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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Honouring British Home Child Day by remembering my great-grandfather, Albert Edward Barrett. Orphaned at 6, sent to Canada at 11 to work as a farmhand with wages withheld by Barnardo’s. He died at 31. Canada has acknowledged but not apologized for this history.

A black-and-white portrait of two young boys in dark clothing with white collars. They are sitting side by side, facing the camera with solemn expressions. The photo is old and slightly faded, likely taken in the early 1900s.

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

This is good, Dutch late night take on Disney bending the knee to Trump

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

It’s that time of year when squashes show up in every kitchen and big pots of soup get simmered, portioned, and tucked away in the freezer for the winter ahead.

A large pot of homemade soup simmering on a stovetop. The broth is orange-yellow, filled with chunks of squash, apple, and herbs like rosemary and thyme. A block of parmesan rind floats near the surface, and kitchen utensils sit nearby on the counter.

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

When a small handful controls so many products, they gain enormous power, over pricing, shelf space, regulation, supplier terms, and even public policy influence

Infographic showing that 12 multinational companies own over 550 consumer brands. Logos of familiar food, drink, household, and personal care brands are grouped around their parent companies. Text urges people to support local and buy Canadian.

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

If anyone’s curious, here’s where we’re at, starting today, non‑CUSMA goods are hit with 35% tariffs, and the unjustified trade war just keeps rolling.

A side‑by‑side chart tracking the U.S.-Canada trade war:
March 4: U.S. imposes 25% tariffs on Canadian goods (except energy) paused, 10% on energy paused. Canada retaliates with tariffs on $30B of goods, 25%
March 6: U.S. imposes 25% on non CUSMA goods, potash & energy excepted.
10% on CUSMA energy
10% on potash not in CUSMA

March 10: Canada surtax on electricity 25% (paused)
March 12: US tariffs steel and aluminum 25%
March 13: Canada 25% tariffs on 29.8B of goods
April 2: US tariffs 25% on Canadian made cars on the value of all non us content
April 3: Canada tariffs imported cars from US that are not CUSMA compliant
June 3: steel and aluminum tariffs raised to 50%

July 31: US raised tariffs on non CUSMA goods except energy & potash to 35%
Aug 1: US tariffs on select copper 50%

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

How do you eat Canadian peaches all year long? Make jam. Boil, seal, stash. Support our growers, keep dollars north. #BuyCanadian #CanningSeason #EatLocal

a very satisfying pyramid of peach jam jars, yes, we’re proud.

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

HBC was gutted, Future Shop folded both after U.S. buyouts. Roots already closed its U.S. stores (see pic). I really hope it doesn’t go the same way. We’ve lost enough.

Alt text: Screenshot of a text passage stating that on April 29, 2020, Roots Corp. announced the closure of its U.S. stores in Boston, Washington, Chicago, and a pop-up in New York. Two stores in Michigan and Utah would remain open. The subsidiary, Roots USA Corp., would be liquidated through a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, though U.S. customers could still shop online.

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

This week’s CSA delivery 😍 All locally grown, all Ontario. Sweet corn, juicy berries, crisp cukes, and more, no need to decode grocery store labels when you know your farmer. Support local! 🌽🍓🥦 #EatLocal #OntarioGrown #CSAlove

A wooden bowl filled with fresh Ontario produce from a CSA delivery. Visible items include a basket of bright red strawberries, ears of corn in husks, cucumbers, a head of broccoli, and a plastic bag of yellow wax beans. In the background, tomatoes and other produce sit on a kitchen counter.

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

This little bugger gave us a scare this morning only Kit showed up for breakfast, no Kat. She’s an indoor cat, so this was her first outdoor adventure. Hours of searching. AirTag barely connected. Turns out… she was chilling in the neighbour’s yard 🙄 #catlife ##KitAndKat

A fluffy tabby cat with striking yellow eyes lounges beside a stack of colorful books, resting one paw on the spines. The cat looks calmly at the camera, surrounded by a leafy green plant in a white pot. The book titles are clearly visible.

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Just spotted on r/BuyCanadian: a Bavarian café menu that renamed the Americano to a Canadano. Yes, with a straight line through “Americano.” Honestly? A+ rebrand. Coffee + hot water, but friendlier Big thanks to our European pals for the caffeinated diplomacy

A photo of a café menu in Bavaria showing coffee options and prices. Listed drinks include Espresso, Doppio, Cappuccino, Cafe Latte, French Press, and one item originally labeled “Americano” which has been crossed out and replaced with “Canadano.” Prices are in euros. A note at the bottom mentions the drinks are made with the café’s espresso blend and are also available decaffeinated. The image is from a Reddit post in the r/BuyCanadian subreddit titled “Found in a cafe in bavaria.” The poster explains they’re Canadian living in Bavaria and that their wife found this menu in a small café.

