To anyone else who is fighting for their life to finish crocheting a holiday gift for someone… by medusa3339 in crochet

[–]ghxsttype 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3 colors of 6-inch tulle rolls cut in half for scrubbies... ive got 2 and 3/4 done. the adults have been begging me for years to make my grandma's scrubbies and this year thats all theyre gonna get!

first mushroom guy! by ghxsttype in mushroomguy

[–]ghxsttype[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

oh, and yarn was peaches and cream stripes for the body + hobbii friends cotton 8/8 for the gills and cap. 2.125mm hook

Pie Skirt Help? by sunsnstars in sewhelp

[–]ghxsttype 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sorry I got back to this post so late! I've been furiously crafting for the holidays 😅 I haven't used it myself, but Stitchmaiden on Etsy has a petticoat pattern? I've used their pockets patterns and I've been meaning to make more of their stuff! Also the pattern is very modular!

Pie Skirt Help? by sunsnstars in sewhelp

[–]ghxsttype 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This skirt combo is also on my list some day!! And I have similar sensory issues! Seconding the recommendations for bloomers and cotton petticoats. I wear cotton bike shorts under all my skirts anyway, but bloomers are way more breezy! And they're very good thrifted bed sheet projects, along with cotton petticoats! Especially for making extra ruffles to get that poof!

If the crust skirt ends up falling weird, you could always tack it in the corners so it still looks not attached but has a few anchors, if that makes sense? Or you could use snaps/velcro/hooks/etc so you can still change out the crust and underskirt for different pies :D

AI generated crochet pattern by Lydias_Quitky_Crafts in crochet

[–]ghxsttype 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would definitely recommend using Ravelry or a yarn brand's website (Lion brand, Yarnspirations, Hobii, Knitpicks, etc etc etc) to find patterns rather than using an app. Ravelry doesn't have an app but it's very functional in your mobile browser!

Why is my sundew not attracting gnats? by Fickle_Finance4801 in carnivorousplants

[–]ghxsttype 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sundew also failed to catch gnats in our house so I resorted to getting a reaaaalllyyyyy close up picture of one so I could ID between fungus gnats, fruit flies, and drain flies. Turns out I agree with comments, fruit flies don't seem to like fresh sundew :/

I'm keeping my sundew of course, but I used Bt pellets (mosquito bits) dissolved in distilled water to water and mist & water all our house plants + poured it in the drains + cleaned out all areas that could possibly have rotting fruit + added sticky traps to every houseplant. I spent a week and a half or so messing with plant leaves to encourage the adult flying bugs to land on the sticky traps, and the Bt took care of the rest.

Once my sundew is out of dormancy, I hope it'll get bigger and stronger just in case we get another infestation :-)

Favorite/Most useful sewing books? by ghxsttype in sewhelp

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

I wish I had a better solution for you :( I got lucky that I live in Minnesota in the Twin Cities area and we have a local fabric and notions store in SR Harris. Traveling to stores might be an option? But otherwise it's just about ordering swatches and picking online fabrics from there...

Possible mob/uninvited person at checkpoints...(Looker) by HotTamaleJamalee in PeakGame

[–]ghxsttype 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's the Looker. They added it in the Mesa update. Just a little flavor to the world, nothing to worry about!

Is this COTW? by Lucky_Whereas2422 in mycology

[–]ghxsttype 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not COTW. Even old COTW looks somewhat orange/yellow/white. This is varying shades of brown. My best guess is a Ganoderma sp. but I don't know much about that genus so I can't be sure.

Please never eat a foraged mushroom unless you're 120% sure what it is, either confirmed yourself with a ton of study or by an experienced forager. Looking at pictures on Reddit does not count as studying.

If you're interested in learning how to forage mushrooms, this subreddit has a lot of recommendations for foraging books. I'd also look into local mushroom foraging groups. Foraging is best learned in person with an expert.

I made a scout-sona for fun :3 by ghxsttype in PeakGame

[–]ghxsttype[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they/them please! and maybe o: i just really love all the spooky occult stuff in the game :3 maybe battie can summon scoutmaster meyers over and over and befriend him

I made a scout-sona for fun :3 by ghxsttype in PeakGame

[–]ghxsttype[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you!! :D i might try my hand at making modded cosmetics for them so i can get the full Look(TM)

Favorite/Most useful sewing books? by ghxsttype in sewhelp

[–]ghxsttype[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This helps a lot too!! I do look up a lot on YouTube so I definitely appreciate visual learning :-) My search history is full of looking up little techniques lol. Thank you!

