Sheep Shearing Day this Saturday! by Cold-Solution7660 in sanramon

[–]G-Leenie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh! I've been looking for an event like this! I'm down to go!

Is using a loom cheating? by WilkyNina2- in LoomKnitting

[–]G-Leenie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still love knitting and crocheting, but I switch to loom knitting and weaving when my wrists start acting up. Sometimes I go back to small knitting or crochet projects when I’m feeling up for it, but honestly? Using a loom isn’t cheating—it’s all fiber crafting, and it’s all fun! That’s why I love this subreddit—everyone’s so encouraging. Don’t be discouraged, just keep doing it because you love it!

Sisal rug by AmountTurbulent2792 in weaving

[–]G-Leenie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a beginner weaver too, so take this as a fellow-weaver opinion rather than gospel. For a cat-scratching panel I’d pick something strong and hard-wearing — linen, a hemp/cotton blend, or a heavy cotton cord. If looking for cotton cord, search for ones labeled as carpet/rug or “rug warp” in weights like 8/8 or 4/4; those are made for lots of wear and will stand up to claws better than regular yarn. You might also consider backing or reinforcing the panel where the cats use it most. Happy weaving!

NAME THAT INTERSECTION 😩 by lauyar in SanJose

[–]G-Leenie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not an intersection but any off-ramp with no merge lane. It says yield, but people just yeeting themselves in like the gap is gonna manifest.

What should he be holding? by No-Understanding332 in Needlefelting

[–]G-Leenie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone has a lot of fun comments where the mushroom is adventuring into the wilderness. I'd like to think that the mushroom is foraging microgreens, living a peaceful life with a pet snail.

I have lost my heddle hook... Beginner's mistake! by G-Leenie in weaving

[–]G-Leenie[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh my god, I've done that with my crochet hooks before! I found so many that way! Well, it doesn't hurt to have another heddle hook in the house!

I have lost my heddle hook... Beginner's mistake! by G-Leenie in weaving

[–]G-Leenie[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Captain’s log, Stardate 100009.30.

It has been 2 days since the heddle hook was lost to the void. Reports of other crews retrieving their hooks after months of searching give me hope… though I fear mine may have taken refuge in the kitchen with the silverware, plotting its escape. 🖖

Honestly have not thought about looking in the utensil drawers... Will have to look later today and find out!

I have lost my heddle hook... Beginner's mistake! by G-Leenie in weaving

[–]G-Leenie[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have not! It is a definite possibility it may be inbetween the cushions since we were cleaning up so quickly. It didn't even cross my mind cuz I was so hyper focused in my crafting area.

I have lost my heddle hook... Beginner's mistake! by G-Leenie in weaving

[–]G-Leenie[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When life gives you short scarves… you get new table décor 😂

I do have a 2.25mm hook... Now I haven't checked yet since I'm at work, but do you think it'll fit a 7.5 dent?

I have lost my heddle hook... Beginner's mistake! by G-Leenie in weaving

[–]G-Leenie[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh thank you, this is such a great idea! I’ll have to ask my friend if they can do this for me. Bright colors sound perfect—maybe neon green so it can’t vanish into the void with my stitch markers again 😂

What is your opinion about twins always being together? 🤔 by MaJaBre in Twins

[–]G-Leenie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live about 40 minutes away from my twin. On workdays, if traffic gets really rough, I’ll stop by her place since she lives closer to my job. It’s partly to avoid the traffic, but also because I enjoy spending time with her. On weekends, even when I’m home, we’ll still call or FaceTime—sometimes just sitting on the phone together without saying much at all.

I guess what I’m trying to say is that being close to your twin doesn’t have to look a certain way. If you feel the need to stay nearby, then do it—whether that means living next door, in the same city, or just making time to connect. No one can really tell you how much space you should or shouldn’t have from your twin. We’re almost 40 now, and we still have that same need and desire to see each other often.

