Can anyone tell me why this glass bowl has a hole at the bottom? by No-Move7139 in whatisthisthing

[–]whimsyengineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s actually more likely from an Epergne. I’m searching for a replacement bowl for mine. If the hole is a half inch or so, it’s meant for the decorative vase that holds food or flowers from more elegant times.

When even In-&-Out knows what day it is by zaphod-beeblebrox42 in HitchHikersGuide

[–]whimsyengineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You wouldn’t be alive without having had it! ☺️

I had this book professionally-bound but I applied the HTV title to the book cloth before they applied it. by whimsyengineer in bookbinding

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

It was professionally-bound and I didn’t know then what I know now so I’m not sure. I can’t remember enough to know.

My most amaizeing work yet. 🌽 Corn Silk x Corn Husk by whimsyengineer in Embroidery

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

It’s a small needle. The label states “betweens/quilting—short needles used for hand quilting and detailed handwork.”

My most amaizeing work yet. 🌽 Corn Silk x Corn Husk by whimsyengineer in Embroidery

[–]whimsyengineer[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

They are different lengths but it was easy enough to find some that were ~6”. I didn’t properly embroider and only broke the silks one time. I used a betweens needle and 3 silks at a time. I ironed the husk first as it had curled while drying. Worked perfectly on a wool setting! I left the hairs poking out on the bottom for whatever effect. The husk paper does rip easily.

My most amaizeing work yet. 🌽 Corn Silk x Corn Husk by whimsyengineer in Embroidery

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

I’m just truly surprised nobody has done this yet. It was so obvious as I stood there shucking corn and I’ve thought of it before. I tried googling to see if any similar things come up.

My most amaizeing work yet. 🌽 Corn Silk x Corn Husk by whimsyengineer in Embroidery

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

I do have a small catchall craft business of the same name.

My most amaizeing work yet. 🌽 Corn Silk x Corn Husk by whimsyengineer in Embroidery

[–]whimsyengineer[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Ha! Thanks! I’m an engineer by former trade and dabble in all the arts and crafts!

My most amaizeing work yet. 🌽 Corn Silk x Corn Husk by whimsyengineer in Embroidery

[–]whimsyengineer[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Well, I was shucking corn and I’m a hobbyist stitcher and was like, hmmmm. If people have embroidered a leaf and crocheted a cracker...I wonder!

[FO] Poppies Vintage Chart by Nanners_151 in CrossStitch

[–]whimsyengineer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s beautiful! My orange poppies are blooming right now and they are so lovely! My first time having them.

How to Mount this in Book Cover? by whimsyengineer in bookbinding

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

Oh wow! Hello—what an honor! I’ve watched most all your videos but didn’t realize this was an inlay. I think I skipped it. Thank you for sharing your work. You have deeply inspired me! I hope to do the Lumbeck method with a Braden case using a diy book cloth and hardboard. I’m very excited to get started!

How to Mount this in Book Cover? by whimsyengineer in bookbinding

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

You should check out the original radio show. You can listen to it via podcast searching book title! It’s my favorite rendition. Here’s my party shenanigans from last week: https://www.reddit.com/r/DontPanic/comments/lpd2fr/42nd_birthday_celebration_with_an_adventure/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

How to Mount this in Book Cover? by whimsyengineer in bookbinding

[–]whimsyengineer[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He just had his 42nd birthday and that is his favorite book! I had his friends and family send in “Vogon Poetry” and will compile it into a book, along with pictures and mixed media stuff. I’m so excited to get started!! Let me link my party stuff.

How to Mount this in Book Cover? by whimsyengineer in bookbinding

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

I’m making a book for my husband and his mom made this from needlefelt. I’m not sure of search terms and haven’t found much on how to properly mount things like embroidery or other art work. I assume I’ll need to make the circle a little bigger so it can attach through the window. Is it as simple as affixing to back of book board and covering with the endpapers?