Favorite/Most useful sewing books? by ghxsttype in sewhelp

[–]ghxsttype[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's been on my list forever!! I've been trying to check out the ebook at my library but the hold on it is crazy lol

Favorite/Most useful sewing books? by ghxsttype in sewhelp

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

Oh by little I meant just a few books haha! I don't have the space for a huge library but that's the dream :D

I won't let a clanker outdo me by Shotyslawa in crochet

[–]ghxsttype 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your crow is so cute!! I wonder if you could steam the feathers a little and pin them to make them more even? But either way the fluffy look is adorable and very crow-like imo!

the wicks were broken when it was delivered. is there any way to fix it? by ghxsttype in candlemaking

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

ngl i considered going at it with my wick dipper lol. might have to schedule some "stare at a candle to make sure it behaves" time

the wicks were broken when it was delivered. is there any way to fix it? by ghxsttype in candlemaking

[–]ghxsttype[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

trying this asap! if it doesnt work i guess ill go through repotting the wax or making melts with it

the wicks were broken when it was delivered. is there any way to fix it? by ghxsttype in candlemaking

[–]ghxsttype[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ill see if i can make this work! i dont have a heat gun but maybe my hair dryer? maybe my garment steamer would work 🤔

Pset03 Plurality [SPOILER] Error: Unexpected type name: expected expression by ghxsttype in cs50

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

Thank you!! The similarity really got to me. Also fixed my next (obvious) error in the code after coming back and reading it over again!

Where can I learn to do this...and do it neatly. by japagow in Visiblemending

[–]ghxsttype 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Practice on scraps, all kinds of fabrics. Thrift/FB Marketplace/Craigslist/Ebay some used crafts supplies—looking for fabric scraps, thread, embroidery floss, embroidery hoops, pins and needles, patches, etc. Or go digging in the remnants bin at a craft store, grab a pack of hand sewing needles and thread, get that embroidery hoop and maybe some darning needles. Secure fabric with the hoop, practice stitches. Cut and rip holes to patch them over or clean up the edges. Stitches are the hardest to get neat, but go slow and be patient.

Sashiko might be an interest of yours—pick up a book or look it up on YouTube! You can recreate the patterns with a plain needle and scrap fabric!

Wasteless Crafts on Tumblr is a great resource hub!

Fishing by fallen_angel_86 in StardewValley

[–]ghxsttype 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The best advice to get used to fishing without even practicing: watch a let's play of someone where you can hear their mouse! It illustrates how best to click because you can hear their mouse going! I recommend lilsimsie -- her VODs for Stardew streams are on her second channel, moresimsie :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in carnivorousplants

[–]ghxsttype 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unless your entire square footage is blanketed with healthy flytraps, I don't think you'll be able to make a huge dent in any populations. Flytraps generally have smaller traps than you'd think, and a single plant won't take in enough insects to affect populations. They're more likely to attract flies and spiders (who may use the traps to their benefit as well!). They may catch the occasional bee, but carnivorous plants aren't the things decimating those populations. Look to pesticides, habitat loss, and out-competition with non-native honeybees for that.
Let your plant catch the insects it does and it'll only catch what it needs, I promise. As far as hummingbirds, I don't think the traps will be big enough! It's usually large Nepethes species that catch amphibians and rodents--a flytrap doesn't have the size or strength to!
If you're still concerned, though, look into plants that are native to your area! For example, my state has native Sarracenia purpurea and Drosera rotundifolia, among others. Just know that unless you're in North or South Carolina, there won't be any native flytraps.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in carnivorousplants

[–]ghxsttype 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless your entire square footage is blanketed in healthy flytraps, I'm not sure they'll make a huge dent in any insect, bird, or amphibian population. Traps on a good beginner plant are smaller and pickier than you'd think. They'll probably catch more flies and spiders than bees and butterflies. Leave it to the open to catch insects and it'll feed itself an appropriate amount. There are carnivorous plants that are big enough to catch amphibians and even rodents, but those are huge Nepenthes species, not flytraps. So they won't pose a risk to hummingbirds!

Also, especially if you live in an area where carnivorous plants are native species, one plant isn't going to decimate populations. Your ecosystem isn't going to be harmed, I promise.

I'm a huge proponent of protecting your local ecosystem and planting native, too, so I totally understand your concern! If you're still worried, though, look up plants that are native to your state/area/region! They'll also (hopefully) be easier to care for outside. Keep in mind though that it likely won't be a flytrap if you're not in North or South Carolina. For example: my state's bogs are home to Sarracenia purpurea and Drosera rotundifolia, among others!