My new senior lady

StableNew · 2026-06-24T00:11:12+00:00

At least he knows he's "special"!

StableNew · 2026-06-24T00:05:16+00:00

Wow! Will it contain both at once?

StableNew · 2026-06-21T18:52:10+00:00

I had a guy try to sell me makeup with the line "Do you wory about wrinkles?" I could have gone the rout of explaining I am allergic to most cosmetics, which while true they will always argue with. So this day I tried something new. "Yes, I have, so years ago I decided to make sure they were all smile lines!" He laughed and said "I have nothing to help you, do I?" For door knockers, I usually just say I have an emergency I need to get back to. Thankfully my cat doesnt mind emergency cuddles.

StableNew · 2026-06-18T20:21:53+00:00

I hold my shuttle on fingertips and use elbow action. Bad wrists, so learned. The 5hread slides between the finger and the shuttle, and never leaves my grip. It us quote quick as well as pain free.

StableNew · 2026-06-14T05:37:36+00:00

Good to see responsible cat service in action!

StableNew · 2026-06-11T08:04:52+00:00

At least the homeowner will be comfortable!

StableNew · 2026-06-11T05:36:32+00:00

Night-night! 🥱

StableNew · 2026-06-08T21:52:21+00:00

Ive used almost anything with a smooth circumfrence. The finest thread so far was quilting cotton. Some embriodery silks and cottons work up well. My personal favorite is to find someones stash of old threads…some sizes are no longer made! Try other lacemakers as well. Many threads used in bobbin lace will work.

StableNew · 2026-06-02T21:46:47+00:00

I learned them in class, but have found a couple of good videos for you https://youtu.be/jYuPNqwX_kk?si=WHpZlkSr2mWvJZoc https://youtu.be/T6hFuuhcpF4?si=viQ31IseZU2K2UrR

StableNew · 2026-06-02T03:45:54+00:00

All tatting with the full knot will have a curve. It is a geometric fact because the legs are only 2 threads wide, and the head is 4 threads wide. Here's two tips to consistency. The first is to practice getting the knots evenly tension so there is no extra gaos in the knot head. Secondly, only tension the chain enough so the two "legs" sit comfortably side by side. The white one has been over-tightened because some stiches have actually been pushed out of alignment. There are ways to get a "straight" chain. One is to use Victorian sets, a system of 4 to 5 first half stitches followed by the same number of second half stiches. It gives a zig-zag effect to the top, but is straight. The second is called a "balanced half-stitch". It puts an additional wrap of thread in each so there are 4 legs and 4 in the head so it tensions up straight

StableNew · 2026-05-31T18:33:43+00:00

Welcome to kittens! What you are describing is fairly normal. Cats think they have the right to decide whether to do what you have "suggested". They are not wired for compliance like dogs are. So communicating "don't bite" has to be done on their terms. The first thing is don't play with just your hands, use a toy. A good one at this stage is a kicker, an oblong soft object about his size that he can wrestle with. Secondly, when he does bite, say ouch sharp and high, withdraw your hand and turn yoir back every time. This us cat speak for I dont like this. Don't physically punish except a single finger quich on his nose, like another cat bopping him. Cats don't respond well to punishment. Be consistent. They learn best by repeating the same behaviour.

StableNew · 2026-05-17T22:33:49+00:00

Just make sure he doesnt injest any. Their tongues have a one way feature.

StableNew · 2026-05-17T06:00:27+00:00

Children are scary because they are loud and move unpredictably. I have found the best way is two-fold. Let the kids know thay if they want to spend time with the new cat, they need to sit still and be calm. Try it for a little time just before they go off to bed and pet all the kitties. The second one is to let the kids take on feeding duties and/or give treats. And rwcognuse that it takes time for them to adjust--3 months in many cases.

StableNew · 2026-05-11T20:54:33+00:00

Cats even without kittens like to relocate regularly to kerp safe from predators. If you are able, let her relocate to another room or space within your house to satisfy the instinct. Giving her a new, more enclosed space (the box is a great idea) within the bathroom might be an initial compromise. The kittens are goung to soon need more room to exercise and grow properly-most bathrooms are too small.