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

It’s been 24+ hours since the gov’t announced $1.3B for Canadian research, still no coverage from major outlets. Just the gov site, CPAC, and a local blog. But if it were a scandal? Front page by now. Media bias is real and way too American-centric.

Google search under the Videos tab for “Canada research investment.” Top result is a CPAC video titled “Minister Joly on Research Funding” (24 hours ago). Other results include: a Terry Beech Instagram clip (2 weeks ago), Chrystia Freeland’s budget video (April 2024), and a Global News budget highlight.

Google search results showing a Canada.ca article: “Government of Canada announces support for over…” dated 1 day ago. Below is a post from miss604.com titled: “Canada Funds $1.3 billion to Support Researchers…” posted 2 hours ago. The “Top stories” box repeats the Canada.ca headline.

Google News search for “Canada research investment.” Top result is a CBC headline: “The U.S. is cutting billions from science. Canadian researchers say it’s time to step up” (3 weeks ago). Below are older unrelated headlines from Ontario.ca (Apr 25), University of Waterloo (Mar 21), and Newswire Canada (Jan 23).

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

🌱 “If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden.” — Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden

Rows of blooming lavender stretch diagonally across a gently sloping field under a clear blue sky. The vibrant purple plants form neat lines bordered by green grass and dark soil, while a dense line of trees marks the horizon in the distance, adding a sense of depth and tranquility to the rural landscape.

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Picked up some fruit at lunch, all Canadian, and all Ontario except the cherries 🍒🫐🍇 Loving the growing season. Shop local, shop Canadian! 🇨🇦 #SupportLocal #EatSeasonal #OntarioGrown

A display of six small green and teal baskets filled with fresh summer fruit. The top row contains dark red cherries in the left and right baskets, and light green gooseberries in the center. The bottom row features two baskets of blueberries, both deep blue and plump, with subtle differences in size. The fruits are arranged neatly in a cardboard produce box.

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Just got our first CSA farm delivery, look at that Canadian bounty! 🇨🇦 Broccoli, strawberries, lettuce, potatoes, and more, all grown close to home. So excited to support local farms and eat with the seasons! 🥦🍓🥔 #EatLocal #CSA #CanadianGrown

A vibrant assortment of fresh produce displayed on a kitchen counter. In the foreground are two green baskets overflowing with ripe strawberries. To the left, a brown paper bag holds earthy new potatoes. Behind them, a large wooden bowl contains a mix of vegetables, including a bright red tomato, a yellow bell pepper, peas, small cucumbers, broccoli, and leafy greens. The scene captures a bountiful summer harvest.

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Brutal visual metaphor from Darrin Bell, Trump’s ‘final weapons shipment’ to Ukraine feels more like a betrayal than support. #Ukraine #PoliticalCartoon #Geopolitics

A political cartoon shows a man resembling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky walking with a large knife labeled “FINAL WEAPONS SHIPMENT” stabbed in his back. Above him, text reads: “TRUMP GIVES UKRAINE ONE FINAL WEAPONS SHIPMENT…” The imagery suggests betrayal, with the knife symbolizing harm disguised as aid. The cartoon is signed “Darrin Bell, 2025.

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Timeline cleanse 🧼 Spent the morning with some goats and my heart is full. 🐐💚

A woman crouches on green grass smiling and petting a tiny baby goat. The goat has light fur with brown markings and floppy ears. They’re in a sunny outdoor area with a wire fence and trees in the background.

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Field strawberries are finally ripe and I am living for it 🍓 Heading into the weekend with jars, sugar, and big jam dreams. Summer starts now. #CanningSeason #StrawberryJam

A close-up photo of a flat of fresh, ripe Ontario field strawberries arranged neatly in green plastic baskets. The berries are vibrant red with green leafy tops, filling the entire frame with their glossy, juicy appearance.

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Just tried crocheting for the first time ever, made my very first granny square, mistakes and all. Still proud of myself!

A chunky, multicolored granny square crocheted with thick yarn in shades of cream, pink, blue, and brown. The stitches are uneven in places, showing it’s a beginner’s first attempt. It’s placed on a gold speckled table, with craft supplies like black yarn, green fabric, and bead containers in the background.

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

The child turned 30, so we brought back her original pink polka dot cake—with a twist. From the front, it was all sweet and simple. From the back? Full mimic mode, complete with D&D dice and terrifying teeth. She was completely floored and said she wanted to keep it forever. Absolutely worth it.

A pink birthday cake with white polka dots and a white fondant bow on top. Gold writing reads “Happy Birthday Jordan.” The cake has a twisted pink and white rope border and sits on a white cake board. A green glass and blurred people are visible in the background.

The same cake turned to reveal a Dungeons & Dragons mimic monster bursting out of the back. It has sharp fondant teeth, multiple orange eyes, and a purple tongue. Surrounding the mimic are large fondant polyhedral dice in various colors, including a d20, d12, and d4.

