Took too long but finally got everybody out of storage to join the kits, posed, and displayed. (With a space left for an Ironhide model kit hopefully coming next month). I struggled with getting them all arranged without looking crazy crowded but I think I struck a balance? #transformers #maccadams

Now for some #cosplay stuff. Finished the cloak for my Hannah Alexander Fly Agaric for #Magfest! The undergarments are a mix of modified and recycled thrift items since this won't be a competition costume (and they're more for modest than anything else).

I know my page (and my followers) follow me primarily for cosplay. And this page won't be dropping that. But what started as learning another skill to further that path has now evolved into it's own offshoot of a hobby.

Framed and hanging in the workshop for now. Plan is to eventually try and get it into a gallery/sell it? Maybe county/local fair first.

Done with the stitching on my Goldwork and Silk Betta fish! Next up will be to paste the back, let it dry, and then get it off the frame to be mounted up. So you'll be able to see all the dimensions of the padding. #embroidery #embroideryart #goldworkembroidery

Little more progress, in between camp crazies and being sick. Got the gold Japanese thread all couched down and starting to work on the silk now. #embroidery #embroideryart #goldworkembroidery

Betta fish progress! Been making slow but steady progress on the fish. I've worked out the color and stitch design I want, with a mix of cutwork and couching. I also tried to do more traditional like silk for the cherry blossoms, though it's not strictly that.

One of those 'I just got caught in working and took minimal photos' moments, but got the hat done. The two tone satin was definitely a PITA to work with, but it's good enough. Couple little wig clips stitched in and it'll stay on. Design by @hannah_alexander_artwork

Took a little bit of work, but we're back on track with the cloak. Past me was smart and had planned the front so there were two slots for the arms that I promptly forgot about. Little seam ripping and the pattern is back on track Design Hannah Alexander Artwork

Next embroidery piece is starting to take shape (going from inspired by a Betta fish to a full on Betta fish). Planning it in golds,reds, and brass colors. Still working out which stitches I want where, but was able to get the design on the frame and get the padded sections on.

Well.... say hello to Lucy everyone.

Every year for Pride, I repost Hue. I made him to send love and comfort to those who feel Pride isn’t for them because they aren’t out. You matter, you are valid, and it’s ok if you aren’t ready yet. Coming out is not a requirement for being part of this community. Happy Pride 🌈

In honor of pride month, allow me to showcase this legendary Alex Hirsch tweet.

I can either have the squares align in a perfect grid and not have the same angle in the front(bugs me). Or I can chevron the back so they align in the front (also looks ugly AND don't like the ridge the thick trim makes). I basted in the grid for now, must work with pleating/ease at the top.

New shelf for my figures is all built! I ended up adding lighting and black contact paper, since the particle board backing looked real cheap. Spread them out a bit too, since I'm not a fan of crunched displays. (Waiting on some prints to mount but almost there!)

...back on my silly embroidery again. Trying to do a screenshot of #tfpsoundwave (Need to resecure the hoop. We had a cat helper).

#wipwednesday Slowly progressing on Hannah Alexander Fly Agaric. The cape has so many layers and I'm enjoying going slow with handwork. It'll be a bit before I finish blanket stitching the beaded edge and sequins, and then I'll have to work on the checkered lower cape and collar.

I have been slowly and steadily getting my mushroom cape done. The work is repetitive and tedious, which my brain likes to use to shut off. It'll be long stretches between updates, but one of the layers is at least at a stage where it looks like something.

I may have procrastinated paperwork to dig out all my old Transformers figures from college and try and start arranging them among the new ones. (Well hello hyperfixation from nearly 20 years ago. You have lots to catch up on 😅) #transformers #maccadam #tf

A class at my kids’ school put up little statements about the good they want to do in the world and I was over the moon about this one - then I learned they meant to say “teach people in jail” which is also good!

Makes me wonder/hope we'll have a renewed interest in people taking art classes... since these kind of lessons are definitely in the scope of all intro classes. Maybe art literacy classes?

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Still on Hiatus as we're in thr mad dash until the end of the semester (and I get through a mountain of grading). But figured a little throwback to my year of the tiger. All that hand done silk embroidery took forever, but I was so happy with it! Photography by @amiephotos Design by @uekuraeku

happy EDS month again 🦓 check your joints

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It's EDS + HSD awareness month! This condition is super under-diagnosed but is often connected to any condition related to your body's collagen, including digestion issues, eyesight problems, heart problems, neurodivergence, chronic pain, etc. Here's a thread on screening yourself for hEDS ⬇️

This little man is 15 years old (his sister behind him is 16) and just had a spa day. They gave him the most dapper tie!

Useful thing to use here

New costume? It'll be a few weeks before I can really dive into this one, but broke ground on a mushroom cosplay (Fly Agaric) for our Magfest Hannah Alexander group. I'm mostly focused on the cape, going to be doing lots of embroidery and beading over the next few weeks.

Being friends with me in a nutshell, perfectly summarized

Had an absolute blast at OzCon! First time ever in Missouri and the attendees and staff were super warm and awesome! It was a nice change of pace and I had a great time! (And huge shoutout to @gimmiemoorecosplay and @knightmage100, my amazing co-judges!)

A demon warlock dressed as a nun gets all kinds of strange looks at the National Cathedral. Up early for my shoot with the always spectacular @adoylible.bsky.social (extra early cause that body paint takes me forever to apply)