Catherine P
@cath97.bsky.social
Science (chemistry laboratory) by day, crochet by night, easily distracted all the time. Love my dog, my books, my peace and quiet, and my craft projects. "Set your course by the stars, not by the lights of every passing ship." ~Omar Bradley~ she/her
Wishing all the best to the huskies, great Pyrenees, Bernese mountain dogs, etc in this time of their snowy glory.
My short-haired senior gets cold toes and much as she loves the fresh air, this is her place.
My short-haired senior gets cold toes and much as she loves the fresh air, this is her place.
January 25, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Wishing all the best to the huskies, great Pyrenees, Bernese mountain dogs, etc in this time of their snowy glory.
My short-haired senior gets cold toes and much as she loves the fresh air, this is her place.
My short-haired senior gets cold toes and much as she loves the fresh air, this is her place.
My dog has no idea how lucky she is that she can't read.
January 3, 2026 at 3:31 PM
My dog has no idea how lucky she is that she can't read.
Hmm. Could be worse.
January 1, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Hmm. Could be worse.
One day even my youngest niece and nephew will be too old to want their aunt to crochet them stuffies for Christmas, but not yet.
The ray was heavily modified from an existing pattern, but the turtle was completely made up on the fly. Both were immediately hugged once free of their boxes. 🎄🙂
The ray was heavily modified from an existing pattern, but the turtle was completely made up on the fly. Both were immediately hugged once free of their boxes. 🎄🙂
December 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
One day even my youngest niece and nephew will be too old to want their aunt to crochet them stuffies for Christmas, but not yet.
The ray was heavily modified from an existing pattern, but the turtle was completely made up on the fly. Both were immediately hugged once free of their boxes. 🎄🙂
The ray was heavily modified from an existing pattern, but the turtle was completely made up on the fly. Both were immediately hugged once free of their boxes. 🎄🙂
I know some of my friends are struggling. This is for you. ❤️
December 21, 2025 at 11:08 PM
I know some of my friends are struggling. This is for you. ❤️
Happy solstice folks (winter for me, I can't wait until the daylight is long enough that I'm not commuting both to and from work in the dark.)
December 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Happy solstice folks (winter for me, I can't wait until the daylight is long enough that I'm not commuting both to and from work in the dark.)
Because the sun was out for a little bit and the temperature rose to the 20s I put on her fleece hoodie and let her outside into he fresh air more often than yesterday. Now she is snuggled under a blanket and snoozing.
December 14, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Because the sun was out for a little bit and the temperature rose to the 20s I put on her fleece hoodie and let her outside into he fresh air more often than yesterday. Now she is snuggled under a blanket and snoozing.
"Hello yes I'm going to take a personal day. I don't want my dog to be sad."
December 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
"Hello yes I'm going to take a personal day. I don't want my dog to be sad."
Assembled a shelving unit that I thought was the right size to fit the wall space I had available, and fortunately it did. Got a lot of organizing to do but since I'm apparently not cut out for minimalism more shelves are always needed.
November 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Assembled a shelving unit that I thought was the right size to fit the wall space I had available, and fortunately it did. Got a lot of organizing to do but since I'm apparently not cut out for minimalism more shelves are always needed.
Working through ball number 10 of 11 before I think this will be a good size to finish off my blanket (but if I need more length, I estimated needing 13 balls so I have plenty of extra yarn). Should be finished soon then on to another project. 🙂
November 16, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Working through ball number 10 of 11 before I think this will be a good size to finish off my blanket (but if I need more length, I estimated needing 13 balls so I have plenty of extra yarn). Should be finished soon then on to another project. 🙂
Detroit Tigers fans understand! 😄
November 9, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Detroit Tigers fans understand! 😄
Picked up the blown glass pumpkin I made last week.
It's bigger than the purple one I made last year so I might have to rearrange my shelf, but for now it has a home in the window. 🙂
It's bigger than the purple one I made last year so I might have to rearrange my shelf, but for now it has a home in the window. 🙂
October 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Picked up the blown glass pumpkin I made last week.
It's bigger than the purple one I made last year so I might have to rearrange my shelf, but for now it has a home in the window. 🙂
It's bigger than the purple one I made last year so I might have to rearrange my shelf, but for now it has a home in the window. 🙂
BABY BLANKET FINISHED. And my cousin with the baby it is intended for will be visiting tomorrow so just in time.
