(This was originally posted on my now defunct Dreamwidth blog) So, I say, sitting down beside you, the first thing you need to know about me is that I create spreadsheets for fun. Sometimes, I decide I'm going to dig deep into a fandom. Most of the time, it's one of my own fandoms. Sometimes… Continue reading I don’t do anything by half measures…
Author: inametaphor
Fierce, fat, femme fan. I will organize anything put in front of me.
My interests are varied and not easily categorized, but you'll capture my attention with anything fiber crafts, gaming, science fiction, and meta commentary. I spend most of my time either playing FFXIV, reading SpecFic, knitting, or cooing at my ridiculously adorable cats
Carrot Pumpkin Bars
These are a great early fall treat when you start craving pumpkin
On Virtual Meetings
I’m trying to brainstorm all the things I know about good online meetings now that a bunch of folks are having them who aren’t used to them. (Editing as I think of things.) A note: my company has a culture of using voice-only conference calls. If you use video as well, some of these may… Continue reading On Virtual Meetings
Dutch Renaissance Part 2
Okay, ready for some math? I had Shoryl help me gather some of the measurements I needed to create custom fit stockings. Top of calf (the narrow bit just below the knee): 16.25" Ankle (at ankle bone): 8.75" Length between the two: 12" Widest part of calf: 18" Foot width (around the balls of the… Continue reading Dutch Renaissance Part 2
Dutch Renaissance Part 1
While the Dutch garb is a bit in the future, I'm getting started now because I happen to have all the supplies on hand to start the most time intensive part: knitting my stockings. There are a couple of design considerations and historical notes to take into account here. The first, and most important is… Continue reading Dutch Renaissance Part 1
A Twist of Metaphor 