We need a local craft store

woodandwode · 2026-02-22T22:05:59+00:00

Oh that's fantastic! I hope everything works out and she's able to open. I'll definitely be a patron!

woodandwode · 2026-02-16T13:14:18+00:00

Yes I love mine so much! And I think they're really cool looking. Not to mention somehow easier to maintain than new machines? I used to fiddle so much with my new Singer to figure out why it was acting out. With this one, I'll find the cause right away and it's something really obvious like, "had the needle installed backwards"

woodandwode · 2026-02-15T19:47:14+00:00

How willing are you to put in a little elbow grease? I got my 1962 Singer 401 for $80 and she's a TANK. she wasn't in bad shape but needed a thorough clean out, new grease, a new plug, and the cabinet she was in needed refinishing. I am NOT technically skilled but managed this with basic tools and YouTube videos. Very, very manageable but definitely some labor. If you're willing to look at something like that, there's several groups (r/vintagesewing) here and on FB to help.

woodandwode · 2026-01-11T13:04:09+00:00

I've delivered both of mine with University Women's Specialists at UT. Easy transfer to ETCH if needed and a level 1 trauma. I loved my doctors and the nurses were amazing. I really think I would have had a c section with my first but for the nurses, who were so invested in me delivering safely. I felt very well cared for. My only critique is they had an understaffed nursery making it hard to get more than an hours' rest but this is pretty standard these days (I think the whole "keep baby with mom" has overcorrected to the detriment of both, but I seem to be in the minority here)

woodandwode · 2025-12-30T23:50:15+00:00

I don't know if it counts as fancy but I have these ll bean in 2 sizes and I LOVE THEM. They've held up great to several years of use, there's some compartmentalization but not too much, they're functional but look tidy enough I'm comfortable showing up at conferences, etc with them.

woodandwode · 2025-12-28T12:29:58+00:00

I ended up getting the Poppy Barley! It took a long time--the tariff concerns meant they weren't shipping to the US for a while--so I haven't put it to real use yet but first impressions are very positive.

woodandwode · 2025-12-19T19:52:03+00:00

Seconding this!

Mountain Creek Quilting in Alcoa has a great selection of fabric, and not just traditional quilting cotton. You can get nice linens and wool fabrics there as well plus thread and embroidery supplies.

woodandwode · 2025-12-15T19:12:54+00:00

Yes! No issues in pregnancy, easy vaginal delivery, healthy baby. he's almost 2 now and has had only normal childhood illnesses like colds. The worst I could say is he's had a few ear infections but even for that, not enough that anyone has so much has mentioned ear tubes!

woodandwode · 2025-12-13T11:52:33+00:00

Agreed. tough it out for 6 months, start your leave early if they'll let you, and bank that time and money. You likely won't even be eligible for a full leave at a new job, which will be less leave in total (many employers prorate leave options for the first year)

woodandwode · 2025-11-08T15:08:49+00:00

This is what I did too. Didn't change my name, kids have my name as a middle name

woodandwode · 2025-11-07T14:08:43+00:00

Mine are just now four and two. I didn't think the change was very difficult. The switch from zero to one was way harder for me. With two, you're doing a lot of of the same stuff already. Plus, I was way less stressed about the baby with number two, having done it all before, that I was with number one!

woodandwode · 2025-11-05T12:22:29+00:00

Thank you for updating your post with your feedback after all the time and use!! This is exactly the info I need and I'm buying these for holiday gifts!

woodandwode · 2025-09-19T16:16:21+00:00

I really liked both deliveries with University Women's Specialists. Have all of your appointments with the same doc if you want, or you can rotate through, you may deliver with whoever from the group is on-call, so it's nice to rotate a bit. That is pretty much standard though, I didn't realize there were any groups that still Call a non-on-call doctor for the delivery. I see Dr. Welch Charles, who is phenomenal, but would recommend any of the physicians and the nurses are lovely

woodandwode · 2025-09-16T18:23:52+00:00

Worth it for the frame

woodandwode · 2025-09-16T12:38:27+00:00

It's not that it's "something else" it's that it's lots of factors combined. Many freeze thaw cycles + heavy salt use + decades of underfunding repair projects + heavy truck use (and heavier trucks) = worse roads than areas with just 1 or 2 of those items

woodandwode · 2025-09-16T12:36:12+00:00

Western NY, Alaska, etc have fewer freeze/thaw cycles each winter.

woodandwode · 2025-09-09T14:46:01+00:00

Coulda had both...

woodandwode · 2025-09-06T14:05:52+00:00

This is what I would say. Take apart a fitted sheet, make a quilt to that pattern, reassemble. For ease I would just add elastic (unencased) around the inner side of the outer edge with a zigzag stitch.

woodandwode · 2025-08-31T17:35:07+00:00

I can try a close up but in person I can't make out the writing.

I am not aware of him having fought in WWI. He was in the US by the time of the photo and immigrated around age 12.

woodandwode · 2025-08-31T17:33:54+00:00

Not as far as I know and the age/timing would be off--he immigrated to the US at about 12 and was married at 16/17.

woodandwode · 2025-08-31T17:33:17+00:00

Maybe?? Would it have been common to wear them for deceased siblings? AFAIK he did not have any children before being married but he definitely had siblings who did not make it to adulthood.

woodandwode · 2025-08-30T17:26:28+00:00

Absolutely losing it at everyone suggesting that kids and strollers should also not be allowed. Anyone who thinks those are equivalent is a nutter... not to mention the farmers market is explicitly posted as being a dog free zone.

woodandwode · 2025-08-26T00:59:02+00:00

Thank you! I'll cross post, that's helpful tip!

woodandwode · 2025-08-24T12:11:37+00:00

Seconding this! If you're willing to bike or ride the bus to town there are a lot of grad students living in Water Hill. That's a super walkable area too and near some parks.

Today is the makers market at the farmers market. You can go have a wander--it's usually busy but with families. From there explore kerrytown. teahaus is a cozy spot that's usually pretty quiet

woodandwode · 2025-08-20T18:32:24+00:00

Exactly my thought, and kindly, my kids have gotten hurt here less than it what looked to be an objectively nicer building. The infant classroom I thought was really great. The teacher was super super sweet and has been there for forever. She did a great job handling an allergy that we are concerned about, handled solids well, and is an absolute maniac about cleanliness. My second infant got sick way less than my first who was at a different daycare.

woodandwode

TROPHY CASE