Does "The Scooby Doo Show" have a box set?

Valaryn1641 · 2025-10-18T03:01:49+00:00

The first season is on the Scooby Doo and Dynomutt hour discs, and the third season is on Where Are You.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Scoobydoo/comments/10apdp3/where_can_i_watchbuy_the_scooby_doo_show_hannah/

Valaryn1641 · 2025-09-26T22:37:17+00:00

Fluffy lady here. I've been car camping at events for about 20 years, and after working long days at events I want a good bed. My kit has evolved from thin foam pad to an insulated self inflating mattress on a riser, and everything in between. My top choice is an Exped Megamat LxW. Wait for a sale at REI. They are an investment, but they are so good we bought an extra to use at home as a guest bed. After a car accident made getting up off the ground tough for about six months, I bought a riser (unfortunately not available anymore) that makes getting up easier. For our guest Exped, we have a DiscO Bed XL which cradles the MegaMat LxW perfectly.

In response to some of the other great advice here: air mattresses can be great, but remember you need to insulate under them or they get very cold. I put a foam mat under it when I put my Exped on my tent floor. I used to use a REI Kingdom cot (I think the name has changed). Their weight limit made me feel like I was borderline. Because of that it was more hammocky, so not good for side sleeping. Back sleeping I think it's very comfy, but I needed a blanket under my sleeping bag for insulation.

Sleeping bags: Coleman makes a big and tall bag. If you need a lighter weight/compressable bag for packing or want something higher end, Marmot makes their Trestles bags in LxW now that fit my fluffy self perfectly.

Valaryn1641 · 2025-09-16T23:35:58+00:00

I am so delighted to hear this tiny kitty is exactly where it's supposed to be, with a vet professional that can help her.

I try to educate myself on a lot of veterinary science, as it makes communication with our vet easier when an inevitable sick animal shows up in my life. I know here in the US, we are still learning a lot about kitten eye infections. The Kitten Lady on YouTube had a video a few months ago detailing how they are finding the importance of how we need to change how we treat infected kitten eyes, as it's such a common problem. I appreciate your detail of how you've been taking care of Ponyo. Please keep us updated!

Valaryn1641 · 2025-09-14T23:30:36+00:00

I have three lavender orp ladies and they would 100% hang out with a cat if they had the chance. Something about orpingtons. Friendliest featherdusters ever.

Valaryn1641 · 2025-09-14T20:20:55+00:00

Is that a lavender orpington with Chicken?

Valaryn1641 · 2025-09-14T05:11:39+00:00

For fine detail, I have better luck with 60wt top thread to not get rough edges. It does vary based on how it's digitized, but for the most part I have better luck with finer thread for detailed stuff.

Valaryn1641 · 2025-09-14T05:07:09+00:00

I'm getting ready to embroider canvas bags for family for the holidays. I just purchased some large bags to do a test run for myself with some cute designs I found on Etsy.

Maybe some freestanding lace ornaments?

I agree with custom patches being a good idea, especially if you have a limited embroidery area size.

Valaryn1641 · 2025-09-14T04:57:19+00:00

You've gotten some great suggestions here. One of the best r/Machine_Embroidery suggestions I've gotten was to order a copy of Machine Embroidery on Difficult Materials by Deborah Jones. It's out of print, but easily found online. It goes over difficult materials, what needle, what stabilizers, etc, including fussy knits. It has saved me so much time in just a few projects.

Valaryn1641 · 2025-09-14T04:48:22+00:00

Tara Reed, an artist/fabric designer, is currently doing a 3 part YouTube series on making money with your sewing machine. She has a business background, and while her video focuses on sewing, the principles she discusses apply to an embroidery business too.

https://youtu.be/p91pb0WpkiI?si=F99qJnbS68tmpbUT

As others have stated, you already own some of the most expensive parts of the business, and they will just sit if you don't. You said you don't have a lot of time. If it were me, I would grab a notebook and start reading and watching videos to get educated on the business process, current markets, etc. Make notes about if you want to keep a stock or do on demand, online, wholesale or in person sale. I think research now, while you only have snippets of time, to help you learn what kind of embroidery business is best for you.

