Dawn
@dawngilldesigns.bsky.social
Geeky-girly-swot-silversmith-of-a-certain-age, either jewellery making, reading, baking, hooking or occasionally allotmenting
Commissions & current stock here:
http://linktr.ee/dawngilldesigns
Commissions & current stock here:
http://linktr.ee/dawngilldesigns
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If your brain’s super tired & you’re struggling but you have stuff to do so don’t have the option to hibernate then hi, me too. This photo’s for your brain-if you pause on it for a few moments it’s likely to dial down stress hormone & trigger dopamine release:a small mind hack 🐚
December 20, 2025 at 9:14 AM
If your brain’s super tired & you’re struggling but you have stuff to do so don’t have the option to hibernate then hi, me too. This photo’s for your brain-if you pause on it for a few moments it’s likely to dial down stress hormone & trigger dopamine release:a small mind hack 🐚
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@chronicleflask.katday.com manages to make even the most distressing and rage inducing news into incredible flash fiction.
Wonderful.
@chronicleflask.katday.com manages to make even the most distressing and rage inducing news into incredible flash fiction.
Wonderful.
Never Enough Pockets
This story was first published at PseudoPod, in 2022. CWs for violence, reference to sexual assault, and body horror ~~§~~ The man in front of me is wearing one of those black vests that’s meant …
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December 14, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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@chronicleflask.katday.com manages to make even the most distressing and rage inducing news into incredible flash fiction.
Wonderful.
@chronicleflask.katday.com manages to make even the most distressing and rage inducing news into incredible flash fiction.
Wonderful.
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More than 68,000 women have already added their names to our letter in solidarity - Together we are showing that trans exclusion is not being done in our name.
You can join us and help keep the momentum growing…
✍️ Sign here: notinourname.org.uk
🔄 Please share to help us reach even more supporters
You can join us and help keep the momentum growing…
✍️ Sign here: notinourname.org.uk
🔄 Please share to help us reach even more supporters
December 7, 2025 at 10:32 AM
More than 68,000 women have already added their names to our letter in solidarity - Together we are showing that trans exclusion is not being done in our name.
You can join us and help keep the momentum growing…
✍️ Sign here: notinourname.org.uk
🔄 Please share to help us reach even more supporters
You can join us and help keep the momentum growing…
✍️ Sign here: notinourname.org.uk
🔄 Please share to help us reach even more supporters
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Another intriguing tale from @chronicleflask.katday.com
And yes. Limned.
Takes me back to when MS Word spell checked 'Tesco's' into 'testicles' in all the letters we (the Local Authority ) sent requesting payslips back in the '90s 😱😂
Another intriguing tale from @chronicleflask.katday.com
And yes. Limned.
Takes me back to when MS Word spell checked 'Tesco's' into 'testicles' in all the letters we (the Local Authority ) sent requesting payslips back in the '90s 😱😂
When There’s A Great Deal To Be Said
Prince Rupert pulled up his chestnut-coloured horse outside the grey stone building. A prince should, by tradition, ride a pure black – or possibly grey – stallion. There were such animals in the p…
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November 30, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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Another intriguing tale from @chronicleflask.katday.com
And yes. Limned.
Takes me back to when MS Word spell checked 'Tesco's' into 'testicles' in all the letters we (the Local Authority ) sent requesting payslips back in the '90s 😱😂
Another intriguing tale from @chronicleflask.katday.com
And yes. Limned.
Takes me back to when MS Word spell checked 'Tesco's' into 'testicles' in all the letters we (the Local Authority ) sent requesting payslips back in the '90s 😱😂
A *huge* vaccine victory. I've been writing on this for years; Australia has seen remarkable progress in cervical cancer prevention with the HPV vaccine. I love seeing science triumph like this.
Australia recorded ZERO cases of cervical cancer in women under 25 for the first time since they started tracking the cancer in the 80s.
This is the power of vaccines.
The HPV vaccine is extremely effective at preventing cancer.
Viruses can be oncogenic. Get your vaccines and protect yourself!
This is the power of vaccines.
The HPV vaccine is extremely effective at preventing cancer.
Viruses can be oncogenic. Get your vaccines and protect yourself!
November 28, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Today there is Weasel Friday
Everything just the price it should be.
