Ruth Vorstman
@ruthcrafts.bsky.social
Crafter, walker, singer, theatre, museums, sustainability person, parent. (she/her)
@kariebookish.bsky.social today's doggy got stopped for a photo!
November 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
@kariebookish.bsky.social today's doggy got stopped for a photo!
Ditto! Just starting to get out again after Covid (half-term did involve 'out', but at toddler pace & I have no pics that don't include faces (ergo not internet)
November 7, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Ditto! Just starting to get out again after Covid (half-term did involve 'out', but at toddler pace & I have no pics that don't include faces (ergo not internet)
The 6yo has us colouring extensively this holiday - I'm glad I found this book (aldi middle aisle), and simultaneously wishing for it to be slightly *more* something (though acknowledging it could easily tip into too strange for 6yo, or too valued to colour - yes, I have decades-old stickers)
October 27, 2025 at 10:27 PM
The 6yo has us colouring extensively this holiday - I'm glad I found this book (aldi middle aisle), and simultaneously wishing for it to be slightly *more* something (though acknowledging it could easily tip into too strange for 6yo, or too valued to colour - yes, I have decades-old stickers)
Had a fantastic (if brief) visit to Malvern Quilt Show, where this quilt, Bauhaus Betty, made me think of @kariebookish.bsky.social (and also be in awe of such straight straight lines). (Quilt credit: Whitner Kane)
October 17, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Had a fantastic (if brief) visit to Malvern Quilt Show, where this quilt, Bauhaus Betty, made me think of @kariebookish.bsky.social (and also be in awe of such straight straight lines). (Quilt credit: Whitner Kane)
Followed a mystery footpath to Jacobs this morning for my #UnconfinedWalks (because the car was in the garage and I had time in an unfamiliar place)
October 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Followed a mystery footpath to Jacobs this morning for my #UnconfinedWalks (because the car was in the garage and I had time in an unfamiliar place)
I'm combining last night's #UnconfinedWalks (late, dark, curiosity about the ongoing road closure after a fantastical evening) with today's (autumn colours, shifting skies, and a library visit)
October 16, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I'm combining last night's #UnconfinedWalks (late, dark, curiosity about the ongoing road closure after a fantastical evening) with today's (autumn colours, shifting skies, and a library visit)
Misty hills and patchwork mowing for yesterday's #UnconfinedWalks - it won't be long before I'm doing this in the dark...
October 15, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Misty hills and patchwork mowing for yesterday's #UnconfinedWalks - it won't be long before I'm doing this in the dark...
#UnconfinedWalk down to the rugby club for #NHSBloodDonation (autumnal colours & shiny cars
October 13, 2025 at 8:06 PM
#UnconfinedWalk down to the rugby club for #NHSBloodDonation (autumnal colours & shiny cars
Both solo-outing & family time in #UnconfinedWalks today:
October 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Both solo-outing & family time in #UnconfinedWalks today:
Pretty excellent light for #UnconfinedWalks this afternoon. This is scenic route home to ensure we reach park before our house
October 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Pretty excellent light for #UnconfinedWalks this afternoon. This is scenic route home to ensure we reach park before our house
Here we go: #UnconfinedWalks after bedtime today, and we're distinctly in the dark. (My camera *really* doesn't cope with low light levels)
October 7, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Here we go: #UnconfinedWalks after bedtime today, and we're distinctly in the dark. (My camera *really* doesn't cope with low light levels)
Today's #UnconfinedWalk reminded me just how dry a summer we've had. The bank on the far right is usually an island.
October 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Today's #UnconfinedWalk reminded me just how dry a summer we've had. The bank on the far right is usually an island.
#UnConfinedWalks today after a fail yesterday (we have colds, the rain was constant and while I'm waterproof, the 6yo objects vociferously). Here's us off across the common to clubs this morning (the wee one is in the back carrier, which is why I have a second head)
October 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
#UnConfinedWalks today after a fail yesterday (we have colds, the rain was constant and while I'm waterproof, the 6yo objects vociferously). Here's us off across the common to clubs this morning (the wee one is in the back carrier, which is why I have a second head)
Taking myself for a #TeaUp after my #UnconfinedWalk - school run (noting: walk - we saw a mum running, but I'm not there) on a very atmospheric autumnal morning. Somewhat confused by the crocuses flowering in the park.
