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Fairy Tale Cat Cave Crochet Pattern by SarahTaylorDesigner

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I'm experimenting with different needles for embroidery recently and decided to make it everyone's problem, so here is:

Opinions on sewing needles nobody asked for by Occamy.

From left to right:

Typical nickel-plated sewing needle.

PONY black chenille needle without nickel, size 22

PONY gold plated chenille needle, size 24

DMC gold plated embroidery needle with round tip, size 22

No 1:

I probably inherited that one from my grandma's sewing kits or something. It's one of those needles you can get in any store, good for sewing absolutely anything. It's biggest issue is... I destroyed it with my fingers. It's probably something about the sweat or such, but you can probably see how satine and dark it is in the middle where it has contact with the skin. This causes the needle to go through fabric with more traction and is frankly just irritating. And it's the only reason why I started looking for an alternative, because - and it is true - I went through three needles just embroidering the wizard's tower. If it wasn't for my toxic skin I wouldn't even think of looking for a new needle 🫣

No.2

I got excited both by "no nickel" and how smexy goth it looks like. Unfortunately, it's satine and plainly uncomfortable to hold from the very start, so it was a big NO immediately. Pity, I really like how it looks.

No.3

Used it for about three days and I think it actually gives me some sort of allergies. That or it's a huge coincidence that my fingertips on my dominant right hand got suddenly very dry and scratchy. Other than that, the very top of the needle (above the eye) is surprisingly sharp and uncomfortable to push through the fabric in the long run. So, again, a no from me.

No.4

So far the best of them. It's pleasantly smooth and the top is a bit more rounded than no.3, so it's easier on the fingers. The only downside is the round tip - it is possible to embroider through jeans and canvas (as I do right now), but it's not comfortable. I'm already waiting for next delivery with a few more DMC variants to check on, so expect an update in a couple days.

It's worth noting that bigger eyes of 2, 3 and 4 make it much easier to thread them, but I personally don't bother much with that - I'm actually enjoying the challenge of threading needles xD

That's it, that's me rambling about needles. Nobody asked for this, but, you know.

I hope you relate 🫣

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The first part of my bleach tie dye project!

(can't show the front. It's got my school's name on it.)

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PSA to anyone who is planning on doing bleach tie dye:

Wear gloves ...

Bleach will dry out your hands. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh... So crispy 😬

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putting together the puff quilt I started in May 🧵

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Patch pants made by @murmios-cereal!!

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The duality of art

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Long story short: I don't like the colour white or beige. If I wear white or beige, I'm pretty sure bad things will happen. It's a bad omen colour for me.

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Had some time so finally finished crocheting this owl bear plush. 😊

Pattern by: ComplicatedKnots on Etsy

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Knitting Patterns // Stone Knits

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NOT YOU TOO, LILLI!!!

Grandpaw noooooooo!!!

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Grandpaw noooooooo!!!

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how to make your own beanie buddy!!

first: sacrifice a beanie D: this was a damaged and worn zip the cat. farewell sweet prince. thanks for your service. anyway take that beanie to bits

iron the pieces and trace them to make a pattern (make notes about how to reassemble NOW before you forget!)

Ask your sister to use her work printer to blow up the pattern from A5 to A3! thats four times bigger!!

get some plushy fabric from the craft store and get tracing and cutting (using medical scissors from that surgery you had four years ago)

SEW THAT BABY TOGETHER and then pick apart the head because you messed up AND THEN SEW IT BACK TOGETHER PROPERLY!!

make a little face :3 eyes, nose and whiskers!!

fill that beast with BEANS using your sister's hamilton shotglass (and some fluff for the head and body)

sew her up.... and take some photos!!

optional step: repeat the process to make some siblings!

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Made a shawl/triangle scarf because I've been in an autumn kind of mood since the temperature went down to 70° f/21° c.

Don't worry. It's going back up next week... 🙃

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I carry small soft toys that I make myself all the time! It keeps me from biting the shit out of my fingers and hands.

Like this furby plush I made! His name is Deep Dish Antichrist and I squeeze him when I'm stressed.

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I crocheted Coco's head from Animal Crossing. I made it up as I went along.

(made a ball, made a rim around the top, and gave it tube ears.)

If you want an official recipe, let me know. I'll do what I can.

(I forgot the word, pattern ...)

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Finished this cozy granny poncho!! I've had this green yarn for EVER and it's already been frogged at least once, so it feels great to finally have it made into something I love :> the hood turned out so huge and fairytaley which is just what I wanted

Pattern: for the body I used the (free) Boho Poncho pattern from Lion Brand, though I changed up the edging. The hood is based on the 'Crochet Granny Stitch Hood Tutorial' by PassioKnit Kelsie on YouTube

Yarn: The body yarn is from King Cole, but I've had it so long I have no idea what it was - I think it may even have been discontinued :''( The lining is Stylecraft 'That Colour Vibe' in 'Joy' and 'Bold'