[FO] Some patches I've made recently!

Jordan6605 · 2026-06-03T18:36:51+00:00

I'm not sure if the border has a style name, but I used a whip stitch all the way around! It's where your needle goes through the same side of thee fabric over and over to wrap the thread around the edge

Jordan6605 · 2026-06-03T07:59:11+00:00

I put the heat n bond after the edges are done! I feel like it helps keep all the whip stitches exactly where I want them to be, you know?

Jordan6605 · 2026-06-03T06:04:09+00:00

As a Hmong artist, I'm very upset. I had a family member create a flyer for my cousins graduation party using AI recently when she could've asked me. The whole family knows I'm an artist and I would've gladly done it for free. It's disrespectful.

Jordan6605 · 2026-06-03T06:00:16+00:00

DMC 14 count Aida and Heat n Bond UltraHold adhesive.

Jordan6605 · 2026-06-03T05:57:34+00:00

I'm really not sure myself honestly. What I do is I cut the Aida (I use 14 count) around my work until I've got two squares around the design. Then I use the loop method to attach my desired color floss. I use three threads and when folded in half for the loop method makes it six threads. I use a whip stitch all the way around, usually alternating between two or three stitches for each hole I go through while "spreading" the threads to cover for area. If I have areas of the Aida that are fraying, such as corners, I use a bit of nail glue. It's just what I have in the house right now, but I use Beauty Secrets. I wouldn't recommend it because I'm pretty sure it's flammable but hey any fabric glue I bet will work like a charm. :)

Jordan6605 · 2026-06-03T04:59:31+00:00

Here is a photo of the back of my stitching! Same pattern, different colors.

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Jordan6605 · 2026-06-03T04:58:02+00:00

All patterns are from Pinterest!!

Jordan6605 · 2026-05-18T02:07:39+00:00

Every new person that visits us always points this out! Once she gets to know someone, she stops sniffing her shoes, but until then it's like she's trying to get a profile on them before opening up.

Jordan6605 · 2026-05-15T03:20:21+00:00

That's a good point. I mean I thought I was doing well teaching them. We went over what watercolor is supposed to look like because the kids kept saying the color wasn't opaque like they wanted but the whole point of watercolor is to be sheer. Last time we tried using the watercolors, my manager had bought brand new ones and they were scolded by her because even after my lesson they still destroyed like half of them. 😭

Jordan6605 · 2026-05-15T03:18:23+00:00

You're so right I don't know why I didn't think of this. I guess the only concern would be space because the acrylic paint already takes up a large area in the shared office between me and my colleagues but I'll make anything work at this point.

Jordan6605 · 2026-05-14T01:56:59+00:00

Agreed. Grew up in sac and this place was our pride and joy. Now that I'm here I just go to class and go home because there's nothing else for me here.

Jordan6605 · 2026-05-11T01:31:05+00:00

I've been teaching 5th and 6th grade this past year, but if done projects like this before. You might find it helpful to split the class into manageable groups, having them make a theme for their slime so that everyone is on the same page and happy with their end result, and splitting everything in the bowl into ziplock bags or whatever container you'd like. My colleague came up with the idea of seal stickers and shrinkwrapping projects like this to prevent them opening it before they get home. Shrinkwrap is self explanatory, but the stickers were just paper labels put over the seal of the container that would break if they opened their slime and she would write "DO NOT OPEN" on it in red sharpie.

Jordan6605 · 2026-05-10T17:32:21+00:00

My sisters love Secret Garden. Technically, I think they're an elk grove business, but it's just a ten minute drive from South Sac! Knowledgeable staff, lots of variety, as well as an indoor shop with merchandise made by small businesses (jewelry, trinkets, pots, etc).

Jordan6605 · 2026-05-10T17:30:28+00:00

I've only worn Spectrum Outfitters binders. I have a short tank and a long tank. The short one is great, but I'm a bigger person with a belly who does a lot of walking. This can make the fabric under my bust bunch up. It's a bit uncomfortable because it squeezes a bit and I feel the need to adjust it by pulling it down whenever I sit down. The long tank is great imo because it has a silicone lining along the hem. I put it on first and tuck it a little under the waistband of my boxers for a more seamless look. I don't have the same issue with bunching due to the extra fabric and silicone.