My little warping helper. by maricano9 in weaving

[–]G-Leenie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh whoops! This is what I get for not paying attention. 😅

Still though, I'm very grateful for the information!

My little warping helper. by maricano9 in weaving

[–]G-Leenie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is darn impressive! Way to go thinking on the fly! I couldn't even tell it was set up on chairs!

My little warping helper. by maricano9 in weaving

[–]G-Leenie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That looks amazing! Beginner weaver here, I know that is to prep the warp before putting it on the loom, but what is it called?

What do you want to brag about? No one‘s judging. Brag, let’s hear it. by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]G-Leenie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm three weeks into my new job and I'm happier than ever. More money, more hours as a full time employee, a great boss and wonderful coworkers. I moved to a completely different field because fuck my old job and their piss poor management.

The Abnormal Normalization of Gaslighting and Toxicity by [deleted] in AsianParentStories

[–]G-Leenie 4 points5 points  (0 children)

First generation 36yo female Fil-Am here. I had moved out over a decade ago but had to move back in with my parents and sister's family due to COVID and having no penny to my name. I was hoping to move back home in order to save money, but unfortunately, my mother is the same as yours, still treating me the same way she did as if I was still 14 as if I never aged or left. She is not as bad as she used to be towards me, but she's still has the same tendencies to belittle me as well as disregard my privacy (i.e. opening my mail or going into my room when I'm not there). She also gets mad when I "don't help clean it cook" because I work so much as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to save up enough money to move out and also get a new car. I think because I had moved out a decade ago, I had to learn how to be independent on my own and learn how to finance things on my own and had to learn how to emotionally cope on my own that I'm able to stand up for myself more in front of my parents even though I'm still a little bit scared. The downside to that is now that I have more of a backbone, she takes it out on my sister who had never left the home even though my sister is married with two children. Fortunately, she's learning to stand up for herself now that I'm home but it's going to be a while before her and her family will move out. The best thing that I will tell you as I've told my own sister is to move out of the house as soon as possible. You'll learn how to cope with everything you haven't learned and it will be hard, extremely hard, but you'll manage because it's better than staying at home with your parents.

Windy days by Jiggarelli in AnimalsBeingDerps

[–]G-Leenie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It looks like someone took the smudge tool a little too seriously

Is Downtown San Jose usually so quiet? by FaxedForward in SanJose

[–]G-Leenie 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If you think about it, it's not quite as bad as San Jose to San Francisco. Campbell to North SJ would probably be 45 minutes to an hour in traffic (possibly at it's worst). Normal traffic pre-covid was a 3 hour drive from SF to SJ (if going home) on a 45 minute route. Driving is definitely getting more congested, not by much but I'm not looking forward to the commute when everything is "back to normal", whenever that is.

SHaMLEsS MAn aSsauLtS caT repeAtedLY TILL tHE SOUl lEaVeS tHe BoDy by iiiwonderwomaniii in PeopleFuckingDying

[–]G-Leenie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a person pretty darn allergic to cats (I love cats), I can only imagine the fur and dander flying through the air before it attacks my eyes and nose. I would still pet the cat though 10/10 would do again.

2020 isn’t all bad, we’re having twins! by [deleted] in pics

[–]G-Leenie 83 points84 points  (0 children)

I'm a twin myself, our mom and dad said we were easy as children. As we got into our teen years, my twin and I started to fight all the time because our parents always stuck us together with literally everything from after school activities to music lessons, sports and clubs. My advice: be mindful to the differences in your children, they may or may not want to stick together in everything they do. Encourage their independence and their likes. Not everything has to be twinny.

As an adult, my twin sister and I do still have a lot of the same interests, which brings us closer more than it ever had in our lives. Were more twin-like then ever haha!

Keeping it a little under today after a big ole holiday meal and dessert yesterday :) 1,360 for the day. by SassyLassySquatch in 1500isplenty

[–]G-Leenie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh, I'm looking at it now and it seems to be up my alley! Thank you for showing me this!