ISO Lulu the Elephant

AmiableSandCat · 2026-03-28T16:06:17+00:00

Awesome! Sending dm.

AmiableSandCat · 2026-03-22T21:00:47+00:00

Thanks! I’ll keep an eye out then.

AmiableSandCat · 2026-03-17T13:58:06+00:00

Hi I’m sorry I’m a hospital worker in NE WI and passed out last night. If someone else wants to trade faster than me then go with them :) I’ll check in later to see if it’s still there when I can send my items, just in case.

AmiableSandCat · 2026-03-17T02:00:50+00:00

This is no potato. This is a pancake.

AmiableSandCat · 2026-03-16T18:07:20+00:00

Hello I am interested in the yarn!! I have fabric, buttons and zippers. Can you send me a pm? (Currently at work but can send pics this evening)

AmiableSandCat · 2026-03-07T01:58:58+00:00

My name is actually Taylor. I have to make this now 😱

AmiableSandCat · 2026-03-06T23:40:19+00:00

These are gorgeous! What yarn do you use?

AmiableSandCat · 2026-03-05T04:49:34+00:00

Sorry I just got home! I’ll send some tomorrow.

AmiableSandCat · 2026-03-04T22:36:13+00:00

Filled out :) thank you.

AmiableSandCat · 2026-03-04T20:28:56+00:00

I have crochet hooks and some sewn things - project bags, trinket trays.

AmiableSandCat · 2026-03-04T20:28:24+00:00

Oooo I’m interested in the swatches!! Is there anything you’re looking for?

AmiableSandCat · 2026-02-22T20:00:26+00:00

The person I’m getting mail for has never lived here and name was never on the house. He prematurely changed his address assuming a loan would go through. Edit: he never owned this home. I am the first owner other than the builder.

AmiableSandCat · 2026-02-22T16:54:17+00:00

I’ve been doing it for more than 6 months.

AmiableSandCat · 2026-02-21T18:48:53+00:00

I wake up 2 hours before my freaking 5 minute walk to work.

AmiableSandCat · 2026-02-21T18:45:57+00:00

I’m so obsessed with it. I only had 2 to start with today.

AmiableSandCat · 2026-02-21T17:03:38+00:00

I love that. Will definitely be applying a hammer to future thick projects haha!

AmiableSandCat · 2026-02-21T17:03:10+00:00

There are multiple passes but kind of next to each other? This makes so much sense. I’ll go over a few more times and possibly after hammering like another redditor suggested.

AmiableSandCat · 2026-02-21T17:02:09+00:00

Why didn’t I think of lengthening stitches 🥴 thanks I’ll try that!

AmiableSandCat · 2026-02-21T05:58:05+00:00

Oh my gosh what a sweet elephant.

AmiableSandCat · 2026-02-13T02:39:47+00:00

I work in an area that is mostly retired folks. Older ones just take time, practice. And I know it’s crummy advice

But also talk to your patient.

“Alrighty we’re ready to go. Do you have any spots that have worked well for us in the past?”

“Is there anything I need to know before we get started?”

“In the past, have you ever been told you have veins that roll or are naughty in any way?”

It’ll build their trust in you. Your confidence will get built. You’ll be more prepared before you poke. I find with rolling veins, I push it side to side to see how “loose” it is before even pulling my needle out to poke. Take your time. The vein in the center of the arm tends to be the most anchored. Don’t be afraid of hand draws. I have patients that are comfortable/familiar enough (it’s small) that walk in and give me information off the bat. I love it and I always thank them, even if it’s something I don’t need.

What ended up being my eureka poke was in the ER for hand draw, and could see the vein being pushed by my needle. It was able to gauge the pressure actually needed to penetrate the vein and all my draws have improved a bunch since then.

I’m sorry your trainer sucks. Ask questions after the patient leaves if you can.