#stiching them is getting easier and faster

[lokidotir]

I just spent a few more hours making two more coloring books :)

They are my own drawings (I call them Crayola Cats).

The second one is currently drying from the glue, but they are both the same, just page placement is a little different.

This one is only 12 pages this time.

[animalcrossingshowdown]

someone sent in this ask and I spent literal hours putting together this tutorial but then it wouldn't let me post it and when I went back into my inbox the ask was gone?? good thing I copy and pasted it, so here it is in its own post

I'm not sure if this will work with programs other than photoshop, but this is how I do it. I know @shinobi-bacon has a tutorial here on how they do it which is pretty different from the way I do it, so if my tutorial is confusing maybe theirs will click with you better lmao. I stole the greenscreen idea from them anyway

SO FIRST, you want your villager on a green screen background. to do this, go to harv's island and use a custom pattern to make the walls and floors bright green. If the villager you're using has green in their design, you'll have to pick a different colour that isn't in their design, but for most villagers green is fine.

if your villager has every colour on them like pietro or stiches then rip you're gonna have to do some manual editing frame by frame. try to choose a colour that doesn't touch the edges of their silhouette too much in that case because it'll make life easier for you

so once you have them in green purgatory, record them doing their emote or whatever. I just use the built-in screen record function that the switch has. press and hold this button to record the last 30 seconds that your switch displayed:

next send that video to your computer and trim off the start of the video so it starts right before a recognizable part of the animation. for this emote I cut it off right before the blink. if you have a slow computer, you'll probably want to trim the end off too so the video is only a little bit longer than one full animation loop

(you can use the video editing software of your preference, I just use quick time player Edit -> Trim)

okay time for photoshop. go File -> Import -> Video Frames to Layers

for "range to import" select "from beginning to end" (or you could skip the last step about trimming the video and select a range here, but I find it kind of finicky), and make sure "make frame animation" is checked

once imported, if it doesn't pop up on it's own, go Window -> Timeline to get your animation at the bottom

click through those frames at the bottom until you find an easily recognizable frame (I chose the first frame where her eyes are closed) and delete all the frames before it. in the layers panel, the layer from the frame you've selected should be the only one turned on. delete all the layers below it

now go through the frames to find the next identical frame. this is where the animation loops. delete that frame and all the frames after it, as well as all of their corresponding layers (note in the picture, frame 121 is selected, and it's exactly the same as the frame from the start of the animation)

hit the play button on the bottom left to double check that it loops properly

next, make sure both THE FIRST FRAME AND BOTTOM LAYER are selected, and crop and reduce the image to your desired size. you can do this step later if you want, it's just that doing it now will reduce the load on your computer and make it run a bit faster. just as long as the first frame and bottom layer are selected, you can do this at any time

SAVE HERE because if you mess up this next part it's a pain to fix, but it's easy to quit and start over if need be

now it's time for my best friend the actions panel !! say hi actions panel !! (Window -> Actions). what the actions panel does is record your steps so you can quickly automate repetitive tasks.

in the actions panel, click the folder and name it whatever you want

then click the little plus and name that whatever you want and hit record. You'll see the dot turn red to indicate that your actions are now being recorded

now with the BOTTOM LAYER AND FIRST FRAME selected (ignore that I have the wrong layer selected in the pictures, I fixed it after), go to Select -> Colour Range

click on a part of the canvas that would be green

shift+click on the rest of the green background and adjust the fuzziness until just the character's silhouette remains

hit OK, now the background should be selected. go Select -> Inverse so that the character is selected, and click on layer mask.

click the next frame button (you MUST click the button, not the actual frame. you need the recording to recognize "go to next frame" and not "select frame 2"),

then keyboard shortcut option + ] to select the next layer up (again, you MUST use the shortcut so it knows to move up one layer and not just "select layer 2"),

and then stop recording.

now just repeatedly click the play button and it will do all those steps we just did for each frame :)

this part is usually where it gets messed up for me. if it did something weird like duplicate the same frame or layer your animation over a static frame, just quit and reopen that save I told you to make earlier. the action recording you just made will still be there when you reopen photoshop, so just select the first frame and bottom layer and repeatedly hit play again. if it STILL doesn't work, you probably did something wrong

the recording is now saved in photoshop forever until you delete it, so you can reuse the recording for other gifs! but if they use a different colour background, you'll need to make a new recording (you can see I have separate ones for blue and purple screens). also if you were working with one of those colourful villagers and parts got masked out that shouldn't have been, you'll have to go frame by frame and manually fix them. that's why we masked out the background instead of deleting it.

