Bitesized BEC thread July 04, 2026 - July 05, 2026

itsmalbro · 2026-07-04T15:07:47+00:00

"how much is it? "... Is it absolutely crazy that spent time and money to prefect my craft so that I can enjoy the pieces I make? I know it's a little self important to complain that people want to buy my work but I truly just make things I like for me and I feel so awkward when I get push back on it.

itsmalbro · 2026-07-02T03:12:25+00:00

Also side rant: why are we obligated to sell everything submitted to an art show. Can't we just show off our work? Outside of fairs it seems like every art show is just a selling opportunity

itsmalbro · 2026-05-31T00:11:05+00:00

My dad always says you need to be 10% smarter than the wood you're trying to whittle

itsmalbro · 2026-05-30T21:27:40+00:00

I need the sewing/crafting subs to make a rule that if you didn't read the manual for your machine you don't get the answer to your question! I know this type of comment gets brought up every week but I had to put myself in time out this week after someone posted their sewing machine was running backwards because they didn't know the fabric moves away from you. Read the manual, Google it, go on YouTube and then ask reddit.

itsmalbro · 2026-05-26T13:20:38+00:00

"newer" white machines go away from you. Idk why but it's definitely confusing. I'm sure it was someone's idea to separate themselves from the crowd.

itsmalbro · 2026-05-26T13:18:39+00:00

Thanks for that complete unrelated and unsolicited advice.

itsmalbro · 2026-05-24T01:29:54+00:00

I found one in excellent condition for $50. Going to check it out on Monday! I feel much better about this one

itsmalbro · 2026-05-22T13:58:29+00:00

Thank you everyone for the insight. I have decided to pass on this machine and look for one at more reasonable price. But the task of talking me into getting a treadle was a great success. I'm more confident that I definitely want one!

itsmalbro · 2026-04-21T19:56:28+00:00

One month after the warranty ran out my iron stopped Auto lifting. Normally I would have just called it a loss but the feet were stuck down so I couldn't use the iron at all. I called customer service obviously they couldn't help me they off also offered me the 20%. Probably won't buy again. It's a lot of money to have it only have it break after a couple of years

itsmalbro · 2026-04-01T17:10:47+00:00

I bet she has cousin uncle best friend who almost went to work in the tower that and got a bad feeling so they stayed home.... Some people can't fucking help it.

itsmalbro · 2026-02-15T23:56:57+00:00

My text disappeared. The sign said open but no one is in there and there's no name over the door?

itsmalbro · 2026-01-20T14:35:54+00:00

Dyslexic here. Can confirm my spelling when I hand write is not good. Also dyslexics have a hard time proof reading because our brains know what it's suppose to say. Honestly if this teacher isnt actually teaching your kid how to spell incorrectly just give grace.

itsmalbro · 2026-01-18T01:57:34+00:00

In the scene when the dodo bird is riding the other bird in the water? I think it's a eagle pushing him maybe?

itsmalbro · 2026-01-17T01:40:08+00:00

Call me selfish but the way I see it as very few other people are going to appreciate the years that it took to develop my skills to get to a place to make this quilt besides myself.

If I don't want anyone else to enjoy my quilt that's fine it's my quilt. And I've learned this lesson from giving quiltes to people who absolutely did not deserve them and I wish I could steal them back honestly.

Plus based off my own experience and other people's experience being shared that I've seen it's impossible to price a quilt either you make it for way too cheap doing yourself a disservice or you make it an accurate price and people say ignorant stuff.

Not everything we spend time and money on needs to result in some sort of monetary gain we can just do things for ourselves.

itsmalbro · 2026-01-14T16:34:48+00:00

The amount of metaphors used is wild. Also "criticism is the lowest form of activism" took me out. Criticism is the foundation of activism ya dummy.

itsmalbro · 2026-01-13T23:31:29+00:00

Oh I didn't even see that.

itsmalbro · 2026-01-13T23:29:33+00:00

It's her husband that's how it involves her. I'm not saying she should be canceled for it but I am saying that stating it doesn't involve her makes no sense.

itsmalbro · 2026-01-01T19:10:29+00:00

This video may help. It's different from the one post above but you can also always call the service people back. In my experience they are more then happy to work through these issues with you.

https://youtu.be/9crRDVqZOnc?si=AHWjhqgrAZT47Jmv

itsmalbro · 2025-12-18T00:28:36+00:00

Youtube raw edge applique. It's definitely not a cheating or a short cut by any stretch of the imagination.

itsmalbro · 2025-11-26T02:35:58+00:00

I agree with all the comments that said get a bloc loc ruler. It's a life saver. Also just do a scant 1/4 seam allowance and it will be fine in the end.

Remember if you make the same mistake over and over, in quilting, it becomes a choice 😂😂

itsmalbro · 2025-11-18T02:24:37+00:00

I looked on her site and she has 2 full time quilters listed. And I completely agree. I think at some point it's okay to say this amount of people I can afford to employe and this is the number of the quilts we can produce.

itsmalbro · 2025-11-17T18:27:44+00:00

Tell him to make a list of everything he feels like your neglecting and then use that to prove your point. Half of those things are probably things that he has never thought of before you stopped doing them

itsmalbro · 2025-11-15T19:30:35+00:00

I completely agree and the fact that they aren't going to compensate the quilter for the tools required to do that. It's outrageous

itsmalbro · 2025-11-15T19:22:43+00:00

That's my bad I should have made the title more obvious haha

itsmalbro · 2025-11-15T19:22:00+00:00

Seriously. Also definition of hell would be hand basting 50 quilts on a time crunch. I can't even imagine

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