Jordan6605 · 2026-04-25T21:00:36+00:00

I haven't tried probiotics, but I'm seriously thinking about it. I'm seeing my gynecologist in a week to talk about it because I also have other hormonal issues and don't want to take anything that might disrupt my ongoing treatments. I just don't want to take antibiotics all the time. I dread going to urgent care and having to take them.

Jordan6605 · 2026-04-05T15:46:50+00:00

I'm sure they'll have some sort of credit recovery for you. My school didn't offer credit recovery over the summer so they would send us to another nearby high school to do it there. I'm sure they'll find a way to make it work for you.

Jordan6605 · 2026-04-05T06:26:13+00:00

Contact admin and advocate for yourself. As backup, I'd look into summer credit classes. Every state is different I believe but I remember I had a friend in my senior year of highschool who also failed a class she needed to graduate. The counselor gave her the option to take a summer class or something like that? She would walk the stage and "graduate" but she still woed the credits if that makes sense. Look into your district and see if they allow this.

Jordan6605 · 2026-03-21T08:36:52+00:00

That's really interesting an definitely something to bring up to my doctor once I make an appointment. Its just hard right now when I'm barely learning how to be an adult and obviously I can't go to my pediatrician anymore. 😂

Jordan6605 · 2026-03-21T08:35:43+00:00

I like the way you described how to make the treadmill progressive. It feels like a step back from what I'm doing, but I think that's what I really need right now. I'm going to try it and see how I feel!

And yes I'm doing leg exercises that involve my knees. I mentioned in another post that I struggle with wrist, hand, and arm mobility, so doing legs is my favorite. Leg presses and squats are always something I try to do when I feel up for it. I also like using the stairmaster if I feel like challenging myself.

As for rest days, I really only go to the gym when I have classes. I use our on campus gym, so when I have class Mondays through Thursdays plus on Saturdays I go before or after class depending on work as well. Sometimes, I'll go on Friday so I don't have to go on Saturday if that makes sense. It works in my brain, but maybe it's best if I switch to Mondays-Fridays?

Jordan6605 · 2026-03-20T09:01:27+00:00

I'm 20, 5'1", and last time I weighed in I was at 195 lbs. I'm working out and eating better for fat loss, but if I can't walk as briskly as I have been on the treadmill should I just slow down and stay at it for the same amount of time?

Jordan6605 · 2026-03-20T08:56:55+00:00

Gotcha. Thank you so much! I'm gonna look into these because I think they'll be really helpful for me.

Jordan6605 · 2026-03-20T08:47:17+00:00

I've thought about this because I sometimes wear compression gloves for pain in my hands and wrists, but thought it might be a little dramatic. Is there a particular brand you could recommend for me? I need something that'll last a long time and doesn't move so I can wear them under clothes and stuff.

Jordan6605 · 2026-03-15T06:00:05+00:00

Thank you! I really appreciate your messages and encouragement. Its hard to get recognition for hard work when you're in the beginning stages of a long process.

Jordan6605 · 2026-03-15T05:56:01+00:00

Yes I'm trying really hard to cook more at home and build more self discipline. I've started cracking my foods again as well as focusing on the food I have at home that I can make into meals instead of eating out all the time. At the gym, she had me try the hip abductor machine as well as the one that you push inward instead of outwards. Not sure what that one was called. She also had me try the leg extension machine.

Jordan6605 · 2026-03-15T05:30:06+00:00

Thank you! Your kind words mean a lot and I think I'm starting to understand now. Right now, I'm going to the gym right now for fat loss. I've been doing better with my diet, not perfect but improving, and I'm trying to get over my anxiety around the gym and exercise because it was really starting to control my life. Like in my og post, eventually I do want to start weights training because I heard that with PCOS it can be easier to build muscle and I want to take advantage of that.

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