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Mrs. Needle
@illuminacaster.bsky.social
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Because I keep stabbing myself with them.

30s/amateur sewist and artist/ttrpg fan/happily wedded. Home of the Senior Office Manager Maximus and Junior Office Manager Jack Eliot.

🔞 only, due to risqué art. I’ll post as time allows as I dabble in hobbies.
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Our Junior Office Manager Jack Eliot reminded staff today that it’s okay to be nervous as you step into the unknown since being committed to showing up for yourself is the real achievement.

#selfcare #catsky #blackcatsky #caresky
A black cat stares at the camera as he sits on a black couch and plaid white and black blanket. The post says: “Our Junior Office Manager Jack Eliot reminded staff today that it’s okay to be nervous as you step into the unknown since being committed to showing up for yourself is the real achievement.”
January 15, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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It’s Midweek at the Office!

Sr. Office Manager Max reminds everyone that playing isn’t just for children, and that we should reward ourselves with a treat or a prize once we’ve accomplished what seemed like an impossibly hard task.

Maybe he’s on to something…

#selfcare #catsky #catsofbluesky
A black and white cat lies adorably his side on a black and white plaid blanket on a red couch with a goldfish toy just barely out of paws reach.
January 14, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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Sr. Office Manager Max wants to gently remind you that coffee is not a meal, and it’s normal to need rest.

Take it from him, he sleeps 16 hours a day and yells to make sure all know when it’s meal time.

Please don’t disappoint Sr. Office Manager Max

#selfcare #catsky #catpurring #catsofbluesky
January 13, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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Our Senior Office Manager wants to remind you to drink water, don’t forget to have a snack, and take breaks when you can.

#selfcare #catsofbluesky #catsky
January 12, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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No sewing today, just nerdy reading bribery.

#readingcrafts #painting #payyourselftoread
January 5, 2026 at 2:44 AM
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I was suddenly laid off from my job of a decade on New Year’s Day. I sacrificed countless hours responding to emergencies, and leaving family and friends to help people on their worst days. Now we begin to pick up the pieces, and figure out what to do.

#badday #hopeful #betterdaysahead #moodpainter
A woman stands in an open field, hand raised. Dollars fly from it in a spiral and light themselves on fire, covering the land in small bonfires. The sun is either rising or setting in the horizon, making the sky a pretty pink and purple and making the river and range seem like it’s caught on fire. Stars dot the sky, and two shooting stars dart across it.
January 4, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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We made a lot of pullbags, so I took a break for my first simple drape and pin. The insides aren’t too pretty but folded and hand stitched the sides before going in to finish it with the machine. All that is left is to hem and add straps if I’m going too.

#garmentsewing #sewsky #quickproject
December 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Happy Holidays! On this day, the Senior and Junior Office Manager were gifted many toys from Santa Paws.

#catsky #tuxedocatsky #straytoforeverhome #catpics
December 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Working on a quick dress through drape, hand stitch, and then a machine finish
December 17, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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Tis the season of Christmas Tree dice bags. With my TTRPG gamers, I have made these holiday dice bags out if a variety of fabrics with love, and many chopstick pulled out corners in mind.

#sewingsky #craftsky #holidaycrafts #fabric #christmastreepullbag
A picture of multiple christmas tree pull bags with gold cords and different colored fabrics lay out on a table. A picture of multiple christmas tree pull bags with gold cords and different colored fabrics lay out on a table. A picture of multiple christmas tree pull bags with gold cords and different colored fabrics lay out on a table. A picture of multiple christmas tree pull bags with gold cords and different colored fabrics lay out on a table in black boxes.
December 12, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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It was a good weekend.

#paxunplugged
The post reads: It was a good weekend and shows five black and purple badges dated from 2021 to 2025 sit on a dark wooden table.
November 23, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Post a book you love from the 80s. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

#BookSky #bookchallenge #readingchallenge #readingcommunity #booktok #bookish
November 20, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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Meanwhile, they demonstrated a solid justification for the Department of Education as they don’t even know how to spell “beliefs.”
November 20, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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And the little boy’s is done too! Time to ship these off to their forever homes.

#quiltsky #babyquilt #quilt #finishedproject
November 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Sewing Sunday. Finished out the girl’s quilt!! I’ll show the boy’s once done.

#quiltsky #babyblanket #DIYproject #sewingsky
November 16, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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It’s a sick day from the day job after I woke up head spinning. So we’re take a break from the little quilts to begin the dissection and prep for a new t-shirt quilt.

#quiltsky #quilting #tshirtquilt #projectpic
November 13, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Stand by an Office Manager who will smack the shit out of a Wednesday morning at 6:30 AM for you.

#catsofbluesky #catsky #tuxedocat #catvid #myfuzzytoddler #catplaying
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Just finished the girl’s blanket top. With some changes mid-project to incorporate the orange fabric squares, this one reminds me of a sunset with butterflies and stars ✨🦋🌅.

I think it might be one of my favorites yet.

#quiltsky #progresspic #quilting #babyblankets #blanket #DIYProject #craftsky
An orange, pink, and purple butterfly quilt top.
November 11, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Top of the little boy’s is done. It’s so cute!!! I love the little bear print!!

#quiltsky #progresspic #babyblanket #cribsize #babyproject
November 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Main fabric squared are cut. I broke the steam button on my iron so that will be fun to figure out. I changed up the boy color tones after digging out some better matches. These are going to be so cute!

Per usual, the Senior Office Manager is supervising.

#quiltsky #babyquilt #babygift #quilting
2 rows of fabric squares are lined up with four different kinds of fabric used each. One in pastel masculine tones on the left and one with pink and purple feminine tones on the right. A tuxedo cat with medium fur and a bow tie stands at the corner of a coffee table with quilt supplies on it.
November 9, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Two more baby blankets incoming.

#workbabyboom #quiltproject #quilt #DIY #sewingproject
November 8, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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The Junior Office Manager teamed up with Acehubby to wake me up from my 10 hour deep sleep.

It’s finally Saturday; time for crafts, creativity, and exploration.

#blackcatsky #catsofbluesky #catsky #happyrescue #goodboy
A black cat with a bow tie collar lays amongst blankets as he looks off camera. A black cat lays amongst blankets with his eyes shut as he receives head pets.
November 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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He did not, in fact, put her down.

#OCsky #sketchaday #quicksketch #art #characterscene
Elaine kicked on August’s shoulder as he held her over it. His hand clenched on the scarf tied around her stomach as he turned to make his way towards the exit of the high lord’s hall. Her hand slammed against his suit covered back as she snarled, “put me down you Easter Bunny FUCK! August huffed a low chuckle as he did no such thing, his stride quickening though as she raised her voice in pitch, “‘fraid not, darling. Safest thing now is to get you home.”
November 7, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Fall shots from Philly and Salem.

#autumnphotos #photography #fall #fallvibes #leaves
November 5, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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Now with ink.

#OCSky #sketchaday #quicksketch #art #characterscene
The tall trickster rabbit spirit (puca) stood tall, his full height of 6’4” feeling like a cliff as he cradles the 5’ 2”, frightened and bound, woman in his arms. With an exasperated and annoyed sigh, he mutters, “you are in fact, not a Daniel.” As she stares up at him with wide eyes. Disgruntled, he begins to carry the freckled woman away to his home.
November 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM