My tablecloth is finally done! Started this last February. It's an adaptation of a pattern by Elizabeth Hiddleson from the mid-1900s. 22 balls of Tulipan 15 thread (7,700 metres), and a 1.5 Japan steel hook.
This was challenging to say the least. Ms. Hiddleson was no pattern writer and used a confusing combination of pictures for you to follow if you couldn't understand her written instructions.
I am no longer nervous about the pineapple pattern! Once you've done a couple, the next hundreds are easy ๐คฃ
I had 16 balls of the thread in my stash and figured it would be enough. Nope. I tracked it down in Croatia, but had to order from a yarn shop in Slovakia to get shipping to Canada. I ordered 16 and now have 10 balls in my stash. And yes, the cost of shipping was darn near the cost of the thread! And yes, customs tore the packaging apart! I worried about opening it for an hour, but all good!
To say I'm pleased with this is a major understatement.
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IMF ups global economic outlook after lower tariffs but warns of risk - UPI.com
The U.S.-based International Monetary Fund says global economic growth will be better than expected despite a slowdown in the U.S. economy over fluctuating tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.UPI
Piers Morgan Ruthlessly Mocks Stephen Colbert Over CBS Ouster: โOne-Trick Whiny Pony!โ
Piers Morgan ruthlessly mocked Stephen Colbert over the cancellation of his CBS show during an appearance on Fox News'ย Outnumbered.Isaac Schorr (Mediaite)
Mikie Sherrill Chances of Defeating Jack Ciattarelli in New JerseyโNew Poll
The poll showed Sherrill, a Democrat, with a single-digit lead over Ciattarelli, a Republican, in the governor's race.Andrew Stanton (Newsweek)
New interstellar object entered our solar system. Defies current categorizations, (unlikely to be an asteroid or comet). Has a trajectory that could be thought of as an optimal exploration path, passing between Mars and Earth orbits, with a good look around. A little hypothetical 'oomff' could set it into stable orbit in the system so it could stay indefinitely around.
A lot of coincidences. Then again, more data is needed (always). Will it be? 
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Interstellar Object Might Be Alien Probe, Astronomer Claims โ Whatโs the Evidence?
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Rickshaw Billy's Burger Patrol 12/7/2024 : discocape : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
Rickshaw Billy's Burger Patrol12-07-2024Fox TheaterBoulder, COย Source: Schoeps cmc1k/mk21->mixpre 6ii @ 32bit float/48kCF->SoundForge->CDwave->wav...Internet Archive
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Democrats implore Trump to step up role in addressing suffering and starvation in Gaza
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How Jason Kelce is still impacting the Eaglesโ OL even after retiring
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How Jason Kelce is still impacting the Eaglesโ OL even after retiring
Jason Kelce was in attendance at Eagles practice on Tuesday, chatting with former teammates and offering advice to younger players.Johnny McGonigal | jmcgonigal@pennlive.com (nj)
Epstein had 'dirt' on Trump and Hillary Clinton: financierโs brother
At a press conference during his late July visit to Scotland, U.S. President Donald Trump was vehemently critical of the late Jeffrey Epstein's business practices โ telling reporters that he kicked the disgraced financier out of Mar-a-Lago for stealiโฆAlex Henderson (Alternet.org)
Motorcyclist, 57, killed in Morris County crash
https://www.nj.com/morris/2025/07/motorcyclist-57-killed-in-morris-county-crash.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Motorcyclist, 57, killed in Morris County crash
The 57-year-old crashed Thursday in Jefferson.Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com (nj)
Zach Lowe pod - KPJ as one of the season's most intriguing players - Raw Chili
Howard Beck was on to talk about the season's most intriguing players. At about 52:00 in, he goes into a discussion on why KPJ is one of them.Author (Raw Chili)
Activist who helped film โNo Other Landโ shot and killed by Israeli settler
Israeli violence in Masafer Yatta has intensified since the film won an Oscar.Sharon Zhang (The Real News Network)
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Got a package this week with some prints for Mexico orders from @scumsuck :3 thank you always for helping me print my work, it feels extra special that your hands have touched the goods hehe
Package also included some gifts yay ๐ Pictured here are a pair of new pins now on my favorite pencil bag (pencil bag by @deflectric cough cough) and two beautiful illustrations by Purikura ๐ฅบ๐ซถโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ I love finding connections in this small big world and giving and sharing art, it heals my soul. They're now living on my wall next to a lot of art by other people hehehe.
