Danny Ockilson - he/him @danny@justweb.dev

After a day of heavy/important conversation with the #ScottishGreens yesterday it was nice to do some sewing at the #Edinburgh sewcial club #sashiko #embroidery #visibleMending

If you are one of those people comfortable enough to initiate conversation with strangers feel free to say hi :p

First time in person at the #ScottishGreens conference! It's nice being in a room with so many like minded folks. Now just gotta get over my post COVID social anxiety enough to talk to people 🤣

Weirdly productive day at the machine so far :o trousers just need some patch pockets and belt loops and they mainly fit... :o will need to take the legs up a little I think. Also yes I did put that shirt on just for the photo :p #madeByMe

Made some time to do some #sewing! Been nice to have a chill #weekend and managed to just about follow the pattern I have for some trousers (made from a bed sheet) It's not perfect but I understand the pattern a lot better now so mission accomplished 😁#hobby

Since I had my model back for the weekend, finally did some adjustments to this dress she's had or years to a) fix some holes in seams and b) take the waist in. It's now #sinched and fitting but theres still a bit of bagginess on the top of the chest/arm and not sure if just shoving in some tiny darts will make it look weird. #sewing #photobombedByMyCat #advice (pointing at the bit where I need to remove some fabric)

My wife has moved down to Newcastle to start her PhD so up here on my own getting stuff sorted to sell. For all the folks who made "bachelor lifestyle" or "living off pot noodles" comments, I am determined to prove you wrong :p #lastNightsDinner #salad #shopLocal roasted pecans, sunflower seeds, pine nuts, cranberries and golden beetroot with 3 types of salad leaves, 4 types of micro leaves and the last of our garden tomatoes in a balsamic and pomegranate dressing #food #yum

Picked this up at a market during the week, I'm a big fan of #SaulWilliams and #coldcut and generally not a fan of #war so seemed like it'd be up my street :p #notInMyName it is very good

Boosts appreciated so folks can find my teenie little instance :p #boostPlz

Just back from my first trip to #Newcastle / #Tyneside as Soph started her PhD. Have a feeling we'll like it there! Since I know no one down there; if you know of any communities for folks with an interest in the intersection of #tech and #socialJustice, #sewing, #twitching (#birdWatching not streaming), #foraging, #vegan lifestyle (already visited #alternativeStores and it's AWESOME), #climateAction or needing extra players for #fiveASide (#football) let me know <3

It's weird, i don't think I've ever rooted for an English sports team before, first time for everything I guess :p #WorldCupFinal #WorldCup2023 #reluctantScottishSupporter

I'm also in the throws of #jobHunting and #houseHunting so gonna be a BUSY month... if anyone knows anyone in the North East (of England...) that's hiring (or remote jobs) in tech let me know, looking for somewhere fun to go!

We're moving to #Newcastle in a month so Soph can start a PHD (cause she's clever like that). If anyone has any "local knowledge" for two folks who know almost nothing about the city aren't steamrolled too much would be appreciated :p

Had a big run about in the garden then back inside for a rest :p #HRHZeldaTheCat #cats

Since #sewing folk seem fairly active on here, looking for #advice. Taking this down a size and the top fabric is doing some mega fraying, when doing the resizing should I use the lining or the top layer to get the fit right? Worried about handling things too much