The Sewphist
@thesewphist.bsky.social
Drawer of birds, designer of fabric, sewer of gorgeous things you might want to buy from me. I also really like food, walking and cycling. www.thesewphist.com
I am certainly this old, but I am also old enough to have had a lecturer in second year at Uni bravely trying out his first PowerPoint presentation. Technology previously unknown to us all!
Rob✅✅@robdickinson.bsky.social · 2d agoBruh I am *this* old
As I was on the way out of the sanctuary today, the people ahead of me spotted a pair of the roundest kererū you've ever seen. Simply magnificent! Photos were taken (just not by me). Another couple of people were passing by on their way in, so we pointed them out to them. They got very excited...
It's really kind of my brain to let me be so focused on work at... 2 am. I guess it's time to down tools for the night. Have to get up and go say hello to some birds and plants and tuatara and maybe even some insects tomorrow.
Hey, question for Welly folk who are into comic/pop culture type stuff (yes, I am old)... Have any of you been to any of the Welly-X Comic & Pop-culture expos that happen a few times a year around the city? If so, what's the vibe... do you think my Absurbirdies would fit in?
That moment when you have an idea that you're not sure if it is pure genius or just really silly. I've had lots of X-rays and scans. I have access to the images. I've been talking about hoodie zippers when teaching Pilates, to get people to think about their spine. I could print my 🩻on a 👕.
It’s been an age I know, but after what feels like a mammoth stitching marathon, I can finally reveal my latest embroidery. Please feel free to dream away… 😉🪡🌿🌺🧚🏼♂️✨ *completely freehand stitched, no patterns, paint or sketch, just threads. #stitchedart #embroidery #thesewingsongbird
Actually, on reflection, it makes perfect sense; if an Australian spots a creature they've never seen before, their first reaction *should* be alarm. How deadly is this thing? Should I run? Or shout? How long do I have to live?
I a rediscovering the joy of Marmite on buttery toast. It’s always been a fave, but here I am, having not had it in ages, having my fourth slice in under 24 hours.
Is anyone else having problems with the TVNZ app (Samsung) tonight?
Glad that one was so local and not a much bigger one somewhere else. Everyone ok? #EQNZ
This is how I find out that there is a beehive at the Australian Parliament too...
Cormac (Bee guy)@jagungal.bsky.social · last wk.My partner found out that I have been using the lower drawer of the freezer to kill Varroa mite in the drone trap frames from the Parliament #beehives. I may need to go into hiding for a bit.
Oh that was quick! Amending to say if you want to be the first to physically get your hands on this new design… Pinehaven is your go. The one I have downstairs has always been snapped up! Back orders are available, I plan to order more fabric next week so around 4 weeks for delivery.
The Sewphist@thesewphist.bsky.social · last wk.If you want to be the very first to get your hands on my new ruru tea towel design, here’s how you can do it…
If you want to be the very first to get your hands on my new ruru tea towel design, here’s how you can do it…
Bird and Beach@birdandbeach.bsky.social · last wk.When I say I only have one of these on hand, right now there are only two of these in existence. One is in my workroom, ready for me to send to you. The other is in the Pinehaven School Hall, for their Arts and Crafts Exhibition. That’s where you could be first to get your hands on one!
It's probably time I was in bed, but I may have just added this to the website... I only have one on hand, but will be doing another fabric order soon, so backorders are available on all designs. birdandbeach.co.nz/product/art-...
Hey big thanks to everyone who weighed in on the tea towel hanging tape debate… The feedback about it feeling high end when they do have them was really valuable, and is - all going well - going to mean that you’ll soon be starting to see them in some aligned stores around the motu.
The Sewphist@thesewphist.bsky.social · 3w agoi.e. one of these, for context.
If you thought those FB stats were impressive, check out the ones from Instagram… (This is what happens when you only had 12 followers and one “coming soon” post a week or so ago; we’re up to 92 on the @birdandbeach.bsky.social account now) 😂
The Sewphist@thesewphist.bsky.social · last wk.You are all awesome. Every single one of you. (And I guess I should have invited you to like the new stuff sooner, but I was on a meta for business break.)
I didn’t use Instagram for nearly 2 years, and it seems like you can’t download your own videos any more, but I think I did kind of a good job on this one, so if you’re an Instagram user, please go give it a watch? www.instagram.com/reel/DcujTlu...
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You are all awesome. Every single one of you. (And I guess I should have invited you to like the new stuff sooner, but I was on a meta for business break.)
The Sewphist@thesewphist.bsky.social · 2w agoMy goodness! Thank you to everyone who has done this. Since I posted this last night, we've doubled our FB followers and nearly tripled our Insta ones. 🥰
Are you following us on Instagram? We’ve teamed up with the other awesome businesses in our Kickstarter zone at Spring Gift Fair to bring you an awesome prize pack… and the good news is you don’t need to be a business buyer to enter. 😉 Check it out: www.instagram.com/reel/DcsKXpo...
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Ok, I'm at the point of tiredness that I'm hallucinating earthquakes in Auckland. (I'm sure it's probably just someone in one of the other hotel rooms opening and closing a door a little to vigorously, but my Wellington spidey senses are jumping at it.)
8 days later I finally have access to my MS account again! It took me several days to log a ticket because I was following the online instructions for what was happening, until I couldn't wait any longer. And then it took another 4 days for troubleshooting, but they just called back and it's fixed!
The Sewphist@thesewphist.bsky.social · 2w agoThis is really not a good time for my laptop to decide to play up. First it was the Bluetooth. Fixing that put me into a Bitlocker recovery that has screwed my OneDrive. And now Photoshop keeps crashing on me. All this week.
Three years ago today, my food aversion cookbook and guide COLOR TASTE TEXTURE was released! I couldn’t be more proud of my book. The people who have reached out to me to share how it’s improved their lives have left me humbled and I only wish more of the folks who need it find it. Thanks everyone!
Color Taste Texture by Matthew Broberg-Moffitt: 9780593538593 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
An accessible family cookbook that offers solutions rather than tricks to empower the food-averse, autistic, and picky eater, with 46 recipes. This much-needed cookbook combines tips and techniques.....
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Hey that’s a pretty moon you’ve got there Auckland. Thanks for showing it to me.
Does anyone I know happen to be somewhere near Auckland Showgrounds and have access to a printer? All my IT issues last week had some consequences… and I need a few docs printed, but I’m here alone. Am happy to pay if someone can pick up a USB, print them for me, and deliver back. 🙏
Make your favourite film sound as boring as possible without giving away the title: It turns out it was a kissing book.
Queen Olivia III@queenoliviaiii.com · 2w agoMake your favorite film sound as boring as possible without giving away the title: Older sister babysitting gig ends up with her in a maze for thirteen hours
Ok, where is good to order food from on Great South Road near the Fire Station? It is wet, very wet, and I haven't had lunch yet. 🫠
I'm one of the lucky ones who almost never has issues with their IT, but this week has sorely tested my patience. Still no OneDrive, but at least I've managed to grab most of what I needed from R's access to the folders. Now Adobe is being a sulky brat, so currently uninstalling/reinstalling ID.
My goodness! Thank you to everyone who has done this. Since I posted this last night, we've doubled our FB followers and nearly tripled our Insta ones. 🥰
The Sewphist@thesewphist.bsky.social · 2w agoHey friends, If you use Facebook or Instagram, would you mind doing me a solid favour and following our pages for Bird and Beach? We're trying to move into wholesale, and having a few more followers will help with social proof that there are indeed people out there who like what we do! Thanks 😘