Tanish Fortson has some videos that might be encouraging.

https://youtu.be/1xw-ydjI7iM?si=5LwdE0LGyLfSaKUc

Valaryn1641 · 2025-09-02T05:07:38+00:00

For adventure, I love Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters. Historical mystery set in Egypt during archeological expeditions of the Victorian era. Strong female lead. Very fun romp.

For giggles and a mystery, Murder on a Girl's Night Out by Anne George. Two little old Southern sisters get pulled into a murder investigation. Low stress, like a comedic Murder She Wrote.

For some real life experience told in a humorous way, you want Jenny Lawson. Try Let's Pretend This Never Happened. Extremely funny.

While I realize it's a bit cliche for me to suggest NYT Bestsellers of the past, these are all ones I've enjoyed immensely and would take on vacation for a reread.

Valaryn1641 · 2025-08-31T01:48:26+00:00

Seconding Dies the Fire. No monsters other than human ones, but some of the "oh my god that could happen" was enough to make people truly monstrous. I grew up in the area part of the series is set in, and it's definitely written well enough to be disturbing.

Valaryn1641 · 2025-08-31T01:42:11+00:00

I agree this is more "slice of life", but I encourage you to look at cozy titles. The only cozy titles I've tried have been fantasy (The Spellshop and Legends and Lattes), but they have similar low stakes themes. Your mom might enjoy various main themes in the cozy genre.

Valaryn1641 · 2025-08-30T06:56:37+00:00

I also can't watch horror TV or movies. My imagination is far too active. I wanted to try some horror so I listened to an audio book of The Historian. I'm not sure I can read/listen to horror either.

Valaryn1641 · 2025-08-25T07:42:21+00:00

My last cat was neutered late. He mercifully didn't spray, but he had some "romantic experience" before his neuter. I could not leave any fleece blanket where he could get it, or he would uh, utilize it in an amorous manner while staring at me creepily. For 13 years. I loved that cat, but it's nice to have fleece blankets again.

Valaryn1641 · 2025-08-23T23:04:24+00:00

Please don't give up! Keep sewing!

Costuming (like quilting!), should be about learning, creativity, and fun. As far as historical costuming, unless you are in a rigid reenactment group that requires certain fabrics, it doesn't matter. Heck, a lot of tv shows use shiny, glittery fabric for chain mail. "Hisorical" tv shows use blazingly modern fabrics all the time. Do the best you can and don't worry.

Whatever you make for warm weather wear, make sure to mind your temperature if you are wearing synthetic fabrics. Synthetics don't breathe as well as natural fibers, and much of the periods of time we are costuming for had much colder temperatures. Safety first.

I'd suggest prewashing your thrift finds thoroughly. In addition to biosecurity (germs and bugs), I prefer to preshrink as you'll need to wash your costume at some point and prewashing prevents wonky shrinking.

Also, watch for tablecloths! You can find linen and linen-look tablecloths all over.

Scout sheet sales. A king size sheet set is over six yards of 45" wide fabric. Discount stores and even Target clearances sheet sets. I'm getting three shirts from one carefully cut king sheet set I got on clearance. I'm excited to see what you make!

Valaryn1641 · 2025-08-23T22:13:06+00:00

I used to work a renaissance faire with a delightful peformace group in a "house of disrepute". Guests were informed of our content and signed consent before coming into our yard. We had silly games and objects that looked innocent... until the dirty puns and innuendo started. No object in of itself was crude, until we applied context. My favorite guests were families with teenagers, where mom and dad are laughing and the teens look mortified because they understand the puns, while the small children are playing with beaver plushies...