I don't know if she has a particular aesthetic in mind for her kid's room so hopefully she likes it.
I don't know if she has a particular aesthetic in mind for her kid's room so hopefully she likes it.
October 19, 2025 at 8:43 PM
BABY BLANKET FINISHED. And my cousin with the baby it is intended for will be visiting tomorrow so just in time.
I don't know if she has a particular aesthetic in mind for her kid's room so hopefully she likes it.
I don't know if she has a particular aesthetic in mind for her kid's room so hopefully she likes it.
Weaving in the last end! Still got a list for this weekend, but this NEEDED to be done by tomorrow. And it will be and before 1:00 am too! 😄
October 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Weaving in the last end! Still got a list for this weekend, but this NEEDED to be done by tomorrow. And it will be and before 1:00 am too! 😄
Lol I got a flannel shirt with squirrels on it. 😄
October 16, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Lol I got a flannel shirt with squirrels on it. 😄
Because I'm a weirdo who likes learning new crafts (and both baskets I made last fall were claimed by my nieces) I learned how to make another kind of basket yesterday. My other class in a month is going to be longer and a larger basket, so that is for people who have had a few classes already.
October 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Because I'm a weirdo who likes learning new crafts (and both baskets I made last fall were claimed by my nieces) I learned how to make another kind of basket yesterday. My other class in a month is going to be longer and a larger basket, so that is for people who have had a few classes already.
Needed just a few random things from the grocery store, so made a quick trip after lunch with a couple friends. I try to avpid impulsive purchases unless they are inexpensive, but saw this LEGO set on the shelf and immediately HAD TO GET IT.
September 29, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Needed just a few random things from the grocery store, so made a quick trip after lunch with a couple friends. I try to avpid impulsive purchases unless they are inexpensive, but saw this LEGO set on the shelf and immediately HAD TO GET IT.
Besides, the pumpkin I made last year needs a friend.
September 20, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Besides, the pumpkin I made last year needs a friend.
Everything is horrible but at least I'm now more than halfway done with a crocheted blanket. So I have that going for me, which is nice.
September 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Everything is horrible but at least I'm now more than halfway done with a crocheted blanket. So I have that going for me, which is nice.
Cool late summer evenings are perfect for walking my dog, taking a deep breath, and ignoring the news for a bit. Plus I see a nice sunset over the field behind the school and get a close look at the neighborhood Coopers hawk flying in front of me. 🙂
August 29, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Cool late summer evenings are perfect for walking my dog, taking a deep breath, and ignoring the news for a bit. Plus I see a nice sunset over the field behind the school and get a close look at the neighborhood Coopers hawk flying in front of me. 🙂
Found 2 sets of 5 fat quarters that I have no idea when or where I got them. Asked my mom if I could rummage through her vast collection of fat quarters that she had no plans for, and found 10 more I liked. With 20 fat quarters I can make a quilt!
Once it cools off a little! Fall project.
Once it cools off a little! Fall project.
August 12, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Found 2 sets of 5 fat quarters that I have no idea when or where I got them. Asked my mom if I could rummage through her vast collection of fat quarters that she had no plans for, and found 10 more I liked. With 20 fat quarters I can make a quilt!
Once it cools off a little! Fall project.
Once it cools off a little! Fall project.
My poor old girl had to go to the vet today and get her blood drawn (very stressful), a vaccination (also stressful), and I gave her trazadone and benadryl this morning so she's REALLY DOPEY. But I did take her for a pup cup after since she was so good.
Now she's exhausted from her busy day.
Now she's exhausted from her busy day.
June 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
My poor old girl had to go to the vet today and get her blood drawn (very stressful), a vaccination (also stressful), and I gave her trazadone and benadryl this morning so she's REALLY DOPEY. But I did take her for a pup cup after since she was so good.
Now she's exhausted from her busy day.
Now she's exhausted from her busy day.
Haha. It doesn't matter if it is hot, my dog MUST have a pile of blankets to nest in at all times.
Judging by her looks she's part pittie so it makes sense that blanket deficiency is a real problem. 😄
Judging by her looks she's part pittie so it makes sense that blanket deficiency is a real problem. 😄
June 21, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Haha. It doesn't matter if it is hot, my dog MUST have a pile of blankets to nest in at all times.
Judging by her looks she's part pittie so it makes sense that blanket deficiency is a real problem. 😄
Judging by her looks she's part pittie so it makes sense that blanket deficiency is a real problem. 😄