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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 3h

My latest make #SewSky (this one is for a friend).

A dark grey wool tweed moto-style jacket, with crimson velvet facings, shown hanging in front of a bookshelf. The pattern is the Cashmerette "Canton" jacket.

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 25/10/2026

#SundayPixLamp From the Barbie exhibition in Kelvingrove.

A lampshade made from hanks of Barbie hair.

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 25/10/2026

Storm Boelo doing its thing this morning! Pressure graph shows that Storm Austen wasn't really a thing uo here.

Screen grab from the website barometricpressure.app, showing the local barometric pressure to me, in central Scotland, over the last week, and predicted for the next week. Currently in the base of a deep trough.

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 22/10/2026

I looked online for a barometric pressure thing, because it's been all over the place the last week, found one (although the verbiage is obviously GenAI), it's going to carry on being bonkers.

Graph of forecast barometric pressure over the next week in central Scotland

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 22/08/2026

Jacket update. I went with the red piping. All I have left to do is the cuff buttons. The main buttons are ivory (corozo nut). I have the option of either ivory or turquoise for the cuff buttons (couldn't get matching buttons for the front, hence ivory).

Turquoise linen jacket front, showing ivory main buttons, and the option of either ivory or perfectly matched turquoise small buttons for the button cuffs.

Inside of jacket showing turquoise facing, floral lining, and the effect of the red piping. The inner buttons stabilising the main buttons can also be seen.

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 22/08/2026

8/10 Good morning all. Happy Caturday. If you have a day off, enjoy. If you're at work, and people-facing, I hope the people you interact with respect you.

A small black cat curled up on my lap, on top of a blue and white floral duvet cover.

A large black cat facing me, on a blue blanket.

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 08/08/2026

Ok #SewSky, please vote. I use satin bias tape to make contrast flat piping between a jacket's facing and lining. Latest jacket project uses sea-green linen (a bit greener than the photo), and a toning Sanganeri print. Option 1 (red) Option 2 (pink) Option 3 (ivory). Vote please.

Binding option 1. Dark red binding. Picks up the red in the print.

Option 2. Pale pink binding, picks up the pink in the print.

Option 3. Ivory bias tape, picks up the unpainted background

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 07/08/2026

Hi @secretedinburgh.bsky.social, @edinreporter.bsky.social, @edinburghminute.com Can you share this? St John's Church, Edinburgh, is going to be starting children's choirs at the beginning of September, starting with a taster day on 5th Sept. (See poster)

A poster advertising a Choral Singing Taster Day, on the 5th September 2026, at St John's Church, Princes Street, Edinburgh.

The day will have two sessions, one for primary school age (ish) children, ages 5 to 12, from 10:30 to 12:30, then a second session, for secondary school people, ages 12 to 18, from 14:00 to 16:00.

Followed by Evensong at 4:30 pm.

Contact music at stjohns dash Edinburgh dot org dot UK

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 26/06/2026

The Pride Month mural on St John's Episcopalian Church, Edinburgh.

A large black chalk-board. The words "WHOEVER LIVES IN LOVE LIVES IN GOD, AND GOD LIVES IN THEM are painted on it, in rainbow-striped font, and below them is the intersex-inclusive Progress Pride flag, with the triangle at the bottom pointing upwards.

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 23/06/2026

Spiegel im Spiegel is on the radio, goes perfectly with my snoozing cat, snuggled on a blue wool blanket.

Small black cat snuggled on a mid blue wool honeycomb blanket on the end of my bed.

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 23/06/2026

This morning's birds, according to Merlin.

The report from the Merlin Bird i.d. app. Birds listed, top to bottom.

House sparrow
Common wood pigeon
European Jackdaw
Eurasian Magpie
Common Swift
Rook
Eurasian Blackbird
Eurasian Oystercatcher

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 18/06/2026

Not sure if it's gone, but a choir member who volunteers in the St Columba's Hospice charity shop in Morningside recently posted a full, fancy, porcelain dinner service (tureens and all), possibly Limoges, for £400. Bargain!