I charge a fair price all year. If you need a new washing machine go for it, but otherwise billionaires have enough, support small business, craftspeople and artists where you can -we appreciate it!
Yule collection tomorrow!
Everything just the price it should be.
I charge a fair price all year. If you need a new washing machine go for it, but otherwise billionaires have enough, support small business, craftspeople and artists where you can -we appreciate it!
Yule collection tomorrow!
November 28, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Today there is Weasel Friday
Everything just the price it should be.
I charge a fair price all year. If you need a new washing machine go for it, but otherwise billionaires have enough, support small business, craftspeople and artists where you can -we appreciate it!
Yule collection tomorrow!
Everything just the price it should be.
I charge a fair price all year. If you need a new washing machine go for it, but otherwise billionaires have enough, support small business, craftspeople and artists where you can -we appreciate it!
Yule collection tomorrow!
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One of my favourite authors, with a snippet of interesting information that pertains to her upcoming novel
One of my favourite authors, with a snippet of interesting information that pertains to her upcoming novel
Jane Davis • Author of Half-truths and White Lies, I Stopped Time and more… » What made Lackington’s the ideal publisher for Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein?
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November 21, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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One of my favourite authors, with a snippet of interesting information that pertains to her upcoming novel
One of my favourite authors, with a snippet of interesting information that pertains to her upcoming novel
We've got some fantastic nature news to brighten your day 🎉
Wicken Fen has become the first UK nature reserve to record an incredible 10,000 species. A moth that imitates a wasp was the 10,000th species to be recorded. This work is possible thanks to a major grant from The Nature Recovery Project.
Wicken Fen has become the first UK nature reserve to record an incredible 10,000 species. A moth that imitates a wasp was the 10,000th species to be recorded. This work is possible thanks to a major grant from The Nature Recovery Project.
October 8, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Turns out multicursal is *not* the adjective to use when describing a challenging, yet eventually achievable task (eg setting those teeny square gems, in a handmade 3x3mm bezel was a multicursal task)
As always, a brilliant piece of #flashFiction from @chronicleflask.katday.com
Turns out multicursal is *not* the adjective to use when describing a challenging, yet eventually achievable task (eg setting those teeny square gems, in a handmade 3x3mm bezel was a multicursal task)
As always, a brilliant piece of #flashFiction from @chronicleflask.katday.com
A Multicursal Puzzle
Patricia turned a corner in the maze she’d been working her way through for the last two hours and stopped. In front of her were two heavy wooden doors, and standing in front of these, two guards. …
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September 28, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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Turns out multicursal is *not* the adjective to use when describing a challenging, yet eventually achievable task (eg setting those teeny square gems, in a handmade 3x3mm bezel was a multicursal task)
As always, a brilliant piece of #flashFiction from @chronicleflask.katday.com
Turns out multicursal is *not* the adjective to use when describing a challenging, yet eventually achievable task (eg setting those teeny square gems, in a handmade 3x3mm bezel was a multicursal task)
As always, a brilliant piece of #flashFiction from @chronicleflask.katday.com
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Shipping overseas – September 2025
Hurrah! Royal Mail have come up with a fabulous solution to posting to the USA, and I've been able to bodge something on my website to enable me to calculate and collect the customs due. I've just set up an email to previous customers clarifying the situation,…
Hurrah! Royal Mail have come up with a fabulous solution to posting to the USA, and I've been able to bodge something on my website to enable me to calculate and collect the customs due. I've just set up an email to previous customers clarifying the situation,…
Shipping overseas – September 2025
Hurrah! Royal Mail have come up with a fabulous solution to posting to the USA, and I've been able to bodge something on my website to enable me to calculate and collect the customs due. I've just set up an email to previous customers clarifying the situation, and I'm hopeful that I'll be able to implement the collection of duty at purchase rather than at delivery.
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September 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Shipping overseas – September 2025
Hurrah! Royal Mail have come up with a fabulous solution to posting to the USA, and I've been able to bodge something on my website to enable me to calculate and collect the customs due. I've just set up an email to previous customers clarifying the situation,…
Hurrah! Royal Mail have come up with a fabulous solution to posting to the USA, and I've been able to bodge something on my website to enable me to calculate and collect the customs due. I've just set up an email to previous customers clarifying the situation,…
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Flat out making lots of new friends for you to meet.
