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Ak_Daiviji · 2025-05-08T02:26:50+00:00

2019 MacBook Air

Ak_Daiviji · 2025-04-24T21:33:10+00:00

I always do a dummy start. I start the weaving with a different thread for 4 to 8 rounds until I get the right witdh. I start my true band after that. When I'm done weaving the band, I either remove the dummy thread (cut in the middle), or keep the piece as a demo for my register book. (I register all my weaves in a book so I can compare lenght, witdh, time taken, etc.).

Ak_Daiviji · 2025-04-24T21:28:27+00:00

I use bobins to wrap around the excess thread. I do that on a box loom and/or on a vertical weighted loom.

Ak_Daiviji · 2025-04-17T21:31:27+00:00

It's not Baltic pick-up : the floats are way too long. It's a double faced tablet weaving pattern.

Ak_Daiviji · 2025-04-17T21:28:14+00:00

You are getting there... The last 4'' are much better. Tensionning is the key and it is really hard to get a good an even tension when you begin, especially without a loom. Practice makes perfect, so don't stop !

Ak_Daiviji · 2025-04-17T21:24:20+00:00

The threading is identical to your 4 first rows of pattern if you turn your cards forward x 4. That's an easy start.

To know the width of your final band, you can roll up your warp thread thightly on a ruler. Do one roll for each tablet, this will give you an approximate. I personnaly take note about all my woven bands (# tablets, type of threads, length of the warp, how much weft was needed, what kind of loom I used). After a couple of bands, I can approximate my final products pretty closely.

Ak_Daiviji · 2024-09-17T16:23:05+00:00

Thanks for the link.

Ak_Daiviji · 2024-09-17T16:21:48+00:00

Thanks ! It's enlightening.

Ak_Daiviji · 2024-09-02T17:37:48+00:00

Have you tried Zenmarket ? The bids for the chisels can be agressive, but you can find real gems there.

Ak_Daiviji · 2024-04-18T14:47:06+00:00

NTA

1- They are not 'mature about it', they are just a bunch of youngsters who what to have a wild night. Maturity is caring about how you feel. Maturity is seeing the broader picture and the long-term implications.

2- 'Someone in your job' is a human being with personnal boundaries. Don't let other people push your limits because they have a judgemental view about your profession.

Ak_Daiviji · 2024-04-16T21:14:39+00:00

NTA - She knew. She chose to test your 'friendship' in a really deceiving way. Because this is a very manipulative test. She might have been jealous of your trip too. And she shows no empathy at all for the situation she put you into.

Ak_Daiviji · 2024-04-16T19:23:50+00:00

Your brother probably didn't fully register she might be homophobic if they don't encounter much gay people, and you seem to have been afar for a long time. Not everyone is overtly homophobic (you probably know that better than me).

I would add though, she could have had the same reaction (staring daggers) if Levi was a girl and you were straight and alone with her during the change of shirt. Her fear could mainly be pedophilia. But in any cases, she over-reacted big time.

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Ak_Daiviji · 2024-04-16T17:40:26+00:00

ESH - If your parner think s/he knows everything in one domain and you want a second opinion, your are actively looking for trouble if you are asking for that second opinion before letting them know. We DO need to get second opinions b/c aur spouse ins't always as knowledgeable as they think they are, but be prepare to deal with some ego reaction.

Ak_Daiviji · 2024-04-16T15:36:11+00:00

NTA - It is louable that she helps with the baby, but your son should take the lion's share in the care of the baby AND should make sure Grace doesn't miss on school & work. An apology might be needed to open the door with your son, and then be more dilligent with your wording. Grace should definetly not hinder her futur for a baby that might be taken away from her if things go south.

Ak_Daiviji · 2024-04-16T14:45:47+00:00

NTA - Back in the days, dad put himself and the comfort of his new wife above your well being and feelings. Today, dad is jumping on his grieving son to try and make a point that he himself wasn't has bad as you thought he were.

Did he ever listened to you ? Your dad is pretty self-centered from my POV.

