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Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Today's work tunes. Cheesy I know, but I'm middle aged...

Screenshot of a music playlist. Jeff Wayne's War of the worlds album.

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Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Dress bagged up, ready to get last fastening added when I get to my friends tomorrow. That was a lot of ruffles.

Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It turns out that my cats have no fear of sewing machines. Both of them love helping. Adds another level of challenge.

A woman sat at a sewing machine working on a dress, a tuxedo cat sits on top of the fabric

A dress spread out on a table next to a sewing machine. A large tuxedo cat sits in the middle of the fabric

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Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Back from Lindisfarne festival. Twas rather good. I danced hard to Faithless. I petted many dogs! Now I need sleep!

A large audience in a darkened festival tent dancing, with bright lights obscuring the band on stage.

A very fluffy corgi dog is sitting inside a tent, looking up as it waits for a treat.

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Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Did I spend most of yesterday playing with my bestie's new kitten. Maybe... This is Bandit

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Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

First Dolly, now Tim. I'm bawling.

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Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Today has been difficult start to finish. Trying to quiet .y brain with a bit of lino carving l.

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Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Finally finished my waistcoat! Would have been faster, but I hand sew button holes.

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Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Hubby took me to York to see the 'Making waves' exhibition of Japanese block print art. I took far too many pictures, but I'm feeling very inspired. I also found a whole load of gorgeous velvet very cheap 😁

Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Freaking epic live as always. I sweated through my denim shorts. No regerts

Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Tested the next two lino cuts. Very happy with my designs, but I need to practice my printing technique. I really really like carving this stuff. So satisfying.

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Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Did my first linocut! New hobby unlocked.

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Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

A vital piece when sewing a dress... Pockets! #sewing

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Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Well I'm burnt out this week. Going to try being more cat and try resting for a couple of days before I try doing anything creative again.

Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Waistcoat is nearly done. Just needs buttons, buttonholes, and decorating.

Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Adding pockets. You'd think the pattern with pocket welts would include them, but no. There's one on the men's pattern in the same envelope 😑 #pockets

Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

After two years looking for my lego instructions, my youngest crotch goblin informed me there is an app... One lot done.

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Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

More Fantasy Forest pictures, including one of the few pictures of me in my pirate gear. I refused to go in the portaloo barefoot, and stole my large child's shoes... size 4 lidl slides don't go well on my size 9 flippers 😆

Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Last year I found this wonderful artist at fantasy forest festival, and luckily she was there again. Need to find a suitable frame for Babayaga's hut.

Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Back from Fantasy Forest Festival. Got my first hand poked tattoo, drank quite a bit of mead. My hubby is very happy with his new post apocalyptic getup. Apparently I sew leather now

Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Went out to Banshees Labyrinth with hubby, offspring, and sister. Sister is up here for #Criticalrole show, and suggested a gathering there (my favourite pub) Apparently the cast turned up too.

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Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

After an incredibly busy week at work l have spent the evening playing Bayonetta, drinking wine, and just chilling. Tomorrow I go help my friend with a sewing project. Aiming for chill vibes all weekend. Plumbogummite knows how to chill. Under pajamas...

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Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Came home to Phasmophobia Minkies! Drawn by the fabulous @yurimiez.bsky.social

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Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Successful sewing day. Blouse made with an ivory cotton I inherited from my Nana. Dyed a lovely plum colour. Just need to add a hook and eye to the collar.

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Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Sewing is going well this morning, but my assistant is being a bit lazy

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Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

The boys are loving the sun far more than I am.

Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Today has been even more sewing. But slowly. I'm tired. Corset is pretty much finished. Need to add details to the matching bolero. #sewing #corset

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Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Oooh, and my lovely friend brought me a present to cheer me up. She's the main reason I hagood taste in make-up. Pre Kylie I wore only black eyeshadow and red lippy.

Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

A super hot sweaty day for Edinburgh Pride. Amazing support for the trans community about. My eldest was practically a celebrity in their Chainsaw man head. Couldn't go ten ft without someone getting excited!

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Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

On my way to Edinburgh Pride, teenagers in tow.

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Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

The calm before the storm.

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Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Been sewing all morning. Just won bobbin chicken 🤟

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Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Hubby got me snacks. I like snacks.

Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Took a break from beading to make a crochet Japanese knot bag. Pattern Mosu bag by sweet softies

Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Without downloading new pics what is it like to date/ be married to you?

Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Beading continues. Also, Plum is a silly boy

Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Finally finished the beading on the heart applique for my corset. It still needs a backing and brooch pims, but I can finally move on to the rest of the outfit. Five weeks until Fantasy Forest Festival and I'm finally feeling motivated after a slump.

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Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Your last saved meme is your moral philosophy.

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Rachel @ivybombshell.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Was jealous of my cats this morning as I left for work. Plumbogummite was just settling in to a blanket, and Shogun was curled up happy in a shoe box full of catnip. Can I be a cat please?