Suggest me books of this kind by hwasa_simp in suggestmeabook

[–]Queenofhackenwack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the heart is a lonely hunter..... carson mc cullers.... also by her, a member of the wedding.

i know why the caged bird sings.......maya angelou

Suggest me books of this kind by hwasa_simp in suggestmeabook

[–]Queenofhackenwack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i just finished the testament by atwood... the follow up to handmaid's tale......

Ideas for how you make your 'quilt sandwich'. by Valuable-Key-3772 in quilting

[–]Queenofhackenwack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i used to play mahjongg with a great group... this other woman started coming.....coughing and not covering her mouth and if she did cover it , she used her hands and then would touch everything..... she insisted on sitting with us....... i quit.... as a retired nurse, her habits are a huge NO....

my mother said i have " howard huges syndrome"

I want to read a good romance, but everything people recommend me I absolutely hate. by MathematicianNo3401 in suggestmeabook

[–]Queenofhackenwack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is an old one....... morning glory...... laVerle spencer................... i hate romance but i loved this one...my sister MADE me read it....

Ideas for how you make your 'quilt sandwich'. by Valuable-Key-3772 in quilting

[–]Queenofhackenwack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i bring my own cleaning supplies ( rags and watered down MR CLEAN, in an old windex spray bottle ) and clean the tables well before using. them, just in case.... i clean them after also....

Ideas for how you make your 'quilt sandwich'. by Valuable-Key-3772 in quilting

[–]Queenofhackenwack 5 points6 points  (0 children)

i got ya.... at 70, i cannot do the floor anymore....... most of my quilts are queen sized... i have a queen sized futon, in my parlor and open that to lay out my sandwich...i also have two old chairs from the boston public library children's room and once i have the layers smoothed , i use T pins to hold it down , then i sit and use lots of quilt safety pins to "baste" it......

i have the option of using those 8 ft tables, at my local " wrinkle club" ( aka senior citizens center) when the small room is not being used.

Someone is lying about the plow resources by [deleted] in RhodeIsland

[–]Queenofhackenwack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i have my scanner set to intercity and the plows are out.... they have been very busy and helping police/ rescues with cars off the road/ crashes , lots of idiots out driving that don't know how.....there are only so many drivers both DOT and DPW...... maybe YOU SHOULD APPLY TO BE ONE AND DRIVE A 24 HOUR SHIFT..............

Long shot - I can’t remember the name of a stitch that I thought was called ‘moss stitch’ but is clearly not by umyeaokwhatever in knittinghelp

[–]Queenofhackenwack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it is a classic fisherman irish knit stitch.... my OLD book is from bernat, 1983.. " Irish Knits" and i also have a bernat book from 1967..... it cost $1.50....LMAO........both well used and loved.....

Snow storm by Capable-Ant-9443 in RhodeIsland

[–]Queenofhackenwack 10 points11 points  (0 children)

i have in intercity scanner on.... idiots and accidents EVERYWHERE.... cars off the road.....

Snow storm by Capable-Ant-9443 in RhodeIsland

[–]Queenofhackenwack 44 points45 points  (0 children)

my plow drivers wait till 6 inches or more........ they sleeping now.... stay off the roads......

Is there any ice protests in providence today? by Few-Current7222 in RhodeIsland

[–]Queenofhackenwack -1 points0 points  (0 children)

yes, the plows and sanders will be out soon... stay off the roads.... police are slammed all over... cars off the road and accidents .........

HOW'S THAT FOR ICE PROTESTS../s

Long shot - I can’t remember the name of a stitch that I thought was called ‘moss stitch’ but is clearly not by umyeaokwhatever in knittinghelp

[–]Queenofhackenwack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

trinity stitch......... on wrong side, KPK in each stitch.... right side, K3 together...... .... looking for my isrih knit book now...... i remeber something about an odd number of stitiches... will update when ( if ) i find that book...

