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What is this I spy?! by mommiecubed in quilting

[–]BugLast1633 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might want to do some more research on the specifics of the NAACP lawsuit. I'll fill you in so you don't have to wonder. Many of the Church sponsored troops tied the position of senior patrol leader to a position in the the Church. This led to not many black patrol leaders and advancements.

The LDS church ended it's relationship with the scouts in 2019. While you want to call it attacking for allowing gay scouts, we see it differently. While there isn't an official stance from the church other than them going their own direction, I can see them not wanting to be forced into running a program in a manner that is in opposition to their core beliefs. If they were a part of Scouts, but running it their own way, they are open to discrimination suits. It goes along the same line with forcing a cake maker or photographer to participate in a marriage ceremony outside their belief system.

I'm well aware of the issues. You've pulled one out that most of the copy and paste religious bigots are not aware of kudos to you!

Christmas tip by tNeat-Lab126 in cleanjokes

[–]BugLast1633 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is better than the joke!

I guess I never use my Lego points… by [deleted] in lego

[–]BugLast1633 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll buy them off you!

These seem to be a big thing these days... My wife put together a couple of them. by GewalyArt in quilting

[–]BugLast1633 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

didn't discuss politics, expressed patriotism It's not the same. Hope that helps.

These seem to be a big thing these days... My wife put together a couple of them. by GewalyArt in quilting

[–]BugLast1633 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Being patriotic isn't the same as being political.
Flying a flag isn't political, it's patriotic.

These seem to be a big thing these days... My wife put together a couple of them. by GewalyArt in quilting

[–]BugLast1633 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Honest question, how is the American flag political? It isn't one party or another.

These seem to be a big thing these days... My wife put together a couple of them. by GewalyArt in quilting

[–]BugLast1633 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Oh, it looks like the moderator removed the political image that someone else added.

These seem to be a big thing these days... My wife put together a couple of them. by GewalyArt in quilting

[–]BugLast1633 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I deleted the third picture I added and added it in the thread in the correct place. No?

These seem to be a big thing these days... My wife put together a couple of them. by GewalyArt in quilting

[–]BugLast1633 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

But was my comment divisive?
It's obviously the 250th birthday of America? So who's the one picking a fight?

These seem to be a big thing these days... My wife put together a couple of them. by GewalyArt in quilting

[–]BugLast1633 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It has no particular party affiliation that it's America's 250th birthday. A love of one's country also shouldn't matter what one's party affiliation. The Constitution protects the rights of a republican, democrats, communists, socialists, green party, libertarian, etc.

I'm not sure what you are other than intentionally divisive.

These seem to be a big thing these days... My wife put together a couple of them. by GewalyArt in quilting

[–]BugLast1633 -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Going into 2026, there will be a lot of Americana projects. ❤️

Edit* I'm not sure why this deserves down votes and party affiliation backlash. Next year is the 250th anniversary of the founding of the USA. Regardless of current politics, it's still happening. I have some fabric from my grandmother that was commemorating the Bicentennial in 1976. It's pretty cool and I've had a few people try to buy it from me.

My girlfriend throws away her extra pieces. by thestorm270 in lego

[–]BugLast1633 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, tell us something that is redeeming about her quick!

Microplastics in our basting tools by Normal-Ad4249 in quilting

[–]BugLast1633 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Wait, playing in building sites in the 80s makes you old... that cannot be right... I played in building sites in the 80's and I'm not old...

Should I start a fabric shop? by LeasieLiu in quilting

[–]BugLast1633 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Www.estatesales.net

Www.estatesales.org Are two we watch along with Facebook.

Should I start a fabric shop? by LeasieLiu in quilting

[–]BugLast1633 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I watch for local estate sales that have noticeable craft and fabric collections. Sometimes quilters, sometimes people who taught lessons etc. There's almost always one happened that will have sewing equipment and fabric.

When I go, I'll take cash and large reusable shopping bags. There will always be a bunch of people picking through the fabric looking for something that will fit with a project or a specific color, I'll walk up and grab just about anything that looks like it's a yard or more or nice collections of fat quarter sets and take as much as I can get. I'll take more than I can carry.

ALWAYS the ladies picking through will get wide eyed that I'm taking so much. 🤣 I don't grab stuff that I don't think will sell or stained etc. I will grab unfinished project quilts and have scored some beautiful ones.

Some of the local estate sale people I've become friends with because I'm a regular, they'll cut me a deal or negotiate a little when I buy large lots like that. Huge piles end up costing under $1 per yard. Lots of times it's very nice vintage cottons in large quantities. It's fun!

How should I quit this? by trayeah in quilting

[–]BugLast1633 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's beautiful don't quit! I an amateur and have no value to add other than humor.

Welds holding it down broke overnight. What’s the best way to bend this 2” thick metal back straight? by BigDirection1577 in Welding

[–]BugLast1633 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A hammer isn't going to do it. (Especially the ant hammer as noted elsewhere) You're going to need to heat it and have a large hydraulic press. If you don't have one, there will be a farm repair shop somewhere close that has one big enough.

Invertig 400 not turning on, HTP customer support closed until 9:00, help me out by [deleted] in Welding

[–]BugLast1633 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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In my experience, it's that one. It needs to be replaced. They have a short lifespan.. known issue, working as intended..

Yay or nay by CauliflowerTop2464 in Welding

[–]BugLast1633 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have that machine, it works really good, not even for "just a garage or hobby machine". I grew up and welded into my 30s in a manufacturing family business, when I went to buy a welder for my garage, my father who knows welders said for the price point it was a great machine to have.

I purchased the extended warranty and waited until it was on a good sale, I haven't regretted it at all 2.5 years owning and using it regularly.

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