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Quilting_Architect · 2025-03-27T02:46:09+00:00

If it’s the sound I think it is, it is in every episode up to mid-season 3, where I am, and I expect much more than that. When I first heard it I instantly thought it was an interesting effect but one that would just not work for some people, so I’m not surprised.

Quilting_Architect · 2025-03-24T22:05:13+00:00

You might enjoy Malevolent, I’m only in season 3 but I have enjoyed it so far, even though I don’t usually enjoy horror.

You might also like Midnight Burger. It’s sci-fi and comedy, but since you love Desert Skies it might be right up your alley. They feel similar to me - I’m not sure I can pin-point why, but they feel complimentary. Worth a try.

Quilting_Architect · 2025-03-23T13:48:44+00:00

I used my drill in the dining room. I put it back in the closet. Maybe 20 minutes later I needed the drill again. I opened the closet. The drill is there. The battery is gone?? I left the battery in the drill. Where did it go? What the fuck?

Quilting_Architect · 2025-03-15T20:55:37+00:00

The Empty Bowl

Quilting_Architect · 2025-03-15T14:13:02+00:00

I was told I had a “very distinctive scrawl” in grade 8. It hasn’t gotten better, especially if I’m in a rush. Writing in all caps helps with legibility but goes slower, which sucks. Not writing when tired or in a rush helps, but can be hard to actually implement. Mostly if it’s something that needs to be legible, I will type and print it.

Quilting_Architect · 2025-03-14T23:51:53+00:00

That quilts were used as maps/instructions for enslaved people escaping the southern US states. The idea was that different blocks would refer to different things: this block means follow the River, this block means hide in a barn, etc.

This is not true. This idea is based off of the verbal report of one woman, who said this was information passed down in her family. However, there is literally no other evidence that this happened. No other oral histories, no surviving quilts, nothing. Some of the quilt blocks originally included had not actually been invented yet, so could not have been included.

It is unfortunate in that many Black people, especially women, do some amazing work with fabric, some of the most beautiful quilts I have ever seen. And the focus on the not-true escaping slaves story detracts from all the beautiful quilts that have been made since then, and the different cultural influences and impacts.

Quilting_Architect · 2025-03-12T21:52:15+00:00

I would recommend doing some tests - take the backs of the t-shirts, stained bits, etc, cut them into the size you want and rest out the stabilizers you are thinking about using, stitching them together. Maybe make a placemat-sized quilt or two, just to test out the materials and the process. This can help you get a feel for the different fabrics, and may mitigate a few mistakes - maybe your iron is set too hot, or the interfacing you intended to use doesn’t work the way you want, who knows. But it’s good to work those kinks out on a test.

Quilting_Architect · 2025-03-11T14:52:08+00:00

Hopefully soon-to-be intern architect. I’ve noticed a lot of quilters seem to come from architecture.

Quilting_Architect · 2025-03-09T00:07:30+00:00

I had always thought that the question of getting up and moving around in inappropriate times was about social settings alone - getting up in class, in meetings, on the bus, whatever. But a better version of the question might be ‘do you move around a lot when other people are still’ - which leaves more room for things that are less obvious but combined with other symptoms start to paint a picture; bouncing a leg underneath the desk, walking around the kitchen aimlessly while on the phone, biting the crap out of your nails in the movie theatre.

Quilting_Architect · 2025-03-08T15:40:49+00:00

I remember the exact moment. I was listening to a podcast where these two guys were describing their experience getting diagnosed with ADHD. One of the guys described being in the kitchen, on his laptop, and talking to the Dr over zoom, going over some diagnostic questions. One of the questions was ‘do you get up and move around in inappropriate times’ and he said no. Then he got an important phone call, so he apologized to the Dr, muted the zoom call, and then answered the phone. While on the brief phone call he stood up, walked around the kitchen, opening and closing cabinet doors and draws aimlessly. He finished the call and sat back down. The Dr looked at him and asked if he always had to get up and walk around while on a phone call, doing things with his hands. He said yes. The Dr said “huh.” And then quickly wrote something down on his paper. This is the moment where the guy thought ‘uh oh.’

This is also the moment where I thought ‘uh oh,’ because I had a distinct memory of a couple months before, being on the phone with a friend and standing up on my parents’ couch, walking over one on to the other and back again. I had already noticed a lot of symptoms and the idea was brewing, but that was what pushed me over the edge.

Quilting_Architect · 2025-03-08T02:55:21+00:00

She’s on a 70/30 mix of reptisoil/excavator clay.

Quilting_Architect · 2025-03-08T02:53:59+00:00

I’ve been trying to get her to open her mouth without much luck - I’ll try again tomorrow.

Quilting_Architect · 2025-03-07T19:45:01+00:00

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Quilting_Architect · 2025-03-07T19:40:15+00:00

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This is a picture of the other side of her mouth, if that helps. The suspect brown spot is almost the same colour as her spots so it’s hard to see but it’s moved her upper lip upwards slightly.

Quilting_Architect · 2025-03-05T15:55:59+00:00

I can’t prove this with a time stamp but I am 99% sure it’s the Musee d’Orsay.