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

After months of planning, we pulled off an unforgettable 30th birthday cosplay celebration over Easter weekend! Sharing photos from our epic shoot—part of the quest to battle the Minion of the Present and capture time itself. #CosplayQuest #30andTimeless #BirthdayAdventure

Thirteen adults in detailed fantasy cosplay stand in a windswept field by a lake under a dramatic, stormy sky. They are gathered around a large scroll held by a central figure, who presents it with a sense of ceremony. Costumes include flowing capes, wizard hats, staffs, fur-lined cloaks, and medieval attire, evoking a magical, high-fantasy quest. The moment appears to be part of a story-driven event, blending epic adventure with playful camaraderie.

A bearded man in full wizard cosplay stands dramatically on a gravel path beside a stream, arms outstretched and mouth open mid-proclamation. He wears a long, flowing grey robe with a matching pointed hat and holds a wooden staff. Behind him, a moody sky and leafless trees enhance the mystical, theatrical atmosphere.

A man in fantasy warrior cosplay kneels solemnly on a rocky shoreline, gripping the hilt of a sword planted in the ground. He wears a deep red cloak, brown leather bracers with Celtic designs, and fur-lined armor, evoking a rugged, medieval look. His expression is intense and contemplative, set against a dramatic backdrop of stormy skies and crashing waves, creating a powerful, cinematic scene.

A joyful group of cosplayers dressed in fantasy costumes walk along a lakeside path under a dramatic sky. The central figure, a young woman in a blue and white outfit with a leather corset and tall boots, gestures animatedly while the others laugh and smile. One woman wears antlers adorned with greenery and holds a textured black orb, suggesting a druid character. The group includes wizards, warriors, and rogues, all in rich, detailed costumes, sharing a lighthearted moment during a fantasy-themed adventure.

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Let’s vote based on what’s real not just what’s loud. Before you rage-post “Trudeau/Liberals ruined everything,” take 30 seconds and ask: Who’s actually responsible? Because democracy works better when we aim our anger accurately.

A three-column infographic breaks down the responsibilities of different levels of government in Canada: Federal, Provincial (Ontario), and Municipal. Each column includes icons and a list of services.

Federal Government (Red Column, Maple Leaf Icon):
   •   Airports
   •   Borders and wastewater
   •   Charter of Rights and Freedoms
   •   Canada Child Benefit
   •   Currency
   •   Fisheries and oceans
   •   National defense
   •   Indigenous lands & rights
   •   Employment insurance
   •   Immigration
   •   National parks
   •   Environment
   •   National RCMP

Provincial Government (Ontario, Navy Blue Column, Ontario Shield Icon):
   •   Labour and employment
   •   Education
   •   Health care
   •   Drivers’ licences, highways
   •   Housing
   •   Justice
   •   Natural resources
   •   Social assistance
   •   Energy
   •   Property and civil rights
   •   Liquor and cannabis
   •   Environment
   •   Provincial courts

Municipal Government (Green Column, Cityscape Icon):
   •   City hall
   •   Libraries
   •   Water and wastewater
   •   Municipal property taxes
   •   Parks and recreation
   •   Public transit
   •   Road maintenance
   •   Fire services
   •   Waste collection
   •   Community and social services
   •   Building permits
   •   Local police
   •   Animal control

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Next up is Boon Lake, a strategy game where we explore new land, build up settlements, and try to outsmart each other along the way.

Close-up of a player board from the game Boon Lake. The board features wooden blue houses, boats, and settlers placed across a desert and water map, with various tracks and upgrade spaces. Other player boards and game components are visible in the background on a dark table.

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

First up: Sabika! We’re building the Alhambra, carving poems, and trading across the Mediterranean. Three rondels, tight strategy, beautiful game, perfect way to start the day!

Overhead view of a colorful board game setup for Sabika. The center features a large ornate rondel divided into sections with icons and wooden pieces. The top right shows hexagonal tiles for bonuses. The bottom section depicts a Mediterranean map with cities like Venice, Tunis, and Cairo, each marked with tokens. Piles of small wooden resources and coins are scattered at the bottom of the board.

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Off to a day of board games, food, friends, chatter, fun, and strategy. We were elected to bring fruit and veggies and for April, it turned into a global food adventure! Pretty proud we managed to avoid American produce!

A colorful spread of fresh fruits and vegetables arranged for a gathering. One tray holds cut cantaloupe, honeydew, blackberries, strawberries, and orange slices, with a container of dip and decorative toothpicks in the center. Another tray features a vibrant assortment of cut carrots, cucumbers, broccoli, mushrooms, sweet peppers, and cherry tomatoes, with two containers of dip. Bowls of fresh pears, plums, apples, and clusters of red and green grapes are also displayed on a white counter.