New, by me: Google refused to say if it received a secret UK court order, like Apple did, demanding the company build a backdoor for accessing encrypted user data.
Meta said it hasn't received one. Apple said it's barred from disclosing if it had one (it has!).
Google tried to dodge the question, and refused to explicitly state if it had not received a UK backdoor demand.
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Google won't say if UK secretly demanded a backdoor for user data | TechCrunch
Google said it has "never built a backdoor" for its services, but refused to rule out that it had received a secret U.K. surveillance order demanding access to encrypted data.Zack Whittaker (TechCrunch)
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News: Laibach joins forces with fellow Balkan rock group Bijelo Dugme for latest single examining themes of militarism and masculinity
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News: Laibach joins forces with fellow Balkan rock group Bijelo Dugme for latest single examining themes of militarism and masculinity - ReGen Magazine
ย Laibach has long been heralded for challenging artistic and cultural norms, as well as stylistic and conceptual reinterpretations of popular songs and musical works; the โDie Kanoneโ single is no exception, marking the Slovenian collectiveโs latestโฆIlker Yรผcel (ReGen Magazine)
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Jews would never be able to say that they are the oppressed anymore. They seem to be sharing the oppression around.
Peter Beinart - "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning" | The Daily Show
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Editor-at-large of "Jewish Currents," who writes "The Beinart Notebook" on Substack, Peter Beinart sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss his book, "Being Jew...YouTube
In the Blazing Heat of Summer, Farmworkers Are the Heroes Who Feed Us All - America's Voice
For everything in your summer eats, give credit to the farmworkers. So letโs support, not deport, our agricultural industry U.S.Gabe Ortiz (America's Voice)
N.J. man charged with murder in beating of a Jersey City resident
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N.J. man charged with murder in beating of a Jersey City resident
Scott Bradley is charged with murder in the death of Joey Richburg.Anthony G. Attrino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com (nj)
Josh Trankโs 2015 Fantastic Four does at least one thing better than the MCU version
Josh Trankโs Fantastic Four has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 9, but his take has a few strengths. With Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Michael B. Jordan, and Jamie Bell.Jesse Hassenger (Polygon)
Zaccharie Risacher about to be our โWe have Giannis at homeโ for realโฆ - Raw Chili
Probably should have marked this post as NSFWAuthor (Raw Chili)
CNN reporter schools Trump nemesis who โliedโ
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CNN reporter schools Trump nemesis who โliedโ
The reporter fact checked the Democratic lawmaker.Rachel Cohen | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com (nj)
Trump-CBS deal is even worse than you thought | Will Bunch Newsletter
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Plus, Josh Shapiroโs muddled message on antisemtism.
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Living With Extreme Heat? These Cities Are Taking Action
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Google wonโt say if UK secretly demanded a backdoor for user data
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Google won't say if UK secretly demanded a backdoor for user data | TechCrunch
Google said it has "never built a backdoor" for its services, but refused to rule out that it had received a secret U.K. surveillance order demanding access to encrypted data.Zack Whittaker (TechCrunch)
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Thank you. I think the challenge of understanding the pattern was what kept me going!
Mat B
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Thank you!
CTGT
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Thank you
Earthling
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Thank you. I use place boards at meals and spills are rare! Mind you, there are certain guests i would use polyester table cloths when they come over!
My mother once told me that if its worth having, its worth using. Never be afraid to use something you like.
Hanna Larsson
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Thank you. Pineapples scared me off for years. I thought they were way more complicated than they are.
Heidi
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thank you.
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Thank you. That's so kind.