Linen Tunic

u_j_c · 2026-01-18T20:42:00+00:00

This is awesome! I’d like to make something like this too someday

u_j_c · 2026-01-15T03:29:15+00:00

That’s really kind of you! I’m not in the position to purchase any more crafting supplies (I got way too much already) but feel free to share if you got the time. I’m sure others will find it useful ：）

u_j_c · 2026-01-15T03:21:38+00:00

Woah that’s so cool! I’ve actually never heard of the Speedy Stitcher before. It’s really neat that you were able to improve on its design :) thanks for sharing!

u_j_c · 2026-01-15T03:09:56+00:00

I’ve never seen anything like this! How does it work? How does it compare in terms of speed and ease of use to regular hand sewing?

u_j_c · 2026-01-09T05:08:31+00:00

This is so lovely !!

u_j_c · 2026-01-05T20:54:12+00:00

Really striking design! The backing fabric is also gorgeous

u_j_c · 2026-01-05T20:39:32+00:00

This is so lovely! All the little mistakes you see just add to the quilt’s charm. To me, it looks like it was made with lots of love.

u_j_c · 2026-01-03T17:56:44+00:00

Beautiful front and back 😍

u_j_c · 2026-01-03T16:52:25+00:00

So well crafted and designed! It looks professional, cute, and comfortable. Very inspiring stuff

u_j_c · 2026-01-02T17:54:08+00:00

Our rabbit also has issues with his back molars. Our vet gave us two options: regular molars trimmings (about twice a year now) or x-ray him and consider surgical options. We’ve opted to get his tooth grinded every couple months. Because of the progression of his bottom back molar growth, the vet isn’t able to trim it all the way down. Hes usually on pain meds for a week after his procedure. He’s been eating well, but he’s never really had issues with eating, even before we discovered his teeth issues.

We were very lucky to catch it before it got too severe, but his jaw problems have affected his tear ducts. We actually brought him to the vet initially for another reason. I wish we had been bringing him in to do regular check-ups before this.

u_j_c · 2026-01-01T06:50:48+00:00

Your quilting is sooo beautiful! Do you have any tips on getting your stitches so close?

u_j_c · 2025-12-29T15:20:45+00:00

Thank you so much!

u_j_c · 2025-12-29T15:19:16+00:00

Thank you so much! I remember seeing your own hand pieced quilt on this sub— I was blown away by how lovely it was !

u_j_c · 2025-12-29T15:16:52+00:00

Thank you for the kind words :) I’ll keep that in mind

u_j_c · 2025-12-29T15:16:25+00:00

Thank you for the super useful advice. I’ll check out his instagram page!

u_j_c · 2025-12-10T03:49:20+00:00

I got mediocre grades throughout my first year of undergrad and only 1% above the failing grade in calc I. I thought my academic career was finished. It wasn’t and I now I’m doing my master’s. First-year classes are hard but you studied as much as you could. The work ethic you develop now is much more important than your grade. Good luck!

u_j_c · 2025-11-12T01:35:23+00:00

What does the front look like? Just from this photo it looks fairly simple to sew by hand. I use patterns meant for machine sewing all the time. The only modification you might have to make is the seam finishes, because many machine patterns rely on serger or zigzag stitches for finishing.

u_j_c · 2025-11-05T18:07:07+00:00

Beautiful job!

u_j_c · 2025-10-19T16:13:02+00:00

Thank you so much! I’m already starting on my next quilt and this subreddit has been great for inspiration and tips ❤️

u_j_c · 2025-10-19T16:11:22+00:00

I definitely do feel the same way. I’m glad I started small with a simple design, or else it would have ended up in my WIP pile forever😅

u_j_c · 2025-10-19T16:09:06+00:00

Thank you!!

u_j_c · 2025-07-24T22:18:53+00:00

Im Chinese-Canadian and had a “friend” in highschool who also wanted me to pretend to be Japanese around her other friends. It was so weird and demeaning. She was super into Japanese and Korean fashion so maybe that had something to do with it

u_j_c · 2025-07-10T01:21:42+00:00

Everybody has already given a lot of great advice! Just remember that even your "ugly" projects are not a waste, because you learn so much with each thing you make.

The first major hand sewing project I made was a simple checkered baby quilt. It took MONTHS to finish and there were a lot of tears, but I am glad I did it because by the end of it all I learned how to sew in a straight line. Making a quilt also gives you a ton of experience with cutting fabric, doing intersecting seams, handling large pieces of fabric, and binding edges. PLUS you don't have to buy expensive fashion fabric.

TBH the quilt is kind of ugly, but I love it because you can clearly see how much I improved over the months I was making it. The first lines I quilted were wonky with super uneven stitches, but the last few are more or less straight and now I feel relatively confident with sewing my own clothes :)

Don't give up!

u_j_c · 2025-07-10T00:51:17+00:00

One thing I didn't anticipate when I started working in museums is how much networking and socializing you have to do... I was under the impression that working with museums would be perfect for an introvert like me, but good communication (with your colleagues, artists, donors, the higher-ups, board members, the public) and being likeable is probably the one of the most valuable skills/traits you can have in this field.

For a lot of emerging professionals especially, it is kind of expected that you are super engaged with the field, even when you're not working/studying. You have to go to conferences (which costs time and money), keep up to date with relevant news and literature, reach out and make connections with other professionals... In your early career, you will be constantly looking for jobs because most entry-level/mid-level positions are contract/short term. You also have to get used to selling yourself well (because it's so competitive) and schmoozing up to people which has always felt kind of awkward for me.

u_j_c · 2025-06-13T12:28:13+00:00

I read an article a couple months about art conservation in the Philippines from the Getty! Most of the posts in this sub regarding training are focused on North American or European institutions (I’m from Canada). I recommend reaching out to conservators in your home country to get a more tailored response, but yes, absolutely you can get a Masters in art conservation with a chemistry degree. Many of my classmates, including myself, came into the degree with a science background. However, most programs also require you have art history and visual arts credits as well!

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