now it's time to make it into a gif! go File -> Export -> Save for Web. make sure Matte is set to "none" so you don't get those weird white flecks. colours and dither you want as high as they can go, but you can lower them if you need to make the file smaller (though I'd recommend resizing the image smaller first). the bottom left shows your file size. currently as of January 2024, tumblr allows gifs of up to 10MB

and there ya go! gif! :)

[imaginesmai]

Ubbe-Lagertha’s Daughter (7)

Plot: Ubbe are you take your relationship to a next step, while the boats to England are planning to leave; with or without him.

Warnings: poor writting smut, too much fluff, cute cute Ubbe (that’s a warning)

With the news of your recovery, everyone started asking about what was obvious; the journey to England. Spring had started, and with it the snow had melted and the rivers were no longer frozen. There were a lot of people in Kattegat who wanted to go back to their houses and villages, but first they needed to fight against the Saxons. With Ivar out of the picture, it was clear that Bjorn would lead the great army. Hvitserk was like a child full of sugar; he was always jumping around, talking about the battle to come and trying to get anyone to train with him. That resulted in Ubbe locking his brother in his room, telling him to cool off before going out again. Sigurd wasn’t really eager to travel to England, there were too many women in Kattegat that were willing to warm his bed at night. Ubbe was the only one who made public his discomfort with the idea of leaving Kattegat.

-          You can handle yourselves! Hvitserk, you are a good warrior, and Bjorn, you are leading the army. Sigurd will be your calm voice.

-          King Aella will have good warriors too Ubbe! -Sigurd told him. They were in the cabin in the woods, all the brothers talking about England.

-          Ubbe you need to come. Ivar is not here, we can’t lose another Ragnarson. -Hvitserk said from the other part of the cabin.

-          That leaves Kattegat unprotected.

-          My mother will be here to take care of everything. -Bjorn said, suspicious about his brother intentions.

-          Yeah, but Kattegat needs a Ragnarson. One of us should stay here.

-          Do you not wish to avenge your father, Ubbe? -Sigurd asked.

-          Odin know I want to! Ragnar and our mother made Kattegat great, we can’t just leave their legacy.

-          Why are you so interested in protecting Kattegat brother? -Hvitserk asked, not understanding what Bjorn and Sigurd already did.

-          Here there are good people, Ubbe. People who would give their life for their home. -Bjorn said, standing in front of Ubbe. -For my sister.

-          This is not about her. -Ubbe said, but he didn’t look at Bjorn in the eye.

-          Come on, Ubbe. She is safe now. She is recovering, and in no time, she will be as good as ever. -the younger brother said.

-          It has nothing to do with that Sigurd. I just wish to stay-

-          Ivar won’t come back. -Sigurd said, and everyone stayed in silence.

-          Yet I can’t convince myself of that. -Ubbe whispered, sitting in a tool. -I want to believe that our brother is far away from here, but there is a chance that he comes back.

-          He won’t. And if he does, he will not get to her. -Bjorn said.

-          I couldn’t live with myself if I let it happen again, brothers.

-          Think about it. -Hvitserk put his hand in Ubbe’s shoulder. -Go to bed, talk to her and tomorrow we will talk again. We have still two days.

Ubbe smiled with sadness and left his brothers behind. He knew that they were going to drink their own weight in ale, and probably look for a woman to lay with then. After all, they were all nervous about the battle. Ubbe wasn’t, he was scared. Scared to leave with them and to come back to find you dead, or worse, by the hands of Ivar. Scared to stay and hearing about the failure of his brothers, not seeing them again. He wanted to do the right thing, but he didn’t know what it was.

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You had been waiting for Ubbe all day. That morning you had finally finished some stupid patron that your mother had made you do, and you even went to the bakery alone to buy some ingredients to cook. All the brothers were busy, and you found yourself lonely; how you wished to go with them, yet the constant reminder in your chest kept you from it. You tried to hide it always, wearing dresses with little neckline or with a big cape. Even in bed, when it was just Ubbe and you, you covered it. He hadn’t seen you naked yet, and you were very grateful of the respect of your prince. You were in the hall braiding one of Bjorn’s daughter’s hair when Ubbe came through the door. His deep frown made your smile disappear, and he didn’t need to tell you to follow him when you were already up. Ubbe sat in your bed, which was nearly his then, with his head between his head.

