Ray C
@madcat.bsky.social
Knitter, Machine Knitter, Baker, Maker. I put ink on paper as a job.
I’m a weakling but this silly little needed a home. #machineknitting #knitting
May 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I’m a weakling but this silly little needed a home. #machineknitting #knitting
I'm especially proud of the Crew Cards. We got an MGI/Konica digital foil press at work. My boss foolishly said "If you have any sample ideas go for it"
This was 5 passes on the machine, in order...
Pearl foil
Black foil
Holo Foil
Red foil
A varnish pass for texture on the clouds and mask.
This was 5 passes on the machine, in order...
Pearl foil
Black foil
Holo Foil
Red foil
A varnish pass for texture on the clouds and mask.
March 30, 2025 at 12:51 PM
I'm especially proud of the Crew Cards. We got an MGI/Konica digital foil press at work. My boss foolishly said "If you have any sample ideas go for it"
This was 5 passes on the machine, in order...
Pearl foil
Black foil
Holo Foil
Red foil
A varnish pass for texture on the clouds and mask.
This was 5 passes on the machine, in order...
Pearl foil
Black foil
Holo Foil
Red foil
A varnish pass for texture on the clouds and mask.
Bluesky only lets you upload 4 images with a post. Here's a few more. How could I not post the cupcakes. The flaming dumpster was a keychain that I found on Makerworld. It's now the mover pawn for the neighborhood map.
March 30, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Bluesky only lets you upload 4 images with a post. Here's a few more. How could I not post the cupcakes. The flaming dumpster was a keychain that I found on Makerworld. It's now the mover pawn for the neighborhood map.
Had a blast playing Raccoon Sky Pirates by @hecticelectron.bsky.social .
Did I go extra on the player swag? Yes
Do I have regrets? No
Each player got
A challenge coin
A flexi raccoon
A digital foil crew card
All in raccoon themed bag
My friend made the cupcakes for that last little something.
Did I go extra on the player swag? Yes
Do I have regrets? No
Each player got
A challenge coin
A flexi raccoon
A digital foil crew card
All in raccoon themed bag
My friend made the cupcakes for that last little something.
March 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Had a blast playing Raccoon Sky Pirates by @hecticelectron.bsky.social .
Did I go extra on the player swag? Yes
Do I have regrets? No
Each player got
A challenge coin
A flexi raccoon
A digital foil crew card
All in raccoon themed bag
My friend made the cupcakes for that last little something.
Did I go extra on the player swag? Yes
Do I have regrets? No
Each player got
A challenge coin
A flexi raccoon
A digital foil crew card
All in raccoon themed bag
My friend made the cupcakes for that last little something.
It’s also good for silly stuff :)
And unique pieces for IKEA Skadis peg boards.
And unique pieces for IKEA Skadis peg boards.
March 14, 2025 at 7:37 PM
It’s also good for silly stuff :)
And unique pieces for IKEA Skadis peg boards.
And unique pieces for IKEA Skadis peg boards.
March 8, 2025 at 2:19 AM
I love these banners from Dharma trading. They're a great way to use up leftover dye and they brighten up the front door.
March 5, 2025 at 2:08 AM
I love these banners from Dharma trading. They're a great way to use up leftover dye and they brighten up the front door.
#Tiedye banner for a friend. They requested earth tones and picked the colors. I don't have enough room to photograph a 6x8 banner in my house and did it in 2 parts.
The circles are geode tied.
The rest of the banner is scrunched.
Colors are
Palomino gold
Shiitake Mushroom
Golden brown
Avocado green
The circles are geode tied.
The rest of the banner is scrunched.
Colors are
Palomino gold
Shiitake Mushroom
Golden brown
Avocado green
February 10, 2025 at 1:14 AM
#Tiedye banner for a friend. They requested earth tones and picked the colors. I don't have enough room to photograph a 6x8 banner in my house and did it in 2 parts.
The circles are geode tied.
The rest of the banner is scrunched.
Colors are
Palomino gold
Shiitake Mushroom
Golden brown
Avocado green
The circles are geode tied.
The rest of the banner is scrunched.
Colors are
Palomino gold
Shiitake Mushroom
Golden brown
Avocado green
Happy Superb Owl Sunday to all who celebrate.
February 9, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Happy Superb Owl Sunday to all who celebrate.
