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Becky Grambo 🍁

@rebeccagrambo.bsky.social

Lapsed Geological Engineer. Involuntary adventurer. Retired writer of natural history, history, and science books including Wolf: Legend, Enemy, Icon. Parent of rescue parrots and rabbit. Quilter. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

created July 5, 2023

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❀️

2/9/2025, 2:13:49 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thank you for sharing it with us. ❀️

2/9/2025, 2:07:30 AM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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πŸ’™

2/9/2025, 2:06:59 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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He was a treasure.

2/9/2025, 2:04:42 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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We should all get to feel that relaxed at least once a week. ❀️

2/9/2025, 2:02:54 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Becky Grambo 🍁 (@rebeccagrambo.bsky.social) reply parent

Wow!

2/9/2025, 1:58:05 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Becky Grambo 🍁 (@rebeccagrambo.bsky.social) reply parent

My stash is really small compared to that of most quilters and I’m OK with that. I tend to buy just what I need for each project. I do have some favourite fabrics that I keep on hand.

2/9/2025, 1:41:28 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I spent a good three hours on my hands and knees moving around pieces of fabric on the floor. Just oblivious to anything else. It’s very absorbing. Good for my brain!

2/9/2025, 1:38:13 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Oooh, cool!!

2/9/2025, 1:36:03 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It definitely takes some thinking!

2/9/2025, 1:18:10 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It’s always a challenge to work within the constraints of the fabric in the package. I will substitute in from my stash on occasion but I normally try to work with what’s there.

2/9/2025, 1:04:27 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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They’re basic sewing but I do love goofing around with fabric.

2/9/2025, 1:02:21 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Feels seasonally appropriate!

2/9/2025, 1:00:52 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Becky Grambo 🍁 (@rebeccagrambo.bsky.social) reply parent

Exactly!!

1/9/2025, 9:30:14 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I spent a few months away from my sewing machine so I’m getting back in the groove with a couple of easy projects before I get fancy. This is the next quilt and it is going to use the same pattern, Dakota Sunrise, as the one I just finished with the marbled fabric. Cutting it out today!

Picture of a package of 10” squares of fabric. Line is called Pumpkin Patch and the top piece of material is black with grinning orange retro cartoon pumpkins. Back of the package of Pumpkin Patch fabric showing the various design in the package. Colors are predominantly orange, black, yellow, and white. At the bottom of the photo is a piece of black batik fabric with orange and brown dots. This will be the outer border and cornerstones.
1/9/2025, 9:29:55 PM | 12 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thanks, Heather!

1/9/2025, 9:22:11 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Yay for the butterfly! I very much understand the book problem. I am putting together boxes of them to trade and donate. The holdup is that I want to read most of them again before getting rid of them.

1/9/2025, 9:21:50 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Tis the season!

1/9/2025, 6:47:32 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Glen is watching it and laughing so hard! I’m listening and he keeps sharing bits with me.🀣

1/9/2025, 5:58:24 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Outstanding name!

1/9/2025, 5:53:07 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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😊

1/9/2025, 5:41:25 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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😎

1/9/2025, 5:34:58 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I fell in love with it when I first saw it.

1/9/2025, 5:34:22 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It’s amazing fabric.

1/9/2025, 5:33:26 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Better. Just spent quite a few days eating plain rice and sleeping.

1/9/2025, 5:33:07 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Yes!

1/9/2025, 5:32:30 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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They really are. I fell in love with them instantly.

1/9/2025, 5:32:12 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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😊

1/9/2025, 4:21:08 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It is so gorgeous! I just wanted to stay out of its way.

1/9/2025, 4:20:57 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thank you!

1/9/2025, 4:20:29 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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πŸ€ͺ

1/9/2025, 4:20:11 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Becky Grambo 🍁 (@rebeccagrambo.bsky.social) reply parent

I do, too. It’s really beautiful fabric.

1/9/2025, 4:20:00 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thank you!

1/9/2025, 4:19:36 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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😊

1/9/2025, 4:19:16 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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This pattern lends itself to that. I lost 3 days to a stomach bug or I would have finished more quickly. But I’m not in a hurry so that’s fine.

1/9/2025, 4:19:07 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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🀣

1/9/2025, 4:17:57 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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πŸ‘

1/9/2025, 4:17:32 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thank you! It’s wonderful fabric.

1/9/2025, 4:17:24 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I πŸ’š Eddie!

1/9/2025, 1:44:01 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thank you!

1/9/2025, 1:38:06 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Sigh. 🧑

1/9/2025, 1:36:34 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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❀️

1/9/2025, 1:31:55 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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That was my thought!

1/9/2025, 12:56:25 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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😊

1/9/2025, 12:56:14 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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πŸ‘

1/9/2025, 12:55:54 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I’m thinking β€œgaudy” but I’m OK with that 🀣

1/9/2025, 12:55:33 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Sometimes life just really sucks. I’m glad you have each other and I’m very glad you are hanging on to your sense of humour.

1/9/2025, 12:54:46 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I’ve finished the Midas Touch quilt top and will take it to be quilted this coming week. I’m working on a small space so I can’t spread it all out for you. It’s richer in person! I’m thinking I’ll go with some spirals for the quilting.

Quilt top made of squares and rectangles of rich marbled, metallic fabric. Sashing and inner border are black. Cornerstones and outer border are a rich green of the same marbled fabric. Closeup of portion of quilt top showing purple, green, and blue fabric separated by black sashing.
31/8/2025, 11:35:04 PM | 95 7 | View on Bluesky | view

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It’s a lot to process.

31/8/2025, 11:27:59 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Becky Grambo 🍁 (@rebeccagrambo.bsky.social) reply parent

I can’t spread it out completely but you’ll get the idea. Richer in person.

