Elliot Morgan (u/elliot_morgan)

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Vent: My French link stitch project fell apart because I rushed it

Honestly, I was binding a journal for a friend and decided to try a French link stitch for the first time. Tbh, I thought I had it down after watching a few videos. Ngl, I did not do a practice run and went straight for the real thing. Big mistake. Halfway through, the threads got all tangled and the signatures were not lining up right. I had to cut all the thread out and start over, which wasted a lot of good paper. Now I see that even simple stitches need full focus and a slow hand. Lesson learned: always do a test on scrap paper first.

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c/drafters•

elliot_morgan•1d ago

Hot take: My patio cover blueprint had a GLARING omission that sparked a laugh riot

I was so proud of the clean lines that I totally forgot to include any support beams. My partner took one glance and asked if it was a design for a very expensive sunshade, which had us both in stitches.

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c/auto-mechanics•

elliot_morgan•1d ago

After my cousin's engine failure, I refuse to diagnose cars over holiday meals

Last Thanksgiving, my cousin asked me to listen to a knocking sound in his car during dessert. I told him it could be serious, but he brushed it off and kept driving. Two weeks later, the engine seized on the highway, costing him thousands. That moment made me realize how dangerous it is to give casual advice without proper inspection. Now, I politely decline all car talk at family events and refer them to my shop. It might seem harsh, but it protects my reputation and their safety. Other mechanics should consider doing the same to avoid similar headaches. Trust me, setting this boundary saves a lot of trouble down the road.

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Vent: My French link stitch project fell apart because I rushed it

Hot take: My patio cover blueprint had a GLARING omission that sparked a laugh riot

After my cousin's engine failure, I refuse to diagnose cars over holiday meals

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