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Sarah Vessels

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Staff eng at @github. (She/her) DA-1482-1207-0163 🌴 cheshire137@ruby.social

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Sarah Vessels@cheshire137.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I recently resumed work on this piece. Had to transfer my finished stitches from the paper pattern I had originally started with, into Pattern Keeper on my tablet. Got this photo of my progress when I had to move the hoop. Pattern by Happy Sloth.

Cross-stitch embroidery on pale yellow Aida cloth depicting a skeleton seated in a red wheeled office chair at a desk with drawers, with the beginning of a computer monitor visible to the right. Stitched in red, black, purple-blue, and tan thread.
Sarah Vessels@cheshire137.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I took a break from my larger piece to do this cross stitch of Princess Donut while listening to A Parade of Horribles. You can’t tell in the photo, but the cloth is woven through with gold thread so it’s very sparkly. ✨ Pattern by Stellar Space Craft.

Finished cross-stitch embroidery on natural tan fabric depicting a sassy orange and red cat wearing large round purple sunglasses, a small pink crown, and a blue butterfly jeweled necklace. The cat is posed with attitude, tail curled to the side, outlined in black. Stitched in warm golds, reds, and purples.
Sarah Vessels@cheshire137.bsky.social · 6mo ago

I’ve been on an Animal Crossing: New Horizons kick lately and I updated my dream after years of not changing it. If you visit, let me know, and share your dream address too! DA-1482-1207-0163

A bright, colorful scene from a life-simulation video game shows a seaside boardwalk set up like a small outdoor food and arcade area. In the center stands a cartoon-style character with round glasses, a brown wide-brim hat, and a yellow plaid shirt. They’re positioned just behind a small café table set for two, which holds a plate of fish and fries with lemon and dipping sauces. The table is flanked by two teal metal chairs, and a decorative pole with blue-and-white pennant flags rises between them. To the left is a compact ramen stall with a blue wave-patterned canopy. A bowl of ramen sits on the counter beside a cooking station, and a small signboard stands nearby. Behind the character, on a raised wooden platform, is a row of colorful arcade machines and game cabinets, including a claw machine and other retro-style units with stools in front. To the right, there’s a large pastel rainbow ice cream cone display next to another small stand. Balloons and string lights add to the festive atmosphere. The whole setup sits along a sandy beach, with the ocean just out of frame at the bottom, giving the scene a relaxed, summery boardwalk vibe.A cozy outdoor café scene set on a raised cliff in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. In the foreground, a player character sits in a cushioned chair at a small round wooden table under a cream-colored patio umbrella. On the table are a cup of coffee, a small potted plant, and a book, giving the space a relaxed, quiet vibe. The character wears round glasses, a brown wide-brim hat, and a yellow plaid shirt, facing slightly to the right as if enjoying a break. The café area is bordered by a simple rope fence and laid with warm-toned brick flooring. Behind the character, two vending machines—one with snacks and one with drinks—stand side by side, adding a modern, urban touch. Further back, there’s a small utility area with a locker, shelves, and a kiosk-style terminal. To the right, a street scene runs alongside the cliff edge: a red car, a blue scooter, and a delivery truck with a bold logo are parked near a curb. A lighthouse is visible in the distance, suggesting this area overlooks the coast. The whole setup blends peaceful café seating with practical city elements, creating a compact, thoughtfully designed cliffside hangout.Screenshot from Animal Crossing: New Horizons showing a player character in a brown cowboy hat, yellow plaid shirt, and glasses sitting at an outdoor chess table on a brick patio. The cozy seating area is surrounded by tall pine trees, red roses, blue hyacinths, and stone landscaping. A waterfall and tiered cliffs are visible in the background alongside a river on the right.Screenshot from Animal Crossing: New Horizons showing a player character in a brown cowboy hat, glasses, and yellow plaid shirt standing in a wooden planter box beneath a large orange fruit tree near the town hall. Nearby decorations include an orange-themed juice dispenser, a carton of orange juice with a fruit on top, and pink flowering bushes. A white cat villager walks past on the right, a satellite dish is visible in the background, and black street lamps line a stone path to the left.
Sarah Vessels@cheshire137.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Fascinated by this context mixing by ChatGPT. It knows I live in Nashville. I have a thread where I only ask it questions about the game Oxygen Not Included, here about the material I should use for building something. It mentions Nashville as if where I live is relevant to my game colony!

A smartphone screenshot of the ChatGPT app in dark mode. The screen shows a response about using tempshift plates around coal generators, stating that igneous rock is the best all-around choice. Below the heading “Why igneous rock works so well,” several bullet points are visible, including good thermal conductivity, high specific heat, abundance early game, and that it doesn’t melt or complicate things. Part of one bullet point is highlighted in blue selection handles, specifically the phrase referencing “Nashville-style sandstone/igneous starts.” An overlay near the center shows options like “Ask ChatGPT” and “Copy.” At the top status bar, the time reads 9:24, the phone shows full signal and 100% battery. The ChatGPT header and icons (menu, edit, profile) are visible, with the text partially cut off toward the bottom as if the user is scrolling.
Sarah Vessels@cheshire137.bsky.social · 10mo ago

iOS 26.2, sometimes my keyboard will go all the wrong color such that I can’t see any letters on it. Switching to another keyboard will fix it, but coming back to the default one, it’s still not fixed. 🤷‍♀️

Dark iOS keyboard with blank white keys
Sarah Vessels@cheshire137.bsky.social · 12mo ago

I'm about 40% through stitching a design by Aliton Embroidery. I've had to adjust some floss colors to suit the light brown aida cloth I'm using; I may end up frogging that pink text and using a darker pink.

This image shows a cross-stitch project in progress, stretched inside a purple square embroidery frame. The design features colorful text listing Hobbit-style meals (“BREAKFAST,” “2ND BREAKFAST,” “ELEVENSES,” “LUNCHEON,” “AFTERNOON,” “DINNER,” and “SUPPER”) with a large stitched floral vine along the left side. The vine includes green leaves, small yellow and red blossoms, and two larger red flowers at the top. A turquoise needle minder with a black design rests near the word “2ND BREAKFAST.”
Sarah Vessels@cheshire137.bsky.social · last yr.

Needed a name tag, and it finally let me do a cross stitch I didn't have to iron afterward! Used plant patterns from the Stardew Valley cross stitch book. Font pattern by Happy Sloth Cross Stitch I believe.

This image shows a handmade name badge inside a clear plastic holder with a retractable clip attached. The badge features cross-stitch embroidery on light-colored perforated plastic. The name “Sarah” is stitched in dark red thread in a decorative font. Below the name, there are two dark blue and green plants flanking a small golden pumpkin with green vines. The whole design is bordered by a dashed green line. The badge rests on a yellow fabric with a bold floral print in white, blue, and pink.