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Happy Caturday to all the cool cats and kitten lovers out there! May your day be filled with purrs, playful zoomies, and tiny toe beans of joy. #Caturday #KittenLove #Purrfection

3 months old tabby kitten sleeping on her back paws up in the air on a colourful rainbow striped quilt

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Two interesting things I came across today, first a petition for the house of commons to make Canadian made labeling much more clear… www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en... As well there was a suggestion of what that may look like in a reddit post here www.reddit.com/r/BuyCanadia...

design ideas for canadian made labelling modelled after the australian system. Using a Maple leaf or other easily identifiable canadian symbol, and shading in a portion of the symbol depending on how much is from Canada, for example colouring in half for 50% canadian made.

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Enjoying a nice warm break down in mexico while anxiously reading Canadian news daily

sunset over the town of san miguel de allende

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Haven’t seen this posted yet, gave me a giggle 🤭 Borrowed from www.reddit.com/r/BuyCanadia...

A box of East Coast IPA named Frig Off placed in the empty USA section of a Nova Scotian Liquor store, underneath the sign the reads United States

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Two of my favourite small batch syrups are Kinsip & Wabanaki!

Bottle of kinsip whisky barrel aged Maple syrup

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

If you oppose CBC’s Cross country checkups proposed conversation about Canadas sovereignty, file a complaint with the Ombudsman here cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/ombudsman...

a screen shot from CBC, advertising a cross border conversation around Canada’s sovereignty

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Someone’s built a website that scans, my vinegar wasn’t in the database (but you can help by adding products), but my honey was! www.isitfromcanada.ca

Photo from an ap showing Peace River Liquid Honey as a strongly dated Canadian product

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Choose 20 Albums that have stayed with you or influenced you. One Album per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 2/20 #MusicSky #AlbumChallenge #Albums

Album cover for david usher, little songs. David Usher holding out a fish in both hands on a city street

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Choose 20 Albums that have stayed with you or influenced you. One Album per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 1/20 #MusicSky #AlbumChallenge #Albums

Album cover for nine inch nails album, pretty hate machine

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

I absolutely love octopi, I just find them fascinating. Digital sketch i tried of one #ArtAdventCalendar #digitalart #art #octopus

Digital sketch of an octopus in varying shades of orange on a grey background

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Tis the season!Christmas Crack, saltines, caramel, chocolate layered with nuts on top! #christmasbaking #christmascrack #sweets #homemadegifts

a cookie sheet of a delicacy known as Christmas Crack, saltines, caramel, chocolate layered with nuts on top!

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Mandela cthulhu sketch i haven’t gotten back to in a bit. #ArtAdventCalendar #Art #Cthulu

a spiraling mandela featuring, cthulhu heads, tentacles and mouths, sketched and uncoloured

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

I totally forgot to tag #ArtAdventCalendar in my last post with my halloween drawing of a red riding hood/jason mash up. So i’m posting it again! #halloween #art #digitaldrawing #jason #LittleRedRidingHood

a girl with blonde braids and a red cape and hood holding a machete on one hand and a wolf’s head in the other. She is standing in front of a purple coloured portal, with pines trees and tree branches on the background. Bats fly over head. Full moon in the background sky

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Little Red Riding Hood/Jason. A drawing from Halloween.

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

In 2021 there was a huge rock snake growing along an east end beach in Toronto so of course I wanted to contribute #ArtAdventCalendar #rockpainting

painted rock with a path starting off in a storm winding down the rock to end at a rainbow, with the words, not all storms come to disrupt your life, some come to clear the path

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

xmas picture I drew digitally of a friends restaurant #ArtAdventCalendar #art #digitalart

christmas scene of the front of a restaurant called the yardbird. Several crows in christmas apparel are scattered around the scene. Santa pulling a sleigh is trudging off tiredly around the corner

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

One of my first attempts at digital art and using the synchro features #ArtAdventCalendar #tentacles

a Mandela of tentacles in oranges and purples against a light blue background

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

#ArtAdventCalendar When the twins were young, Toy Story was huge and we ended up with ‘Buzz’ & ‘Woody’. As twins often are, they were slow to talk and had their own language. When ‘Buzz’ got frustrated, he would tap on his arm while pointing at people while making laser noises 😂 #art #quilt

small child’s quilt, in blues and greens, overlapping rectangles with an appliqué red rocket ship in the bottom left corner

a child’s quilt, featuring squares with squares using western style prints and a red appliquéd cowboy boot in the bottom right corner

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Tanya 🇨🇦 @fieryone4.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

#ArtAdventCalendar Pieced and quilted in cotton. From way back when the kids were little! #art #quilts #sewing

A dark brown and white dog sitting beside a small quilt. The quilt is composed of bars graduating colour through patterned rectangles of browns, blues, greens, yellows and reds.

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