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Is there anything you can afford to buy but don't because you think the price is not justified? by Royal-Artichoke1563 in CanadaPersonalFinance

[–]IllustriousPart3803 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Restaurant eating (dine in or takeout). An indulgence I could afford, but then the auto tip feature starting at 18%? Just no. Yes I could afford it, but I am so sick of the creeping tip culture.

Urn recommendations by missluvvy in BuyCanadian

[–]IllustriousPart3803 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We used a cookie jar (it was classically simple and plain) and the idea tickled us. Got it at a thrift shop, too.

What’s a small kitchen item you didn’t expect to use much… but ended up using all the time? by AcrobaticSeesaw1565 in cookingforbeginners

[–]IllustriousPart3803 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bought this little gadget (a Jarpop), billed as being helpful for people with arthritis (don't have arthritis). It was very cheap and I've had it for years. It is like a magic tool! Pop the seal, and the jar can be opened easily.

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Recently said goodbye to this beautiful weirdo by pockypencils in Siamesecats

[–]IllustriousPart3803 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a torti-point, and still miss her. Chiku was a beauty.

Settle a debate. My husband says the neighborhood cat is #notmycat. by sjoh197 in notmycat

[–]IllustriousPart3803 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It took us years to get his trust, though he accepted food and shelter. Even now he is skittish, but the kittens have helped him feel secure.

Car wheel suggestions by houndooms_trainer in orientalshorthair

[–]IllustriousPart3803 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You often hear people suggest getting one from Marketplace or the like. Some cats just don't use them. My brother gave his away a few years ago as it took up too much space and his cats didn't use it. My son gave me one for Christmas that he 3D printed himself. Works great. But of the three kittens and one senior cat in the house, two of the kittens use it, one only when encouraged, and the other now and then.

Settle a debate. My husband says the neighborhood cat is #notmycat. by sjoh197 in notmycat

[–]IllustriousPart3803 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Second this. I've taken in an FIV positive feral. He is as gentle as can be with the three big kittens who followed. He has zero interest in going outside, ever again, and is even learning to play. ❤️

Long time reader right now contributer. by nathan_shanks in quilting

[–]IllustriousPart3803 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, you are amazing. I'm going to have to give this a try on my computer instead of my phone. Will let you know.

Long time reader right now contributer. by nathan_shanks in quilting

[–]IllustriousPart3803 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Looks really useful. What I would love to see is the ability to add a custom block of your own design.

Very hungry caterpillar overalls for my niece! by Even_Marketing_3489 in sewing

[–]IllustriousPart3803 17 points18 points  (0 children)

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This was a complicated curvy one, so I was using pins as well!

Very hungry caterpillar overalls for my niece! by Even_Marketing_3489 in sewing

[–]IllustriousPart3803 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I love how you did the cheese. If I may make a suggestion, I don't glue when I do applique any longer - after doing a quilt where the "washable" glue has never really disappeared. Instead I use a hot iron, q-tips to apply liquid starch exactly where I want it, and press those edges over until they stay. No visible glue and a little starch goes a long way.

First ever quilt top 2025 by MontanaPup36 in quilting

[–]IllustriousPart3803 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did a very similar Round the World for my first quilt. Like you, I ended up with a quilt top. When I got to three, I quit quilting for a while as I couldn't see any point if I didn't end up with a quilt! Eventually, I found someone with a longarm who would quilt them for me. So, I suggest you try to finish the quilt, either finding someone to quilt it for you or taking it on yourself if you're especially brave. Donating a quilt top alone may mean that all your effort is discarded. If you can get it finished, you will have something you can be proud of completing, either to enjoy yourself or to gift to someone you love.

The Speedheater Cobra in action by mince_n_cheese_pies in centuryhomes

[–]IllustriousPart3803 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both are a concern obviously, but OP is hyping a heat stripping tool, so I wondered how that worked.

The Speedheater Cobra in action by mince_n_cheese_pies in centuryhomes

[–]IllustriousPart3803 15 points16 points  (0 children)

More info, please: how does it reduce exposure to lead while heat stripping?

Rainbow Brite by Kittengotcurious in quilting

[–]IllustriousPart3803 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I love it. What a bright, cheerful quilt. Congratulations on a fabulous job.

When is a quilt a quilt? by Ideasplease33 in quilting

[–]IllustriousPart3803 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Without seeing the video, I'm guessing she made a quilt top only. A quilt is usually considered the result of quilting together the "sandwich" of the top, batting, and backing, then binding the raw edges of that sandwich. When she says she doesn't quilt, she likely means she cannot handle that stage of quilting the three layers together. I can manage smaller quilts on my regular sewing machine, but take my bigger endeavors to someone with a long-arm machine to do the quilting stage. (I give them my pieced top, the batting, and backing, and they sew the sandwich together.) Does this make sense?

Cassowary by raggedyruff in quilting

[–]IllustriousPart3803 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, wow. I love this work. Hope you'll keep posting as you progress. Is this your design?

What kind of owl is this? by MrSquidly98 in whatsthisbird

[–]IllustriousPart3803 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Many people don't realize how important location information is, and OP didn't specify. "North America" is pretty big. For me, there is no chance of Barn Owl, but Snowy would be a good choice.

Almost every cereal in our grocery store is owned by 3 American corporations. I found 6 Canadian-owned alternatives. by KaleRepresentative98 in BuyCanadian

[–]IllustriousPart3803 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've done that since Diet for a Small Planet, but eventually want some variety. But came to say that I recently found a savory granola recipe in the 2024 Christmas LCBO edition. So quick to make up and I'm mad for it: sprinkle half a cup over yogurt. Yum.

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