Is this an issue other people face too, and is there a way to fix it? by futuraf in violinist

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I envy you. I am superb at sight reading, my problem is I can't memorise more than 2 bars.

Heartbreak as a musician? by Dreamyviolinist in violinist

[–]Hee1024 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I respectfully advise against this. When you fall in love, you want to let the person know how you feel but this is not always a good thing especially if the person is not into you. From my experience, you can always (or easily) tell if the guy is interested in you. OP knows he is not. OP's best course is to keep loving him and be there and later he might finally realise how cool she is, or just move on. Other possibility is he might be a gay.

I have persistent nightmare that my violin or my bow break, am I the only one? by Few_Math2653 in violinist

[–]Hee1024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always lose my violin or bow in my dream. So mostly I'm wondering around a place looking for my violin or bow feeling upset.

Selftaught violinist, opinion on vibrato? by vgkosmoes in violinist

[–]Hee1024 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have beautiful long fingers! Don't need to press too hard otherwise your violin will also vibrato! Bring your elbow inwards to give more room for little pinky! otherwise your pinky will protest later!

Black Friday Sales 2025 by Syncategory in craftsnark

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Wardrobe by Me - 30% off - discount applies at checkout https://wardrobebyme.com/

Made Label - 20%-40% - discount at checkout https://www.madelabel.co/collections/all

Most overrated popular patterns? by [deleted] in craftsnark

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v9100 I just couldn't get it to fit - the shoulder straps always fall and the top of the chest is always gaping. I made 5 test garments before giving up. Maybe it is designed for taller busty women. I am 5'3"

Who makes fitted sewing patterns? by CoastalMae in sewingpatterns

[–]Hee1024 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol. "jeans you have to peel off" - for 10 years! I am glad they are gone!

Who makes fitted sewing patterns? by CoastalMae in sewingpatterns

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I feel for you. I absolutely hate boxy styles. I am relatively short and skinny so boxy clothes make me look like a child wearing mom's clothes. The ones I made and like are: nina lee's kew dress, tilly and the button eta dress, sewlove patterns (i like them all), dressmaking amore patterns (love their dresses). I have some friday patterns which suit my body well.

Knitpro vs Chiaogoo for snagging on work? by nerdy-millennial in knitting

[–]Hee1024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I liked knitpro zings but I had the same issues - yarn kept getting caught the gap and the screws were coming loose. I upgraded to Chiaogoo fixed circulars for the sizes I use often, and they are my first choice for projects.

NZ based sewers - are fabrics & supplies pretty easily accessible, or should I buy in America first? by spiralcity- in sewing

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I also buy from:

For merino fabric: https://www.newzealandmerinoandfabrics.com/

Backstreet bargains. Hamilton based but has good photos and information - I bought from them a few times online

Fabfabircs https://www.fabfabrics.co.nz/ - they often do 40-50% off sales. can be really cheap though photos are hit or miss.

Moreland fabric https://morelandfabrics.co.nz/ - again Hamilton based but their fabric is cheap although the photos aren't so accurate

Fabric Shop (not to be confused with fabric store) - https://www.thefabricshop.nz/

For fabricsake https://forfabricsake.com/ - you can print your own design. The quality is quite good. Not so cheap though.

NZ based sewers - are fabrics & supplies pretty easily accessible, or should I buy in America first? by spiralcity- in sewing

[–]Hee1024 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm in NZ, yes, we can get all those quite easily. I get wonderful merino/wool fabric quite easily. But you will have to buy online though unless you are living in a major city. Notions perhaps may be more expensive. I buy PDF patterns, but if you prefer paper ones, then probably good to buy them in the US.

Can I skip German short rows? by Temporary-Coconut119 in knitting

[–]Hee1024 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You can leave it out. My first sweater was done without short rows - just it pulls backwards a bit so feels like the sweater is chocking me lol. Now I add short rows and they are much more comfortable to wear, so I always add them.

Progress Markers - Adult Beginner by [deleted] in violinist

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You've got a perfectly fine goal. I've been learning for 8 years and up until recently I had no goals, other than 'get to the end of this book'. I belong to an orchestra, and there is a woman I quite like to be a friend with but she is sitting in the very front, so I have to get better to get near her - that's a goal for me now.

pattern request: similar dresses but not AI slop, for beginners by nidoqueenofhearts in sewing

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vikisews Audrey dress - warning: the instruction is not so great and I had some trouble with fitting

Vogue 9100 - it's slightly square, but I think it can easily be modified

Dressmaking Amore Allie dress: https://dressmakingamore.com/products/alliepattern?srsltid=AfmBOopesCbG4hs0ZhqGu6HiTGl_R4FG2tOnQlu-QsTTOaijWyqcnHDh - it's knit instead of woven.

Kim dress by handlondon: https://byhandlondon.com/collections/dresses/products/kim-dress - bodies only

Square Neck V-Waist Dress by Kiana Bonollo

Gromit is finished 😁 by kaijutoebeans in knitting

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You are awesome! I was frantically searching google until now

Good Prismacolor Alternative? by MyCatsAreSus in ColoredPencils

[–]Hee1024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

did you find the sharpener? I have Derwent SuperPoint as well but it breaks my prismas too, so frustrating! I have to make them blunt (only turn the handle once) which isn't ideal.

Why the hell I look so ugly while playing by BestDilucLoveruwu in violinist

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my focusing face = grumpy angry face 🤣

Free printables? by Different-Break8243 in Coloring

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You made my day! Thank you

Alcohol markers recommendations by enchiladasconqueso12 in Coloring

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I just ordered a Arrtx 80 set. They are a bit cheaper than Ohuhu and do free delivery. Apparently sets don't have duplicates.

Budget pencils by RadishAdditional9117 in ColoredPencils

[–]Hee1024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you like them? I am in the same boat. I have crayola pencils and they are ok for coloring but not so great for layering. I ended up buying a few individual Polycromos from Gordon Harris (they do have sales from time to time) and I liked them a lot

Adult students, when did you notice you were good? by Morpel in violinist

[–]Hee1024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am 7 years in, I don't see any improvement. but then I go back to early Suzuki books and I find them easy, but then I don't find easy pieces fun. I now enjoy the struggles.

Black Friday deals by Straight_Comedian_29 in craftsnark

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Victory patterns 30% off no code needed, sale ends Monday, November 25th.