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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

This potato cat isn't done yet but I cannot resist doing a little nose to nose boop with every single one I make. They are so cute I can't handle it. LOOK AT THOSE BIG BOBA EYES. #crochetsky🧶 #crochet #cat #adorable #boop

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Life can be hard. Gift a heart to the people you love, and remind them of how cherished they truly are. Remind them that their anxiety is a liar and that they aren't alone. www.handmadebybek.com/shop/Holdabl... #handmade #resin #loved #worthy #cherished #youareloved #heart #love

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

My current #view. 🩵 Can I just say what an #incredible feeling it is to find #JOY in #creating again? I have truly #missed this #feeling. #handmade #artistsky #wedding #funeral #flowers #resin

Dried flowers sitting in molds to the center left, flowers in cured resin to the center right. A gallery wall with misc artwork in the background and a TV displaying music info to the right. Yarn and an earring display to the left.

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

If you like #anime and if you like #earrings, well then... I have #fun #news. I just added 14 new styles featuring different anime characters. Here's a small taste. 😉 You can see the rest on my #website. #Life is too short... wear the fun earrings. www.handmadebybek.com #handmade #artistsky

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

I've taken a break from #creating over the last few days & tonight, I #read book 11 & started book 12. The #husband & I finished the #DemonSlayer #anime series a couple of months ago & I'm #reading the #manga. I'm completely obsessed & can't help myself. Look at my wall... I don't even like anime.

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

The #plan last night was to #crochet a bunch of little plushies while sitting comfortably in my chair. What actually happened, though, was me sitting hunched over on my floor like a #gremlin, balling up a bunch of #yarn so I could replenish my yarn bag. 🤷🏼‍♀️ #crochetsky🧶 #oops (More in comments)

A bag with several balls of bright yarn to the left. On the right, a bowl with bright yarn in it, and balls of yarn on a footrest. There is a teal basket behind the bowl with a few half made octopus plushies inside.

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

It is time to rethink water balloon fun! It is HOT outside and I have TONS of reusable water balloons ready to go!! How do you use them? It's easy! 1.) Dunk 2.) Squeeze 3.) Toss 4.) Repeat (More in comments) www.handmadebybek.com #crochetsky🧶 #reusable #crochet #smallbusiness #summer #fun

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

My website is filled with lots and lots of neat stuff... but no traffic. Help a girl out. Please? www.handmadebybek.com #handmade #yarn #artistsky #shopsmall #smallbusiness #crochetsky #crochetsky🧶 #resin #maker #handmadebybek #supporthandmade #supportsmallbusiness

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

It's hot outside. You deserve ice cream. 🍦 Plushies are featured on the front page. Find this guy and more! www.handmadebybek.com #handmade #crochet #fiberart #crochetsky🧶 #crochetsky #icecream #amigurumi #toy #cute #smallbusiness #shopsmall #love #soft #plushie #supporthandmade

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

That one person can drag us into a war without consulting or even notifying Congress, or our allies, or fully explaining to the American people why this is necessary, is absolutely bonkers. Reminder that Congress has the power to stop all of this. Where the hell are they? Hello?

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Because it's #adorable... I was balling up #yarn to put in a bag I carry with me and my son was hanging out on the floor. Willow pushed her way through his arms and snuggled up right against him. A #boy and his #cat. They #love each other so much. 🥰 #catsky #catmom #mom #cute #crochetsky🧶 #sweet

A brown tabby cat is snuggled into the chest of a 10 year old child who is on the floor of his mom's craft room.

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Me: "Leave the yarn alone, Goose." Goose: *stretches to get comfortable* Me: 🤦🏼‍♀️ #cat #catmom #orangecat #catsofbluesky #catsky #crochetsky #crochetsky🧶 #yarn #crochet #menace

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

I made a bunch of plushies. I finally listed them. 💙 I can only show a few here, but I listed over 60. They're really #cute. You should check them out. 😉 They're on the front page. www.handmadebybek.com #handmade #crochet #fiberart #plushies #crochetsky🧶 #toy #fun #Amigurumi #shopsmall

