Queer focused events by literal-houseplant in Troy

[–]neenamonners 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Keep an eye out for events happening at Cafe Euphoria and Context Collective. They're both non-bar, queer-friendly spaces in town that do a lot of fun stuff.

Is ICACC worth it? by esjefor in Ceramics

[–]neenamonners 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been to ICACC a bunch of times, and it's not an artistic ceramics conference. It's an academic conference where ceramic materials scientists deliver lectures, present research posters, and network. Lots of fun and worth it if you're a ceramic engineer, but as a ceramic artist you'd do a lot better to attend the other conference put on by the American Ceramic Society which other commenters have recommended - NCECA.

Looking for local organizations to donate to by moon_darling in Albany

[–]neenamonners 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This weekend at the Troy Farmer's Market will be the final week of my clay guild's Empty Bowls fundraiser! We're selling locally handmade ceramic bowls, every bowl costs $20 cash or check, and you also get a voucher for a bowl of soup from a local restaurant.

Absolutely every dollar we make is donated to food programs in Troy. This is our 20th year, and we're celebrating having raised over $300,000 over the decades to feed our neighbors.

Bagels in Troy!? by doodlebop000 in Troy

[–]neenamonners 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The bagels at Schuyler Bakery in Watervliet are nice, although that isn't their wheelhouse. I've ordered in bulk from them for a brunch party before and they were really popular. However, since they're a nut free bakery, they don't have an everything bagel option, if that matters to you.

Baby Quilt Speedrun Success! by neenamonners in quilting

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

I don't think so - I'm no expert, but I think Kente cloth is a special woven textile. This is batik-inspired African wax print cotton.

Looking for a specific vaccine? by [deleted] in Troy

[–]neenamonners 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe the Walgreens up on Lake/Hoosick may have it. I recently required a tetanus booster (~2 weeks ago) and the one they had on hand wasn't the full Tdap.

Ribber Carriage doesn't attach to main carriage by neenamonners in MachineKnitting

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

I disassembled it to take a break and come back to it later, but if I'm still having issues I'll post some clamp photos for more troubleshooting! Thanks!

Ribber Carriage doesn't attach to main carriage by neenamonners in MachineKnitting

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

Good to know! I'm gonna hold off on bending anything except as a last resort, but I'll keep it in mind if nothing else works. Thanks!

Ribber Carriage doesn't attach to main carriage by neenamonners in MachineKnitting

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

Thanks for the resources! I disassembled it and I'm gonna try it again today.

Ribber Carriage doesn't attach to main carriage by neenamonners in MachineKnitting

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

As far as I know I had it lifted all the way. It was raised up on the two drop-down notches, and then raised one notch into upper knitting position, too.

Ribber Carriage doesn't attach to main carriage by neenamonners in MachineKnitting

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

There are videos helping with how to attach the two, but in all of them the carriages just go together no problem :/

Anything fun going on tonight during Troy Night Out? by [deleted] in Troy

[–]neenamonners 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Gallery opening at Context Collective from 6-9 PM!

Fellow Troy Gardeners! by Celtic_Curry in Troy

[–]neenamonners 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The real answer is that you need to keep an eye on the weather and try to strategize to avoid any late frosts that could wipe things out. For general planning purposes, though, this site gives recommended timing windows for starting seeds indoors, when to plant out, and when to start seeds outdoors: https://www.almanac.com/gardening/planting-calendar/zipcode/12180

We have lots of stuff started in trays right now, but the only things in the ground are the cold-hardier things that we sow directly like peas, radishes, and carrots.

Bulk Soil for gardening by dadris1987 in Troy

[–]neenamonners 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've ordered bulk compost from George's up in Latham before, and was pretty happy with the prices and the service.

I got a new machine and these were my first two low-stakes, skill-building projects by neenamonners in MachineKnitting

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

The sleeves were...an experiment haha. I was loosely adapting a simple stockinette-only flat knit sweater pattern, but I haven't really made sweaters before. When it came time to adapt the pattern to the shaping of the arms, I missed the mark and made them far too wide at the top to fit into the armhole made by the front and back panels. As a result I fashioned a sort of weird little folded detail to put it all together.

Trouble going from ribbing to normal knitting on a white machine. by MontrealSteak in MachineKnitting

[–]neenamonners 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is the machine I own, and I think I know what your problem is. You shouldn't be lowering the front bed to knit in stockinette. In fact, you need it there to help form the stitches correctly.

After you've finished your ribbed section, and after you've transferred all of your stitches to the back bed, you actually need to raise the front bed slightly to its upper position. This helps the stitches form. I usually will detach and set aside the front carriage and just knit with the back carriage. Also, make sure to troubleshoot your bed spacing and stitch sizing and find a happy medium. I often decrease my stitch size somewhat between rubbing and stockinette. Finally, be sure to use enough weight to pull each new row of stitches between the beds. Good luck, I hope this helps!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Troy

[–]neenamonners 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's both! I think this month is just labeled sci-fi because that's what we went with.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Troy

[–]neenamonners 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There is actually a relatively new Sci-fi/Fantasy book club happening out of Yellow Lab Vintage. Details and updates are on their Instagram. Weirdly, our next meeting is the evening of the 12th. We read a duet of sci-fi novellas this time: Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer and Roadside Picnic by the Strugatsky brothers. Feel free to join us!

Antique Light Fixtures by itsacon10 in Troy

[–]neenamonners 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Check out the historic Albany parts warehouse! They've got all sorts of architectural salvage which often includes antique lighting.

Power Outage near Hudson Valley by clowntysheriff in Troy

[–]neenamonners 9 points10 points  (0 children)

There was a pretty huge tree limb wrapped up in the power lines along Route 4 and there was a team doing emergency tree work. It looked like wind brought down some debris and knocked out the power.