-          I made a patron. -you said sitting next to him. You knew he didn’t want to talk, just wanted your presence. -It’s really bad and some stiches are missing but be ready to wear it somewhere.

-          Possessive much? -he smirked.

-          Not really. But I’m not complaining if it keeps girls away from my beautiful and intelligent man.

-          You think too high of me, Y/N.

-          No, I don’t. I’m not getting tired of repeating it to you, Ubbe. You are a good man, a good prince and even a better partner.

He looked at you for a while and, after getting out of his clothes, he laid in the bed waiting for you. While you stroked his chest, he looked at the ceiling, deep in thought.

-          The great army is leaving in two days. -he said, breaking the silence.

-          I know. Are you…going?

-          Do you want me to? -he kissed your head tenderly before speaking again. -I can stay here, they won’t care if I do.

-          Do you want to go, Ubbe?

-          I don’t know. I want to stay here with you, to protect you, to love you. -he sighed. -But I also want to help my brothers.

-          Then you should go. -you propped yourself in one arm. -I can fight, and I can defend myself. My mother is here also, and she will probably have an eye on me.

-          Why can’t you just tell me to stay? It all would be a lot easier if you were selfish for a moment.

-          Then you wouldn’t love me, my prince. -you kissed him slowly, savouring his lips. -You go with your brothers, kill that Saxons and come home safe. And then, maybe, we can marry.

-          You would marry me? -his eyes were wide. -After all-

-          I’ve always wanted to marry you, my love. I love you, so much.

You moved your body so that you were above him, with your hands at either side of his head. Your lips touched again, moving against each other. Your hand found its way to his hair, tugging at it slightly and making him open his mouth in the kiss. Tongues battled for dominance for a while, and finally you let Ubbe take control of the kiss. The kisses were soon more heated, and your hips moved against the prince’s one. You knew Ubbe wasn’t going to take initiative, you were the one who wasn’t ready and you would only do what you felt comfortable with it. Your mouth moved to his cheek, down to his jaw and ended up leaving wet open kisses in his neck. The sounds that left Ubbe’s mouth could be from Valhalla itself for all you knew.

-          Y/n you need to-oh gods-stop. -he said, but he moved his hands to your hips, encouraging you to keep moving.

-          Why? Do you not like this? -you bit softly his earlobe.

-          Too fucking much. But you-motherfucker- -Ubbe said when he felt you leaving a hickey in the base of his neck. -Are you sure, my love?

-          Just be careful. -you whispered, looking at him through your eyelashes.

-          Always.

Ubbe captured your lips in his, moving his hand under your night dress caress your legs. Suddenly you found yourself bellow him, and he was the one kissing your neck then. His knee moved your legs apart, and his hand found the hem of your underwear. After asking silently for permission in your eyes, he moved them aside while looking at you. You felt his hand stroking your folds slowly.

-          You are beautiful. – he said, kissing you as he kept touching you. -The most beautiful woman in Kattegat.

-          Ubbe. -you moaned when his thumb found your sensitive bundle of nerves.

-          And you are mine, and I am so lucky -he pushed one finger between your lips, thrusting in you slowly. -to have you. You are so tight.

He moved his finger slowly, carefully not to hurt you. When he felt you wet enough, he added a second finger, his thumb still circling your clit. Ubbe enjoyed more than anything watching you close your eyes in pleasure and hearing your soft moans leave your mouth. Your hand touched his stomach under his shirt, and it was enough for him to take out his clothes and yours. Ubbe’s mouth found your nipple, licking it slowly, and you dragged your nails down to his stomach. He jerked when he felt a small pump at his already hard cock.

-          Please. I do want you, please. -you said, putting your arms around his neck and kissing him again.

-          Who am I to say no to my woman?

