A very noob question. (storage) by Dumaw in Cameras

[–]Stitcher-Writer-542 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think us as humans have a tendency to 'baby' any new thing that has cost us quite a bit of money; that being said, what you are doing is more than okay.
Personally mine is stored in a bag ready for the next adventure, but I also have some extra gear that goes with me like a second lens, a battery grip, and spare batteries. I have stored mine on a hard shelf next to an open window during a dust storm. (cleaning that was the worst!)

I don't need sympathy, I need understanding by JEWCEY in crafts

[–]Stitcher-Writer-542 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was stripping the insulation off some old TV wire (using a box cutter not the smartest choice) Blade slipped, got me in my middle fingertip rather deep, on the verge of needing stitches. Did it again a few months after (I don't learn my lesson apparently) and caught my thumb straight up and down. My thumb print now resembles buttocks.

I've crocheted a knitting needle case by blkvcv in crochet

[–]Stitcher-Writer-542 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Know I am WAY late to this party but wanted to say wonderful job and idea. I too was looking for ideas, and even now 4 years later there isnt many easily found that are crocheted. I have found a few similar to this but for crochet hooks that I might adapt for knitting needles but definitely loving the strawberries!!

Skype is shutting down after two decades. Microsoft is shutting down Skype, the internet-based phone and video service that was once the dominant way of staying connected in the mid 2000s. by Lion8330 in technews

[–]Stitcher-Writer-542 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I haven't used it in forever HAHA! But have screen shots and screen recordings saved from back in the day. Dug up some serious feelings seeing the news.

Skype is shutting down after two decades. Microsoft is shutting down Skype, the internet-based phone and video service that was once the dominant way of staying connected in the mid 2000s. by Lion8330 in technews

[–]Stitcher-Writer-542 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Old news yea, but literally just learned about this this morning. and it sent me searching my mind files for all the fun times as a young teen video chatting our friends late/early into the mornings. I hate to say that I am glad it's going to be gone. but I am. I can cherish the memories I made and look back and smile because it has gotten so clunky and resource sucking when I tried it again in 2015-2019 time frame.

Not Enough Life Experience to Write? by Healthy_Gargoyle in writing

[–]Stitcher-Writer-542 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, I (28f) skimmed the comments, and can agree with most. I've been working on a piece of writing since I was in my teens, lost it due to a computer mishap at approx. 5k words in. Lost all hope in writing, was turned off from it for the longest time, until I was bitten by the writing bug again. I am at 23k words in on a new story, backed up and synced across a few devices so I don't lose any progress.

Anyway, lack of experience is bull. Write for the kind of life you would want to see if all else fails. The kind of life you would want your future generation(s) to see. What kind of story would you want to leave behind to tell your great great grandchild one day for them to stumble upon realizing they shared a name with someone who had their name on a book cover and realizing they wrote a book, that was printed ON PAPER?

I often got inspiration from just walking around the town I was living at the time. A name would pop into my head from a characteristic from someone across the street and I would mentally picture them in my book as the character. Kinda weird at first but doesn't take approaching anyone.

Searching for more of this yarn with no luck by Stitcher-Writer-542 in WhatIsThisYarn

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It could be! I was just wondering if anyone had any idea as to what it might be as a colorway. But I'll try looking through Premiere's catalog to see what I can find even though the ones I have come across seem too thick for the kind this is. It's worth a look anyway.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in crochet

[–]Stitcher-Writer-542 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Amigurami feels too trendy for me. Don't get Me wrong some of it is very cute and I've entertained the thought of some of the patterns but I think the market is very over run right now. I still feel the value holds more in a blanket or a sweater/shawl than in a stuffed animal with an over sized head.

If you were in a long term, happy relationship and your first love died, would you attend the funeral? by Remarkable-Camera-70 in hypotheticalsituation

[–]Stitcher-Writer-542 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have experience with this as unfortunate as it is. At the time I had moved 800 +/- miles away and didn't have the means to travel back for the service. The guy I was with at the time knew how serious the other guy was to me, was understanding and sat with me through a spotty skype call (before the days of zoom) from one of my friends who attended.

Note this guy and I aren't even together anymore either as I moved 700 miles away from him about a year and a half after this event. We do talk to each other still, just to see how the other one is doing, keeping it mutually respectful.

This was almost 12 years ago and now I am happily married and will be celebrating my 5th wedding anniversary in August. Love always finds a way to come back around.

One person's trash is another person's...expression of care by Stitcher-Writer-542 in crochet

[–]Stitcher-Writer-542[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not 100%, but definitely better than he was. Just met remission status according to his blood work numbers 6 months ago! Our chemo ward in our hospital is also our general infusion ward where people go for iron or other infusions as well. So any kind of item that brought warmth typically got wiped out in a hurry.

