u/Sunflowerbook

Hi all, I am pretty crafty but new to this sub. I have a linen shirt with mother of pearl buttons I would like to overdye. Is it advisable to remove the buttons before dyeing the shirt? I am planning to dye it red, I wouldn't mind if the buttons turned a bit pink in the process, but I am wondering if it is necessary to full remove and then re-sew the buttons on for reasons I am unfamiliar with.

For context, I have dyed plain cotton fabric before, just never anything with buttons. Thank you!

Hi all, I was so happy to get so many responses to my question yesterday about classical works inspired by animals in some way. People really came through with the cats, whales, insects, dogs, lions, etc. etc.

I made a spotify playlist of all of the recomendations, if you are interested. I will like go through and add and subtract as I give it a listen, to tailor it to my specific taste, but you are welcome to listen.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DPxN3cdnBXxsCyM4dBRQ8?si=zWoqWnbZRxCbanqCj4ODfQ

Hi all, I am simply looking for more classical works to listen to while working.

I love Carnival of the Animals and I am presenting listening to the Lark Ascending.

Are there other classical works inspired by or referencing animals that I should know about and listen to? TIA, have a good day :)

Hi all, I am considering buying some noro because it complements other yarns I have in stash, and then I would have enough for a fun colorwork sweater.

If you have used noro in a stranded colorwork sweater and you have a photo, can I see? I am just looking for inspiraiton and examples. Thank you!

Hi all, I am origininally from the midwest and have the itch to make a trip to a farm market, within driving distance of DC. Like the kind of place where you can buy your pies and huge jugs of apple cider. I can't explain it better, but like the ones you would see in Minnesota or Ohio or Wisconsin off of a rural highway.

I am not asking for our regular farmers markets that happen on Saturdays or Sundays, one of the permanent building farm markets. TIA!

Hi all, I am going to Scotland in a few months, and am planning to take the train from Edinburgh to Kyle, and then rent a car in Kyle to use to visit the Isle of Skye. I contacted Skye Care Hire and Kyle Taxi service to enquire about renting a car from them, but have not heard back yet. For Skye Car Hire, I used the online contact form and for Kyle Taxi Service, I sent an email. I am just nervous about planning is all, haha.

Is there a preferred method of contacting folks? For instance, do Scots run their businesses through WhatsApp more than email as in other parts of the world? Thank you and take care!

Hello all! I’ll be traveling to Scotland in mid September with an older parent of mine.

We’re flying in and out of Edinburgh. We’ll do 2 days in Edinburgh after arrival and 2 days before our departure.

This gives us six days - I am wondering if it makes sense to go from Edinburgh, spend two nights/one full day in Oban, and then continue to Inverness, before returning to Edinburgh, or just do Edinburgh - Inverness - Edinburgh. We want to rely on train and public transport as much as possible. I’m willing to rent a car for a day here and there as needed though.

If you were to spend all six days in the middle of the trip based in Inverness, what would you do? I’m mainly worried that’s too much time in Inverness, but squeezing in Oban might be too much train travel.

Thanks in advance!

Edit: I know Inverness is not interesting in itself, it’s used mainly as a place to sleep and venture from. So that’s what I’m asking, is there 6 days worth of stuff to do around Inverness? Or some other combo of train-based travel across Scotland?

Hi all, I’m on the fence about getting a bag - can I see how you’ve styled the sunflower colorway?

Thank you!

Apologies if I used the wrong flair - I’m new to posting in the baggu sub

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Hi all, I and a family member will be flying from the east coast of the USA and landing in Reykjavik at about 7am, and hotel check-in is firmly at 3pm. Where should we hang out in Reykjavik for several hours when we have not had much sleep? Ideally some place quiet we can sit around for a few hours.

Is it okay to hang out at Harpa? If you were in a similar situation, what did you do? Thanks

Hi all, odd request for a lightheared ppt party and my topic is French Fries....know of any artworks prominently featuring french fries?

I've found Claes Oldenburg's French Fries and Ketchup, Mel Ramos's Fraulien French Fries, and Terry Border's Bent Objects so far but ideally I'd have more to talk about. TIA

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Hi all, I just had a bid on this Eras Tour quarter-zip accepted on eBay, thinking I can replace the zipper myself. Can anyone help me determine if it is official merch or just a knockoff?

This is the original eBay listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/317728921037

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Hi all, I’m having a ppt party with friends soon (literally a party where each guest gives a silly ppt presentation)

I’ve been assigned the topic of the French fry emoji, so I was wondering if my fellow potato heads had any fun French fry facts, controversies, famous French fries (eg was one shaped like Jesus and sold for $1 million, etc), etc. the wackier the better!

Starry emailed me Friday afternoon saying local construction has interrupted service + that they expected it to last through the holiday weekend. I haven’t heard anything since, and I still don’t have internet.

Is anyone else having this issue? Curious how widespread it is.

The cafe I’m working from near my house has their Internet working just fine, so I assume it’s just Starry.

Hi all,

Having one of those days where I just do. not. want. to workout at all. I made myself push through the yoga class I was doing, but definitely made me grumpier because I was holding poses for so long in this class (nothing wrong with the class, just not what I was in the mood or very willing to power through).

Do you have any classes that you turn to when you're just not in the mood to workout?

Preference for yoga, pilates, and dumbell workouts. TIA!

Just for fun, where were you April 29th?

Wrong answers only! 😉

EDIT: I am already cheesing so hard at the answers, thank you everyone who is giving me a laugh today every time I check my notifications!