Kissing your head with love, Ubbe positioned himself in front of you entrance, and swiftly entered you. It hurt, possibly because he was reopening wound of that night; he wasn’t small neither thin down there. But he did it with care and with love, waiting for you to be comfortable and ready to take it out any second. You nodded and he started moving, circling his thumb in your clit to make it easier for you. His first thrust were slow and not deep, but he started to go faster and soon he was ball-deep in you. Your nails scratched his back, your legs were hugging him close and his lips were marking your neck in a very different way than how Ivar did it. You didn’t last long, your orgasm already rising since he kissed you the first time; he moved in and out of you a few more times and soon, you felt your walls clench around him and his seed spilling in you.

Ubbe laid at top of you while you caught your breath. His hand moved from your clit to your scar. He traced each letter with care; it was the first time he saw it without blood, and he felt the anger build in his stomach. They were irregular and rough, and you tried to cover yourself while tears filled your eyes.

-          Don’t, please. -you said, covering yourself with furs.

-          Why?

-          They…Ivar made them because of your mother. -you looked at him. -I don’t even understand how you are with me.

-          Y/N. -he put his hand in your cheek, and with each word he kissed you. -It. Was. Not. Your. Fault. I love you, with your beautiful ass and your scars. All of you.

He didn’t say anything else, he just brought you closer to him and told you to sleep. That night, he slept without nightmares, a smile present in his face until the sun rose.

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The day were the brother would leave arrived. Kattegat glowed with energy and life, every family was at the port saying goodbye to their loved ones. You were there too; in one hand, you had Hvitserk ear, and in the other an empty basket. He kept trying to free himself, but you just pulled harder until you were next to all the brothers.

-          Ubbe! Please, just take her away from me! -Hvitserk cried.

-          What have you done? -Bjorn smiled.

-          Do you see this? -you said, lifting the empty basket. -There was plenty of food in here, for all of you! I spent all day yesterday doing it!

-          I say we throw him out the boat. -Sigurd said.

-          Maybe he should just give us his part of the food all journey. -Ubbe smiled with a funny look in his eyes.

-          Come on guys! We are brothers! -you pulled harder, and he cried louder. -I’m sorry Y/N, I swear! It was just too good.

-          You will be sorry, just wait until you come back. -you let him free and he ran away quickly.

-          I expect a lot of food for when I come back, sister. -Bjorn said, hugging you. -Try not to poison me.

-          And I expect you to grow a decent beard. -you hugged him back. -Take care.

-          I will. And look after your nephews!

-          Try not to miss my music too much. -Sigurd said, hugging you too.

-          I will console the woman who will cry for you, I promise. -you laughed, watching your friend go.

That left Ubbe and you alone. He decided to go to England with his brothers and marrying you when he came back. You thought he looked like a prince then; he had his hair brushed and braided, a lot of capes over his shoulders, a magnificent sword hanging from his belt and he stood tall and broad.

-          Don’t find any other men while I am away.

-          I couldn’t. Who would wear my horrendous patterns? -you laughed, looking at the little cloth that poked out of one of his bags. -Don’t find any women out there.

-          I already have the most beautiful one with me. -he took you by the hips. -Besides, I am promised now.

-          You are. So, you better come home, if you don’t want me to drag your ass here myself.

-          I will tell that to king Aella. If he doesn’t surrender soon, you will haunt him down. Probably works, it does for me. -he lowered his head, kissing your lips softly. -I love you.

-          I love you too. Please, take care Ubbe. -there was sadness in your voice. -I need you.

He looked at you for a while and, after kissing you one more time, got into one of the boats. You stood next to your mother, watching the ships go. Even if you told him that he should to whatever he wanted, you still felt tears at your eyes. Lagertha and Astrid left, and you stood there looking at the sea. After a while, your turned, only to bump into a hard chest and falling forward. Fear filled your veins thinking about Ivar, but when you looked up kind and lovely eyes were looking at you.

-          What? -you said, not believing your eyes.

-          I’ve changed my mind. -he knelt in front of you. -I do love you a lot. I’ve always thought that my greatest desire was to raid and to follow my father’s dreams. But you are my dream, Y/N. A life with you. Here.

You smiled widely and threw yourself at him. You both fell to the grass, in top of Ubbe’s back, and you laughed and kissed like teenagers. Loving a Lothbrok was hard, your mother and you knew that. It also was a blessing from the Gods. Ubbe was your blessing, and you were willing thanks the Gods each day for it.

