Gentle Death Education and Planning

19/06/2026

Please sign and share widely if you can. Australia's outdated carriage law prevents access to VAD for far too many Australians, particularly in rural areas.

https://www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/petition/EN9912

15/06/2026

Love in the post!

My wonderful order from Tasha | Artist & Pin Queen arrived last week and I'm thrilled to bits. Not only is the latest bundle here, but I was fortunate to win a lucky surprise pin. It's a microscope called "Inquisitive" and I feel SEEN!

What weird and whimsical stuff is making you happy this week?



ID: a picture of multiple metal brooches on white and salmon card backs, all sitting in a pretty cardboard box, with one pin out front featuring a microscope.

04/06/2026

Yes, I could have taken a moment to position this better, but this is real life AND I'M TOO EXCITED!!!

My gorgeous new belt from has arrived and she is soooooooo bloody beautiful!

Supporting small, local and female-led businesses is a priority of mine, but these two incredible leather workers make this a pleasure of a priority.

In Hobart? Go to
Anywhere else? Get online, or to craft festivals. Repurposed saddle leather, new leather belts, bags, dog collars and leads - custom orders can be negotiated too.

Get amongst it! In style!!!

20/05/2026

My fabulous fabric from Crafty Mouses Fabrics in the UK arrived today!! One step closer to a fabulous upcycled chair in the guest room! Next stop: foam for cushions from Launceston and renewing the wooden chair frame.

Bonus loveliness = there's enough fabric to line at least one of the wooden suitcases wonderful Hubs got me!!

Stay tuned

ID: a sumptuous velvet upholstery fabric with flamingos on a floral and black background.

11/05/2026

She's done! Needs to be washed and blocked, but the jumper is complete.

Cyan, in Bamboo Bloom - a now defunct bamboo/merino yarn from Bendigo Woolen Mills.

Pattern from a 1983 Woman's Day Family Knitting magazine.

Feeling chuffed!

ID: a torso picture of a V-neck bobble jumper in a pale French steel blue colour.

30/04/2026

Please sign and share widely if you can.

I am a therapist. I cannot begin to explain to you how enraged and appalled I am - notes and medical history should remain confidential.

You can always ask your therapist to keep hard copy notes only (as I always do and will continue to do) as anything via a keyboard that has access to wifi/internet is potentially hackable.

We believe all survivors of sexual assault should be able to safely access counselling without fear of their offender ever eavesdropping in on the conversation. Yet our legal system currently undermines confidence in vital counselling services by enabling offenders and other third parties access to....

19/04/2026

Just completed the Grinda shawl for a friend using Scheepjes Brambleberry from . What a ride! I learned new crochet techniques and took a break from my usual knitting.

I use fibre art and crafts to decompress from Grieg support work.

Feeling quite chuffed with this beauty. What are you making at the moment?



ID: a series of photographs of a purple and blue crocheted shawl laid flat and looking stunning.