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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Sometimes you gotta go spend your Friday afternoon at @fridaytea.com, especially when it's pumpkin spice rooibos ginger beer season 😁

An orange iced beverage in a glass in front of a plant with a Pride flag sticking out of the soil.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Realized the other day that I pretty much only repost and reply on here now that I'm no longer blogging. So, uh, hi! Here's a picture of my dog.

A tricolor corgi sleeping on a fluffy teal dog bed. Her favorite toy is nearby just in case.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I'm looking forward to watching the Steotchalong from the sidelines! Right now I'm adding backstitch antennae and leggies to this bug biscornu-to-be.

In-progress cross-stitch project of colorful insects in a radiating pattern on ice blue fabric.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

My corgi Emma lives to cheer people up. Hope this helps!

A tricolor corgi wearing a butterfly bandana while lying on the back seat of a car.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

It doesn't look like much, but I started the Evergreen SAL from Sprouting Lupine. I'm excited to stitch bugs on green Aida 😍

A barely started in-progress cross-stitch project depicting a brown frame on a green background.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

That flying squirrel pattern is so cute! I'm almost done with this week's museum exhibit.

An in-progress cross-stitch project depicting a museum full of prehistoric creatures come to life.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Just finished the dimorphodon and now it's time to move my frame for this museum stitch-along.

In-progress cross-stitch project depicting prehistoric animals in a museum.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Ready to do some backstitching on the first two exhibits in the museum.

An in-progress cross-stitch project depicting prehistoric sea creatures in a museum on a grey background.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Emma had fun walking the red carpet at the PAWSWalk Festival today.

A tricolor corgi with a curly tail is wearing rainbow wings as she stands at the edge of a red carpet and smiles.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

While waiting for the first exhibit for the museum SAL, I'm working on this thread end sampler and my first biscornu! No Pride patterns, sadly. I'll have to plan better next year.

Two in-progress cross-stitch projects, one on a large square frame and the other in a small round hoop.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

I honestly have no idea how many stitches I do on a good day! My WIP is the frame for Museum After Midnight and I'm gonna have to move my q-snap to start a new section tonight 🥳

An in-progress cross-stitch project depicting a whale skeleton hanging over wooden arches.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Working on the @lolacrow.bsky.social Museum After Midnight SAL. Will I finish the frame before the first exhibit drops next month? Stay tuned to find out 😁

An in-progress cross-stitch project depicting a whale skeleton hanging over a series of archways on a gray background.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Emma was very disappointed she couldn't bring her beach ball on our morning walk. What if we ran into someone who wanted to play ball with dog?

A tricolor corgi sitting at the base of the stairs holding a large plush ball in her mouth.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

I'm participating in the economic blackout today. You know what doesn't cost money? Taking your dog for a walk in the park and seeing ducklings!

A tricolor corgi with a curled tail looks out across a blue lake.

A small family of ducks swimming in the lake.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Emma enjoying the view of the Sound yesterday. We had a fun trip down in to Seattle and couldn't have asked for better weather.

A tricolor corgi with a tail faces away from the camera, looming through a fence to a scene of blue water, blue skies, and distant mountains.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Working on the last little dragon from the Tea Dragon SAL and my thread-end sampler. I got through most of my backlog of ends 😊

In progress cross-stitch depicting a small earth-tone dragon.

In-progress cross-stitch project depicting plant motifs in various colors.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I've been remiss in posting Emma pics. Here she is yesterday morning with a snoot bedecked in dewdrops.

A tricolor corgi with a curly tail, sitting on the grass. There is a smattering of dewdrops on her snoot.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

I've got two WIPs going! A Peppermint Tea Dragon and a thread end sampler. I've got quite a pile of ends to work through.

In progress cross-stitch depicting a small green dragon and mint leaves.

In progress cross-stitch sampler of plant motifs in reds, oranges, and greens.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

I am so close to done! Just this last corner of the blue section and then backstitching.

An almost complete cross-stitch project depicting a green dragon surrounded by orange flowers and mushrooms.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

That needleminder is amazing! I am - big surprise - still working on this Tiny Modernist dragon. Getting close though!