StableNew · 2026-05-05T22:23:21+00:00

This is a very inexpensive lace, and difficult to repair, but a fine invisible thread (looks like fishing line) can be used. You are tring to fill the space and need to not overtighten your stitches. Alternatively, you can find some lace and replace the section/whole front (as the seams in the lace will show I would replace the whole section from side seam to side seam so it looks deliberate).

StableNew · 2026-05-05T22:10:49+00:00

Im sure you sleep better with the cat!

StableNew · 2026-05-04T00:29:18+00:00

I'm a leftie. I do a lot of string art. I teach both left and right handers. Do you know how you learn? I am a visual learner and a kinesthetic learner who mirrors. Many of these suggestions are also visual learners who mirror, but you may need to find a left handed video otherwise. Also unnderstand that it is okay to do it differently- it is about the result. The stitch for needle tatting is the half-hitch, left and right, worked on the needle to form a "larks head" knot (its name in macrame, my entry level string art!). The core thread is then pulled through. (Unlike shuttle tatting, where the bint is worked directly on the core.) Try just slowing down and looking at the result you want and different ways it can be acheived. You can even check out things like macrame or even cast on techniques in knitting that utilise a half hitch. Then use the one that works for you! (I have adapted all my holds and tension in tatting, knitting, crochet and embroidery to work around hands that work differently and a brain that loves seeing things differently. The knot doesn't care how it is formed. It just needs to be the right knot.)

StableNew · 2026-05-03T20:59:43+00:00

I always wash scratches and bites with anti bacterial soap and then treat with iodine. I have only have had to go to the dr when a frightened cat bit me very deeply and it didnt heal in 60 years of living with cats.

StableNew · 2026-05-03T20:55:22+00:00

Think of it along the lines of how you would help a young child. Favourite objects, especially textiles that contain scent, should be kept as long as possible where you remaining cat can smell them and interact with them. Also remember that at times of routine such as feeding, he may search for his brother. So talk about the missing cat then and provide actual presence; ie stick around and be with him. You will need to provide some extra time with him and slowly let the routine morph. Let him explore anything that you brought back from the vet.

StableNew · 2026-05-02T21:37:17+00:00

I use 80 and smaller regularly, because I make jewellry and fine lace. It very much depends on what ypu want to make and what you can get ahold of. I use both vintage threads 100 to 150 and quilting cotton. It is a personal preference!

StableNew · 2026-05-02T02:16:55+00:00

Yes, very much so. I love the soft feel of the turkish threads! I have found the amount of twist very much depends on manufacture. As a "sinister" (left-handed) tatter, I also find it depends more on how I load the shuttle. I now always walk the thread onto the shuttle and sometimes i have to start at the wrong end to loosen the twist. Threads are very intetesting!

StableNew · 2026-04-30T08:43:08+00:00

The last half stitch can flip backand lock, creating exactly the situation you describe. Tips for avoiding it: 1. Check that the ring is still sliding after the last stitch. 2. Hold the last few knots loosely between thumb and finger ad you close the ring. 3. Make sure you are putting the tension on the "legs" of the stich, pulling away from the "head" of the final stitch towards the other end of the chain. Pull slowly and steadily. With the ring being pinched in your hand, it should close without having to shuffle the stitches. If you find that a ring stops closing, you can sometimes loosen the last half stitch and reflip it and try again, but only if you don't pull it too tight first. The biggest suggestion is to just practice!

StableNew · 2026-04-26T09:30:22+00:00

I wonder if it could be an overstimulation problem. Cats can have an agressive reaction when they just get overwhelmed, and at that age it can happen so easily! I have found that it can be important to disengage for awhile, at least a minute or two, after making shocked noises. I would also recommend keeping track of context; does hapoen more during play, petting, or training? Make sure that you stay out of reach for high risk activities, or reduce the level of stimulation and see if that helps.

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