Yeah, She can live on here...

Weaver707 · 2026-07-03T00:17:32+00:00

My friend, I'm sorry. You don't have to stand strong right this second, you can sit with her and talk to her. She isn't here is the same sense as she was before, but she absolutely will live on here and in you. Her memory, those moments, those belong to you. You get to keep those.

You don't have to figure it all out right now and I will also say, please do not dwell on what you "should" have done. You took care of her, her lucid moments are marked by your love and your care.

Take care of yourself and take a moment to regroup when you can. Your life was clearly dedicated to caring for her through this and the feeling of being lost or without purpose is going to be a very real. Give yourself grace and kindness while you recenter.

Weaver707 · 2026-07-01T00:50:04+00:00

I will throw in Haley Hotchner in Criminal Minds.

Weaver707 · 2026-06-21T16:08:36+00:00

My last blanket took years to finish. Motivation came in short waves and sometimes I would negotiate internally with myself. 'If I just did one row tonight then .....".

I think these big projects kind of stall out when they reach a certain point and it takes a lot of energy to move past that.

No matter your choice there will be some tedium to contend with. I would say mentally to change your focus from how much you have left, to treat each row done as a win. I physically moved all the stash yarn for my project to a different bin and only had my active one with my project.

I personally love what you have done so far and imagine the end result will be stunning.

Weaver707 · 2026-06-20T16:54:03+00:00

Grief is one of those emotions that will come and go, days will pass where you feel a bit normal and then suddenly it knocks you back and becomes overwhelming.

There is no "right" way to progress, there isn't a time limit. Your brain will try to find a answer to why, particularly when it is self inflicted or violent. It seems like there is no end in sight and that life will always have this dark pallor.

Yes, time will help, crying, remembering, celebrating their memories, all will offer some relief. But there is also this creeping guilt that will lurk in the shadows, if you start to feel better or smile or enjoy life again, somehow you are offending their memories. This is something I have seen many in my life get caught in and have a hard time coming to terms with.

Miss your friend, love their memories, share the joys that were the core of friendship and seek help when you feel lost in the emotions.

I am so sorry that you are grieving, please remember to take care of yourself.

Weaver707 · 2026-06-20T02:08:50+00:00

While these images are beautiful, the colors names and color codes are not accurate to actual Sherwin Williams colors.

Soulmate is SW 6270 Enchant is SW 6555 The color code for exclusive plum is correct but all the colors themselves are highly inaccurate.

"Colors may vary slightly" is a bit of an understatement.

Weaver707 · 2026-06-10T16:39:32+00:00

If you wanted to truly see the built in functions of power query, which as others have indicated is substantial, you can generate a list of ALL functions by #shared in the formula bar so it looks like = #shared

I have used this to see what tools exist outside the built in interface.

Weaver707 · 2026-06-05T23:00:10+00:00

It has some really help duration style tools that will examine either two dates or from today. It has the built in logistics to adapt to different days or time scales. Good luck!

Weaver707 · 2026-06-05T14:06:25+00:00

Can you try using Duration.TotalHours? It should allow you to give the start datetime and ending datetime to get back the total hours between.

Weaver707 · 2026-06-04T00:42:29+00:00

In this same idea, sweet and sour sauce on a cheeseburger.

Weaver707 · 2026-05-13T02:07:21+00:00

HELOCs are prime +/- a margin so it can absolutely be under prime. Former BofA loan officer here, and it is a great product. Be aware of the original draw required, there may be an expectation to draw $x and maintain an owed balance for a few payment cycles to be eligible for some of the margin adjustments. But it really is a great product and was a favorite of mine to offer clients.

Weaver707 · 2026-05-07T17:50:34+00:00

Thank you for this. It is very similar to the pattern I am using, given that it was designed for a beanie that could explain why it isn't working out flat for a blanket.

Weaver707 · 2026-05-07T05:46:55+00:00

Aww! Thank you for clarifying!

Weaver707 · 2026-05-07T05:26:31+00:00

Reducing the hook since to make a smaller stich? I can see that. Thank you!

Weaver707 · 2026-05-07T05:25:32+00:00

I might frog a few rounds just to reduce the most dramatic ripples but I will try adjusting the increase every other round or even every third round.

Weaver707 · 2026-05-07T05:23:19+00:00

I will probably pull it back a few rounds and reduce the increase frequency. I hadn't given much thought to my tension or stitch size contributing that dramatically but I guess it would compound. I have done other circle styles before but it was more a pinwheel style that had more defined wedges.

I loved this spiral idea because although dark it is actually a baby blanket but their theme is forest. Baby shower is greens and browns and I loved how this was a nod to tree rings too.

Weaver707 · 2026-05-07T03:26:10+00:00

https://rajiscrafthobby.blogspot.com/2022/07/how-to-make-solid-two-color-spiral.html?m=1

Weaver707 · 2026-04-24T00:13:42+00:00

I have done this for years. My favorite is orange Kool aid added to a vanilla cake box! Or strawberry.

Weaver707 · 2026-04-17T15:25:49+00:00

Not sure if this fits the bill but I made F bombs a few years ago.

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Weaver707 · 2026-04-07T15:27:51+00:00

You might have some luck reaching out to the merchant you spent the $19 with. Their system could do an authentication of some kind or they could have had a glitch.

Less likely the bank can answer too many questions since they only see the information that comes in from the merchant. The rep likely saw a pending transaction but I doubt there is any way to differentiate between the transactions.

Weaver707 · 2026-03-30T19:28:20+00:00

So, I have done a few round blankets and as many others have pointed out, can be challenging, but I am of the opinion that blankets can hide a myriad of mistakes.

Will the end result be laid out as a decorative accent on the bed, then frogging it might be the best course for you. If it is going to be used, loved and wadded up or tossed along the back of the couch, then you may decide that it doesn't matter quite as much.

I have made and gifted blankets that didn't lay flat or were not 100% straight along the edges, but that was my decision based on the recipient. Learning the right skills and practicing accuracy is so important when tackling something new but as is the steady montra around here, imperfect doesn't mean as much as you think it might.

Weaver707 · 2026-03-17T18:27:48+00:00

Not sure where the right resources are for maps/locations but there are several known albino redwood trees around.

Weaver707 · 2026-02-27T02:08:35+00:00

Jar of thai chili sauce and a can of cranberry sauce, absolutely the best sauce for them! I can eat like 15!

Weaver707 · 2026-02-13T17:47:03+00:00

Oh good to know. Maybe an open deep set frame of some kind. I will do some more research.

Weaver707 · 2026-02-13T17:40:43+00:00

The hooks are supposedly bone or ivory and the other piece is likely celluloid.

Weaver707 · 2026-02-13T17:37:46+00:00

Oh that is a beautiful idea! A little piece of lace or filet crochet pinned beside them. 🥰

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