Come and see us! ! Stand B23 Victoria Baths Manchester. 16-19th October
Tickets are available to buy now!
Let me know if you’re coming and we’ll bring choklit, though can’t promise the weasels won’t scoff it en route!
#gnccf
Come and see us! ! Stand B23 Victoria Baths Manchester. 16-19th October
Tickets are available to buy now!
Let me know if you’re coming and we’ll bring choklit, though can’t promise the weasels won’t scoff it en route!
#gnccf
September 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Flat out making lots of new friends for you to meet.
Come and see us! ! Stand B23 Victoria Baths Manchester. 16-19th October
Tickets are available to buy now!
Let me know if you’re coming and we’ll bring choklit, though can’t promise the weasels won’t scoff it en route!
#gnccf
Come and see us! ! Stand B23 Victoria Baths Manchester. 16-19th October
Tickets are available to buy now!
Let me know if you’re coming and we’ll bring choklit, though can’t promise the weasels won’t scoff it en route!
#gnccf
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Well here it is at long last, my latest embroidery is finally finished. Sorry to keep you all waiting, I’ll leave you to dream and explore…😊🪡🌿🌺
*Completely freehand stitched without patterns or paint, just lots of threads & plenty of patience. #stitchedart #thesewingsongbird
*Completely freehand stitched without patterns or paint, just lots of threads & plenty of patience. #stitchedart #thesewingsongbird
September 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Well here it is at long last, my latest embroidery is finally finished. Sorry to keep you all waiting, I’ll leave you to dream and explore…😊🪡🌿🌺
*Completely freehand stitched without patterns or paint, just lots of threads & plenty of patience. #stitchedart #thesewingsongbird
*Completely freehand stitched without patterns or paint, just lots of threads & plenty of patience. #stitchedart #thesewingsongbird
September 4, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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A treat to start September! My Women's Prize-shortlisted novel about the Trojan War, A Thousand Ships, is just £3.99 on Audible. Read by the author...
🌊 This was never the story of one woman, or two. It was the story of them all...
👉 www.audible.co.uk/pd/A-Thousan...
🌊 This was never the story of one woman, or two. It was the story of them all...
👉 www.audible.co.uk/pd/A-Thousan...
September 1, 2025 at 9:14 AM
A treat to start September! My Women's Prize-shortlisted novel about the Trojan War, A Thousand Ships, is just £3.99 on Audible. Read by the author...
🌊 This was never the story of one woman, or two. It was the story of them all...
👉 www.audible.co.uk/pd/A-Thousan...
🌊 This was never the story of one woman, or two. It was the story of them all...
👉 www.audible.co.uk/pd/A-Thousan...
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I've finally got all my mini-skeins available at bluebellyarns.co.uk/product-category/mini-skeins!
Two bases each of 4ply & DK in a range of colours, all British wool, non-superwash and synthetic fibre free.
#IndieDyedYarn #HandDyedYarn #Wool #Yarn #MiniSkeins
Two bases each of 4ply & DK in a range of colours, all British wool, non-superwash and synthetic fibre free.
#IndieDyedYarn #HandDyedYarn #Wool #Yarn #MiniSkeins
August 31, 2025 at 10:43 AM
I've finally got all my mini-skeins available at bluebellyarns.co.uk/product-category/mini-skeins!
Two bases each of 4ply & DK in a range of colours, all British wool, non-superwash and synthetic fibre free.
#IndieDyedYarn #HandDyedYarn #Wool #Yarn #MiniSkeins
Two bases each of 4ply & DK in a range of colours, all British wool, non-superwash and synthetic fibre free.
#IndieDyedYarn #HandDyedYarn #Wool #Yarn #MiniSkeins
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I recorded the audio version of my book this week, kids. This, along with the hard copy will be released in October but I’ve been informed you can preorder if you so desire. Have a lovely weekend! ♥️📚😘
August 23, 2025 at 7:54 AM
I recorded the audio version of my book this week, kids. This, along with the hard copy will be released in October but I’ve been informed you can preorder if you so desire. Have a lovely weekend! ♥️📚😘
What a fabulous #CheeryUppy gift to send to someone who needs a lift
These👇🏼180-125 yo Victorian ink bottles are still available as posy-making kits in my Etsy shop. Each kit is designed to improve mental health & includes a booklet about the neuroscience with how-tos,a dried flowers posy (see photo),stationery extras & a hand-printed box:
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August 24, 2025 at 6:52 AM
What a fabulous #CheeryUppy gift to send to someone who needs a lift
This week's newsletter from @courtneymilan.com is heartfelt (and breakingly) thought provoking and beautiful
I look forward to it dropping into my inbox.
