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Finished a sewing project this week, just found an errant sewing needle left out from that project in a throw blanket on the couch by way of being stabbed in the arm. I need one of these.
dieworkwear.bsky.social derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · Aug 31
If you like these, look up W. Avery & Son. Their little cases, known as Averies, were popular with Victorian stitchers and have since become collectors items. They came in all sorts of fanciful designs. Each designed to store sewing needles. Can find them on eBay, Etsy, and auction sites.
Two sewing needle cases. One is in the shape of clam shell. The other is an elephant with a case on its back. A sewing needle case in the shape of a water well. The top of the well opens up. A sewing case in the shape of metal weight. A sewing needle case in the shape of a small hedgehog. The needles presumably go into its back, forming the quills.
September 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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The pardon of violent insurrectionists by Trump gives them permission to attack our democracy and law enforcement again.

Today we passed a resolution condemning the pardons of Jan. 6th insurrectionists. All 34 DFL Senators voted yes, 22 Republicans voted no, and 10 Republicans didn't vote.
senatedfl.bsky.social Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · Mar 27
Today we moved a resolution to condemn President Trump for pardoning 1500 insurrectionists who tried to overthrow our democracy, giving them a green light to attack our nation and law enforcement again.

This is an easy call, but Republicans filibustered debate. We'll be back next week for a vote.
April 1, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Today, the Judiciary Committee voted to condemn President Trump's mass pardons of 1,500 people convicted of violent crimes during the January 6 attack on our capitol.

Every DFLer voted yes to condemn Trump's dangerous pardons. Not one Republican did.

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Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/12/25
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March 12, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Trump’s agenda of chaos, confusion, and cruelty is hurting Minnesotans. His mass firings, reckless tariffs, and attacks on Medicaid are costing jobs and driving up costs for families.

Republicans need to decide: stand with Minnesotans or with Trump. #MNleg #TrumpChaos
Image of the white house in the background with a red overlay. The outline of Minnesota pouring dollar signs into Donald Trump's mouth. Elon Musk standing by his side with a chainsaw.
March 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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The only thing that has changed since November budget forecast is that Trump is now the President. He has cost our state $160 million in his first 50 days in office.
“Today’s forecast tells us that we in Minnesota have made sound decisions that put us in the best possible position to face the challenges ahead. In this present moment, we have a surplus, a stable economy, and the strongest budget reserve in state history. The DFL will continue to stand up for our kids, schools, families, hospitals, veterans, people with disabilities, farmers, and seniors. And we will pass a balanced, equitable budget that does everything we can to protect Minnesotans from Trump’s chaos and Elon Musk’s chainsaw.’
March 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Try to explain to a dog that their booties are not in fact torture devices but are supposed to keep her feet warm long enough to go to the bathroom when it's below 0. Ended up with all four booties in my pocket and a dog running back to the house because her paws got too cold.
January 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I need to know how long the 400-mile trek took him. Did he have to walk back home after? Did he hunt and fish for food along the way?
minnesotareformer.com Minnesota Reformer @minnesotareformer.com · Jan 13
“Rolette had to make the 400-mile trek from Pembina to St. Paul by foot.” Fun, rollicking read about the time a Democrat stole an actual bill and ran off with it to keep the capital in St. Paul instead of St. Peter. minnesotareformer.com/2025/01/13/d...
DFL walkout at the Legislature isn’t without precedent • Minnesota Reformer
He usually travelled by dogsled but, in the winter of 1857, scant snow meant that Rolette had to make the 400-mile trek from Pembina to St. Paul by foot.
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January 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Today in the Senate, DFL Leader Erin Murphy and Republican Leader Mark Johnson announced that they have reached an organizing agreement for the Senate during the temporary tie that resulted after the death of Senator Kari Dziedzic. #mnleg
Statement from DFL Caucus Leader Erin Murphy and Republican Caucus Leader Mark Johnson | Minnesota Senate DFL
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Today, leaders from the Senate DFL and Republican caucuses announced they have reached an organizing agreement to govern the work of the Senate during the temporary tie before the ...
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January 13, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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A Statement from the family of Kari Dziedzic:
Minnesota State Senator Kari Dziedzic entered eternal life on December 27, 2024, surrounded by her family. The eldest daughter of Walter and Patricia Dziedzic, she followed her father’s footsteps into community service. A lifelong “Nordeaster,” Kari Dziedzic graduated from Edison High School and the University of Minnesota. She served as executive assistant to U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone and in several roles for Hennepin County. Kari was elected to represent her community in Senate District 60 in January 2012. She was later elected Senate Majority Leader, serving from January 2023 until she stepped down from the role in February 2024. Kari will be remembered by her family and those she served for her enthusiastic and humble leadership, which inspired all who knew her. She had a heart of gold, willing to go to any measure to help those she loved. Like her father, she was fearless, even as she entered her battle with an ovarian cancer diagnosis in 2023 while serving as Senate Majority Leader. Kari is survived and will be sorely missed by her mother, Pat Dziedzic, her five siblings and their spouses, her beloved nieces and nephews, and uncounted friends and colleagues. Memorial service details are pending. The family requests privacy at this time. (This statement from Senator Dziedzic's family was held until this time out of respect for the wishes of her family.)
December 28, 2024 at 7:27 PM