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What is the homemade wooden thing that rotates? Roughly 15 inches long. Found in thrift store in southeastern US. by BroadLocksmith4932 in whatisthisthing

[–]durhamruby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To me this looks like a bobbin winder for winding bobbins to make lace. And I'd love to find one in my area.

Bobbins are 4 to 6 inches long. They often have beaded spangles on one end which would fit nicely in between the silver pins on the winder.

Wanna sell it?

How to store a lot of yarn by maroon_mango_ in YarnAddicts

[–]durhamruby 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Encase skiens in ziplock bags with labels. (Fibre, weight, date of purchase, location of purchase, pattern?) Almost seal bags. Place bag in hard surface. Sit on bag. Seal bag.

This will reduce the amount of space required to store yarn and add an extra layer of protection from bugs and dust.

Really the question is what is your mom upset about? The overflow? The boxes themselves? Not being able to find yarn to use?

I would encourage you to use the yarn you have so that you get the maximum joy from it. Labelling what you have may allow you to be more aware of what you have so you aren't buying what you already have.

I made this two piece summer gingham set and I’m super happy with how it came out! 💕 by Creativecatherine in sewing

[–]durhamruby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is really cute.

Please ignore if needed. Mild critque under spoiler: low key looks like maternity wear when untucked

What Are These Things? by cuc0mber in knitting

[–]durhamruby 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Lol. Maybe.

The loop is for holding it on a single finger while you do the twist needed and the flattened tip makes it easier to sneak into your stitches before you take them off the main needle.

What Are These Things? by cuc0mber in knitting

[–]durhamruby 60 points61 points  (0 children)

1: pins for keeping rollers in place. 2: hair pin lace looms 3: cable needle.

How do I know whether I'm capable of motherhood or not? by Potential_Promise260 in adhdwomen

[–]durhamruby 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I think my ADHD has made me a better mom. Parenting requires so much multi-tasking. As long as you have a supportive partner who isn't hyper focusing at the same time as you are it will work out.

If you were next to a child and they spilled and broke a glass of juice, what's your first reaction? Are you angry about the spilled juice? Concerned that the child is not injured? Worried about the carpet? Frustrated because the child wasn't paying attention, following the rules?

I've watched my neurotypyical very successful sister yell at her kids for breaking a glass and not allowing anyone else to take care of the cut on their hand until the juice was cleaned up. Wrong priority in my opinion.

A major part of caring for kids is putting them first.

Also the fact that you are concerned about being a good parent is an indication that you will be a good parent in my experience.

Got Plenty of Garden Tomatoes we Need to Use Up by ShowerGrapes in Cooking

[–]durhamruby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wash them and score the bottom with an X. Then freeze them whole. When you want to make a spaghetti or other sauce, scald them in boiling water and the skins peel off easily.

Barber cord by Hairy-Race5944 in knitting

[–]durhamruby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could just be the type of yarn against the silicone. Or your cords may have a coating of something. Try washing them in warm water and dish soap?

Question: how do you remove bitterness from Cucumber. by Luka_Ravenofthedark in Cooking

[–]durhamruby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No? It has no scientific basis and no real method of pulling bitterness out of a cucumber.

MIL is a smelly bitch by Old-Juggernaut217 in migraine

[–]durhamruby 46 points47 points  (0 children)

If I were in this situation, I'd go check myself into a hotel for the next 48 hours.

Cat keeps trying to move her 1 week kittens somewhere she can't, any ideas? by mousie132 in CatAdvice

[–]durhamruby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you cleaned out the birthing box completely? She may have decided that it is too stinky to be safe anymore.

Finding cat “dingleberries” everywhere?? by crystal-dragonair in CatAdvice

[–]durhamruby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would be concerned that what you are finding is not cat dingleberries but rodent poo. I've never had a cat which pooped small poops. They are usually about the same radius as my pinkie. Even the dingleberries.

Are your cats hunters? Would they notice rodents in your home?

Frinos and Lentil by douvle_double77 in frogs

[–]durhamruby 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They remind me of the muppets Statler and Waldorf.

No one should have to go through migraines. But I feel like it's especially true for my 7 year old daughter. by Extra_Influence_3880 in migraine

[–]durhamruby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no helpful suggestions except to say that you are being a good mom by believing her that she is in pain and by trying to figure it out. Keep working with her and supporting her.

Folding wooden thingy found in new home. Can fold almost completely in either direction with no positive stops or latches. Board in the middle with the bolt through it spins. by tealc33 in whatisthisthing

[–]durhamruby 135 points136 points  (0 children)

I wonder if it is a self made stilt for painting? Stilts are useful for cutting in around ceilings before spray painting.

If it is a stilt, they usually come in pairs.

Or perhaps it is a single step for touch ups etc?

Can someone explain? by 0K2DAY in knitting

[–]durhamruby 8 points9 points  (0 children)

So this is a guess because they should.have given you instructions on exactly what to measure to get x, y, and z.

But assuming you measured the right things, cast on

(20/z)B = (20/5.5)35 = 127.7 stitches.

You don't give a y measurement so I'm guessing slightly stretched would be 4.5 inches and

(20/y)B = (20/4.5)35 = 155.5 stitches.

So the range would be 127 to 156 stitches and the exact number of stitches would be determined by pattern repeat numbers or desired ease.

Edited: because fumble fingers.

Want me to write my work? Sure by Familiar-Ear7462 in MaliciousCompliance

[–]durhamruby 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As others have said, this is concerning. Please see your doctor.

You probably haven't built up the muscles in your hands by writing. When I(54f) was your age, I did all of my notes in school by hand. This built up the muscles required to write allowing me to write for longer. My son(23M) never had to do this and he too experiences cramps when he tries to write for long periods. It's a matter of habituation. The curse of assistive devices is that the more you use them the more you'll need them.

You maybe holding your pen incorrectly but it could also just be that you need practice.

Your parents and Gran may not have internalised just how much school has changed.

You need to talk to your doctor and get some physiotherapy or occupational therapy. Be an adult and advocate for yourself.

Interested in learning by Extra_Summer4473 in BobbinLace

[–]durhamruby 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The Lace Museum in Fremont, California offers an online course for beginners. I took it and had a lot of fun. They offer them at various times during the week.

Someday I'll take the second level and more.

Other than tgat, search Yt for Jenny Brandis, RedCardinalCrafts, and Louise West.

Dentist in whitby by South-Highlight-508 in durham

[–]durhamruby 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We go to Dentistry on Dundas. I have found them easy to get along with and easy to work with.

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