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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Happy New Year, dear ones! George and I will be curled up on the couch watching movies in our PJs. Love to you all! #happynewyear #georgethecat

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Isn't this glorious? From My Weathered Home on FB (who I just started following.) #winter #christmas #neutral #myweatheredhome #home #heart #hearth #decor #decoration #lovely

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Just off the needles, the free Sherbert Bandana scarf. I didn't like the edge, so I did a little crochet around the whole thing. I used 2 skeins from my stash of Plymouth Suri Merino (55% Suri alpaca, 45% extra fine Merino wool.) Here's the pattern link: www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... #knitsky

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

It's raining outside so a disappointed George is cat-napping on the Bergere chair by the fireplace. Sweet boy. 🧡🐈💤 #cat #kitty #kittycat #orangecat #georgethecat #boycat #catnap #sweet #adorable #catsofbluesky #catsky

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

TRAIN DREAMS is a beautiful, quiet, poetic film that will both break your heart & uplift you all at once. One man's life journey during the early 20th century in the stunning Pacific Northwest. Enchanting, and as lovely as any painted masterpiece. ❤️ #movie #netflix #traindreams #5star #poetic #heart

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

TA DA! Finished in no time. Six little wreaths with velvet ribbons. I used a handspun, hand dyed wool from La Lana Wools that I carefully stored for decades. Directions in the first comment. 🧶🪡🎄 #knitting #christmas #knitsky #wreath #diy #handwork #needlework #ornament #winter #green #handdyed

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

I'm so excited! I just purchased this Glorafilia Swans needlepoint kit on Ebay, adapted from a wallpaper by Walter Crane. It's unopened & perfect. I'm thrilled. My early Christmas present to myself! 😀 #needlepoint #glorafilia #swans #art #artistic #needlework #williammorris #waltercrane #arts&crafts

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Darling George nestling into the tops of the sofa cushions just over my shoulder. He can make almost any place look like the coziest, most comfortable kitty cat bed. This is his new favorite place, next to my head. 🧡🐱 #cat #catsofbluesky #catsky #kitty #georgethecat #orangecat #orangetabby #love

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

I saw this vintage Christmas wreath and am using it for inspiration to make one of my own. I have TONS of MCM vintage ornaments and just ordered 50' of vintage Italian made silver tinsel garland for the base from Ebay. Photos when it's finished! #christmas #christmaswreath #vintage #mcm #diy #craft

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

It's rainy day in Portland today, so I started another Cloudberry Scarf Bandana. This time, Tahki Homespun Donegal Tweed 100% wool worsted yarn from my stash, & size 9 (not 5) needles. It will be substantially larger than the last one. The free pattern: www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... #knit #knitsky

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Cloudberry Bandana Scarf is a super easy knit. 1x1 rib staggered every 2 rows with decreases at each edge row. Knit on size 5 needles with Berocco Ultra Alpaca from my stash. 1-1/3 skeins. The pattern is free here: www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... #knit #knitsky #cloudberry #knitscarf #knitbandana

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Blocking Cloudberry Bandana Scarf (knit in Berroco Ultra Alpaca 50% Alpaca 50% Wool in dark purple heather from my stash.) More photos of color later. The pattern is free from Purl Soho here: www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... #knitsky #knitting #wool #cloudberry #purlsoho #berroco #alpaca #scarf

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

House of Guiness, UGH, I can't even get through the first episode. A big snore fest. Hard pass. #houseofguiness #series #prime #ugh #sleepathon

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

I worked for Sidney Pollock during the post production of Out of Africa. He invited me to join a dinner with he & Bob Redford. It was an interesting conversation about projects, writing, development & scripts. A talented man, but mostly, you were nice & that's what I'll remember most. #robertredford

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

A gorgeous find at Goodwill today, (unsigned, and trust me I looked!) I'll be keeping this one. 😀 #thrift #thrifting #goodwill #used #crystal #crystalbox #decor #decorate #lovely #treasure #treasurehunting #livingroom #elegant

