Mastodawn

Last week's #makershour had questions related to media we're watching. I just finished "My Dress Up Darling" (#kisekoi) - which relates directly to what used to be my primary forms of making.

This season focused a lot an the groups/community that form around the hobby. And really that is the best aspect of the hobby. From planning to late nights sewing together to early morning prep to road trips to group dinners.

Kernel Bob 1d ago

Thank goodness today's #MakersHour questions about 'it' didn't devolve into a Knights who say Ni! style meltdown.

Alfred Chow - Maker of Things 1d ago

Today we went to the community workshop,
I helped Sue dismantle a old tool cabinet.
It was noted I was kinda in the way,
So I installed some insulation at the top of the workshop back wall instead.
Then I repaired another vice,
And helped tidy up afterwards.
After lunch I did some more plastering,
And got another wall of the light tunnel done.
My plastering is improving,
I am remembering how to do it again.
Did caretaking,
And then had a chat with Mum.
I updated her diary,
Making sure she understands her appointments.
I p[ut the laundry in the machine,
A quick wash so it is all done and away tonight.
Did #MakersHour,
That was quite an intense one!
Tired out now,
Off to bed.
#NightAll

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Jeff Miller (orange hatband)1d ago

@MakersHour Q5. / A5. Exchange for another "it"?

I might enjoy more deliberate use of collaborative efforts and common prompts to engage my interest and focus. The daily prompts for #Inktechtober have previously been a useful mechanism to bring out good work, but I was never strong enough to lead the event after Marlena Compton and the bright lights of sketchnoting stepped back.

The Exocolonist fandom has been a nice way to find ways in and be part of a larger creative circle.

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MakersHourQuestions 1d ago

@laguiri
I have heard that being a generalist is better in the long run than being a specialist. Just sayin'... 😉

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Maaike 1d ago

@MakersHour Hey, great therapy session everyone! 😁 We can do this (whatever this is)! See you next week.
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La Guiri 1d ago

Q5: If you could change your ‘it’ for some other ‘it’, what might that be, and why? #makershour

I'm not sure. I think I would like to be the sort of person who excels at one thing instead of dabbling at seven. Maybe.

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MakersHourQuestions 1d ago

@laguiri
Being scared of the sewing machine (or other big and powered tool) does seem to be a thing for many people.

I used to be scared of mains powered circular saws. Having a cordless one has helped, but I am still weary of corded ones, even when they are less powerful.

No ideas, no answers, but it is legitimate.

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La Guiri 1d ago

Q4: Do you have a trick or process you can use to heighten or mitigate the effects of ‘it’? Please share your ideas.
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Oops, I answered two questions in one :) I just try to remember that there are things I can do while being interrupted and adapt to that.

La Guiri 1d ago

Q3: Is ‘it’ something you can actively avoid or call upon while being creative, or can you not influence ‘it’ at all? Tell us how that works for you.
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Well, I can't escape or influence being the main carer for my child. I can't do a lot to have more free uninterrupted time. I try to manage it as well as I can, and separate tasks I can do with the kid around the house from the ones I can't. This separation is almost intuitive now, but it took me years.