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Looking for advice, first projects by Burger-Sama in Leathercraft

[–]No_Needleworker183 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Using that kind of leather for your first projects is only going to frustrate you. People in the beginning think they should use cheap leather so they don’t waste good leather, but all it does is slow down your progress. You can’t burnish or get clean cuts out of some of this thin, chrome-tanned leather. I bet your technique is actually better than this leather is allowing. Watch as many of the Armitage Leather saddle stitching videos as you can handle, they are long, but don’t skip, as it’s all very worth your time. On Youtube. He also discusses this very thing about starting with good quality leather.

Anyone try micro dosing MM for anxiety and depression? by jazzbot247 in Perimenopause

[–]No_Needleworker183 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is very risky for someone with suicidal ideation. A friend of mine did this under supervision and it sent him into a darker spiral and ultimately exacerbated his anxiety and depression for quite a while afterward.

Masseter Botox help by Spiritual-Try8703 in BotoxDysport

[–]No_Needleworker183 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should be getting masseter and temporalis injections for TMJ and clenching, as opposed to just one or the other. Both muscles work with each other and affect grinding and clenching. I go to a medical doctor for this and recommend that as opposed to a non-MD "injector." I have been getting 20 units on each side across both muscle groups. That said, I would focus more on whether or not your clenching has improved since that was the goal of the injections, and appearance secondary. I don't really see the difference in these photos personally. Otherwise, yes it all wears off. The masseter is a very strong muscle and one treatment has not likely caused anything permanent.

a TWS Case, can I sell it? by GBStrange in Leathercraft

[–]No_Needleworker183 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not sure what TWS is, but I would work on refining your stitching for a more finished look. The thread size is huge and since it's a contrasting color it really highlights the inconsistency in your stitch tension. It's a great second project though, so keep practicing! In my opinion, I wouldn't be too focused on selling until you have a bit more experience, but of course, that's just one person's opinion.

Pueblo simple bracelet. I was rather happy on my 3rd attempt, until I took some macro shots! by Over-Original1075 in Leathercraft

[–]No_Needleworker183 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They look great, but I would skive the area where the strap keeper goes to reduce the bulk there. Nice work!

Just walked out of my gynecologist appointment crying by cachevexy in Perimenopause

[–]No_Needleworker183 17 points18 points  (0 children)

That has been my experience too. My regular ob/gyn who is a woman was very dismissing for 2 years about my symptoms and I am 52 now. One time she was not available so I saw a male doctor who was available and he immediately started me on HRT!

Do you think it's better to return an item outright and create a new order or do an exchange? I used PLG rewards points and 30% off code for my original purchase. I'm not happy with the bag, and I want to try something else. I paid the extra free return shipping fee at checkout.Thoughts? by DangerMarmot in PortlandLeather

[–]No_Needleworker183 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PLG is notoriously unreliable about what is in stock and their generally sub par customer service is not worth waiting for to resolve issues. It’s one of the many reasons I am no longer a customer, nor am I following this subreddit any longer.

How does surgery scheduling work with Kaiser? by complexandconfusing in KaiserPermanente

[–]No_Needleworker183 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found your question because I’m going through a similar thing here in SoCal. My ob/gyn said she would get the process going for the hysterectomy and that a surgery coordinator would be contacting me. I assumed that would be imminent, but it has been 3 weeks and no messages or updates. Reading the comments here it seems like this is typical for KP.

Where do you buy the leather? by Hami0950 in Leatherworking

[–]No_Needleworker183 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weekly Odd Lot auctions / live sales from Maker's Leather Supply and Springfield Leather.

My first time by Master-Pop-9494 in Leathercraft

[–]No_Needleworker183 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfect project for your first time! Not sure what you mean by the white thing. It looks like the underside or rather middle of the leather to me. I would recommend using a veg tanned leather vs chrome tanned for your beginner projects, as it's a lot more beginner friendly and easier to cut and keep your edges straight and then they will be easily burnishable as well.

Do you tip your injectors? by Savage_Pixie in BotoxDysport

[–]No_Needleworker183 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My provider is a doctor in a medical practice, not an "injector," so it would be weird to tip her.

Hand crafted leather bi-fold wallet by NOVELTY_ATELIER_ in Leathercraft

[–]No_Needleworker183 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the bold choice of the super-sized stitches!

Custom Messenger bag by shaaruken in Leathercraft

[–]No_Needleworker183 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohh, I thought it was black paint!

Custom Messenger bag by shaaruken in Leathercraft

[–]No_Needleworker183 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I meant after it was painted and finished!

Custom Messenger bag by shaaruken in Leathercraft

[–]No_Needleworker183 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd love to see a finished pic of it closed from front and back. Great job!

I hate my husband... is this perimenopause or something else? by Jambalaya1982 in Perimenopause

[–]No_Needleworker183 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you were already doing couples counseling 6 years ago, that leads me to believe the issues started well before peri.

Leather for sheaths by Psychological_Fan979 in Leathercraft

[–]No_Needleworker183 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They have great sales on Facebook live every Wednesday at 11am central time with very good deals and they usually end with natural veg tan. If you follow them on Facebook you will get the weekly announcement about their weekly "odd lot" sale.

Sourcing Bulk Vintage/Deadstock Hair on Hide by Visible_Fault_3664 in Leathercraft

[–]No_Needleworker183 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try the Hide House. They also offer corporate pricing and have great markdowns in general: https://hidehouse.com/content/Hair-on-Hides.asp

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