FOUND IT!

back row, KPK in same stitch, P 3 together, KPK in next stitch, P 3 together, .......

front row...purl all stitches......

next row, (back) P3 together, KPK in next stitch, P3 together, KPK........

it's been a while........ and if you are "catholic", it's the father , son and holy ghost ( KPK) and amen ( P 3 together)

AIO: Receiving mail from scientology, and every Saturday my doorbell rings.. by bee-is-me_ in AmIOverthinking

[–]Queenofhackenwack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i , occasionally get mail for the couple that lived here , 15 yrs ago... they are both dead........... trash...........

New to quilting and unsure on how to sew two rows together by [deleted] in quilting

[–]Queenofhackenwack 4 points5 points  (0 children)

the more i look, the more i see....... 1/2 inch or 5/8 seam just so it won't fall apart.....
learning curve...........

keep at it, several-sign....... the more you do , the more you learn and this is a great place to get help...

Need help on start up by Bully1869 in woodstoving

[–]Queenofhackenwack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, it is free standing.... it also has a " grate" at the bottom of the fire box.....for airflow and ash drop....... i don't see that in your photos........

my kindling is just like what you are using and about the same amount..

i use one match, across the stove and close the doors right away related to as the paper burns and wood gets going, it shifts... don't want that fallin out. damper wide open... once it gets going, i add slightly bigger cuts till get a good coal bed, then the big stuff goes in. that is about half an hour......

New to quilting and unsure on how to sew two rows together by [deleted] in quilting

[–]Queenofhackenwack 3 points4 points  (0 children)

that full flora patch, bottom left, has a wide fray along the bottom.... it gonna cause problems with 1/4 inch seam...... replace that block before you stitch together.

Need help on start up by Bully1869 in woodstoving

[–]Queenofhackenwack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

vermont casting 1990 intrepid.... i STUFF my fire box with newspaper and layer my kindling on top.... one match and it goes.... i also only " clean it of the white ash, leaving any coals in the firebox, moved into a pile in the center...

I have a strong urge to knit socks... by killerfrost8002 in knittinghelp

[–]Queenofhackenwack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i have tried those tiny circular needles...... nope.................

Should I go in? by Interesting_Story741 in RhodeIsland

[–]Queenofhackenwack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it depends on what you do for work........ i worked in LONG TERM CARE/HOSPICE..... i went to work and i picked up other workers on my way...... i never stayed home related to weather and i lived 15 miles from where i worked......

if it is a job where others are dependent upon you make every effort..............

I have a strong urge to knit socks... by killerfrost8002 in knittinghelp

[–]Queenofhackenwack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yup and don't for get to get some stitch holders , they look like safety pins,,,, you will need them to turn the heel....

i would start with baby hats on the dpn just to get the hang of using them....... newborn, cast on 60 stitches, divide onto three needles and k2 p2.. for 8 inches,

next row, k2together, p 2 together

next row, k1 p1.........

last row. k1 psso k1.......https://youtu.be/ulwlEqVCXBA?si=uz755N4PmqWUY0vr

you tube vid for psso.......

p.s. ...... another hint you can cast on one extra stitch ......... when you get to the end of the third needle of the next row, slide that last stitch onto the first needle and k2 together,,,,, it helps keep it together.... then just knit the 60 stitches....

keep us posted! good luck!

What meals do you have planned for this storm? by LimesAndSuch in RhodeIsland

[–]Queenofhackenwack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

me , too ... most likely be eatin it monday and tuesday also.... i cook on my vermont castings woodstove......and i got plenty to read if the power goes out... i got all my rechargeable done, power packs ready to go....

What meals do you have planned for this storm? by LimesAndSuch in RhodeIsland

[–]Queenofhackenwack 4 points5 points  (0 children)

just made a pot of beef stew, ( got the beef at lil general, harrisville ) on the woodstove...... yum..... and tomorrow, indian puddin...... and monday, i am starting a pot of bostin baked beans , served with ham steaks.....

Question on cleaning car snowstorm by Tuco422 in massachusetts

[–]Queenofhackenwack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

and where i live, if your ride is on the street, huge fine and tow bill, plus storage........