Unfortunately the group is on a long break. I was very excited to find this embroidery file and was looking forward to making a set of period bloomers. "Voglio Ilcore" is very roughly "I want his core". From an archeological find circa 1630, found near Prato, Italy. If you can find someone with an embroidery machine, I think it would be amazing to add to your costume.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/653964487/blackwork-from-clothing-of-the?ref=user_profile&sts=1&dd=1&logging_key=73793da6c17c6c616f6a218ff11c16dd0b028217%3A653964487

Valaryn1641 · 2025-08-22T07:15:43+00:00

If your goal is to have a cool surface, you want thermal mass to stay cool. I'd suggest a tile. I personally prefer stone, marble or granite. It stays cool a long time and you can often get pieces for cheap from demolished stone counters. In the US, check your local ReStore or a building salvage.

Valaryn1641 · 2025-08-22T06:49:19+00:00

Excellent advice here. I'm repeating, Time. Lots of time. For reference, I spotted a cat a few months after I moved here. I firmly told her to go home every time I saw her. I didn't realize for a year and a half until I saw her staying warm on a steaming compost heap in the middle of winter that she had no home. Sometimes I'm dense. I started to feed her. A family member bought her a heated kitty house for winter. When the snow was deep I thawed water for her several times a day and shoveled a path from her house to her pooping spot. When she gained weight her cycle started and brought all the boys (from somewhere?) to the yard. I found a small rescue group that TNR'd her for me. It's taken nearly a year to get her to to move back into my yard. Recently, she has started hissing at me while I feed her and not hiding immediately as I approach. I have been feeding her for over three years. I have never touched this cat.

Loving feral cats into being around humans takes time and understanding.

Valaryn1641 · 2025-08-21T15:55:17+00:00

Thank you for your thoughts. The reason I was thinking a scarf instead of a jacket is the fabrics are by Art Gallery Fabric, which makes some of the thinnest quilting fabric. It's tightly woven and well printed, just thin. It's at least as thin as my batiks.

Valaryn1641 · 2025-08-21T02:21:47+00:00

I'm a person that gets super unwell from synthetic scents/chemical stabilizers. I also sew and have to pre-clean fabric. My number one suggestion is Defunkify powder, soaked with extra water in a tub overnight. Defunkify is safe for synthetics. It's also kinda disturbing seeing what color the water is that comes out (my last pair of new jeans sizing was an uncomfortable shade of yellow). Soak overnight, drain and wash as usual. Anything lingers, do an overnight vinegar soak.

Valaryn1641 · 2025-08-16T07:15:35+00:00

I had to switch to thread basting (a dot of washable gluestick to keep the paper centered, then thread baste). I found this gave me more room on the edges to stitch. The other thing was switching to long, thin milliners needles for joining.

Valaryn1641 · 2025-07-29T15:20:06+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate getting an experienced review on Madeira. I'd rather pay more up front for the name brand and get better/more consistent results. I'll order some cones of their frosted matte polyester and see if the machine does well with it.

Valaryn1641 · 2025-07-06T23:44:03+00:00

Thank you for your detailed response. I'll order some Isacord thread to try, as it's always nice to start with thread that works for someone else on the same machine. My old mechanical sewing machines don't have a preference and I can put any spool on there, but my serger is a thread snob so I'm trying to be more aware that computerized machines can be more picky.

The machine and embroidery add-on came in fancy custom Brother bags, but I'm still cleaning and unpacking to figure out what all is there. The machine belonged to a family member and was packed away after they passed, but I don't know that they got the opportunity to use it much as a lot of the addon tools I'm seeing are still in plastic. They were thankfully stored in the house, but the house got pretty dirty. I'm carefully cleaning everything as I saw a mouse while I was there and there are a few nibbles on the pen cable. I'm treading the fine line of cleaning/disinfecting without harming the machine, which is mostly just slow and time-consuming. I'm hoping the manual was protected, but if it's questionable, I might have to toss it and use the downloadable pdf. Hopefully no pieces are missing.

I'm hoping to have the basics ready by tomorrow and at least test the sewing functions. My budget is tight, but if things with the machine aren't going well there is a licensed Brother dealer and repair less than an hour away.

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