[Kaderin Triste]

Just realized I'm gonna need to wash all my fabrics before I do anything with them...
May have to try smuggling them in to use the washing machine at the museum... >.>
(Tbh, that's mostly how I've been washing my work clothes ever since the landlords switched out to the bluetooth/app run machines...just throw a pair of jeans and black shirt(s) in with a load of cleaning and dish rags.)

Or maybe I can just hit a laundromat on Saturday if I can dig up enough quarters...


In other craft news, have decided to pick up some silver holographic vinyl to do some experiments with to test durability and maybe do some holo scale fingerless gloves later if it works...

[Death by Mirrors]

That'd be awesome. I mean, it has galaxy... and sharks... *_*
We have only one store that sells fabric (two if you count IKEA's home decor department) and most of it is either folklore stuff with edelweiss or something grandma would use. That, and cheap looking polyester for children's costumes.

[Kaderin Triste]

Well shit. For sure I need to send you fabrics! O.o
Granted, other than overpriced af specialty quilt shops, JoAnn is the only fabric store here, but we have a lot of really cute fabrics.

Edit: What is the smallest amount of fabric you would want/could use?
Mainly curious because after taking measurements, idk how much shark fabric, if any,I'll have left...

[Death by Mirrors]

Yeah, it drove all other stores out of business with cheap prices years ago, and then suddenly it became ridiculously expensive, charging around double of what it did when there was competition. Which is why I actually buy from IKEA far more often, even though that's technically a furniture store (I love ikea's cotton - easy to sew and affordable, albeit only solid colors).

The edelweiss stuff sells quite well here, because most female sewers tend to make tailored Dirndl dresses and similar traditional costumes, whereas they usually buy ready made everyday clothes. Both our community college and the community sewing room that sadly closed down some time ago had dirndl classes, neither offered quilting.

I'd say the smallest is around 4 inches maybe. Not that I wouldn't use smaller scraps if I have them lying around, but half-an-inch pieces sound hardly worth mailing (especially with international postage).

[Kaderin Triste]

I should look up a dirndl dress. I know I've heard of them, but can't picture them.
If this country wasn't so bassackwards, I'd say you should totes move here and we could take quilting classes together. XD
There are a few specialty quilt shops as well as a quilting guild here and I think all of them offer classes. But quilting isn't my top priority, so it'll probably be a few years before I really start looking into it...

And that's good to know. Will probably save up fabrics to ship a decent amount so the shipping cost will be more worth it rather than just sending a few pieces...

[Derpy McBlueEyes]

Originally Posted by Death by Mirrors

Yeah, it drove all other stores out of business with cheap prices years ago, and then suddenly it became ridiculously expensive, charging around double of what it did when there was competition. Which is why I actually buy from IKEA far more often, even though that's technically a furniture store (I love ikea's cotton - easy to sew and affordable, albeit only solid colors).

The edelweiss stuff sells quite well here, because most female sewers tend to make tailored Dirndl dresses and similar traditional costumes, whereas they usually buy ready made everyday clothes. Both our community college and the community sewing room that sadly closed down some time ago had dirndl classes, neither offered quilting.

I'd say the smallest is around 4 inches maybe. Not that I wouldn't use smaller scraps if I have them lying around, but half-an-inch pieces sound hardly worth mailing (especially with international postage).

"I asked mama if I could buy you some fabwic today!" Derpy hugs your ankle.

[Death by Mirrors]

Aww, that's so cute, Derpy! You're making me blush *hugs back*

Anyway yeah... I would probably even consider a move, but not to such a bassackwards place - though I imagine it could be lots of fun if we lived in the same town and have all sorts of creative meetups! (I'm sure Derpy would love my chocolate cake, the one I accidentially invented because I translated one of the ingredients wrongly). We can teach each other new crafts or inspire each other in well known ones. Debate which ice cream flavor is the best in this $%§@ heat while actually trying samples. And tons of other stuff. Do you like karaoke? Themed parties? Ninja Turtle tv marathons?

[KittyBeary]

I made my first circle skirt! I'll have pics later. ouo

[Kaderin Triste]

Originally Posted by Death by Mirrors

Aww, that's so cute, Derpy! You're making me blush *hugs back*

Anyway yeah... I would probably even consider a move, but not to such a bassackwards place - though I imagine it could be lots of fun if we lived in the same town and have all sorts of creative meetups! (I'm sure Derpy would love my chocolate cake, the one I accidentially invented because I translated one of the ingredients wrongly). We can teach each other new crafts or inspire each other in well known ones. Debate which ice cream flavor is the best in this $%§@ heat while actually trying samples. And tons of other stuff. Do you like karaoke? Themed parties? Ninja Turtle tv marathons?

Tbh, despite the country itself having some issues, where I live is actually fairly rural compared to a lot of places even though it's one of the biggest cities in the state. I tend to just ignore the news and enjoy life. >.>
Plus, views like this https://youtu.be/c7XYzOd8R0I are easy to find within a good 30 minute drive. Some are 100% shots from the glacier park region, which is I think maybe 5 hours from where I live, so could be done in a day trip, but better for a camping trip if you want to see all the good places and do some hiking.

Heck yes, crafting and ice cream and cake! I'm not a fan of karaoke (I prefer watching to doing), LOVE theme parties, have never watched Ninja Turtles, but do enjoy marathons of shows.

Originally Posted by KittyBeary

I made my first circle skirt! I'll have pics later. ouo

Yay! I can't wait to see it!

[trystan830]

Originally Posted by KittyBeary

I made my first circle skirt! I'll have pics later. ouo

oooh yay! *waits for pics*

[Death by Mirrors]

That's cool! *also curious for pics*

[KittyBeary]

Here you go. ;u;

[trystan830]

oooh cool!

[Kaderin Triste]

Super cute! Are the suspender straps attached to the skirt or a separate item?

[Merskelly Metalien]

I can't make clothes, but that looks really good Kitty! I love the hat. x}

[KittyBeary]

They're attached and have snaps. ^^ Thank you! <3