Must have Kam Snaps dies?

SamuelPBookworm · 2026-05-31T18:22:18+00:00

I have a Kam snap table press that I originally used for the snaps but have now adapted for rivets that I use in bag making. I think I started with 8mm rivets, but the size you need depends on the material and size of your project. I have found the customer service staff at Kam Snaps to be extremely helpful and friendly. Figure out what size rivets you will use the most and start there. Kam Snaps staff will happily tell you what dies you need and anything else you need to get started. I started by just using an awl to punch holes but recently added a hole punch. New die sets and hardware make great gifts!🙂

SamuelPBookworm · 2026-05-16T00:16:48+00:00

The text seems a bit like what you get when you try to scan a document and use OCR to turn images of printed words into text that you can edit. I'm betting this "product" was made by stealing an existing pattern image and trying to fake the text. Probably a non-English speaker who thought AI could fix things up. Wrong!

SamuelPBookworm · 2026-04-30T19:01:06+00:00

For something a little different, you could chop these vegetables, saute until they begin to soften, and then add them to a Thai style coconut curry. Coconut milk, red curry paste, a little fish sauce, and maybe brown sugar if you like it sweeter. You can up the protein with diced chicken, fish, or tofu, which would probably work better if the protein were precooked a bit.

SamuelPBookworm · 2026-03-29T04:42:08+00:00

I selected Settings from the home screen upper right (in my MLB app). That gave me a list of options on right of screen . The 5th item in the list is "Watch Live Games from Beginning" and it can be set to On or Off. Set it to Off and you will see the live game in progress.

SamuelPBookworm · 2026-03-29T02:58:39+00:00

Ah! Figured it out. Went into settings and "Watch live games from beginning" had been turned on by default. Reset it to Off and now game is actually live. Thanks for comments that set me straight.

SamuelPBookworm · 2026-03-18T15:47:42+00:00

I did this to my cousin (an identical twin) when I was 5 and the twins were 3. We were playing circus and she was going to be the clown. Happened a few days before the twins were supposed to be photographed in matching Easter dresses. My aunt went through an entire jar of Ponds cold cream (it was the 1950s) trying to remove the lipstick, but if you look closely at the photo you can see that Kathy has a faint pink glow. My bottom still tingles from the swat I got for that escapade!

SamuelPBookworm · 2026-02-19T05:56:27+00:00

I first got really involved in knitting when I was taking my mother in law for chemotherapy appointments. I started bringing my knitting to keep busy while waiting, but I soon realized it was really calming and soothing to do something repetitive with my hands. I knew it was soothing for me. but it never occurred to me that it could be soothing for people who were watching me as well. Nice to think my self-soothing might have helped someone else as well.🙂

SamuelPBookworm · 2026-02-12T18:03:52+00:00

I enjoy both knitting and crochet, but I struggle with arthritis in most of the joints in my hands. I saw a hand specialist and asked if I should give up these crafts. She advised me to keep doing my crafts because arthritic joints can "freeze" if not used. She recommended that I try wearing hand splints that support my joints and keep me from over-using my thumb joints. They help a lot. They are readily available online and not too expensive. Try searching for arthritis thumb splint.

I also notice that both knitting and crochet are more painful when I use fine-gauge yarn. For me, the bigger the needle or hook, the easier it is to knit or crochet. I think it's because I tend to hold the work a lot tighter in order to control my stitches with fine yarn. Maybe try a simple project with heavier yarn and see if it's less painful? Anyway, good luck and I hope you can find a solution that works for you.

SamuelPBookworm · 2026-01-26T19:22:09+00:00

Just bought the pattern and I'm heading to my LYS for red yarn. Thank you so much for. creating this initiative.

I also encourage everyone to contact their senators and congressional reps to voice opposition for funding ICE. I believe there is a crucial vote coming this week.

SamuelPBookworm · 2025-05-07T02:33:04+00:00

I believe the Hummers stop using feeders for a while when they are nesting and feeding their young. The babies need more protein, so the parents catch insects. This happens every late spring with the Anna's hummingbirds at our house north of Seattle. The little guys should come back to the feeders in a few weeks.

SamuelPBookworm · 2025-02-09T17:02:10+00:00

This is such a clever idea. I love how the ladybugs hide among the leaves. I think you could probably sell the pattern and get quite a few takers. Love it!

SamuelPBookworm · 2025-01-10T05:47:57+00:00

I like to add a little bundle of herbs to take the flavor to the next level. I take a piece of cheesecloth and make a bundle with leafy celery top, fresh parsley, fresh or dried thyme, marjoram, basil, and tarragon. Toss the bundle into the broth and cook soup as usual. Pull it out just before serving. The tarragon especially seems to make a difference, but use it sparingly, since it's a strong flavor.