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

I redid the art in a corner of my family room. I framed all the bird prints myself, from an Italian calendar. I sprayed the mattes black so they'd be cohesive. I had 3 of the 4 frames, got the top right one yesterday from FB for $10. Love it. #thrift #art #marketplace #birds #decorate #diy #prints

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

I recently saw this on glorafilia.com & marveled at using embroidery & needlepoint together. I really love the idea of it & intend to give it a try. For those who don't know, Glorafilia is one of a handful of truly great needlepoint designers/authors/kit makers. #needlepoint #embroidery #glorafilia

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

I found these two pewter birds on FB Marketplace yesterday. They seem quite happy in my dining room. In Portland we have a saying, "put a bird on it," so I did! 😀 #pewter #bird #antique #portland #putabirdonit #decor #decorate #thrift #thrifting #antique #vintage #sweet #charming #velvet #silver

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Currently reading The Secret Life of Sunflowers, the story of Vincent van Gogh's widowed sister in law, who is entirely responsible for the legacy and world wide fame of the artist. I hear it's great from a good friend and former knitting student. #art #artist #book #library #vincentvangogh #painter

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Found a better (to-scale) lampshade today on FB Marketplace (23" in diameter & 14" tall) for the $14.99 Goodwill lamp I bought yesterday. The shade will be recovered in black silk faille taffeta (thrifted years ago) that I have in my stash. Then it will be perfect. 😀 #thrift #thrifting #lamp #diy

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

I found a couple of amazing lamps today at Goodwill (35" & 37" tall). They were $9.99 and $14.99, had the shades. I thought I was going to sell the one on the right, but it looks so good in my living room that I'm going to keep them both for now. #thrift #thrifting #goodwill #lamp #vintage #decor

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Any time I make a new little kitty spot on the deck, George finds it right away. He has about 7 of them that it rotates between. So adorable. Doesn't he look cozy? 🧡🐱 #cat #catsofbluesky #bluesky #orange #orangecat #george #georgethecat #wicker #deck #garden #gardencat #boycat #sweet #adorable

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

TA DA!! Estate sale haul! 4 terracotta pots, roll rimmed, Italian made, secateurs, green pot, wrought iron plant stand, blue hand thrown pot, skinny twig wreath, wicker plant stand, and a solid wood column lamp. It was a very successful day. #estatesale #thrift #garden #thrifting #bargains #treasure

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Went to an outdoor antique market in Oregon City this morning & found this wonderful piece for my garden. It encompasses all my favorite things: birds, leaves, wreath, wrought iron, and rust! It will be charming filled with blooming flowers on my deck. $20. #garden #wroughtiron #sculpture #gardenart

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

It's finally time to let this antique French baker's table go. I've always intended on replacing the wood top with marble. But at this point I just don't have room for it, so I'll let someone else do it. It's on FB Marketplace for $495. Choose your own marble! 😀

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Just had to show you this AMAZING original, signed, painting I just bought on FB Marketplace this morning. $100. It's 42"x42". I'm currently redoing my very large landing. I think it works here. 😀💛

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

Cutting & arranging Blue Sea Holly Thistles in the garden. The vase/pot was a thrifting score that I repainted black from a bright yellow that doesn't work with my decor. #sunday #garden #vase #arrangement #blueseaholly #thistles #decorate #thrift #thrifting #DIY #make #do #bloomsky #bloomscrolling

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Just in case you ever need/want to draw a rabbit, here are the proportional dimension from which to work. A Google search identified that this image is at least 10 years old, but not the artist or origin. #art #artmaking #drawing #proportion #painting #animals #rabbit #skill #rendering #sketching

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

This incredible IG artist, blooming_wire, makes flowers with wire and beads. Here's a link to her amazing work: www.instagram.com/blooming_wire/ #IG #blooming_wire #wire #wirework #art #artist #flowers #beads #talented #artsky #flowersky #amazing #lovely

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

I've been BUSY! Sorry everyone, life has me running 60 mph. I'm definitely not complaining, it's been fun but exhausting. Thanks to @kathyg10.bsky.social for checking on me! I'll make an extra effort to be present! This is by Childe Hassam. Couch on the Porch, 1914. #art #artist #childehassam