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Update

Hey lovelies.  Okay so it’s been over a month since my surgery, and I’m finally here with an update. Hold on tight ‘cause it’s going to get long.    I actually wanted to do some regular updates, but I just really didn’t have the energy or mood to do it.  I’ve also left out a lot, mostly because due to me repressing this entire thing, I can’t really put things together very easily (time, dates, details, etc). And because I’ve spend the last month watching and rewatching one show and movie after the other, my mind has chosen to focus on television rather than what’s been going on. Basically this entire experience is almost forgotten, even as it’s still happening. I’ll be updating this post regularly as time passes, so new info and more details will come, along with possible pictures etc. However I probably won’t be reblogging it more than once or twice (for my timezone struggling mutuals), unless I’ll decide to make phone updates, then I’ll be reblogging this post with the update, but I probably won’t, so I won’t be annoying anyone, so if you want to stay tuned about this, this post will be stored in my #updates tag. I’ll be writing down here whenever I update, so it’ll be easier to check for those interested.  Posted: 26/10 Update: 27/10

Monday 25th september I was as most of you may know, going under the knife again, this time for a jaw surgery. The day of the surgery wasn’t fun to say the least, it was early in the morning so there wasn’t many people awake and aware of my situation to send me off, but I did get some messages, and that was really nice. As I think I’ve mentioned in a previous update post, I got sick literally the day before the surgery, and that I figured that that would make them post-pone the surgery, ‘cause that’s like basic medical knowledge? Doctors very rarely choose to operate on a patient However my mom didn’t care and the nurses didn’t seem to either. Turns out they should’ve, and that in fact, I was right; I shouldn’t have had the surgery when having a flu, ‘cause not only does it make things worse, it can fuck up a lot.  Anyway, I got in at around 9am, luckily earlier than expected. I was being put to sleep through needle instead of mask which I am very grateful for, much less triggering. I was allowed to bring my phone in, so I fell asleep to the sound of music (fun fact: the OR had surprisingly good connection? not that I used it). The surgery took an hour longer than expected (so instead of 3, it turned out to be 4), the reason for that I either don’t know or can’t remember. It should’ve gone okay as far as I was told. I slept five hours afterwards, unlike the other times were I was forced to stay awake due to the blood and open wounds.  My mom told me later on that she had wanted to take a photo of me after the surgery, since I looked “so nice” compared to the previous surgeries. I didn’t have all that blood everywhere as I’ve usually had, and despite the swelling it didn’t look bad according to her. The red/blue/green/yellow/purple colors in my face hadn’t come through much then either.  I was brought to my room again late evening.  The second day was hell. Just everything. But I was out and walking at night. And I ate a little. But everything was just bad. The third day was when the swelling was at it’s maximum. Things weren’t much different from the day before, except I got more used to being in a hospital.  Thursday, the forth day, I had to walk down to the clinic (clinic at the hospital), in hospital gown and those blood-cloth-socks, which was all just.. yeah I didn’t like that. I had to walk through the cafeteria area and the hall and I couldn’t walk more than one slow step after the other and even without anxiety it was just.. very uncomfortable in every way possible. At the clinic itself, it was awful. They had to sluice(?) my mouth, it was so aggressively done I literally felt like I was being drowned. And also, hardcore stream of water directly against your newly stitched-together wounds is not a pleasant feeling in case anyone should wonder. My mom, who’d been staying with me at the hospital, insisted on going home that day. I personally didn’t want to. And the doctors didn’t recommend it either, due to the state of swelling I was in; the ear-nose-and-neck doctor was especially against it, fearing the swelling would increase around my throat. But home we went. Regrets arriving pretty quickly after. Not only was the walk from my room, down the elevator and out to the car, very uncomfortable, the wind made me feel sick af.  Doing the night, I started throwing up. And keep in mind, doing those first days I ate what all together would’ve made less than one regular one-person diner meal. So I didn’t really have anything in my stomach that could come up you know? So my stomach started cramping, trying to find something to get out. Mouth water, mucous and blood came up with stomach acid, causing my throat to hurt for days after (and when I say  hurt, I don’t mean the flu-hurt kind, I mean it felt like my throat had been turned inside-out, then polished with sandpaper, then run over and then put back in). And it just wouldn’t stop. My mom called the emergency doctor who came and gave me a shot of antiemetic. I feel asleep shortly after, for 3 hours until it was time for pills.  As for medicine and pills, I was prescripted to take daily: 8 pinemol (500mg) and 6 ibumetin (400mg). Then one laxative and 4 antiemetic.   Later on (around 2 weeks ago) I got a nasty infection around one of the stiches under my upper gums-ish. So then I had to take even more pills. Pencilllin for a week (3 times daily, to a meal), along with a stronger dosis of antiemetic (Ondansetron Aurobindo, 4mg, 2-3 times daily) pills (originally they wanted to give me a type of pill used for cancer patients treated with radiation, but since I can’t stand bad tastes, they decided on those instead. They taste like pineapple lol) and some lactic acid pills (once a day).  