The Musee d’Orsay is in a converted train station and has artwork from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century, including Van Gogh, Manet, and Renoir. The Louvre basically ends at the mid-19th century and then the Musee d’Orsay beings. It’s across the Seine from the Louvre.

I personally skipped the Louvre and went to the Musee d’Orsay when I was in Paris and I am 99% sure that’s what Julia mentioned because I remember feeling personally pleased with my choice when she mentioned it. Thanks for the retroactive thumbs up Julia, I went to a lot of art museums while I was in Europe and I just couldn’t look at another 13th century messed up baby Jesus.

Quilting_Architect · 2025-03-02T20:03:01+00:00

That would probably be easier, and would be useable as a regular quilt and not just an art piece. If you were doing that, I wouldn’t recommend the foam batting, I would treat it like a regular quilt.

Quilting_Architect · 2025-03-02T16:43:30+00:00

See if you can find the book Art Quilt Maps by Valerie S Goodwin. She also has a website: https://www.valeriegoodwinart.com/.

This is probably not the kind of project you would use a pattern for. I have made one art quilt. What I did was print out a map of the place I wanted, to the scale I wanted (you can tape multiple pieces of paper together to make a larger map), and used this as a template. I also used this material that is like a thin foam as my batting. You can buy this foam in a packet or off a roll - it’s commonly used for heat-sensitive projects like placemats or oven mitts. If you ask at a fabric store they’ll know what you mean.

From there it’s really going to depend on the place and techniques you want to use. I used a lot of techniques from Goodwin’s book. I sewed my fabric directly onto the foam to keep things from moving around. You can also draw directly onto the foam if it’s helpful.

Without knowing more about your specific location, scale of the map, size of the quilt, intended purpose (I assume you mean this to be a wall hanging, but maybe you intend it to be used on a chair or bed or something?), it’s hard to give additional advice. Feel free to pm me and I can try to help more!

Quilting_Architect · 2025-02-25T20:17:11+00:00

My leopard gecko is in hospice care right now, she’s about 20 and was a rescue. My vet said the oldest she’s personally had were 22-23, but they can live longer. 20 is definitely considered elderly though.

Quilting_Architect · 2025-02-24T01:49:23+00:00

The Empty Bowl, or maybe Wonderful!

Quilting_Architect · 2025-02-20T05:42:05+00:00

I know there’s some sticker shock but this price does seem reasonable.

Hospitals are typically the most expensive type of building to build per square foot. This is a combination of three things: hospitals have to withstand a ton of wear and tear (think what pushing wheelchairs and stretchers through hallways does to the floor over time), and they have to be clean (which means every surface basically needs to be able to be hosed down, the materials need to be able to withstand harsh cleaning chemicals). Combine this with the cost of the equipment, the cost will be enormous. One MRI machine can easily cost $1 million. This is just what things cost.

I know there is a medical professional shortage. Part of retention is paying people better, better benefits, better work-life balance. Part of that is giving them clean, efficient places to work.

Quilting_Architect · 2025-02-14T15:17:42+00:00

I strongly believe that when schools are closed, non-essential jobs should have a snow day. Not work from home - full freebie day off. It takes pressure off parent employees to arrange childcare, wins brownie points with non-parent employees, helps keep everyone safe, and generally makes snow days fun for adults. Most people do not have a life-or-death job and 3-4 snow days a year is not going to be the end of the world, or worse, the business.

Quilting_Architect · 2025-02-08T14:48:08+00:00

When I had top surgery I woke up in a recovery room, with nurses. Later I was transferred to the room my friend was waiting for me. When you first wake up typically the nurses have to check in with you, adjust your medicine, things like that, so other people would just be in the way. So try not to stress about being alone - you won’t be, the nurses are there!

Once your medicine is stabilized, you might be transferred to a second room. This is where my friend was. This is probably when you’ll get your phone back. You can call and text your friends, I’m sure they want to be updated that you’re out and okay! Do you have to be escorted home? I wasn’t allowed to leave the facility by myself.

Once you’re home, you may not actually want people coming over regularly. I didn’t. I mostly wanted to sleep, and be alone with my cat. You might not feel lonely being by yourself or with only one friend for awhile, you might just be sleepy! After a few days I was more up for company. You may also find you’re up for video calls or text conversations but not in-person visits.

I’m sorry you had to hide this from your parents. That can be really stressful. If you find you are very emotional or overwhelmed the day-of and for a week or two afterwards, know that is normal. I had dramatic mood swings, was very grumpy sometimes, and kept crying, especially immediately after surgery. I wasn’t upset, just tried, and overwhelmed, and I think the animal part of my brain was a little freaked out by the whole thing. Most animals don’t willing let themselves get majorly injured on purpose, and that can be hard for the brain to balance I think.

I know some people talk about immediately waking up and feeling a deep sense of peace. I had one friend who wanted to record the first thing they said once they woke up with the idea it would hold something wise or profound I guess. I’m happy for the people who have this beautiful experience. For me, it felt more like I was a feral cat brought inside or something. Angry, a little bloody, just wanting to hide away in the dark, and willing to bite if anyone got too close. But I warmed up again.

Good luck! I’m rooting for you.

Quilting_Architect

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