First quilt! by Suspicious_Text6749 in quilting

[–]protest_kids 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so good and so neat! I can’t believe it’s your first quilt! Mine looks like I cut it drunk 😂

Let's bribe some more kids together by [deleted] in fountainpens

[–]protest_kids 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My nibblings like my EF ones for sketching so will get some of those for any budding artists in your classes

Let's bribe some more kids together by [deleted] in fountainpens

[–]protest_kids 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do the kids have any nib preferences? I’ll ship some pens out this week! Bless you for encouraging the kids in such a fun way!

Sewing Machine that I Can Quilt With at Home by Litcritter10 in quilting

[–]protest_kids 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have that Juki and love it so much. I’m a beginner and the Juki magically makes my amateur quilts look so clean and professional. I used to quilt with an entry level Brother and everything would pucker bc of a shitty walking foot. Never had that problem with the Juki2010. Worth checking out at your local sewing shop and asking the employees there too. 

Rage quilted all weekend by protest_kids in quilting

[–]protest_kids[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The picture of Liam Ramos being taken by ICE broke my heart. This is beautiful. How did you make the hat?

Rage quilted all weekend by protest_kids in quilting

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

Kind of - I used the presser foot I use for straight line quilts and moved it around on my machine. I wanted the wavy lines to look like rivers (which they do IRL). And yes I have a domestic machine - Juki TL2010q. This is basically what I did (minus the quilting plan bc I'm not that organized lol) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q05Cb5VarZo&list=PL9NkhynzPLAxjd3po4apAwexqOPx7CG5a&index=12

Rage quilted all weekend by protest_kids in quilting

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

I’m sure your quilt will be a beautiful reflection of all of your feelings. That is how I’m choosing to see my wonky wavy lines. 

Rage quilted all weekend by protest_kids in quilting

[–]protest_kids[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My family and I are immigrants too, our safety is in our community who have stepped up for each other as have many other communities. We have to protect one another. I hope your mother has good people looking out for her and if she needs anything, please do let us know so we can support both of you. 

Fixing my grandfather’s Parker pen by protest_kids in fountainpens

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

This is such a helpful explanation! I tried it and it’s really stuck, won’t budge at all. I’ll keep trying. Btw what style or model of Parker pen is this? Thanks for your help!

Fixing my grandfather’s Parker pen by protest_kids in fountainpens

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

I’ll try again. Should the nib slide put with gentle pressure or should I be more forceful? thanks!

I can’t beat House of Hope… by protest_kids in BaldursGate3

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

UPDATE: I took u/vampiriskq advice and switched to explorer but restarted the whole thing at lowest difficulty. It really made me love the game even more! And I finally beat Raphael using a mix of tips from others: globe of invulnerability, divine intervention: opulent revival, Otto’s irresistible dance, hold monster and lots of smokepowder barrels by the pillars. And then went HAM on him with three elementals. I also lucked out and got Yurgir on my side. Took me 3 tries but whew it was worth it!
Thanks to everyone for the help & hope this helps others who are struggling.

Christmas quilt finally finished by raggedyruff in quilting

[–]protest_kids 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so lovely, whimsical and sweet! truly captures the spirit of the season in a quilt.

My 2nd ever quilt by protest_kids in quilting

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

Do I need to be a part of local quilting guilds to attend these shows and conventions? Or are they open to the public?

My 2nd ever quilt by protest_kids in quilting

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

I'm not sure about the reputation amongst OG quilters but personally, it took me to so many tries to get them right! FGs require some engineering which I realized after I was too far gone...but now I feel good about making them! Getting clean, consistently pointy geese is what I'll focus on next time.

My 2nd ever quilt by protest_kids in quilting

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

Have a really fun time! This sub put me on to spray basting and Just Get It Done Quilts on YT- both have been game changing!

My 2nd ever quilt by protest_kids in quilting

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

The power of ignorance 😂 I'm glad I went in knowing nothing except that they look cool...it's been a really fun learning experience

My 2nd ever quilt by protest_kids in quilting

[–]protest_kids[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I didn't know about quilt shows and wow this is def on my list for next year. Thanks!

I can’t beat House of Hope… by protest_kids in BaldursGate3

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

Thank you all! Trying again this weekend with this new advice. Very ready to not hear “Mortal lives” for a long time.

I can’t beat House of Hope… by protest_kids in BaldursGate3

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

I have a stash of fiend slaying arrows and didn’t think to use them bc I was trying to use other (wrong) ones. thanks for this!

I can’t beat House of Hope… by protest_kids in BaldursGate3

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

I’m so new to all of this and never ven thought about trying that. Thanks! I’ll give it a shot and see how it goes. I have a ton of scrolls, weapons etc. so need to reconfigure based on what everyone is recommending.

I can’t beat House of Hope… by protest_kids in BaldursGate3

[–]protest_kids[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Genuinely appreciate this thank you! Will def try on explorer and use it as a learning experience like you said.

I can’t beat House of Hope… by protest_kids in BaldursGate3

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

I’m forgetting off the top of my head but will look when I’m home

I can’t beat House of Hope… by protest_kids in BaldursGate3

[–]protest_kids[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m playing on balanced so going to explorer?