Full porcelain dinner set in a charity shop.

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 25/05/2026

Good morning all, from under a cat!

A small black cat stretched out along my legs, on top of a blue-and-white floral duvet cover.

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 09/05/2026

First Aperol Spritz of the season!

Four glasses on a black-painted table. Two tumblers containing sparkling water, one containing rose wine, and I've containing a liquid which is orange/transparent at the base, packing to the top, with ice floating in it.

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 04/05/2026

Best seat on the bus. Off to see my fab friend @fizzandnonsense.bsky.social for culture, curry, and fabric-fondling!

View from the top front seat of the bus, showing a road in front, with trees to either side, and a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds.

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 12/04/2026

#SundayPixCalm A rainbow, seen just now. Also a symbol of hope, something else we need!

A rainbow against a partially cloudy sky.

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 03/04/2026

Very suitable for Good Friday... You just know JC and Death would be having a nice chat over a cup of tea, cuddling the cat... Discussing that whatever leg of the Trousers of Time in the Multiverse they are in, people are just, unfortunately, people. But all cats are good cats. Even Greebo.

The 2026 Terry Pratchett calendar picture for April.

A (mock?) Tudorbethan style house with half-timbered upper story, the image in shades of purple, black and white. In the style of a 1930s railway advertising poster, suggesting the traveller visit Death's Domain for the Trip of a Lifetime.

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 02/03/2026

Hello Monday. I need to get out from under my cat, but she's SO comfy and warm...

A black cat stretched out on my legs. She's on top of the duvet, I'm underneath it.

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 28/02/2026

Things seen in hospital canteens... a rather gorgeous concert grand piano!

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 23/02/2026

I am being given the evil eye for not getting on with my ironing pile! #ProofOfCat

A large black cat trying to recline on an ironing pile.

A large black cat sitting up, and looking down in a disappointed way, as there isn't room for him to get comfortable on the ironing board. Taken in portrait mode.

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 11/02/2026

Stolen from LinkedIn! The over-the-top text also has very strong GenAI overtones... maybe that's what some people are using to write captions?

A side-by-side picture of two happy-looking black labradors, sitting facing the camera.

On the left, the title is "Reality", white text on black, and the caption below the dog reads "I chased a squirrel".

On the right, the title is "Linked in", and the caption below the dog reads "Proud to announce that I effectively executed a rapid-response squirrel displacement strategy to mitigate potential yard incursions.

Humbled by the unwavering support of my family and local stakeholders.

This experience reinforced the importance of vigilance, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Looking forward to scaling this impact in future engagements"

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 02/02/2026

Hello handsome! More ginger cat tax (she's not mine, but likes to hang out on my bed since I upgraded from Costco fleece to wool for my blanket). And a puppy in church!

A fluffy ginger cat curled up on a blue waffle blanket, looking smug.

An adorable golden cocker puppy looking up at s dog treat (out of shot). He's in a grey canvas carry bag, because hasn't yet had his vaccinations. He is as soft as a very soft thing, and called Clint Eastwood.

(Thoroughly woke Scottish Episcopal church, the Rector approved of my "TERF Repellent" pin).

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 26/01/2026

Monday morning problem... under a comfortable and relaxed cat when I need to get out of bed!

A blank cat relaxed on my lap, on top of a red and white striped duvet cover.

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 23/12/2025

Some ink that isn't sparkly blue! "Carousel", a proper scarlet from this year's calendar.

A Rhodia pad, showing some writing in Carousel (a proper teacher's marking scarlet), together with a filled TWSBI Mini piston filler pen.

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 23/12/2025

Hope this will make you smile... spotted in Sainsbury's yesterday! I'm still in bed, under the cat.

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 16/12/2025

#AdventCalendar for December 16th, today we have the crib.

