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patterndrafter.bsky.social
Jen
@patterndrafter.bsky.social
Kind hearted sometimes cranky middle aged master stitcher, avid knitter and textile science enthusiast. All around nerd and collector of stories. Living with my cat and chronic illness. Any wisdom is the direct result of questionable life choices. 🏳️‍🌈🧶🪡🧵
Yeah, I get that. Collecting the data until you can go all in sounds like it could be very effective. As long as you're enjoying the experience, there's no wrong way!
January 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Will do! Yes, hoping so. Awww, thanks so much - those vibes are really quite comforting ❤️
January 26, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Ohmygoodness, yes - I have barely been able to knit! Thanks for commiserating. I live alone, so extra appreciate your kind words. So sorry you were that sick, but glad you got through it! Thank you for the compliment ❤️ Blocking really makes the design pop, so I'll be sure to post the final product!
January 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Really like the colors and hexagons! Although I value follow through and completion of projects, I allow myself a lot of leeway with my knitting/crochet. Totally fine giving up, starting another, etc. Life is full of "must finish" tasks, and I refuse to weigh down my joyful pastimes like that. 🙂
January 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Will do! I hadn't noticed the time limit - could be prohibitive, but we'll see how it evolves. Thanks for your interest! (Apologies for delayed response time - I have been down with the flu 🤧)
January 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Sounds pretty cool! I love being around nerdy folx and learning new things in an emersive environment. I got really lucky at the start of my career with a boss that taught me anything I wanted to learn. Bulk cuts, production management, etc etc. It prompted me going to school for fashion design.
January 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Absolutely. I'm a blue dot without the option to get out. The most effective way of changing hearts and minds is through relationships. Othering is very tempting, and I am super frustrated with the lack of education and insight, but there are many forces at work that someone like me is up against.
January 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
That sounds really cool! Isn't it crazy how technology progresses?? I often think of the large buildings that housed the first computers, and how many of us now have more advanced computers that fit in our pockets. 😃
January 24, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Awesome - I appreciate your feedback and I'll be sure to keep you in the loop if I go forward with it. I see Bluesky has introduced video as well, so there may be a couple viable options.
January 24, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Aww, thank you so much! I've been knitting for 25 years. In my experience, practice with a pinch of stubborn determination will get you wherever you want to go 🙂
January 24, 2025 at 11:13 PM
I came across it, too, and it sure will come in handy! 😄
January 23, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Gorgeous work!
January 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Doesn't sound hollow to me! Thank you for your support - it's a very scary time. I'm thankful for whatever safe spaces we can create together 💜
January 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
This sounds so cathartic! My grandma, who taught me to knit and was also a fellow sewist, always had the perfect metaphors for life and handwork. She told me knitting would see me through some really dark days, and she was so right. I'm new and really vibe with your page - we have a lot in common!😊
January 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Hello! I'm An avid knitter and all around textile enthusiasts from Missoula, Montana, US! 👋🏻🏳️‍🌈🧶
January 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I'm reading headlines to get the broad strokes of what's happening, but I'm only reading full articles on things I can actually impact. I'm spending most of my time serving my immediate community and weighing in on state issues. I know from experience energy conservation is key. It's a marathon.
January 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
January 22, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Excited to see how this progresses! One of these days I'm going to try a steek adventure... For now I'm sticking with my lace knitting.
January 20, 2025 at 10:24 PM
So cute! 😍
January 20, 2025 at 1:54 PM