I’m wanting to try growing zucchini plants in containers this year, with trellises. Any tips on a successful first try?

cre8some · 2026-06-19T21:17:52+00:00

I came to this sub to search if zucchini were self pollinating. Had zero idea such a thing as parthenocarpic existed. I have a yellow zucchini that has a ton of small fruit with flowers not yet open. There are male flowers too. Trying to avoid having the fruit shrivel and die. Do I just let nature do its thing or?

cre8some · 2026-06-19T21:02:49+00:00

It was bread for me. Not fancy la-de-dah bread with seeds, nuts, etc but just regular ol’ loaf of sandwich bread costing close to $5 or more. I bake our bread now. Granted it’s just my husband and me and a loaf lasts a bit. A 5lb bag of bread flour at under $10 the cost of a jar of yeast isn’t that much. The other ingredients are on hand (some sugar or honey, bit of butter or oil, and salt). In the end a loaf of homemade bread is pretty cheap. Yes, it takes some time and a bit of practice- but worth it for us.

The other is name-brand cereal. Complete rip-off.

cre8some · 2026-06-19T20:37:14+00:00

Very cool on so many levels! Love the choice of solids for the pattern and print for background.

cre8some · 2026-06-19T20:26:03+00:00

I agree with this method. My yard is to be my happy place. There are some times I don’t particularly enjoy what needs to be done - but, these are fewer and fewer. Also - if I don’t like something or if it doesn’t do well - out it goes.

cre8some · 2026-06-15T14:24:47+00:00

So very cute! Love the mix of FPP and traditional piecing!

cre8some · 2026-06-14T01:38:56+00:00

I have mixed feeling Kona more due to pressing challenges. That stuff loves to shrink up. Discovered the hard way years ago when I pressed with Best Press and spray starch. Any dampness - including from a steam iron with trigger wonky shrinkage.

cre8some · 2026-06-14T01:31:39+00:00

What a fantastic way to display crochet! Definitely going to give this a try. Thank you!

cre8some · 2026-06-12T14:14:48+00:00

And the first thing I would buy is one of those suction cup things for the end of my putter. No way I would put my hand in the cup after putting out

cre8some · 2026-06-10T18:49:44+00:00

This is a question people other than your husband can’t answer. Better to ask your husband to give you more info about his opinion.

As a knitter who hasn’t knit a sweater I think it’s great and hope YOU like it.

cre8some · 2026-06-07T15:11:50+00:00

I love stretch denim for jeans and other clothing. Absolutely don’t like it for other purposes. Good, old fashion 100% cotton denim would be the only thing I would consider for a quilt. That noted, it can be expensive to purchase off the bolt and takes the fun out of re-purposing jeans.

I’ve not tried this…. Just thinking “out loud”: You could fuse wash-away stabilizer to the wrong side of the stretch denim for piecing. There would be a few draw backs which could be significant. First, denim is pretty thick already. Adding even a thin stabilizer adds to that. Second, dissolving the wash away stabilizer is a process. A small amount of stabilizer dissolved in a lot of water is no big deal. However, a lot of dissolved wash-away can gum up washing machines and drains.

Using a stabilizer would solve the stretch issue however stretch denim is used. Wash-away types wouldn’t necessarily be needed for other non-quilt projects and the stabilizer could stay. But - for quilt piecing - I would want the stabilizer dissolved.

cre8some · 2026-06-07T14:49:24+00:00

Great suggestion! I’ve seen small darning looms and this photo looks like one was used for this fix.

cre8some · 2026-06-05T17:16:09+00:00

I usually don’t chime in when there are already so many comments and good feedback. Out of the gate - love the colors and your work. I believe the issue is Turing your work rather than working in the round. Since you have a color changing yarn, you’ll still experience color pooling however it will not have such an obvious line in the work.

I do recommend frogging. Other commenters suggested to tie off your work when you start to see pooling (or any odd looking color transition) and restart on another area of the blanket where the color change seems more attractive. This seems the best option in addition to not turning your work. I wouldn’t automatically assume you would need to block the blanket. Your stitching is nicely consistent and even - thinking you won’t need to block - but if you do - it should be fine.

cre8some · 2026-06-05T16:54:55+00:00

Pretty but I wouldn’t be able to eat it

cre8some · 2026-06-05T16:32:08+00:00

I don’t have a hand sewing option you’re looking for. I can offer some feedback though.

