Jen 🧶🏃🏼‍♀️🧗🏼‍♀️🏕️🧳

Knitter, embroiderer, climber, runner, sourdough baker, fermenter, overlander, traveler, Chihuahua lover  

San Francisco, CA, USA

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2026-05-01 22:42:05 UTC

Today I realized that 2026 is already a third over, and I only know this because of my year-long temperature embroidery project.
#embroidery
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2026-04-24 16:13:24 UTC

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@nprofile…7fhq I love Edie. She lives in my iPhone photos. So do you and Casey. 🤭
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2026-04-20 21:26:35 UTC

Though it's a post about thoughtful, slow craftsmanship vs hurried AI output, it's also worth noting that much of our furniture is actually thrifted or hand-me-downs — another tell of mastery of years past.
AI is likely here to stay, but with time will its quality be refined?
https://nazhamid.com/journal/real-wood/

2026-04-17 21:02:57 UTC

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@nprofile…3hal The best feeling is wearing a handknit garment and having someone compliment it. It's the greatest joy to say, "I made it!" But it's always funny when people seem surprised: "You made that?!"
Knitters have superpowers. 🤭

2026-04-17 16:33:51 UTC

Turning lemons into lemonade.
I wrote about a recent pattern submission to a knitting publication that ultimately was turned down.
The upside? I get to self-publish, retain the rights, and see my pattern out in the wild now, as opposed to next year.
And it comes with a 25% off purchase code TREBLED25, good until the end of the month.
#knitting
https://jenschuetz.com/journal/20260417-fo/

2026-04-06 22:28:46 UTC

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@nprofile…lel8 Thanks, Luke! I’m getting inspired by a lot of hand-embroidered embellishments on clothing, the mending movement, and sashiko.

2026-04-06 22:07:19 UTC

I absolutely do not need another project, already having one embroidery WIP, a knitting pattern to proofread and release, another shawl in the works, and a sweater to restart, but who’s counting?
And yet, I decided this basic black ball cap was in need of pizzazz. This will be an intense labor of love since I do have intentions of covering the whole thing in a simple back stitch, to resemble topographical lines.
#embroidery #hobby #craft
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2026-03-20 21:37:55 UTC

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@nprofile…j074 I loathe the doubt and gaslighting of this era.

2026-03-20 20:39:05 UTC

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@nprofile…j074 I had this recently as well with Chase, I believe. The rhythm of their delivery, long pauses, definitely scripted, no banter — I like to ask reps how their day is going. This person still insisted they weren’t AI. I didn’t buy it.

2026-03-03 21:46:08 UTC

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@nprofile…j074 I’m pretty sure I read one about their dog barking at them whenever they wore whatever it was they returned.
Here’s two more. One was from yesterday as well, yoga pants that fall off with things in the pockets. lol
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2026-03-03 20:41:55 UTC

REI return tags are the best. Maybe don’t buy an alpine fleece jacket if you don’t want the warmth. My guess it is was a woman who entered peri-/menopause. 😂
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2026-02-24 22:24:55 UTC

I'm going to toot (heh) my own horn by saying how chuffed I am that my Suddenly Rose Shawl pattern received a shout-out in "Knitting," a UK magazine.
To celebrate, I'm offering 30% off the purchase of this pattern from my website with code KNITMAG30. Code expires 3/31/26, 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
#knitting
https://jenschuetz.com/journal/knit-mag/

2026-02-23 00:16:35 UTC

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@nprofile…j074 I have always wished tax returns included a list of checkboxes that allowed us to select where our funds were allocated.

2026-02-09 20:12:52 UTC

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@nprofile…j074 Love this read. So the plant costumes were to rival Left Shark... too funny!

2026-02-09 17:08:28 UTC

My Instagram feed is full of joy re: the Bad Bunny performance last night. And the bushes! People loved the bushes!

2026-01-21 21:38:13 UTC

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@nprofile…cqgf @nprofile…x8pn Honestly, it's bananas to me too sometimes. Someday, I probably won't boulder at all, which is why I love seeing the older gym patrons still top rope climbing. There will be a day when I will be too afraid of falling, and the harness will come in clutch.

2026-01-15 16:53:25 UTC

I’m not sure if this is a post-pandemic development, staffing issue, or overall operating cost/maintenance thing, but I judge coffeeshops hard if I specify my beverage “for here,” and yet it still comes in a to-go cup. I came here to enjoy my drink and utilize your space for maybe an hour, I don’t want your single-use cup. I guess I should always carry my own mug “just in case”?

2026-01-13 17:31:21 UTC

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@nprofile…cqgf Thanks, Jason! It's been super fun to do, and I already have a few more patterns in the works. Also, @nprofile…x8pn really outdid himself with the new design.

2026-01-13 17:09:45 UTC

I launched a new site today where I'm proudly selling my knitting patterns. If mosaic / slip-stitch shawls are your jam, I have four designs up.
To celebrate a new year, a new endeavor, and my upcoming birthday, I'm offering 30% off until the end of the month. Code: LAUNCH30MASTO
Enjoy!
#knitting #craft #design
https://jenschuetz.com/patterns/

2025-11-09 02:40:21 UTC

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@nprofile…plsf My mom loves emoji and using mixed capitalization on words. Her birthday greetings to me look like a serial killer is wishing me a great day.

2025-11-09 00:24:02 UTC

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@nprofile…plsf I think we’ve forgotten basic writing skills. My biggest pet peeves: it’s/its mix-ups and plural words with apostrophes.

2025-11-08 21:46:19 UTC

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@nprofile…plsf As a former proofreader/copy editor, albeit for the advertising industry, it pained me to no end how much of my red ink was disregarded by pretentious art/creative directors who deemed my marks aesthetically unappealing or junior-level account managers who didn’t know any better. I’m sorry that grammar and punctuation were so inconvenient. 🙄

2025-03-31 19:21:01 UTC

My 6.8-mile run had all the elements today. Headwinds at every turn. Partly cloudy, then cloudy, then rain. A quick rainbow. Then sun. And an inconsistent Garmin to keep things extra interesting.
And do I ever love a big emotive sky along the Bay.
#run #photography #fitness #sanfrancisco #california
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2025-02-11 17:04:59 UTC

Mosaic knitting is extremely addictive, and it always appears way more complicated than it is (spoiler: you only knit with one yarn at a time).
My new shawl is growing nicely, and I hope to release another pattern soon.
#knitting #craft #hobby #diy #yarn
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2023-09-01 01:45:50 UTC

I went out of my comfort zone and tried to do a thing — but then got rejected. The de Young Museum had an open call for local artist submissions, and sadly, I was not one of the lucky 900 (out of 7,700 applicants) accepted to display their art pieces.
Regardless, I’m still proud of my work, and I’m willing to part with it if someone is interested.
#embroidery #embroideryart #needlework #crafting
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2023-08-05 22:02:13 UTC

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@npub17nk…6qq2 Let’s face it, I only got into running *for* the shoes.

2023-08-05 21:32:56 UTC

I finally got to run in these babies today.
I was not looking for another pair of running shoes, but when you chat with an REI sales associate, casually ask about the additional 40% off select pairs of shoes, and he slaps a red sticker on the box for you, you cannot leave the store empty-handed.
As an aside, the runner’s high is a real thing. After who-knows-how-many attempts to *like* #running, I think it’s sticking this time.
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