It's time to make
13 Oct 2026
In this moment:
Clare Norman
Finding time isn't always easy.
After MoTaCon 2025 I told myself I would make a bunch of friendship bracelets to build upon previous efforts. I did not manage to make a single one.
I feel in a better place to make stuff this year. Crafting brings me a sense of escape, but often I don't know what to do with what I end up making. And even though I'll inevitably end up making MoT themed things, it won't feel like work. Clare's talk on joy, and me also now owning one of her joy bracelets, reminded me to lean more into my crafting.
I have no idea where it will go, but this is now my hobby, and whatever I make will be available at the swag shop in MoTaCon 2026. If anyone else wants to join in making and donating crafts to our MoTaCon swag shop in 2027, just let me know.
I've stumbled upon many sunset paintings on Instagram, so I thought I'd give it a go with, of course, Bug featured in it. Just for fun, I stuck on some googly eyes because everything in life is better with them.
After MoTaCon 2025 I told myself I would make a bunch of friendship bracelets to build upon previous efforts. I did not manage to make a single one.
I feel in a better place to make stuff this year. Crafting brings me a sense of escape, but often I don't know what to do with what I end up making. And even though I'll inevitably end up making MoT themed things, it won't feel like work. Clare's talk on joy, and me also now owning one of her joy bracelets, reminded me to lean more into my crafting.
I have no idea where it will go, but this is now my hobby, and whatever I make will be available at the swag shop in MoTaCon 2026. If anyone else wants to join in making and donating crafts to our MoTaCon swag shop in 2027, just let me know.
I've stumbled upon many sunset paintings on Instagram, so I thought I'd give it a go with, of course, Bug featured in it. Just for fun, I stuck on some googly eyes because everything in life is better with them.
Rosie Sherry
CEO & Founder of the MoTaverse
She/Her
I've been working in the software testing and quality engineering space since the year 2000 whilst also combining it with my love for education and community. It turns out quality, community and education go nicely hand in hand.
I'm here for community as a service and building the best possible tech community out there.
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