms made 600 years apart, on the left with Old English (the little words in between the main text) from c.750 & on the right in Middle English from c.1400.
An insular manuscript on the left open and showing psalms in Latin with old English interlinear glosses and on the right a Wycliffite translation open to a page containing a large initial with the figure of king David inside.
December 6, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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There are a BUNCH of Holiday Markets this weekend in NYC and the Skint has a few of them listed: www.theskint.com/fri-mon-12-5...
FRI-MON, 12/5-8: SKINT WEEKEND | the skint
www.theskint.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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This is not good. We all do realize that it is unlikely that Netflix is doing this to permanently expand their pre 1980 offerings, right? A whole lot of film history is about to disappear.
December 5, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Hello! I am Melissa a Mixed Media Artist and illustrator. I made some silly drawings of my cats and put them on tote bags, tee shirts, stickers, and some postcards. Here are the tote bags. mrivdesigns.bigcartel.com/product/tote...
Tote Bags
My most popular tee shirt is now a tote bag. 13"x15" bag with 20" handles. Will fit over most shoulders for easy carrying. 100...
mrivdesigns.bigcartel.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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This is perfect! I have acrylic pet portrait commissions open ♡
$100 - DM or email [email protected] ☆
I also have a shop with jewelry, pottery and paintings ♤
Placecalledbliss.bigcartel.com
Slightly abstract painting of a fluffy calico Two paintings on a wall vertically stacked, the top of a Russian blue on an orange background, the bottom of a fluffy calico.
December 5, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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“Bullseye”

Available as a giclée art print in my Etsy shop.

Take advantage of my Thanksgiving Storewide 25% Off Sale going on now thru Sunday, December 7th!

Giving art makes for a unique and lasting holiday gift.

Find it here:
theartofrobhusberg.etsy.com/listing/8763...
“Bullseye” giclée art print We’re in the middle of autumnal woods and the leaves are falling. Our cat friend has been enjoying a solitary, undisturbed meander amongst the trees, savoring the sights, sounds, and smells, when a rather bold leaf has the temerity to land on and stick to the middle of his face. Such undignified effrontery! He is clearly quite consternated. A rather bemused little bird looks on from a safe distance in the branches above. Rendered in black ballpoint pen & coloured pencil. The leaf is the only thing in the drawing that’s in colour.
December 5, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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librarydoodles.bsky.social
I have a couple new prints in the shop, including this happy quilt kitty!

Website: www.inprnt.com/gallery/jmor...
Painterly abstract illustration of a very happy gray cat stretched out on its back on a pale green and purple quilt
December 5, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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Huzzah!! Art Show time!!! I've got kitty jewelry available for gifting to you or your favorite cat-lover on my etsy shop, Bitten Beads! Thanks for sharing and thanks for shopping with me 😸

bittenbeads.etsy.com
A pair of small, beaded cat earrings against a white marble background. The cats are grey with green eyes and a black outline. A pair of black mother of pearl cat earrings against a dark background. They are mounted on sterling silver ear hooks and hang from rhodium-plated pins that form a tail that hugs the side of the shell body.
December 5, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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I have about 10 ornaments still available for custom orders!

cwbletters.com/product/cust...
Hand lettered wood slice ornaments feature a cat name with ears, whiskers, and nose painted on dark backgrounds
December 5, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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jamkataclysms.bsky.social
Happy Thursday!! 🐱

I'm JamKats & I love silly cats!! My 2 boys are the shop mascots, but I've been drawing lots of different kitties recently!

I run a monthly Sticker Club on Ko-fi. 4-5x handmade stickers/month for $7! I also have shop & commissions open~
☕️ ko-fi.com/jamkats
ℹ️ jamkats.carrd.co
One of JamKats's November 2025 Sticker Club designs. A cat-shaped gingerbread cookie is holding a small candycane in it's left hand! A photo of 2 mini button pin sets, designed and made by JamKats. Each set contains 5 pins! Most of them are cat-themed. A photo of 2 cat bookmarks, illustrated and made by JamKats. JamKats's Holiday Cats! Gift Tag Set. Each set contains 5 gift tag cards that can be attatched to gifts with twine.
December 5, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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meactnet.bsky.social
Feeling extra pressure to push yourself past your limit? Wondering how to explain those limits to those around you? Wanting to join in the seasonal joy but not sure how to make it a SAFE reality for you? We've got you! www.meaction.net/post/facets-...

