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Barbara Sutton

@barbscov

Knitter, mum, carer and bereaved cat mum. CEV, perimenopausal and autistic with chronic illnesses

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Owww! 😬

11.03.2026 17:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A young man with curly hair is wearing a Doctor Who scarf with a black and white cat snuggled up in it. The cat is looking directly at the camera

A young man with curly hair is wearing a Doctor Who scarf with a black and white cat snuggled up in it. The cat is looking directly at the camera

A black and white cat with yellow eyes is sitting on a brightly coloured quilt. Directly in front of her are 3 balls of bright blue yarn

A black and white cat with yellow eyes is sitting on a brightly coloured quilt. Directly in front of her are 3 balls of bright blue yarn

Yep, our late tuxie Sasha was chief yarn guardian!

11.03.2026 17:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is heartbreaking πŸ’”

10.03.2026 09:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Union street fire: support Haus of Hair Last month, my wonderful hairdresser and friend Gemma left her job to fulfil her dream of starting her own salon with fellow stylist Aimee. 'Haus of Hair' opened last week. I visited on Friday and wa...

My hairdresser and friend opened her business last week. Tonight it burned to the ground. This is devastating.

I’ve set up a fundraiser. If you haven’t done anything for international women’s day yet, here’s a chance to support a women-run business in need: www.paypal.com/pools/c/9nhn...

08.03.2026 23:16 πŸ‘ 262 πŸ” 252 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 19
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URGENT: We need help to pay $13,000 in vet billsΒ so we can keep rescuing cats and kittens Please donate

I know, I know. Everyone is in desperate need right now, but our rescue needs some help paying vet bills.

The benefit is, if you're in the US, our bills are in AUD and the exchange rate is very much in your favour! Please throw us $5?

rescue-cats-safe-haven.mygiveeasy.com/this-is-our-...

09.03.2026 02:30 πŸ‘ 164 πŸ” 109 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 6

😻

08.03.2026 22:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is such a lovely thing to do ❀️

08.03.2026 16:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Coventry is a bit far from Glasgow so I follow @thisismyglasgow.bsky.social

07.03.2026 17:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The wrong people have imposter syndrome.
The wrong people have all the power.
The wrong people have all the money.
The wrong people bear the consequences.

07.03.2026 13:47 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I was a teenager in the 80s so it's oversized and snuggly for me

06.03.2026 17:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Boooooks! 😍

06.03.2026 16:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Aww, cats make the best nurses! Hope you feel better now ❀️

06.03.2026 09:44 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh she is adorable 😍

05.03.2026 16:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What a good girl 😻

05.03.2026 09:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ow! Clumsy girl problems ...

04.03.2026 16:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I zoomed into the library like Speedy Gonzales!

03.03.2026 17:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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* ONE DAY ONLY SALE * I re-designed my Etsy shop and would LOVE your feedback - what do you think? Let me know in the comments below ... and as a thank you, I'm also offering a one day sale, 25% off everything in the shop! πŸ”β€οΈπŸ§Ά

πŸ‘‰ knithackershop.etsy.com

03.03.2026 13:47 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ouch! I feel your pain 😬

03.03.2026 16:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Extra Peanut is always welcome ❀️

03.03.2026 16:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I'll be thinking of you x

03.03.2026 09:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sending you so many hugs πŸ«‚ Is there anyone you can delegate to or bounce ideas off?

01.03.2026 15:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Excellent catting Gizmo!

01.03.2026 15:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My uncle kicked cancer's arse but my mum and auntie only lasted 6 months from diagnosis. FUCK CANCER!

28.02.2026 21:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A little timeline cleanser to set you up for the weekend (sound on)
#catsofbluesky #catsky

[Video: an orange Maine Coon kitten is making biscuits on a cat tree]

27.02.2026 22:02 πŸ‘ 3072 πŸ” 327 πŸ’¬ 91 πŸ“Œ 15

Me too! I only knew my granny with silver hair (she was 40 when she had my mum) and she looked amazing!

27.02.2026 16:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

What a lovely thing to do. #Mums26 my mum Valerie Sutton died in June last year, just a few months before her 80th birthday. Thank you Ian 😊

27.02.2026 09:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hugs πŸ«‚

26.02.2026 17:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Official Team GB Paralympic photo, with the the crests and everything, and a professional headshot, but it's for "Pickle, A Very Good Girl", who is a black labrador, with a hi-viz harness and a red collar.

Official Team GB Paralympic photo, with the the crests and everything, and a professional headshot, but it's for "Pickle, A Very Good Girl", who is a black labrador, with a hi-viz harness and a red collar.

Some of you like dogs, in which case you may appreciate that guide dogs of Team GB for the Paralympics get official photos

24.02.2026 19:39 πŸ‘ 2713 πŸ” 878 πŸ’¬ 37 πŸ“Œ 74

@kariebookish.bsky.social look at this good boy with excellent ears 🐢

23.02.2026 22:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yep, me too! Factor in perimenopause and IBS and it's a miracle I'm still standing πŸ™„

23.02.2026 17:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0