Thank you, Courtney. 💜
I look forward to it dropping into my inbox.
Thank you, Courtney. 💜
August 20, 2025 at 9:36 PM
This week's newsletter from @courtneymilan.com is heartfelt (and breakingly) thought provoking and beautiful
I look forward to it dropping into my inbox.
Thank you, Courtney. 💜
I look forward to it dropping into my inbox.
Thank you, Courtney. 💜
ScrapHappy August 2025
Another jewellery reworking this month. I'm always surprised by how people manage to find me - I don't do any advertising, other than a big banner if I'm at an event, and stuffing business cards into every order, but a surprising number of people seem to find me from an…
Another jewellery reworking this month. I'm always surprised by how people manage to find me - I don't do any advertising, other than a big banner if I'm at an event, and stuffing business cards into every order, but a surprising number of people seem to find me from an…
ScrapHappy August 2025
Another jewellery reworking this month. I'm always surprised by how people manage to find me - I don't do any advertising, other than a big banner if I'm at an event, and stuffing business cards into every order, but a surprising number of people seem to find me from an internet search. It's not much of an advertisement! This reworking was one of those.
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August 15, 2025 at 6:01 AM
ScrapHappy August 2025
Another jewellery reworking this month. I'm always surprised by how people manage to find me - I don't do any advertising, other than a big banner if I'm at an event, and stuffing business cards into every order, but a surprising number of people seem to find me from an…
Another jewellery reworking this month. I'm always surprised by how people manage to find me - I don't do any advertising, other than a big banner if I'm at an event, and stuffing business cards into every order, but a surprising number of people seem to find me from an…
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When we say Ancient Rome or Roman Empire we usually think of blokes with swords snarling at and fighting an enemy. But what about domestic life, the everyday back at home? Who washed the dishes, and how? www.alison-morton.com/2023/11/09/r...
#history #AncientRome
#history #AncientRome
July 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
When we say Ancient Rome or Roman Empire we usually think of blokes with swords snarling at and fighting an enemy. But what about domestic life, the everyday back at home? Who washed the dishes, and how? www.alison-morton.com/2023/11/09/r...
#history #AncientRome
#history #AncientRome
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NEXUS (at 99 pence/99 cents until midnight) shows us the knots that tie people. Aurelia investigates a friend's son's disappearance, but she has no idea how it will link to a hunt across Europe and a life and death decision. Here's a video taster: youtu.be/TUdDSQKv0Eo
NEXUS trailer for the second book in the #RomaNovaSeries
YouTube video by Alison Morton
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July 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
NEXUS (at 99 pence/99 cents until midnight) shows us the knots that tie people. Aurelia investigates a friend's son's disappearance, but she has no idea how it will link to a hunt across Europe and a life and death decision. Here's a video taster: youtu.be/TUdDSQKv0Eo
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Stories (plus narrations) this week from the amazing Joanne Harris, Archita Mittra, A. L. Munson and, er, me! 🦑
PseudoPod 984: Flash on the Borderlands LXXIV: Thy Shields Between Them and the Light
Featuring stories by Joanne Harris, Archita Mittra, Kat Day and A. L. Munson
And narrations by Joanne Harris, Tatiana Grey, Kat Day and Samantha Loney
Host: Alasdair Stuart
Audio Producer: Chelsea Davis
Featuring stories by Joanne Harris, Archita Mittra, Kat Day and A. L. Munson
And narrations by Joanne Harris, Tatiana Grey, Kat Day and Samantha Loney
Host: Alasdair Stuart
Audio Producer: Chelsea Davis
PseudoPod 984: Flash on the Borderlands LXXIV: Thy Shields Between Them and the Light
“The spears of the day shall not touch them, the chains of the sun shall not hale them forth.” Beneath a forest canopy of flowering trees and fruiting vines, there lived a talented beetle.
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July 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Stories (plus narrations) this week from the amazing Joanne Harris, Archita Mittra, A. L. Munson and, er, me! 🦑