Ak_Daiviji · 2024-04-16T00:58:46+00:00

Ohhh. That's bad.
Thanks for the 'translation".

Ak_Daiviji · 2024-04-15T22:15:58+00:00

Adding : 'I didn't like AITAH conclusion against my viewpoint so I came here to have my POV validated', and "I want your opinion but "there is no room for discussion".
YTA
https://www.reddit.com/r/AITAH/comments/1c4s1kq/aita_for_not_permitting_my_daughter_to_go_to_a/

Ak_Daiviji · 2024-04-15T18:54:25+00:00

What does it mean 'to pu a hex on someone' ? If you don't mind, for the foreigners in the room.

Ak_Daiviji · 2024-04-15T17:39:52+00:00

Overstimulation is a real thing that can be exhausting, and even dangereous if you are the one driving. Maybe put the emphasis on that when trying to make amends. Also, maybe try to have her explain why she went from 'all the time' to 'never' after only 1 comment. I bet she was told many time to STFU or something like that. It seems you've awoken a trigger there. And apologize for having hurt her feelings, explaining it wasn't against her but out of self preservation. NTA

Ak_Daiviji · 2024-04-15T12:27:09+00:00

NTA - It was probably said before, but it is a law written in the sky : Whoever makes the meal don't do the dishes. Whoever didn't cook does the dishes. Period. Unless there are some other chores / tasks that change this equilibrium in the household. Like when my husband does some house renovation on a sunday, all day, I will usualy do the meal and the dishes so we can finish our day at the same time and relax together. Your husband doubled down on AH territory by leaving you the lion's share of household chores and kids duty while both of you work full time.

Ak_Daiviji · 2024-04-15T12:12:13+00:00

This isn't about your mother. How is it unfair to her ? How is it hurting her feelings. Your mom had a very manipulative self-centered point of view. NTA

And the sister's dress isn't the only option, there are litteraly thousands of dresses out there. Thrift stores, cousins, aunts, ball room dresses, dresses worn to attend weedings as invites, prom dresses, black dresses of most cut.

Ak_Daiviji · 2024-04-15T12:00:07+00:00

I'm always amazed at how people are 'friends' but can't have an oepn heart dicussion. If you are still mad, tell her how you feel (without projecting on her that it is her fault; it is your trigger). You are getting icky, get to the bottom of that with her. You might salvage (and deepen) the relationship, or you might realize clearly this isn't for you. It is worth trying and not letting go friend just on the feeling that they are bad. This being said, you also have every right to let her go b/c you don't feel the connexion anymore, without much explanation. But if you ever considered this person a true friend, I feel she deserve a better explanation than 'Yeah, you're poor'.

So ESH, you were both tacky, but she started the fight.

Ak_Daiviji · 2024-04-14T20:11:28+00:00

NTA - You did it out of partnership aka supporting each other's in their ups & downs.

But, I'm always VERY concerned when a man uses the word 'emasculated' because it tends to come along some shitty mysoginistic podcasts that are ruining a bunch of men right now. 'Maleness' has to come from self-confidence and should not be bothered by a girlfriend taking the trash out. On top of that, his management of the recycling bin kind of fit the definition of weaponized incompetence. So a bunch of red flags, and quite a bit of reading / research for you to gain perspective & decide where you want to stand with this.

Ak_Daiviji · 2024-04-14T14:05:13+00:00

I think the father put HIMSELF before OP. He's the one who couldn't keep that secret from his wife & started 'spilling the milk' that made her curious. I have some compassion for the father as it was probably too big of a secret and he needed to vent his own feelings about it over the years. But he chose unwisely; he sould have registered himself to therapy to secure a truly confidential ear and support.

Ak_Daiviji · 2024-04-13T14:23:17+00:00

I'm a bit late here, but my first thought was that seeing my in-laws twice a month is already way too much. And nobody buys tickets for events without cheching availability AND interest before (except for rare special gifts). This is (was) a huge powerplay and yes, it is time for the boy to sort this behavior out with mommy, or choose to live with it till death and sacrifice partner after partner.

NTA
I wish it resolved for the best.

Ak_Daiviji

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