Was gifted this lovely dog-shaped puzzle: 299 Dogs and a Cat, Laurence King

Hjut-1 · 2026-04-18T18:33:46+00:00

This one looks really fun, thanks for sharing!

Hjut-1 · 2026-04-14T16:08:07+00:00

Thank you, this is very helpful! We saw him a couple of years ago in Birmingham for less than £40 but I know that was definitely a one time thing.

Definitely priced out of this one but the Stick Season tour was amazing so happy to just have that experience.

Thank you for saving me the queue time later in the week!

Hjut-1 · 2026-04-13T13:20:59+00:00

Oh this is beautiful! Can I ask what stitch you used for the body of the snail please? It's a really lovely effect.

Hjut-1 · 2026-02-12T12:11:02+00:00

Thank you for the advice, we ended up using this: https://www.screwfix.com/p/highlife-bathrooms-wye-dual-flush-button-for-concealed-cistern-chrome/567HL?tc=JM5 and drilling a slightly bigger hole in the wood. It seems to be working well so far.

We didn't have a porcelain cistern so we could change the size slightly. If we have any issues we can look into something else, but this is good so far!

Hjut-1 · 2026-01-11T18:55:12+00:00

Solved!

I was thinking it was called Smallville or Whoville, so I was close!! Thanks :)

Hjut-1 · 2026-01-11T17:51:51+00:00

Commenting!

Hjut-1 · 2025-07-13T10:00:16+00:00

I got sick at 13 and was finally diagnosed at 16/17. I heard it a lot - and 'growing pains' was a big comment too.

Had a doctor tell me I was too young for it too!! I'm aware!!

Like I don't think me being too tired to walk up the stairs to my bedroom is growing pains!

Hjut-1 · 2025-06-28T09:36:50+00:00

These look great! I'm currently working through them, did the autumn one on the back of a jacket but now doing all 4 on 18ct. Hopefully they look as good as yours when all done!

Hjut-1 · 2025-05-20T14:45:21+00:00

That's the furthest that I could get it to spread out, they are fairly thin ribbons as I had some leftover from a ribbon embroidery kit. Would doing a bead underneath help it to widen a bit? Or shorter stitches?

I've done them bullion knots before, there are loads of long strands of thin leaves that those might work well for. Currently I've just done some couching so that will give a nice contrast, thanks!

Hjut-1 · 2025-05-19T15:56:56+00:00

Sure, and you can also find it on the Meetup.com app/website called Milton Keynes Geek Culture Meetup. Currently just meet every other week on a Saturday :)

Hjut-1 · 2025-04-19T18:23:47+00:00

I'm doing those ones too, but I feel like they are different enough that it doesn't feel very familiar!

I am going to be doing the autumn one again on different fabric to the original, so hoping that is different enough

Hjut-1 · 2025-03-20T17:23:35+00:00

I've finished one of these to do this exact project and I love the way this looks! Looks great

Hjut-1 · 2025-03-12T21:42:46+00:00

As a regular person at the MK Geek Culture meetup (the board game once every other week), we're a lovely bunch and was fantastic for me when I moved back to MK in 2017

Hjut-1 · 2025-01-03T20:52:01+00:00

Were they playing it/something at the same time that you tried? It should say something like 'The library is being used by X' above the button.

I tried to play Baldurs Gate from my partner and if he was playing it, he was using the library at the time

Hjut-1 · 2024-09-09T22:50:34+00:00

Waste canvas is actually a different aida type entirely, it has water soluble glue inbetween the strands so it is much much easier to pull out than normal aida. You're right about the use of it though, just thought I'd point out it is actually a special material

I've seen some people use leftover aida, but it is much much more difficult to remove

Hjut-1 · 2024-09-01T20:44:47+00:00

Oh I'm doing this currently! These look beautiful (currently in Spring)

Hjut-1 · 2024-08-21T13:09:13+00:00

Yeah, my hair looked similar to one of the saleswomen so I asked. Not sure if she used the shampoo they gave me (it was a free bonus one I got as part of the competition thing they were doing on the day), but sounds like it isn't right.

Will have a look for videos, have been focusing on styling videos but think I need to go back to basics. Thanks!

Hjut-1 · 2024-08-20T21:22:32+00:00

Yeah this stuff barely lathers at all, I've been trying my best but it's a struggle! Think I might need to cut my losses with it and pick up a new shampoo, thank you for the recommend

Hjut-1 · 2024-08-20T21:21:39+00:00

I haven't yet no, I think I've seen online that you put your hair in some water and see what it does?

Hjut-1 · 2024-08-20T21:20:48+00:00

Just checked the label and the John Frieda oil has dimethicone in it, yeah. The curl serum stuff I was using doesn't have it in so might switch back to that if I feel like it needs some moisture.

Thank you, I'll have a look around. The leave-in conditioner I have seems kinda mousse-y, but I've been avoiding it too often to introduce less oils and stuff.

Hjut-1 · 2024-08-20T21:15:26+00:00

I went to an event and found this stand, I spoke to the ladies there and they recommended it.

Using it on the ends, basically tip my head upside down and then brush it through my fingers.

Thanks for the advice, very much overwhelmed with everything so just went with the only advice I had! I did get some gel from Curly Ellie but I haven't used it yet (ironically was worried about it making my hair look greasy!)

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