With the infection came a massive step-back for me. I woke up daily with gross taste and this grumsy looking stuff in my mouth, for a long time, way before I found out why. Then one night, as I was cleaning my mouth, I must have poked an even bigger hole in it, ‘cause then it just started coming out faster and more of it. I woke up at 2am that night with a massive swelling in my left cheek, and when I was woken up at around 7:40, my cheek had grown so big I could barely see out of my eyes, again. The swelling from surgery had gone down a lot, however there had been a slight difference between each sides; my left cheek have been bigger and way more sore than my right, already early on, so the infection has been there for a long time. We got an appointment at the hospital clinic and he could quickly determent that it was indeed an infection. I took my first pencillin pill the same day.  However. That night I started throwing up again and my mom ended up calling the emergency doctor again (fun story; the doctor who picked up actually previously worked for the clinic I go to, he’s even assisted to the type of surgery I had). He told my mom I threw up due to the pencillin (and that it was perfectly normal), hence me being prescripted stronger antiemetics. The next day when my mom called my doctor to get the prescription, it turns out the dosis of pain meds I’ve been given is way too much. Damaging much in fact. So my three weeks use of that can possibly have effected my liver. So that’s nice. Maximum is 8 pinemol and 3 ibumetin a day. That’s 3 x 400mg ibumetin too much daily for three weeks. That is not good. Now I take them based on need, which turns out to not be much. I take 2 pinemol in the morning, 2 at night, and then throughout the day it kinda variates. I often take 2 in the afternoon/evening due to my teeth being too sore. And that’s it. So the massive amount of painkillers was probably never even necessary.  I got the shine off tuesday, making me now able to chew in soft-only things. My first meal was fries (I literally just got out of the clinic when I asked my mom if we could go get fries onn the way home lol). I got homemade pizza for dinner. And I finally ate ice cream without having to melt it into liquid and then drink it. It’s nice eating instead of drinking. it’s nice getting to eat instead of drink my food, really.   The infection is now gone, and I took my last pincillin pill this morning, so that’s nice. However, when I got the shine off, they changed my rubberbands and the position of them, to a place where the hooks are so small and almost invisible, so when I put them on I’m scratching hole into my gums. I’m going into the clinic again tomorrow to have it checked, and hopefully fixed.  Anyway it’s late and I should go to sleep, so I’ll post now even though I’m far from done. I might get around to edit it tomorrow though, then also write how things went at the clinic.  I’ll end this by giving a giant thanks to everyone who’s sent me messages, all the encouraging few but important people rooting for me. Especially @hamykia for regularly asking me for updates and how I’ve been doing. It meant so much to me, ‘cause there’s been so many people who seemed to not give a shit or even forget what type of situation I’ve been in and still am in. As I’ve told you before, feeling like you legitimately cared for me has been one of the better things to keep me going through this.  And ofc also Meg for being the only one around every single day. Even when it’s shortly, I can always count on you being around. And also some of my mutuals who’ve reached out to me and given me their wishes and kind words, also those before the surgery. Thank you guys. :) And as an end, I’d like to just thank the nurses at the teeth-mouth and jaw surgical ward. They treated me better than the nurses did at the childrens ward has ever done, which was shocking. They were extraordinarily patient and understanding, and knew exactly what they were dealing with. I was in good hands. Thank you.  Update:  - I got the hook changed and it’s a lot easier now. Left side is still a struggle though and in the right side I've accidentally cut into my gums like once or twice. But the new hooks are adjustable so I guess it’s just a matter of testing and getting used to. - I found out today that they’ve kept from me yet another surgery detail. I won’t get the feeling back in my palate for around a year. And the feeling in my chin and lower lip still isn’t there which they say “is normal”. So that’s really nice. Fuck you doctors. :) (note: because I from the very first mention of the surgery told them very clearly that I did not want to go through with it, they’ve done everything to make it seem like nothing, something simple and struggle-less, keeping details hidden from me, sugar coding things, and so on. I didn’t even know I had to get the shine on until a couple of days prior surgery. I didn’t even know where they would make the cuts. Back when I asked, all they said was it was going to be inside my mouth; as if that wasn’t obvious. And I didn’t know that an effect of the surgery has done so my chin is 1/3 size of what it was pre-surgery. I’m very angry because of this to say the least. I feel like l’ve been unwillingly lead to pure hell all because I a. trusted them and b. they already planned the whole thing and because of my anxiety and personality I can’t let people down when they’ve spend weeks planning something. I should’ve never had this surgery, and the regrets just keeps getting worse and worse with every passing day.) - One of the four screws (which I btw hadn’t been told about either, and found out about days after as I was cleaning my mouth), has grown into my gums. I have a screw under my skin now, a screw I wasn’t even told was going to be there, now has to be cut free if they have to use them. And as a side note, I don’t know how they’re going to get them out after this whole shit show is over with, and they avoided telling me so now I’m stuck with this entire thing without knowing the end of it.   

