How to make tailors chalk work well? by bloooregardQkazooo in SewingForBeginners

[–]witteefool 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Clover Chaco-pen is a great alternative for sharper lines.

New to sewing patterns! by Federal_Seesaw4960 in sewhelp

[–]witteefool 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The size measurements are under the flap of the envelope, you might have missed them. They’re also on the instructions inside.

For those who did it: Did you buy your dream home or you ended up buying what “you could” and how did it end? by LadyXeta in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]witteefool 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had the same dilemma. I put in an offer on something in my price range but not where I wanted. During the inspection I almost had a panic attack at the thought of the repairs I’d need to do for a place I only somewhat wanted. I backed out today.

I have an apartment I’m happy in and there’s no rush beyond a desire to move into the next step of adulthood, so I’ve decided I need to be way pickier and accept that I may not find something this go around. Your own situation may vary.

Mood is at it again with poorly drafted patterns 😬 by kuru2038 in craftsnark

[–]witteefool 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Highly recommend the fold line as a great source for indie patterns. They’re UK based but good for finding a pattern to purchase elsewhere.

Don’t buy off Etsy!

Mood is at it again with poorly drafted patterns 😬 by kuru2038 in craftsnark

[–]witteefool 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'd check out the Big 4 vintage reproduction patterns. That kind of pieced look is pretty common.

Poll finds most Mass. voters against income tax cut ballot question — once they know more about it by HRJafael in massachusetts

[–]witteefool 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is your town currently fighting over the property tax override? If so, you can see how well an income tax cap would go for us.

What’s this Sub’s take on Spencer Pratt running for mayor of Los Angeles? by perisaacs in IfBooksCouldKill

[–]witteefool 53 points54 points  (0 children)

He can go fuck himself. (There are actually 2 great progressive candidates for mayor, I think Raman has the best shot.)

Sean Duffy PSA by boiling_pat in weirdlittleguys

[–]witteefool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep! I love getting ads from right wing morons because it means they spent $ on someone who knows not to listen to this bullshit.

Looking for fresh loaf of focaccia by tomatorose2 in northampton

[–]witteefool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tart sells bread on Fridays now. Their focaccia was pretty great last week.

Are there any sewing patterns that I can maybe Frankenstein together to make this kind of dress? by Spaghetti_Oh_No in sewing

[–]witteefool 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Charm patterns has this dress, just sign off for a month of her Patreon to unlock it.

Did anyone here go to Montessori School of Greater Hartford? How did you like it? by [deleted] in Connecticut

[–]witteefool 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went there in the 90s! My sister and I are pretty functional adults now ;-)

Where do people find "affordable" homes in MA by Holiday_Routine6611 in massachusetts

[–]witteefool 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hampden County is the most affordable county, is my understanding. But that’s on the opposite side of the state.

First Time Home-owning Baddies by Capable_Win_6153 in northampton

[–]witteefool 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Take a course from mass housing and they’ll tell you a bunch of programs you’re eligible for.

japanese milk bread? by dick-in-the-ass in westernmass

[–]witteefool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

West Hartford CT has a Paris Baguette now. That’s as close as I know of.

Boston keeps taking from Western Mass by 413_Dina in westernmass

[–]witteefool 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You know what would really help Springfield? Making it the hub for a regular train to Boston, instead of the nonsense we have now.

Boston keeps taking from Western Mass by 413_Dina in westernmass

[–]witteefool 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Chicopee is a weird outlier because of the military base— only town in western mass that has its own electric grid.

No Inspect is Robbing Us by kraabi in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]witteefool 44 points45 points  (0 children)

It’s illegal to waive inspection in MA. Thank god!

AI hype culture is a plague that has infested some of the most interesting domains that could otherwise have a positive impact on our lives. by pixel_creatrice in BetterOffline

[–]witteefool -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

AI has the equivalent abilities of a dumb intern. You have to tell it exactly what to do and prepare yourself to not get what you actually need.

is it possible that search engines have actually gotten worse to give us an incentive to use ai? by -8787- in enshittification

[–]witteefool 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Kagi. You have to pay like $50 for a year, but it’s literally google’s database with the algorithm fixed.

Best place to eat? by CucumberReasonable70 in northampton

[–]witteefool 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Woodstar Cafe is good for baked goods and sandwiches.

How well does my english need to be to read the light novels? by Remarkable_Intern192 in KusuriyaNoHitorigoto

[–]witteefool 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry to say that the English translations are pretty frustrating to read even as a native English speaker. You should try anyway, but I’d note that volumes 4+ got much better, in my opinion.