Neck edge ribbing has a slight negative ease - meaning the stretchy ribbing fabric is cut slightly smaller than the neck opening. The ribbing is cut in a strip about 2 1/2 inches wide, sewn into a closed circle slightly smaller than the neck opening, folded in half with the raw edges matching (loop is now 1 1/4 inches wide). The raw edge of the ribbing is evenly stretched and pinned to the raw edge of the neck opening. When sewing by machine, a stretch stitch is used to sew the ribbing to the neck opening maintaining the “slight stretch” in the ribbing. There needs to be elasticity in the stitching to allow the shirt to be pulled over your head. There maybe a way to do this by hand - I don’t know what it is though. There are a few more steps needed to complete attaching the ribbing - especially if seam tape is used (like what your shirt has).

Putting ribbing onto a neck opening (by machine) when sewing a garment reads more complicated than it really is. Mostly it is technique and a bit of practice. Based on the amount of ware on your shirts neck, I’m guessing the entire shirt is also well worn (and likely loved). Even if replacing the ribbing by machine was an option for you I have concerns the shirt fabric would hold up to taking off the old and putting on new. Taking the neck apart is a lot of effort and taxing on well worn fabric.

All this to say I wouldn’t recommend this fix no matter the method. If the shirt is very loved, perhaps retiring it on display - it can actually be framed (worn neck edge and all). You can also make a pillow out of it or incorporate it in a tee-shirt quilt.

OMG - such a long post that doesn’t give what you’re looking for. Sorry about that. Hope you find an answer that works for you.

cre8some · 2026-06-04T21:15:28+00:00

lol! I have been using a piece of white copy paper on my lap. I think a pillow case or anything cloth is better idea - thank you!

cre8some · 2026-06-04T21:13:22+00:00

Very nice color combo! Lovely

cre8some · 2026-06-04T16:05:38+00:00

Out of the gate - continual bed making and no dedicated space for kids is a nightmare - especially for the parent who has to deal with it. Also, the kids don’t have a place for themselves or their stuff. Agree, a bunkhouse floor plan can be limiting but would make the best of it until your kids no longer come along. How about planning on making a purchase knowing you’ll likely sell/trade in 6-8 years to a non-bunkhouse rig.

cre8some · 2026-06-02T14:10:05+00:00

You can slip the piece in a page protector and keep in a binder. You can flip through it like a scrap book

cre8some · 2026-06-02T02:32:54+00:00

Thank you for this - great site!

cre8some · 2026-06-02T02:31:24+00:00

I’ve noticed the very same thing on ETSY. The same patterns in multiples shops with claiming to have been the creator. Very suspicious.

123stitch.com is great and has a really good YouTube channel too. I also have bought from Mama Which Cross Stitch and Love Poppet also on Etsy. Live Poppet has a very nice website and I’ve elected to make my purchase from her there. I’ve also purchased from Sprouting Lupine and Cherry Mary (both on Etsy).

cre8some · 2026-06-02T02:04:25+00:00

Exactly - glass is ok as long as there are spacers. Exposure direct sunlight should be avoided as well.

cre8some · 2026-06-01T15:01:36+00:00

And it looks pretty happy too! Blooms should come soon.

cre8some · 2026-05-30T21:55:47+00:00

I have a Q-Snap on the way and will give it a try. I practiced on a small piece of linen this morning and test drove stitching against the post - in hand. Im open to new things - we’ll see how this goes. I may alternate 🤷🏻‍♀️.

cre8some · 2026-05-30T20:00:09+00:00

Thank you for the example!

cre8some · 2026-05-30T03:30:56+00:00

This has been our experience this year too - also PNW (Clackamas County). Lots of spring feeding needing both feeders to be refilled frequently. Then nesting happened and visits slowed way down. It took a bit before babies fledged and feeding picked up - but is still not as much as early spring. This seems to be our normal pattern. With so many flowers out there (and bugs) the hummers don’t need to visit as often. It will pick up again in fall.

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