October 2, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Taking myself for a #TeaUp after my #UnconfinedWalk - school run (noting: walk - we saw a mum running, but I'm not there) on a very atmospheric autumnal morning. Somewhat confused by the crocuses flowering in the park.
Apparently this in now a recurrent view. #UnconfinedWalks at a slow pace this afternoon.
October 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Apparently this in now a recurrent view. #UnconfinedWalks at a slow pace this afternoon.
Early #UnconfinedWalks because we've places to be: nursery, school and off to the train. Squirrel count: 7.
September 30, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Early #UnconfinedWalks because we've places to be: nursery, school and off to the train. Squirrel count: 7.
Very late sharing today's #UnconfinedWalk - to add to the dinner plans & get some air. Still very green here.
September 29, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Very late sharing today's #UnconfinedWalk - to add to the dinner plans & get some air. Still very green here.
#UnconfinedWalks home with the toddler, having been to the #PresentTense exhibition at Elmslie house www.elmsliehouse.co.uk/calendar/pre... , which included a fascinating range of painting and sculpture, the real & the imagined.
September 28, 2025 at 4:34 PM
#UnconfinedWalks home with the toddler, having been to the #PresentTense exhibition at Elmslie house www.elmsliehouse.co.uk/calendar/pre... , which included a fascinating range of painting and sculpture, the real & the imagined.
Sending brightness in the forms of autumnal colour (Bristol, y'day) and the Hills (Malverns) earlier this week. Am aiming for a stomp to some art later today, myself.
September 28, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Sending brightness in the forms of autumnal colour (Bristol, y'day) and the Hills (Malverns) earlier this week. Am aiming for a stomp to some art later today, myself.
#UnconfinedWalks - getting steps in on my way to meet good friends for immersive fun! Lovely day, with very definitely early and unconfined #ConfinedCocktails before lunch (mine was a delicious raspberry & pistachio decaf espresso martini).
September 27, 2025 at 6:56 PM
#UnconfinedWalks - getting steps in on my way to meet good friends for immersive fun! Lovely day, with very definitely early and unconfined #ConfinedCocktails before lunch (mine was a delicious raspberry & pistachio decaf espresso martini).
Very late to #ConfinedCocktails with my Black Russian, because I had to finish a tree...
September 13, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Very late to #ConfinedCocktails with my Black Russian, because I had to finish a tree...
I've managed to talk myself into a campaign being dm'ed by an acquaintance where all the other players are complete beginners. The tray is a lightly quilted fabric square with poppers in the corners (essentially this tutorial: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_S1...)
August 4, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I've managed to talk myself into a campaign being dm'ed by an acquaintance where all the other players are complete beginners. The tray is a lightly quilted fabric square with poppers in the corners (essentially this tutorial: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_S1...)
A black cat in a darkening room (on a chocolate carpet) will cause jump-scares if you forget he may be there.
July 12, 2025 at 8:59 PM
A black cat in a darkening room (on a chocolate carpet) will cause jump-scares if you forget he may be there.
For those interested in archive, here's a representative selection (excluding those mum still feels are too 'hers' to leave the house). Also uncovered: a cross stitch done for my birth by person unknown, and theatre programmes from christmases in 1985 and 1986 (the snowman & le petit prince).
July 12, 2025 at 8:32 PM
For those interested in archive, here's a representative selection (excluding those mum still feels are too 'hers' to leave the house). Also uncovered: a cross stitch done for my birth by person unknown, and theatre programmes from christmases in 1985 and 1986 (the snowman & le petit prince).
I am drinking the strongest coffee known to woman (bless my parents' house but surely this should be a breakfast thing?) while being plunged into odd memories (clearing the shelf of 'my' books (kept for potential future children who are no longer 'potential') #ConfinedCocktails
July 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I am drinking the strongest coffee known to woman (bless my parents' house but surely this should be a breakfast thing?) while being plunged into odd memories (clearing the shelf of 'my' books (kept for potential future children who are no longer 'potential') #ConfinedCocktails