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

I finished these four and two others a little while back. I just listed them to the "fiber arts" section of the site. 🩷❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 No matter what colors represent you, you're safe here. I'm just an ally, but you're safe here. www.handmadebybek.com #crochetsky🧶 #safe #loved #handmade #crochet #ally

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Love people well. Love people out loud. Love people boldly. Most importantly, love people on purpose. ❤️ www.handmadebybek.com #handmade #support #buysmall #shopsmall #smallbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #art #artist #artistsky #resin #resinsky #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #loved #love

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Because I know I'm not the only one who has to buy a working brain... Five done with many, many more to come. #crochet #fiberart #crochetsky🧶 #smallbusiness #shopsmall #handmadebybek #handmade #artistsky

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

You can't have my yarn, Goose. Please let me make this little baby octopus. This girl has beautiful eyes and amazing whiskers. #orangecat #chaos #cat #catsky #catmom #goose #yarn #crochet #crochetsky #crochetsky🧶 #handmade #menace #adorable #sillygoose

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Please don't let me go back to Joann's. I don't care how good the sale is, I don't have any space left. I had to buy a new crate, & I had to grab the two crates I use during show season. I'll be happy when this gets used. I. Am. Out. Of. Space. #intervention #sendhelp #yarn #crochetsky🧶 #crochet

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Today is our (double) #anniversary... 23 years together, 18 years married. I wrote a #wonderful post about him elsewhere, but I don't have the space here. He's a #phenomenal human, and I'm beyond #grateful he's mine. I #love you, sweet boy. #highschoolsweethearts #cherished #favorite #safe #kind

Two kids, just friends, dancing at a school dance.

An accurate representation of our lives... always silly, never boring.

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Just over a year ago, I made a memorial arch with my mom's funeral flowers. It took nearly two years before I was emotionally strong enough to do it, but I did it. It stands about 8 inches tall and lives in our living room now. I miss her every day. 💙 #fuckcancer #grief #loss #mom #resin #flowers

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

It's tiiiiime. Reusable water balloons have always been a big hit, and I hope that never changes! Use a few buckets as filling stations and start having fun! 1) Dunk 2) Squeeze 3) Toss 4) Repeat Easy! 🔗 in comments #ecofriendly #summerfun #safe #water #kids #latexfree #fun #crochetsky🧶 #play

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

A follow-up post... I didn't think about the sun coming in through the open window and didn't cover my arm. I'm not used to the sunshine. I have blonde hair and blue eyes... I spend my life transparently pale or lobster red. There is no in-between. 🤦🏼‍♀️ #oops #crochetsky🧶 #sunshine #sunburn #ouch

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

I take my yarn everywhere. I drove a friend to an appointment today and chose to enjoy my time crocheting in the car while I waited. Windows were open, music was playing, the sun was shining, and the breeze was perfect. 💛🤍💜🖤 #handmade #crochet #fiberart #crochetsky🧶 #relax #calm #music #spring

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

After several incredibly busy days, I snuck up to my office for a little quiet time. I come in here, and no matter how #heavy things feel, I can #breathe again. No matter what you're facing right now, I hope you're able to find #peace today. You're #loved beyond measure. 💙 #crochetsky🧶 #rest

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Hi. I make stuff, and I'd #love it if you could check out my what I do. 💙 Supporting small and buying #handmade is SO #important right now. I know the #world is on #fire, but this is my #livelihood. We're all just trying to #survive however we can. 💙 #handmadesky #thankyou #crochetsky🧶

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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 17/04/2025

“We have a system of checks and balances. A tyrant can always be stopped as long as congress has a spine.” Congress:

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

We apologize for the length of this post, but we felt it was important to share the full details with you.