* PLEASE feel free to ask any questions. You can send me an ask or hit me up with a message. I’ll reply through both, to anything you may have any thoughts on. I might add your question to this post, though unmentioned unless requested. 

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OOGH do all the knit/crochet asks!!

Hello yes I love you

1. Do you knit or crochet or both?

Both! Though I rarely knit anymore. I enjoy crochet more though.

2. What’s your favorite yarn brand?

Red heart is my go to. It's sturdy, cheap, and easy to work with. It's a little harsher but a good wash with fabric softener can fix that.

3. What’s your favorite fiber?

I don't think I have much of one, but silk is always nice working with!

4. Do you prefer neutral tones, jewel tones, or earth tones?

Jewel tones! They're a lot more fun to work with.

5. Describe/ show pictures of your favorite project?

I'll try to find some pictures and post them soon. But one is this huge waffle stich blanket that was all white except for a rainbow row on one side and a pom-pom! If was nice! My current project is also one of my favorites. It's just single crochet but I'm doing it with thread and it's so much fun.

18. What is on your knit/crochet wishlist?

New yarn is always a plus! Also I like working with extremes so like super big yarn or thread.

6. How many WIPs do you have?

Two! I just finished a scarf and am working on the thread project and a blanket with a star stich. I'm going to start working on a commissioned project here in a bit though! It's always great when I finally get a commission!

7. What’s your go-to needle/hook size(s)?

I hook, plus mine is gold and I love it!

8. What’s your favorite yarn weight(s)?

Currently thread, but usually I just go with a worsted weight.

9. Favorite place to shop for yarn?

I craft on the cheap so I usually go to Walmart if I'm not looking for something higher end, if I am Joanne's is my next go to. But man oh man there's this little shop back home with beautiful handmade yarns and I love to splurge there. I may make a project for my sister's wedding from something there.

10. Do you like to knit/crochet in public?

I love to! On public transit or waiting for class etc. Plus people ask about it and honestly I love talking about crochet.

11. What’s the most outrageous thing someone’s asked you to make for them?

A cardigan for $10. Broski the yarn costs more than that.

12. Do you have an Etsy shop?

No, but I've been thinking about it. I just worry I wouldn't have enough people interested.

13. Do you like to watch TV while you craft? If so, what’s your favorite program?

Yes! I don't have a favorite program but usually I rewatch stuff.

14. What type of music do you listen to when you craft?

Soft mushy stuff. Lots of indie music.

15. Are you a fast or slow knitter/crocheter?

I'd say I'm a bit of a faster crocheter. Especially when I get into a groove.

16. How long have you been knitting/crocheting?

Crocheting for about 5 years and knitting off and on since I was 7.

17. Do you do any other crafts?

I can paint alright... Crocheting is my main craft though.

19. Do you prefer printed or PDF patterns?

PDF, it's just easier because I do a lot of crochet on the go and a PDF on my phone is less likely to be forgotten.

20. Ask me anything.

Extra fact: I make whales based on pride flags!

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