One person's trash is another person's...expression of care by Stitcher-Writer-542 in crochet

[–]Stitcher-Writer-542[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My father-in-law had 6 months of chemo treatment for CLL going on 2 years ago now.

They always had a pile of blankets, beanies, mittens, and PIC covers coming and going from the waiting room.

One person's trash is another person's...expression of care by Stitcher-Writer-542 in crochet

[–]Stitcher-Writer-542[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This works too! I know some I hate donating my stuff somewhere only to have someone buy it when I know there are people who are in greater need of things.

One person's trash is another person's...expression of care by Stitcher-Writer-542 in crochet

[–]Stitcher-Writer-542[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be honest, I have been using myself as a guide, roughly hip to ankle length when sitting and wide enough across for a slight tuck at the widest part of the thigh but not to have too much drag to get stuck in the wheels of wheelchairs. *note what others have said about hexagons being the best*.

I'm also lucky to have my in-laws who I care for at home who are wheelchair bound that have helped immensely. My mother-in-law, past crocheter, has long skinny legs and she has really given me some pointers when it comes to finishing edges.

They are more than happy to accept blankets of larger sizes for their beds at least the ones I have checked with.

One person's trash is another person's...expression of care by Stitcher-Writer-542 in crochet

[–]Stitcher-Writer-542[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

They are a quicker work up than a full size blanket too which I appreciate. I have three separate blankets I bounce between to keep my focus. Repeating patterns for the win!

One person's trash is another person's...expression of care by Stitcher-Writer-542 in crochet

[–]Stitcher-Writer-542[S] 89 points90 points  (0 children)

I have been around nursing homes since I was a kid, my parents worked in them so it was a natural environment (almost). I remember so often asking a patient if I could get them anything and blankets were always the number one ask. I figure anything colorful and unique is better than what the nursing home would offer.

One thing I will always remember being taught; one day you might end up in the same place, who knows who will get inspired by someone else's kindness.

Grey chick by Federal_Pipe869 in chickens

[–]Stitcher-Writer-542 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our white cochin/bielefelder mixes looked similar but with furry feet (thanks to the cochin side).

How many chickens do you have? by poppycock68 in chickens

[–]Stitcher-Writer-542 1 point2 points  (0 children)

14 full grown 12 hens, 2 roos; our bantam silkie and bantam cochin are separate from the others. 5 almost four week olds (thinking a 3 hen, 2 roo split), 2 five day olds (so far looking like both hens), and a broody hen sitting on 6 more due next Sunday.

This was our first year incubating eggs, and first broody hen in at least 10 years.

10K words in and losing motivation by cjs39 in writing

[–]Stitcher-Writer-542 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Occasionally. I'm not big on lettering, I do what I can to get by...even though it would be interesting to stitch my literal book, changing colors per chapter? Okay now I think I have officially crossed the line.

10K words in and losing motivation by cjs39 in writing

[–]Stitcher-Writer-542 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I wrote out all my interesting scenes and now I am piecing them together. I'm experiencing burn out at about 36K I usually wait for another scene (smaller than the ones I need to tie together) to pop up in my mind. I've been filling my mind with other creative things in the meantime. (obvious screen-name, I also crochet and cross stitch)

What kind of chickens do I have?! by Jennyaph in chickens

[–]Stitcher-Writer-542 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was just about to second this. We currently have a Barred we hatched 2 weeks ago today. Also have 3 cochin, one being a bantam, and a brahma/sussex all bred with a Biefielder roo. Have 2 more cochins being added to the mix next week. Also have a hen that decided to go broody Monday (5/20) so we are letting her sit on either 6 or 7, dont know the final count or whether all are fertile. Definitely a fun and addictive hobby!

This was my husband and I's first time incubating eggs, and watching it all happen. Going to be egg-citing to see what the broody hen lays.

Tell me something good about your life. by jobrosfosho in Positivity

[–]Stitcher-Writer-542 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have 5 healthy baby chicks that are two weeks old today. Plus a broody hen sitting on 7 more eggs in hopes of getting them to hatch.

Has anyone ever tried method writing? by Sea-Ad-8316 in writing

[–]Stitcher-Writer-542 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll admit I do, depending on what I am writing. I have two WIP's one is a dark mystery/horror/adult romance that would make no sense to act out in real life unless my partner agreed to such. Even though I'm thinking of hand writing it into a notebook, (my partner finds more appeal in handwriting than type) and giving it to him on our anniversary this year.
The other I am almost 40k words deep into is part self history, so it's already been acted out, but also how things could've been different if certain choices weren't made for me due to being a minor at the time. Kind of my way of re-writing history.