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

William (10): I'm never going to be a dad and have kids. Me: Really? Why? William: Because they might be just like me. Me: You look at me. If you have kids and they end up just like you, you will be the LUCKIEST dad in the world. William: Really? Me: Really. #loved #perfect #lucky #mom #son

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

#Advocate for your #kids no matter how tired you are. That's your job as a #parent. My son deserves to thrive, too. It shouldn't matter that his brain works differently. I hate that those in power are making it impossible. I'll never stop fighting. #fight #neurodiverse #spicy #loved #son #kiddo

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

I'm making a hat to match the scarf I finished a week or so ago. This is a hat pattern I wrote, and you can find it on my Ravelry page. There's a direct link at the bottom of my website. (Link provided here.) 🖤🩶🤍💜 #crochet #crochetsky🧶 #handmade #crochetpattern #loved www.handmadebybek.com

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

We celebrated my husband's 40th birthday yesterday, and I am exhausted. I'm an introvert, and there were a lot of people in my house for a long time. We had a lot of fun, though. Tonight, I'm recharging with kitty snuggles and crochet. #catsofbluesky #catsky #crochetsky🧶 #happybirthday #loved

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

My mom always thought she was broken & she lived with shame. The day I told her she was Asexual was the first time she breathed a sigh of relief. She was 68. She wasn't broken. She wasn't alone. There was a place for her. I miss her. 🖤🩶🤍💜 #crochetsky🧶 #ace #handmade #safespace #notalone #loved

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

These girls make crocheting difficult. They're lucky I love them so much. Pixie (3.5) is the orange one, and Belle (16) is the void. I'm working on another scarf. Well... I'm trying to. 🧡🤍💜 #catsofbluesky #catsky #cats #crochetsky🧶 #crochet #snuggles #sleepy #safespace #safe #loved

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

I'll take a better picture later, but I made one with these colors in honor of my mom. I'll talk about our conversation later, but seeing her breathe a sigh of relief at nearly 70 was one of the most beautiful things I've ever witnessed. 🖤🩶🤍💜 #crochetsky🧶 #ace #mom #missyou #safespace #loved

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Goose said you would be really, really amazing if you checked out the site and made a purchase today, even if it's a small one. 💜 How could you ignore this adorable, toothless, purring orange menace? www.handmadebybek.com #catsofbluesky #catsky #Entrepreneurs #crochetsky🧶 #smallbusiness

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

I had #therapy today. I have a love/hate relationship with it. I know it's important. I know it's helping. But #healing is really hard. It's silly, but fun #earrings help make me #brave. This is a favorite pair of mine. (Get yours. Link in comments) #sunbreather #handmadesky #mentalhealth

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

I've been working on this scarf for a few days. My son is neurodiverse. Last week was spring break. He has separation anxiety, so when he's home, I don't get much done. That's okay. He's my top priority. If these colors represent you, you are safe here. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #crochetsky🧶 #safe #loved #handmade

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Bradley Whitford @bradleywhitford.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

He’s tanking the economy, destroying our standing in the world, depriving women and LGBTQ communities of their fundamental rights, attacking the environment, disappearing legal immigrants, gutting Veteran’s benefits and Social Security. And he’s making you pay for his golf trips while he’s at it.

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Annnnd it's done. This beauty will be available to find its person very soon. 💙🤍🩷 #handmade #safe #loved #crochetsky🧶

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

My son has an important appointment this afternoon. I'll likely be here for an hour or two, so I brought something to work on. To anyone these colors apply to, know that you're seen and you're safe with me. The world may feel like it's on fire, but you're safe here. 💙🩷🤍 #safe #loved #crochetsky🧶

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

These beauties went home today, and I was able to color in another state because of it! Who will help me fill in another state? www.handmadebybek.com #crochetsky #art #artist #fiberartist #scarf #hat #handmade #handmadesky #smallbusiness #shopsmallsky

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Some of my favorite new earrings... #handmade #handmadebybek #smallbusiness #shopsmall #earrings #favorite #art Remember to shop small so we don't all disappear. 💙 You can find a direct link to all 74 styles on the front page of www.handmadebybek.com

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

"I just want to update the website, Goose. Please go bother the child and leave me alone. Oh. You're gonna jump up on my lap anyway? Cool." Life with an orange cat... a story in pictures. #catmom #sillygoose #orangecat #goose #flerken #orange #cat #struggling

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

I tried working at my desk this morning and, umm, got interrupted. She knows she absolutely owns me. Belle is 16, but she's still just a baby. #senior #cat #catmom #baby #soulcat #void #interrupted #love

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Bek McClain @handmadebybek.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Wh... what? I'm... I'm actually crocheting IN my office? #crochet #yarn #yarnstash

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