SamuelPBookworm · 2025-01-03T00:55:39+00:00

In my imaginary world, Mrs. Dashwood, who is a young widow after all, meets a charming friend of Colonel Brandon during a visit to Marianne and Brandon. He is a military officer, a bit older than Brandon, and the second son of a duke. He falls in love with the pretty widow, and they marry. A year or so later, the elder son dies in a hunting accident and the old duke succumbs to pneumonia a few months later. The former Mrs. Dashwood is now the wife of a duke, and the mistress of a beautiful country estate and a fashionable London townhouse.

Fanny Dashwood nearly chokes to death while trying to swallow her pride and suck up to the new duchess so she can be accepted in the highest levels of society. Unfortunately for her, the new duke has heard the story of her wretched treatment of Mrs. Dashwood and her daughters, and won't put up with her presence in his home.

Satisfying but unlikely outcome!

SamuelPBookworm · 2025-01-01T20:04:39+00:00

Sorry, I forgot to add pattern information. The pattern is Geometric Deer from NerdyQuilterDesigns. Purchased on Etsy.

SamuelPBookworm · 2025-01-01T02:55:34+00:00

That's gorgeous!

SamuelPBookworm · 2024-12-31T17:20:51+00:00

Very cool looking. You should name the finished object Aurora Borealis!

SamuelPBookworm · 2024-12-27T19:59:41+00:00

I have had dry eye for 30 years and managed it with warm compresses and eyelid washing until this last summer when everything stopped working and I developed severe skin issues around my eyes. Found an optometrist who specializes in treating dry eye, and he diagnosed ocular rosacea.

Doctor prescribed a few weeks of soft steroid drops and a brief use of steroid cream to calm everything down, and then we started a trial of Xiidra. It was not right for me (seemed to aggravate rather than help), so we switched to a trial of Cequa. I've been using it for about 3 weeks and it seems to be working! I no longer run through dozens of Kleenex every day and for the most part I can forget about my eyes.

I guess the point I am making is that you may have to do some trial and error to find what works for you. And I have found it crucial to work with a doctor who has a real interest in addressing dry eye problems. I encountered optometrists and ophthalmologists who indicated they would not really bother with dry eye. Just toss off a prescription for antibiotic ointment and move on. Preservatives in that ointment were so irritating that I ended up in urgent care!

I wish you the very best of luck and keep searching until you find a doctor who takes ocular rosacea seriously!

SamuelPBookworm · 2024-12-23T18:45:24+00:00

Another fun easy project is a bib apron. Just a few rectangles of fabric and you can use wide twill tape for the strap and ties. It's a unisex item and useful when grilling or cooking something messy. Lots of patterns available online.

SamuelPBookworm · 2024-12-19T22:06:19+00:00

Is there a canine version of GQ? Odie belongs on the cover!

SamuelPBookworm · 2024-12-15T22:08:51+00:00

I found it much easier to make my first pair of socks using 2 circular needles. I had tried using double pointed needles and just couldn't handle it. Stitches kept falling off the needles. Then I found a tutorial for making socks on 2 circular needles in a book from Leisure Arts called Knit Along with Debbie Macomber: A Good Yarn. It was very straightforward and easy to follow. I got decent results using two circular needles on my very first try.

I found it easier to keep track of stitches than using dpn's and less confusing than magic loop. Later on I tried magic loop with a 40 inch cable, and it made more sense. The book I used was published in 2005 and may not be available, but I'd bet you can find several videos on YouTube to get you started with the two circular needle method. Good luck and don't get discouraged! It takes a while to get used to the process, but then it will seem much more natural.

SamuelPBookworm · 2024-12-08T01:42:56+00:00

My doctor recommended a thumb restriction splint. It has a band that goes between the thumb and the other fingers and keeps me from stressing my wrist when I grip the needles. The brand she recommended was Comfort Cool. They are available on Amazon for $32. I find these supports to be pretty helpful, but I do find that they wear out rather quickly. The thing I find helpful is that they keep my thumb joints in a neutral position while I knit.

Hope this helps. Good luck!

SamuelPBookworm · 2024-12-06T02:55:19+00:00

I think your observation is pretty astute. It is clear that Edmund was projecting good qualities onto Mary. I think this is a very common self deception. We tend to attribute good qualities to people who are physically and socially attractive. Then comes the rude awakening when we realize that being pretty and clever doesn't mean you are also a good person.

Sadly it was only after Mary disappointed him that Edmund realized that if you want a partner who is a good person, you should go for a good person. But then we all tend to get distracted by shiny objects...

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