There is also genuine labrador hair mixed in with the floss, compliments of his lordship. 👇

The undesirable job of caring for the dental hygiene of the castle’s dragon always fell to those poor knights who drew the shortest straws - 14th century, Bodleian Library MS. Bodl. 264, f. 56r

I moved the frame yesterday so that I can work on the right side of the doggo. Trying to get all of the light colours stitched before the weekend. 🤞🪡
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That's lovely. I've never worked on black Aida, but I can imagine what black on black would be like. I've had a lot of white on white with this one, and found later that I miscounted stitches because I could barely see them. Thankfully, the mistakes were so small even I can't tell where they are.

When you really need to let people know where the best bit of the text is located - 15th century, Avignon, Bibliothèque Ceccano - 1094, f. 195v

It's a kit I bought last year, made by a company called Trimits. I bought mine in a craft shop, but I'm sure it can be bought online too.

I love colouring. When the kids are colouring at preschool, I sit and colour with them. They love to help me finish my picture. 😀

I don't know why he's looking so worried. It's not as though he's got bills to pay. 😂

Did it again guys. Bought another colouring book from Vinted. I'm a feckin lost cause, but also a happy one. 😂

I plan to gift some of mine to friends. This guy will be staying with me though. He's too nice to give away.

Interesting article. I never knew Yeats had a magical duel with Crowley. They don't teach you any of the interesting stuff at school.

This is one of my favourite kits. Those eyes are so soulful. 🙂

He has his moments. This one is my favourite because he looks so happy. 🙂

WIP Update: I reckon it's about three quarters done. I'm going to move the frame tomorrow so that I can crack on with the rest of it. 🪡
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Freddie looking very serious 🙂

“No, no, you’ve brought the wrong colour shield Mate. We’re the away team today.” - 14th century, Bodleian Library MS. Bodl. 264, f. 150r

Realising you’ve zigged when you probably should have zagged - 12th century, Bibliothèque d'Amiens Métropole, Ms. 108, f. 4v

GLORIOUS GRAVEYARD BATS #Bats have long been associated with dusky graveyards inspiring gloriously gothic symbolism in cemeteries such as Père Lachaise in Paris. Photos Allison Meier #BatAppreciationDay

Today's book choice is Five by Ilona Bannister.
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How to Cheat Your Own Death by Kristen Perrin
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Well paced and thoroughly engaging. I love this series. 🗡️
See my review on goodreads.com/loopykaz and hardcover.app/books/how-to-c…
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Happy Birthday to a very good doggo ❤️

“That weird, nosey neighbour is back again.” - 15th century, Bodleian Library MS. Douce 195, f. 60v

Finding another pair of his pants drying by the bed was the final straw for Alice - 14th century, Bodleian Library, MS. Barlow 22, f. 12v

When you can’t decide between eating healthy and having a cheat day - 15th century, Jensky Codex, Národní museum, IV B 24, f. 81r

a medieval illustration of the virgin mary punching a horned, claw-footed, bestial devil

virgin mary punching the devil, england, 13th century

Wishing now you’d taken advantage of the toilet break that was offered before the fighting started - 14th century, Bodleian Library, Christ Church MS 92, f. 40v

Today's book choice is How to Cheat Your Own Death by Kristen Perrin
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The Stranger on the Stairs by Ruth Mancini
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Chilling and gripping in equal measure. ⚖️
See my review on goodreads.com/loopykaz
Thanks to Random House UK and @netgalley.bsky.social for the ARC.
This title will be available on April 23rd.
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