An in-progress cross-stitch project depicting a green dragon surrounded by orange flowers and mushrooms.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Dry citrus vermouth! Made with the peels of 9 citrus fruits. I ended up doing a 2:1 reverse martini with barrel aged gin and grapefruit rosemary glitter bitters.

Looking down into a golden, glittery cocktail.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Made a drink from @eliaseells.bsky.social for the first time tonight! The Extemporist slaps, as does the book that inspired it.

Two cocktails in coupe glasses flanking a hardback copy of The Works of Vermin by Hiron Ennes.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

I resisted hand-dyed fabric for a while, trying to keep costs down on this new hobby, but I just love the extra visual texture it creates. I'm still working on this dragon, on fabric from BeStitchMe.

In-progress cross-stitch project depicting a green dragon surrounded by orange flowers and mushrooms on a mottled sky blue background.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Making good progress on this Tiny Modernist Fall Folk Dragon despite having had to do some frogging over the weekend.

In-progress cross-stitch project depicting a dragon, plants, and mushrooms in green, yellow, and orange.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Oh I didn't know y'all allowed dogs! I'll be sure to bring Emma in the next time I'm down in Ballard.

A very cute tricolor corgi wearing a rainbow bandana.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Been enjoying working on this Fall Folk Dragon by Tiny Modernist!

In-progress cross-stitch project depicting a green dragon on mottled blue fabric.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Ready to do the backstitching on Jackelope's Garden by Ingleside Imaginarium. I think it's going to be fun adding spikes to cactus!

An in-progress cross-stitch project depicting a jackelope surrounded by colorful cactus.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Just a few leaves and sparkles left on House of Book Dragons by @thestitchcrypt.com 🐲 Gotta start thinking about framing and then where to hang it in my home!

An in-progress cross-stitch project depicting a bookshelf with two dragons sitting on it.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

I put this drink dragon on my cocktail recipe journal!

A spiral bound notebook with a white cover decorated with several stickers including a dragon wrapped around a tropical drink.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

In case you're wondering why I haven't posted any book reviews recently, it's because this is the face I get when I sit back down at my desk after work.

A tricolor corgi resting her chin on a plush beach ball toy, staring up at the camera with a textbook example of puppy dog eyes.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Working on House of Book Dragons by The Stitch Crypt!

In progress cross-stitch project depicting a mauve dragon on top of the outline of a roof.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Your timeline has been blessed by the sleepy corgi blep.

A tricolor corgi lying on the couch, with the tip of her tongue sticking out.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Time to start a new cross-stitch project to keep me busy through the gloomy season! House of Book Dragons by @thestitchcrypt.com looks like it's going to be fun.

A colorful pile of embroidery floss bobbins on grey Aida cloth next to a cross-stitch pattern of two dragons on a bookshelf.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Maybe a @spl.org librarian will see this and let us know what they have against The Desert Talon specifically 🤣

Screenshot from the Libby app showing a trilogy where only the first and third books are available.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

You approach a corgi in her bed. Do you: 1. Rub the belly 2. Throw the ball 3. Give her a treat

A tricolor corgi lying upside down in her bed. There is a ball in front of her and a cart full of treats behind her.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

My co-worker likes to come over to my desk and just stare at me.

A tricolor corgi sitting on a blanket next to a computer desk. She is looking up at the viewer with a rather judgemental expression.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Emma's pretty sleek for a corgi, but does have a thicker coat than Casper 😊

A corgi with a sleek, shiny black tri coat.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Still working on the @lolacrow.bsky.social Extraordinary Birds SAL. Probably not going to make my goal of finishing it by the end of this month 😅

An in-progress cross-stitch project depicting a variety of birds including a large prehistoric bird.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

I'm still trying to finish the Extraordinary Birds SAL from @lolacrow.bsky.social 🦚

Part of an in-progress cross-stitch project depicting a variety of birds modern and prehistoric.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

When you have short little leggies, the only way to get the ball out from under the couch is to look real sad until a human helps you. No, playing with another ball is not an acceptable substitute.

A corgi lying on a colorful rug staring mournfully at the small gap under the couch.

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AJ Reardon (she/her) @ajbeingcreative.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Emma had a great time at Cider Summit Seattle today!

A tricolor corgi popping out from under a table covered with a black tablecloth and a rainbow Mexican blanket. She is smiling up at the camera and wearing a caramel apple print bandana.

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