Photo of a quilt top made of colourful marbled squares and rectangles with black sashing. Cornerstones and outer border are a green marbled fabric.
31/8/2025, 11:27:31 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Absolutely. I’m a big Weavers fan.

31/8/2025, 10:18:50 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I’m sorry. I wish they were bringing you much better news.

31/8/2025, 10:17:54 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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31/8/2025, 10:11:57 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Yay!

31/8/2025, 10:09:48 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I’m just putting the last border on right now. I’ll take a picture when I’m done. I don’t have enough room where I’m working so I’m scrabbling around on the floor like a crab 🀣

31/8/2025, 10:09:23 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Right?

31/8/2025, 10:07:47 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thank you!

31/8/2025, 10:07:24 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thanks, Betsy. He’s back now.

31/8/2025, 10:07:13 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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We can only hope.

31/8/2025, 9:23:28 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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They always make me think of Far Side ladies.

Picture from Far Side cartoon of a woman with a beehive hairdo. She is wearing cat eye glasses.
31/8/2025, 9:21:47 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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🧑

31/8/2025, 7:53:24 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I just had a midday nap and am on to quilting!

31/8/2025, 7:21:26 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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❀️

31/8/2025, 7:20:54 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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🀣🀣🀣

31/8/2025, 5:31:28 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Becky Grambo 🍁 (@rebeccagrambo.bsky.social) reply parent

I am listening to (all 56 hours of) the Rise and Fall of the Third Reich and I am just at that moment. Unfortunately my loan expired so I will have to wait for β€œthe rest of the story.”

31/8/2025, 5:05:17 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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🀣

31/8/2025, 5:02:12 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It’s in my vernacular and we have several politicians who receive that label regularly.

31/8/2025, 5:01:55 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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We don’t see them so how would we know? πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ I love the views of stuff that goes on when humans aren’t around!

31/8/2025, 4:44:43 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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That is wild!

31/8/2025, 4:41:41 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Becky Grambo 🍁 (@rebeccagrambo.bsky.social) reply parent

Lovely, Yanyun!

31/8/2025, 4:41:18 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Good morning!

31/8/2025, 4:37:39 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Yay!

31/8/2025, 4:37:07 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Happy Sunday, dear Peng! ❀️❀️❀️

31/8/2025, 4:37:00 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Becky Grambo 🍁 (@rebeccagrambo.bsky.social) reply parent

I love how you see things! Your photos always make me think about things I may have rushed by. Trying to do more β€œseeing.”

31/8/2025, 4:36:29 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Just lovely!

31/8/2025, 4:35:15 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Awesome! Congratulations!

31/8/2025, 4:34:29 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I slept in so I missed the big gathering. I can report that there are three parrots and a rabbit in my immediate area at present. Also my second cup of coffee. 😊 How are you and Detective Inspector Whiskers this morning?

31/8/2025, 4:29:25 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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πŸ’―

31/8/2025, 7:44:09 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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❀️

31/8/2025, 7:40:33 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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You’re welcome to sit on the deck here anytime!

31/8/2025, 7:36:49 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Becky Grambo 🍁 (@rebeccagrambo.bsky.social) reply parent

Thanks, PJ!

31/8/2025, 4:03:35 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Good for you!

31/8/2025, 1:08:40 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Becky Grambo 🍁 (@rebeccagrambo.bsky.social) reply parent

Ah. Hope it’s only temporary. Thanks.

31/8/2025, 1:07:11 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Yes!

30/8/2025, 11:58:02 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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They are so handsome.

30/8/2025, 11:57:50 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Absolutely! I need to start cleaning cages but I’m in sit mode due to inertia.

30/8/2025, 10:03:30 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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May the crowds be where you are not.

30/8/2025, 9:22:42 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Becky Grambo 🍁 (@rebeccagrambo.bsky.social) reply parent

Those are great!

30/8/2025, 7:20:35 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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That has to be the winner! 🎾

30/8/2025, 6:52:58 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It’s those big eyes that get you! ❀️

30/8/2025, 6:51:43 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Becky Grambo 🍁 (@rebeccagrambo.bsky.social) reply parent

Oh, dear. I so understand this feeling, little Louie! ❀️

30/8/2025, 6:49:17 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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They are!

30/8/2025, 6:42:16 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Awesome!

30/8/2025, 5:08:29 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I’ve never seen one of those before! β€οΈπŸ–€

30/8/2025, 5:07:52 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Becky Grambo 🍁 (@rebeccagrambo.bsky.social) reply parent

We’ll see! Saskatchewan can be fairly heartless with an early frost.🀣

30/8/2025, 5:05:12 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Becky Grambo 🍁 (@rebeccagrambo.bsky.social) reply parent

Food, a home, and someone who loves them and they love in return. Also naps and treats. Sounds pretty good if you add coffee.

30/8/2025, 5:04:03 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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He does. Franklin has the same attitude. They are wise.

30/8/2025, 4:16:40 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Becky Grambo 🍁 (@rebeccagrambo.bsky.social) reply parent

I know about it but I’ve never witnessed it. I would bet that, since fire ants aren’t a native species, they don’t register as candidates for anting to North American birds.

30/8/2025, 4:09:20 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Becky Grambo 🍁 (@rebeccagrambo.bsky.social) reply parent

I bet! 🀣 When we had guinea pigs, opening the crisper drawer in the fridge would set off the pig alarm. They were so smart!

30/8/2025, 4:05:55 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Becky Grambo 🍁 (@rebeccagrambo.bsky.social) reply parent

Wow! Pretty amazing when you think about it.

30/8/2025, 4:00:12 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view