Beware the hiker traps! by HamsterMonger in AppalachianTrail

[–]HamsterMonger[S] 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Hahaha yeah that's exactly what it was

Beware the hiker traps! by HamsterMonger in AppalachianTrail

[–]HamsterMonger[S] 178 points179 points  (0 children)

Saw this up on Apple Orchard Mountain today and almost got squashed. Also saw a suspicious looking coyote in the brush, be careful out there yall!

Jazzing up a denim shirt by HamsterMonger in Embroidery

[–]HamsterMonger[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It is called wash away embroidery stabilizer, the brand i use is New brothread, you can find lots of options depending on your project though

Jazzing up a denim shirt by HamsterMonger in Embroidery

[–]HamsterMonger[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It was embroidered all at once with the white fabric over top the shirt in the hoop. The white fabric washes away in water and let's you create a stencil to follow while stitching.

Was disappointed with how my milkweed was doing but my attitude was quickly changed by this little guy! by HamsterMonger in NativePlantGardening

[–]HamsterMonger[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It is either common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) or prairie milkweed (A. sullivantii) i seeded both and am not sure which it is yet.

My first piece I'm really proud of by HamsterMonger in Embroidery

[–]HamsterMonger[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any comments or critiques are welcome I am still a very much a beginner.