The Mended Moth

Things mended, Things made

[silverfox66]

Adobe is going to spy on your projects. This is insane.

[audacityinblack]

For general graphics: use GIMP For vector graphics: use Inkscape For drawing and illustration: use Krita For print and web publishing and design: use Penpot For PDF authoring: use LibreOffice For PDF reading and form filling: use Okular

All are free, open source and cross-platform. None use AI.

[victoriadallonfan]

Reblog for everyone

[cpericardium]

friends don't let friends use GIMP. use photopea

[differentdancesfandom]

Gonna pop my favorite reference for Adobe alternatives here, lovingly compiled and updated by xDanielArt since at least 2020:

[divodevs]

lord reblogging on main bcz fuck adobe (PROUD csp user)

[libbylael]

[behaviornerdwithahat]

In case anyone finds it helpful because mobility aids are horrifically expensive and inaccessible…

And for those people who have access to mobility devices but might benefit from a second chair they can abuse without risking expensive damage…

Erik Kondo has made a website, Open Source Innovations, that details plans for DIY wheelchairs. These wheelchairs can be made from common materials like wood, plastic, and pvc. They are lightweight and can be custom fit to the user allowing from the same degree of movement you would get from a custom chair. And they are durable and easily repairable. (he has been stress testing his latest design by dropping it down stairs, dropping it out of a car, launching it across a driveway, and throwing it off a deck). Its 12lbs and I think he said its was in the $200 ish range for parts.

He also is working on cheap, open source, accessible designs for beach chairs, off road chairs, motorized attachments (think smart drive), and so on. Plus he skateboards in his wheelchair. Cool dude, helpful info, pass it on.

[sumi-sprite]

It's incredibly sad people have to resort to this, but it's a damn good resource. Use it. Spread awareness. Maybe one day people with physical disabilities won't need DIYs like this. But until then, reblog and share.

[themendedmoth]

Grandpa adopted this beast, who hates belly rubs, but snuggles up to you and sleeps like this. Romeo is a very good boy but I'm starting to suspect he shows affection by farting on people.

[stainedglassboots-blog]

Let’s say you wanted to glue fabric to wood, but what do you use? What about glass to paper? This to That lets you choose two things you want to glue and lists what types of glue is best. (Because people have a need to glue things to other things!)

[dramaticthreads]

This is an incredibly awesome site.  Go check it out!

[aicosu]

Whhhhaaaaaattt!???

[techfails]

EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT THIS

This is one of the first websites I was told about in props. It also has information about the toxicity, adhere time, price, and other stuff about the glues.

[geekhyena]

Useful for cosplayers and DIY!

[murasakidoku]

I feel personally attacked.

[magic-and-moonlit-wings]

[replacement for first link, which wasn’t working] 

I went through the whole thing just to see what it said for each combination. 

[jhameia]

omg they have GLUE NEWS THIS IS SO FUCKING CUTE

[petitepointplace]

[themendedmoth]

I think I would classify my father's decorating style as Stranger Things Chic. I'd think it was funny if I ever thought he watched the show.

[leonardslee]

[themendedmoth]

So thrilled with the re-potting of my little eldritch horror. I *think* it might be a peanut cactus. Or a little Cthulhu masquerading as a possessed pumpkin. This is what happens when you buy things at West Elm without asking the appropriate questions.

[themendedmoth]

Should you ever need an impromptu light box, turn a white trash can on its side and stick a lamp in it.

[floccinaucinihilipilificationa]

[themendedmoth]

Hail Satin!

[themendedmoth]

All right, maybe something adorable, too.

[themendedmoth]

Next level embroidery- satin stitch much improved!

[themendedmoth]

For anyone in the New York City area, you can find me and a few extra rude hostess aprons at this event next weekend- 22 April! Really need to up my photo game. Bleh.

[themendedmoth]

For anyone in the New York City area, you can find me at this event next weekend- 22 April! Will be selling some miscellaneous accessories for ladies and gents- leftover bow ties from previous adventures, as well as new adorable rude aprons.

[themendedmoth]

It's frilly apron day!