#holidays #spoonie #pwME #spoonie
Evergreen bough on each side of green text on cream background. Text at top: Tips for the holidays for people with M.E. Text in center: Categories: Baking Communication Grief Home Care Infectious Illness Loneliness Traditions Travel
December 4, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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thecatfortress.bsky.social
Hello! I am Nathan, a disabled traditional artist from Brazil

I love to draw cats and other critters, in fantastic settings or on their own! I work with a large variety of mediums

commissions are always open!
thecatfortress.carrd.co
An oil pastel study of my huge orange cat, gordito, as a peaceful mountain surrounded by clouds and birds a commission of a client's tortie cat, with flowers and her favorite blanket a commission of a client's calico cat burglar OC, stealing jewelry from a vault and storing it in VHS boxes A portrait of my siamese cat Riki, a saint of song, he is wearing a monk's robe and holding sheet music, he is surrounded by stained glass and trumpets
December 5, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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I don't have many cat shirt designs, but this is one:
www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/6215...
Jubilate Agno by viergacht
Stare deeply into the eyes of this creature.
www.teepublic.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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JenniferDavisArt.com 😽
December 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Since the holidays coming up, here are some of my sovcat holiday cards and one of my popular posters. You can find these and other works in my Etsy shop at
nathannunart.etsy.com Thanks for taking a look. And thank you, Cats of Yore, for the show.
A soviet style holiday card. A cat dressed as Santa rides on a big red star with a blast trail of smaller red stars. He smiles as he holds his open sac and various cat toys and treats flow out. In the background is a huge moon, a starry sky, and snow flakes. Text at bottom reads "Seize the means of joy!" An old timey holiday card but with cats. Three cats in a procession trod through the snow smiling and singing. It is a chilly night but the lead cat hold a star and candle on a pole to light the way. The text at bottom reads "Sing a Song of Joy and Liberation" An old timey holiday card but with cats. Two cats embrace under a blanket with their faces smooshed together. In the background and abstract snow falls contrasting the warm colours of cats and blanket. In large type in the phrase "stay warm comrade" A cat poster in the style of a mid-century soviet propaganda poster. A grey and white cat in work overalls has his arms outstretched kneading a large pillow shaped clump of dough. Behind him is another cat that holds a bowl of baked biscuits. They stand in front of a huge red flag behind which is a graphic of rows of conveyor belts of biscuits in a biscuit factory. There is a logo for the "International Union of Biscuit Makers" and bold text at the bottom which reads "The Kneads of the People Come First - Full Bellies! - Food For All!" In smaller type various credits.
December 4, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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www.angrygatodesigns.com/kickstarter
December 5, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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Want to make an artist or artisan’s day?

Shop from the comments on this blog post, and you can be pretty darn sure someone will do a silly little dance when you hit the “buy” button.

(I know I do, when my phone tells me I’ve made a sale!)
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If you're an artist/crafter/musician/other creator with things that would make great gifts this holiday season, today's the Whatever gift guide day for you to share your work with thousands! Follow the link to tell people how to get what you've got!

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The 2025 Whatever Holiday Gift Guide, Day Three: Arts, Crafts, Music and More
The Whatever Holiday Gift Guide 2025 continues, and today we move away from books and focus on other gifts and crafts — which you can take to mean just about any other sort of thing a creative pers…
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December 4, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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The 3rd Annual Winter Yet Another Queer Pop-Up Market is back in Easthampton on Saturday December 13

It features 70+ artists and creative makers, food vendors, and community partners!

Saturday, December 13
12 PM - 6 PM
116 Pleasant Street, Easthampton MA (RMV Entrance)

#KSQShop
A set of nine zipped flat rectangular pencil cases in assorted prints, arrayed in a fan shape. Six pairs of earrings made from silver tone charms, affixed to business cards and arranged in two rows of three each. SHOP 70+ BIPOC & 2SLGBTQIA + VENDORS! Winter MARKET SATURDAY, DEC. 13 12P- 6P YET ANOTHER QUBER POP-UP MARKET WESTERN MA 5C ARROW GALLERY Eastworks 116 PLEASANT ST. EASTHAMPTON, MA Four project bags in four sizes and four different fabric prints sit against a background of gridded cutting mats.
December 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM