MakeReadGrow
@makereadgrow.bsky.social
Sometimes known as stringthing - into all the fiber arts, books, and plants.
Made a pie today
November 27, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Made a pie today
Sewing tip upgrade: the original tip is that silicone earplugs are a perfect substitute for expensive thread conditioner, the upgrade I was recently given was to smoosh the containerless silicone putty between two buttons to keep it tidy.
November 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Sewing tip upgrade: the original tip is that silicone earplugs are a perfect substitute for expensive thread conditioner, the upgrade I was recently given was to smoosh the containerless silicone putty between two buttons to keep it tidy.
I hope everyone has as peaceful a sleep and as perfect an eyeliner as this baby girl.
November 25, 2025 at 3:20 AM
I hope everyone has as peaceful a sleep and as perfect an eyeliner as this baby girl.
Managed to catch the final shreds of daylight to document my new bathrobe. Three solid weekends of sewing in this baby and it's a major upgrade from my ten year old dingy white hotel robe. #sewsky #garmentsewing
November 24, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Managed to catch the final shreds of daylight to document my new bathrobe. Three solid weekends of sewing in this baby and it's a major upgrade from my ten year old dingy white hotel robe. #sewsky #garmentsewing
I've been trying to form a habit of baking on Sundays. This is the gluten free brioche dough from The Elements of Baking with added cinnamon and raisins, cranberries, and currants. Turned out very nice.
November 24, 2025 at 12:38 AM
I've been trying to form a habit of baking on Sundays. This is the gluten free brioche dough from The Elements of Baking with added cinnamon and raisins, cranberries, and currants. Turned out very nice.
I am on the very last step of my bathrobe project. This hem may take a good long while but I'm going at a pretty good clip. #sewsky #garmentsewing
November 23, 2025 at 8:22 PM
I am on the very last step of my bathrobe project. This hem may take a good long while but I'm going at a pretty good clip. #sewsky #garmentsewing
Since we got home I've been alternating 15 minutes of adulting with 15 minutes of sewing and sitting. Kitchen is done, sewing is not.
November 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Since we got home I've been alternating 15 minutes of adulting with 15 minutes of sewing and sitting. Kitchen is done, sewing is not.
Got a whole block done while kiddo swims, he's not tired yet but I am.
November 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Got a whole block done while kiddo swims, he's not tired yet but I am.
Stitching at the pool
November 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Stitching at the pool
Today's outfit features my new Biology is bigger than Binaries tshirt from @sarahmackattack.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Today's outfit features my new Biology is bigger than Binaries tshirt from @sarahmackattack.bsky.social
I got a lot done on this project today (it's a bathrobe and it's gonna be SO cosy.)
November 17, 2025 at 12:31 AM
I got a lot done on this project today (it's a bathrobe and it's gonna be SO cosy.)
Wrote on Tumblr an ode to hand basting on your sewing projects. Nobody ever wants to do it but it puts the work on easy mode once it's done. www.tumblr.com/makereadgrow... #sewsky
November 16, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Wrote on Tumblr an ode to hand basting on your sewing projects. Nobody ever wants to do it but it puts the work on easy mode once it's done. www.tumblr.com/makereadgrow... #sewsky
Hand stitching at the pool
November 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Hand stitching at the pool
November 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Top is an embroidery needle in a 7ish, bottom is the sashiko to get a sense of the length. Some folks with hand pain prefer a longer needle but I sometimes find them awkward.
November 14, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Top is an embroidery needle in a 7ish, bottom is the sashiko to get a sense of the length. Some folks with hand pain prefer a longer needle but I sometimes find them awkward.
In better news I got new fabric today and it's already in the wash so I can do a BIG craft tomorrow.
November 10, 2025 at 10:26 PM
In better news I got new fabric today and it's already in the wash so I can do a BIG craft tomorrow.
What's the point of living in Kentucky if I have to deal with this premature ejaculation? It's FALL. The leaves are red and yellow and still on the actual trees. Get it together weather.
November 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
What's the point of living in Kentucky if I have to deal with this premature ejaculation? It's FALL. The leaves are red and yellow and still on the actual trees. Get it together weather.
Painted my nails and now I'm quilting. Nails say fall goth, quit says cute spring.
November 7, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Painted my nails and now I'm quilting. Nails say fall goth, quit says cute spring.
Guess I'm not working on that quilt anymore tonight?
November 2, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Guess I'm not working on that quilt anymore tonight?
I've been at this asthma game long enough to remember the days before premixed sterile ampules and it's a reminder every time I clean out the pocket of my nebulizer bag how plastics are truly a gift often squandered.
November 1, 2025 at 12:56 PM
I've been at this asthma game long enough to remember the days before premixed sterile ampules and it's a reminder every time I clean out the pocket of my nebulizer bag how plastics are truly a gift often squandered.
Daily slides are going on a break for a bit.
November 1, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Daily slides are going on a break for a bit.
The ravening hoarde of polite youths have gone and we are left with the aftermath.
November 1, 2025 at 12:11 AM
The ravening hoarde of polite youths have gone and we are left with the aftermath.