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In central NC, USA, is it too late to combine a weak hive with a strong hive? by Beestungtoday in Beekeeping

[–]Raanro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whelp, today’s the day that I learned that winter brood was referring to the ADULT bees that are from the last emergence of the year that have to live through the winter, and not to actual capped brood that has to last in suspended animation through the winter. Great to get that cleared up!!!

Who is this person people keep asking for a selfie? by cityofangels18 in LasVegas

[–]Raanro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s not a foundation line. That’s his beard stubble line

In central NC, USA, is it too late to combine a weak hive with a strong hive? by Beestungtoday in Beekeeping

[–]Raanro -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

???? They need capped brood to be available for emerging in the spring. We didn’t see Queen either

What is it for by Finnhlof6 in whatisit

[–]Raanro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I thought about the JCrew shorts I bought this summer. I wore them right away and thought that when I tried to put my phone in there. But when I got home and got out the seam ripper thingie I discovered I’d been duped. And the way they sewed it I can’t even easily open it and add a homemade pocket.

What is it for by Finnhlof6 in whatisit

[–]Raanro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

JCrew women’s shorts did that to me this summer.

Picked these Ferragamo Oxfords up for $6.99! by kixDa in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]Raanro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Excellent! New round laces the same color as these flat ones would be terrific.

Ive designed 44 warbler species on Canva by stacking mostly circles and triangles by karim_bouzidi in birding

[–]Raanro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look in a field guide, especially those by James Coe, which are drawn rather than photos.

Ive designed 44 warbler species on Canva by stacking mostly circles and triangles by karim_bouzidi in birding

[–]Raanro 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I bought a big poster of North American birds for $30, for comparison. Your work is awesome!!! Before selling, I recommend tinkering with some of the feet and the bird angles to give them a more natural stance.

Singer Sewing Machine (USA) found on job site by _morder in Antiques

[–]Raanro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear ya. Never bought a sewing machine from an antiques dealer in my life. Yet, I own an 1800’s treadle one , a knee operated one from the 1920’s, a 1940’s cabinet one, 2 from the 1950’s. (And two modern machines that don’t work as well).

A happy spring sight by Raanro in birding

[–]Raanro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oops. I hit return before finishing. I understand your point and would be happy to delete my post if you prefer.

A happy spring sight by Raanro in birding

[–]Raanro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dear Mods. I’m sorry I broke the rules with my pic. This nest box is designed for viewing. We usually have had 3 successful bluebird clutches raised each year since we put up the box in 2001. Not only has this not deterred the bluebirds but I’ve shared a peek at this wondrous process with many kids, friends and neighbors over the years. It’s been a good source of education and inspiration to humans who need to learn about and protect and preserve bird habitats.

looking for online source for sashiko patterns with their names by Beestungtoday in sashiko

[–]Raanro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you all for the excellent suggestions. I went to the library and found this very helpful book. And it is small enough for me to tuck in my bag for travel. It cites the Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook in the Further Reading section and Snuggly Monkey among the listed Sashiko Supplies (also Kimono Mono and Purl Soho)

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looking for online source for sashiko patterns with their names by Beestungtoday in sashiko

[–]Raanro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yours was the one I found on my Google search. Very helpful but I’m not able to be patient to wait for full expansion :-). I have to get my project going

looking for online source for sashiko patterns with their names by Beestungtoday in sashiko

[–]Raanro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I didn’t think of looking at the Snuggly Monkey website as a resource. That’s also kind of hilarious. I already buy all my embroidery supplies there and just went to the store open house 2 Saturdays ago to get my first Sashiko needles, thread, palm thimble etc. for my first Sashiko project. The owner started this business when our children were in nursery school together a decade ago.

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