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Currently watching Gemma Bovary, a retelling of the classic French novel, Madame Bovary. It's beautiful. Set in an idyllic French village. Free on Prime (with a couple of ads.) #gemmabovary #French #MadameBovary #classic #literature #movie #prime #beautiful #interesting

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

How I love the library! From The Ground Up The Story of a First Garden by Amy Stewart was purchased today from the used book section & is the perfect little summer read. After I finish it, I think it will reside on the bedside table of the guest room for my friends to enjoy. #garden #book #library

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

I've lost count of how many Acer Shawls (by Kourtney Robinson) I've knit, but I'm sure I have one in every color now. Love these. Such an easy & quick knit. Ravelry Link: www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... 🧶 #knit #knitsky #acershawl #kourtneyrobinson #ravelry #shawl #bulkyyarn #quickknit #wrap #scarf

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Gorgeous white hydrangea that was a gift from my next door neighbors when they redid their garden a few months ago. I think it is happy. 😀🌿 #garden #whitehydrangea #hydrangea #flower #flowergarden #mygarden #bloom #bloomsky #bloomscrolling #cottagegarden #cottagecore #charming #beautiful #sweet

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

I made cute little copper wire hangers for my mason jars. I'll hang them from shepherd's hooks around my deck. (Last year I used black twine, it didn't hold up & became fragile.) #garden #craft #crafting #masonjar #flowers #flowervases #shepherdhooks #copperwire #easy #diy #make #flowersky #bloomsky

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

I really don't like "cleaning." It takes too much time away from expressing my artistic soul. But, today I had an epiphany while doing the c-word. It's clearing energy. I literally could feel less denseness when I walked through a cleared space. #cleaning #clearingenergy #spiritual #artistic #soul

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

The booming has started, so I've cranked up the French Cafe Music to soothe sweet George. He's found yet another safe kitty spot under the coffee table. FYI there are NOISELESS fireworks. #4thofjuly #noiselessfireworks #animals #cat #georgethecat #catsofbluesky #beking #animals #july4th #frenchmusic

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

George (a fluffy big 19 pound boy) just discovered a huge basket that fits just right. Sweet boy. I'm so glad he's settled in before the terrible booming starts. My heart goes out to all the animals who will be terrified tonight. #july4 #4thofJuly #georgethecat #cat #catsofbluesky #catsky #animals

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

A little wrought iron haul on FB Marketplace this morning. 3 topiary frames & a candelabra, $5 ea. Afterwards I swooped by Home Goods and nabbed a few terracotta pieces for my garden collection. #garden #gardendecor #topiary #candelabra #FBMarketplace #thrift #thrifting ##terracotta #terracottapots

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

I'm working on a large vintage needlepoint canvas during some very hot days just south of Portland, OR. It will be an 18"x18" finished pillow. Now I'm off to water a very thirsty garden. 😀🌿🌸 #needlepoint #vintage #vintageneedlepoint #garden #gardening #flowers #blooms #cottagecore #charming #pillow

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Chinese ground orchids (also called Hyacinth orchid) spotted in a neighbor's front yard on my daily 3 mile morning walk. They are so beautiful. I'm in zone 8b. #garden #gardening #walk #3milewalk #chinesegroundorchid #hyacinthorchid #flower #flowergarden #flowersky #bloom #bloomsky #bloomscrolling

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

So sorry I've been absent for a couple of days. Roof needed repairs after tree cutting by neighbors landed all the limbs on it. Today tree arborists hired by me took several large limbs off that overhang my roof so repairs can begin. Life! 🙄 #mygarden #sweetwilliam #roof #trees #life #soitgoes #sigh

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Reminding myself (and you?) that I need to knit the lovely Peony Moon Scarf or Stole by Anne Hanson soon. It's on Ravelry here: www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... #knit #knitsky #scarf #stole #PeonyMoon #AnneHanson #lacescarf #knittedlace #knitscarf #knitstole #lovely #knitting #warm #beautiful

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