Inktober Day 5. Deer
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It Inktober time again
Inktober 2025 day 1: Moustache
I’ve peaked too early this year.
Let’s keep it going everyday this year!
Flip Book of the Rings!
I was really lucky to be able to take part in Andymation’s Flipbook Fest 2025! This year Flipbook Fest has taken the form of creating a Flipbook version of Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring. Absolutely crazy!
All the clips were claimed super quick, but I eventually managed to get one after some had been unclaimed. My clip is 107 frames, 107 individual drawings! It’s of the fellowship entering the mines of Moria for the first time. One of my (many) favourite parts of the film.
BTW Did I mention I’m a massive LOTR nerd?!
They’re my absolute favourite films of all time. I went to see them all in the cinema when they came out and I don’t even know how many times I’ve watched them at home. Basically I love these films and as soon as I found out about this project I knew I’d have to do it! I literally didn’t even care what clip I had, I just wanted to be part of it.
I made a short video about making my Flipbook, which includes my finished Flipbook. Hope you like it!
I made a silly Tiktok which has tickled me
The Badge Cave is Open!
I’ve reopened my Etsy shop The Badge Cave!
I’ve got lots of 25mm pin badges available as well as customisable badges. I will make your your badge designs for you ❤️
I stopped my shop while I was doing my degree but I’m back and will be uploading new designs soon.
Back to my EPP
It’s been a while! It’s a great project for when we’re away in the caravan. It’s been 5 years since I started this project in lockdown and it’s still toddling along.
Like I’ve said before, I don’t mind how long it takes, it’s more about the process than the end result.
I’ve still got quite a few chunks of cut hexis ready to prep.
This is what I’ve sewn together so far…
I’m not sure if I want to continue this pattern or to make it more random and less calico plain hexis. Not sure yet… we’ll see!
When I get my physical copy of my new crafty journal, I’m looking forward to putting my EPP project into it! It’ll definitely help me come up with some more design and layout ideas for my EPP quilt ❤️🐝
I got a new baby…
…a sewing machine baby that is 🪡
OMG he’s so snazzy.
It’s so amazing. I’ve only had a little play so far, but very exciting potential. I just need to figure out how to get my designs onto it, not just the preloaded designs.
There’s a program called Inkscape with an embroidery design extension called stitchscape. It’s a free open source vector graphics design editor. I have experience using photoshop, coral painter and most recently, procreate but this has been a steep learning curve. Many tutorial videos will be watched!
First attempt not bad at all!
There will be more machine embroidery 🧵 exciting!
4 years of EPP
Can’t believe I started my EPP quilt four years ago, right at the start of the first Covid lockdown down. seems like an actual lifetime ago!
Since then I’ve:
- Finished my degree (with a 1st) *smug*
- Got a job
- Had a baby 😱
- Continued my EPP whenever I’ve got a spare hour or so…
Little anniversaries make you reflect on what you’ve achieved (or not) in the time that’s past.
Wonder what we’ll be doing in four years time? 🤔
I wonder how far I’ll have got with my EPP! Will I ever finish it?!
Honestly, I don’t actually mind. I know this is a long term project, it doesn’t matter how long it takes. It’s more about the process than the finished product.
Storage appreciation
It’s a 0.75L “really useful box”. I bought a pack of 8 from Amazon. Dimensions 19.5L x 13.5W x 5.5H cm
I’m ridiculously pleased with this! I’ve been looking for something to to store my hexis in for ages and everything was just a tiny bit too small or much too big. These are literally perfect!
Just needed to share my joy ❤️
Maker of Things 
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