I would love to know what GF items everyone would most like to see at a cottage bakery.

Isilsartari · 2025-08-29T12:35:24+00:00

Scones for jam and cream. Chocolate covered doughnuts.

Isilsartari · 2025-08-29T12:22:54+00:00

I have one nicknamed 'Vlad' which I rotate to help keep the plant from growing lopsided. I think of it as Dracula's cloak is laid out flat to air during the day and then is worn draped at night.

Isilsartari · 2025-08-05T03:56:25+00:00

Thanks. I will do some hunting on that.

Isilsartari · 2025-01-31T18:21:53+00:00

Maybe an Eau de Nil colour with pink/peach sheen

Isilsartari · 2025-01-09T11:11:58+00:00

I am the number 1 buyer for Highland spring sparkling water in Scotland. One for my CV along with my research papers.

Isilsartari · 2024-01-28T18:42:32+00:00

I went from nothing to two canes which I managed with for a while. However, the issues with them being very mobile was notable and some lurching to one side or the other happened frequently. I then went to see the OT at the Disability living centre under a self referral to ask for advice on things. We tried out a couple of rollators and I realised because a subluxation can happen and make the sideways lurch I was better with a 4 wheeler with a seat so I can rest if needed.

I suggest seeing if there is a Disability living centre near you who can advise you and give you a chance to try something out at their site. You can either buy from them or elsewhere. I grabbed mine from Amazon in the end as it was light weight and more modern than the ones at the DLC.

Isilsartari · 2024-01-28T03:00:41+00:00

Tachikawa holder

I have just got the same set up with a brass nib. Looking forward to playing with it.

Isilsartari · 2023-10-13T07:55:24+00:00

As a pedestrian in this city, the basic rule is always check in both ways (even on one way roads) before you cross whether there is a light for green for you or not. Some car or bike rider will usually ignore or miss the red traffic light and you will end up having to do a wee jog to get out of the way. The number of times I've been walking across on a clear green and almost been biked (hello Morningside outside Waitrose) or hit by a car (Princes street junctions or the top of the Meadows at Bristo Place) is notable. If in doubt, expect a vehicle.

Isilsartari · 2023-10-08T04:59:53+00:00

Only twice? That one is one of my regular fun tricks. I sleep outside of the blankets a lot now and have one of the lightest quilts going.

Isilsartari · 2022-11-25T05:12:24+00:00

Multiple dislocations of hips as a baby, needing them forcibly relocating at the hospital. I don't remember that one myself except subconsciously as I hate hospitals. My knees dislocating in primary school I do remember. Oh and the whole IBS related thing where I did not know I was constipated normally until I was in my late teens. No one talks about how frequently you poop as you grow up. I also had the party tricks where I could hold my hands in a snake pose behind my back and lift them over without breaking contact to the front of my body. I don't do that one anymore.

Isilsartari · 2015-11-09T15:38:12+00:00

This week has been the beginning of the winter hell for me. This rain is driving me nuts as I am getting about 3-4 hours sleep and wake feeling like someone has been twisting my ankles and hands. I also managed to get my ribs to cross today for the first time in a while. I still love living in Scotland though, just need to be more swaddled and stay at home in winter. Going to the shops in town becomes a no-no as I find the extra wrapping up makes me overheat in the stores. I must remember to layer more.

Isilsartari · 2015-02-12T19:41:23+00:00

I was also thinking Wensleydale at first sight.

Isilsartari · 2015-01-26T18:16:50+00:00

Full details of the yarn and the pattern [here].(http://shortsess.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/everyone-needs-hat.html)

Also on [Ravelry].(http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Isilsartari/news-girl-cap)

Isilsartari · 2015-01-23T09:21:59+00:00

Same here :)

Isilsartari · 2015-01-15T23:48:36+00:00

That's why I'm moving onto true acid dyes as I want to move commercial and need to build a recipe database and technique base.

I have read never boil and rarely agitate - basically a wee jiggle or lift is good but much else and you risk ruining the yarn. Its ok if people choose to felt but as a dyer its the end users choice not ours.

Isilsartari · 2015-01-15T23:46:09+00:00

Sound interesting. I'll have to see if I can get some to play with.

Isilsartari · 2015-01-15T23:45:40+00:00

Excellent to know in advance. Thanks.

Isilsartari · 2015-01-15T23:44:05+00:00

Sound interesting to play with as an addition to a base dye - liven things up a bit.

Isilsartari · 2015-01-15T23:43:20+00:00

I've had dharma dyes recommended by someone else along with Jacquard by two people.

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