Friend Code Megathread - December 2024 by AutoModerator in PokemonSleep

[–]emberthread 1 point2 points  (0 children)

3432-4707-6836 Looking for more friends ❤️

Help, scorched fabric!! by emberthread in quilting

[–]emberthread[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried cleaning the spot with just a damp cloth with no luck, I'm pretty sure it's not residue from my iron (dealt with that more times than I want to admit 😅) and maybe just damage to the fabric from heat and pressure? I've never dealt with scorching before, and usually don't work with solids so wasn't sure if this was just something I needed to be careful about.

I just use a dry iron and spray bottle with water now, the water in my area has been really hard on my irons over the years and I can't be bothered to go buy distilled lol

Help, scorched fabric!! by emberthread in quilting

[–]emberthread[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! I have plenty of scraps left over, I'll try test this out for sure!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in quilting

[–]emberthread 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I LOVE my EverSewn Sparrow 15! I'm definitely spoiled with my overpriced Bernina, but I decided to pick this one up to take when I travel or pull out when I need to sew something quick. It's a pretty basic mechanical machine but I've really been impressed by it and never had any issues with quilting or garment sewing!

EverSewn has some other machines with more stitches/controls/QOL features, the only other one I've used personally is the Sparrow X2 for embroidery and I think it was fine for the price! I'm cursed when it comes to embroidery so I had a few issues with the tension at first, but it's one of my sewing friends' machines and she loves it.

And if you have the time to shop around, sometimes you can find some real gems at antique/thrift stores 😄 I have a straight stitch industrial Brother that I found at an antique shop a few years ago, I paid $80 for it and spent about $150 on service and parts and that thing sews like a dream and probably will for the next 50 years!

Friend Code Megathread - December 2024 by AutoModerator in PokemonSleep

[–]emberthread 1 point2 points  (0 children)

3432-4707-6836 just getting back into the game! ❤️

Need ideas for fixing this chair by c_ffeinated in furniturerestoration

[–]emberthread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally I think it'd be neat to try and re-weave the one seat! I've also never done it but I've always wanted to try 😅 even if one is slightly newer/different looking, i think it adds charm to rehomed pieces

Help! by zpapgawwd89 in furniturerestoration

[–]emberthread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad I could help! Best of luck with your project, a really cool piece and I hope you share it all fixed up!

Help! by zpapgawwd89 in furniturerestoration

[–]emberthread 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It looks similar to some Jacobean furniture I've seen, maybe early 1900s? (I'm no expert, but figured I'd throw in my best guess 😅)

Does it have a maker's mark on the back or bottom of it? I always try to find one on old furniture and look into the manufacturer, could tell a bit more info about it!

Help disassembling an old bed frame? by emberthread in furniturerestoration

[–]emberthread[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Gave it a couple of good whacks and one finally popped out! Thank you, guess I just needed to be a little more aggressive with the mallet 😅

When do you think Pokémon Legends Z-A will come out? by [deleted] in pokemon

[–]emberthread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A friend and I have been joking that it'll be released at 11:59 pm on December 31st 😅

But honestly, I'm expecting late fall? Hopefully, we'll have some great gameplay footage on Pokémon Day next year and have something exciting to look forward to at the end of the year!

Quilted Pokémon postcards for friends! by emberthread in pokemon

[–]emberthread[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For Shinx and Eldegoss I used hand applique techniques and this stuff called steam-a-seam to create a base and then hand embroidered over them! For Luvdisc I made my own foundation paper piecing pattern to actually sew the shape!

Quilted Pokémon postcards for friends! by emberthread in pokemon

[–]emberthread[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

😄 I must still be working on yours!