A crib scene, with a snow-covered stable, Mary (in blue with a white veil), Joseph (in brown), a baby in the crib, with lots of white cloths, a donkey, a sheep, and a hornèd ox, plus a couple of angels.

"Setting up the crib" means the figurative re-enactment of the entire nativity stable scene, with Mary, Joseph, the ox, donkey, shepherds, angels, and the the wise men. By now this is a famous tradition for Christmas.

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 15/12/2025

#AdventCalendar for December 15th. Today we visit France on our tour of Europe.

Advent calendar picture showing an open fire in a brick fireplace, with an arched surround.

Accompanying text, in both German and English. Only giving the English this time, as they're isn't much disparity between the two.

In religious families in France they serve seven dishes and 13 desserts on Christmas Eve in honour of Christ and the twelve Apostles. Many families make a cake that looks like a tree stem. It symbolises the warmth of a fire place with which they welcome Baby Jesus.

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 11/12/2025

#AdventCalendar for December 11th. Today in the tour of Europe the window is in central France, although the reference is to "various countries".

An Advent Calendar window showing mistletoe, a green leafy plant with white berries.

Accompanying text, in German and English. Both are given, as there are some major differences!

Die immergrüne Mistel war schon bei den Germanen under Kelten ein Symbol des Lebens und der Friedens. In ihrem Zeichen versöhnten sich Feinde und gaben sich den Friedenskuss. Darauf beruhen noch heute praktizierte Bräuche. In England hängt in der Weihnachtzeit ein Mistelzweig über der Tür, unter den man sich küssen darf. In Frankreich und der Schweiz gilt die Mistel also Fruchbarkeitssymbol.

The mistletoe is always green and was known among Teutons and Celts as a symbol of love and peace. In its honour, enemies reconciled and have reach other a kiss of peace. Since then the custom of kissing underneath the mistletoe in countries like England and the USA was born.

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 10/12/2025

#AdventCalendar for December 10th, now to Italy on our tour of Europe.

A traditional besom (broom made of a large stick, with multiple twigs bound into a brush end).

Descriptive text in German and English.

Befana is a witch from Italy. According to a legend, after hearing the good news of Jesus' birth. Began missed the star pointing to the nativity scene. Since then, she wanders around the world, searching for Baby Jesus. In the Mediterranean area, Christmas is celebrated on January 6th. The night before, Befana flies from chimney to chimney, bringing gifts to the children.

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 10/12/2025

It gave me much joy to find that the neighbours who feed my cats have a wall of books in their living-room (they have two young girls)... including more complete Terry Pratchett than I do! And shelfies for your delectation. There is a Bible, but I can't tell you when I last opened it.

A wall-mounted bookshelf containing assorted books (over 1000).

Three Ikea CD racks, full of classical CDs.

A wall-mounted bookshelf on a half-landing containing hundreds of paperbacks.

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 09/12/2025

#AdventCalendar for December 9th. From somewhere in the Atlantic!

Accompanying text, in German and English (including the German as much more detail).

Amerika/England

"X-mas" ist due Abkürzung für "Christmas". Die Wortshöpfung ist keine Erfindung der Werbeimdustrie, sondern eine theologische Abkürzung: "X" ist der Anfangbuchstabe des grieschischen Wortes für Christus. Wohl wegen der lässigen Anmutung und des schnelleren Schreibflusses ist diese Schreinweise populär geworden - verständlich, denn Engländer und Amerikaner sind Meister der Weihnachtspost!

X-mas is the short form of Christmas. But it is not created by advertising industry, it is a theological short firm. X is the first letter of the Greek word and stands for Christ. It became populär as a casual abbreviation.

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Catherine RW @polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 08/12/2025

#AdventCalendar for December 8th, today's stop on the tour of Europe is Greece.

A military style drum, with blue sides, and a pair of drumsticks.

Descriptive text in German and English. The English text reads:

On the 24th of December in Greece, children nice with drums and bells through the streets, singing songs. They are rewarded for it with treats like figs, raisins and pastries.

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