A great thing about 3d printers is printing a tool that maybe 300 people on the planet have a need for. This is 24 needle selector for a 7mm knitting machine. Machine production ceased 32 years ago. Thankfully some nerd wanted one and shared the design with the rest of us. #knitting #machineknitting
February 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
A great thing about 3d printers is printing a tool that maybe 300 people on the planet have a need for. This is 24 needle selector for a 7mm knitting machine. Machine production ceased 32 years ago. Thankfully some nerd wanted one and shared the design with the rest of us. #knitting #machineknitting
She refuses to be photographed with mine.
February 8, 2025 at 8:46 PM
She refuses to be photographed with mine.
FYI if you're working on older Japanese technology & you see Phillips head screws, NO YOU DON'T! They are most likely JIS Screws. You can use a JIS screwdriver on Phillips screws going the other way leads to heartache, pain and stripped screws.
February 2, 2025 at 1:02 AM
FYI if you're working on older Japanese technology & you see Phillips head screws, NO YOU DON'T! They are most likely JIS Screws. You can use a JIS screwdriver on Phillips screws going the other way leads to heartache, pain and stripped screws.
After sitting on my desk for 4 days the Brother Kx350 knitting machine has been thoroughly cleaned and the sponger strip replaced. Now comes the giant PITA part, reinstalling the 130 needles under tension. So far I've done... 5
February 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM
After sitting on my desk for 4 days the Brother Kx350 knitting machine has been thoroughly cleaned and the sponger strip replaced. Now comes the giant PITA part, reinstalling the 130 needles under tension. So far I've done... 5
Yarn is wound. Time to find a second US 5 needle and cast on.
February 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Yarn is wound. Time to find a second US 5 needle and cast on.
I need to cut back on my knitting machines they're not getting enough use. The KX-350 is on my desk for a service and then it's going out on loan and hopefully to it's new home.
January 28, 2025 at 1:07 AM
I need to cut back on my knitting machines they're not getting enough use. The KX-350 is on my desk for a service and then it's going out on loan and hopefully to it's new home.
Her paper work said they gave her a distemper shot.
I'm suspecting it was actually the Dis/Temper injection instead.
I'm suspecting it was actually the Dis/Temper injection instead.
January 24, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Her paper work said they gave her a distemper shot.
I'm suspecting it was actually the Dis/Temper injection instead.
I'm suspecting it was actually the Dis/Temper injection instead.
Maddie is have an issue with her back paw.
I don't think it's paralyzed but, it's definitely week and she's dragging it when walking. A few days ago she was having some issues jumping. I wonder if she agravated a minor injury.
I don't think it's paralyzed but, it's definitely week and she's dragging it when walking. A few days ago she was having some issues jumping. I wonder if she agravated a minor injury.
January 22, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Maddie is have an issue with her back paw.
I don't think it's paralyzed but, it's definitely week and she's dragging it when walking. A few days ago she was having some issues jumping. I wonder if she agravated a minor injury.
I don't think it's paralyzed but, it's definitely week and she's dragging it when walking. A few days ago she was having some issues jumping. I wonder if she agravated a minor injury.
We’re going hardcore strategy today
January 1, 2025 at 11:08 PM
We’re going hardcore strategy today
I went through at least 6 cookbooks each with multiple chocolate cookies recipes before I settled on the back of the yellow bag.
Sometimes you just go with the classics.
Sometimes you just go with the classics.
December 23, 2024 at 1:46 AM
I went through at least 6 cookbooks each with multiple chocolate cookies recipes before I settled on the back of the yellow bag.
Sometimes you just go with the classics.
Sometimes you just go with the classics.
I made a list of all the features that I love about my Lily and realize that when the mid 90's electronics fizzle I am truly boned.
It looks like anything comparable is pushing $1000 US.
I found her on Craigslist in 2018 for $75 with all the accesories.
It looks like anything comparable is pushing $1000 US.
I found her on Craigslist in 2018 for $75 with all the accesories.
December 22, 2024 at 2:14 AM
I made a list of all the features that I love about my Lily and realize that when the mid 90's electronics fizzle I am truly boned.
It looks like anything comparable is pushing $1000 US.
I found her on Craigslist in 2018 for $75 with all the accesories.
It looks like anything comparable is pushing $1000 US.
I found her on Craigslist in 2018 for $75 with all the accesories.
I needed a cover for the monitor that we only use if working from home.
December 21, 2024 at 9:57 PM
I needed a cover for the monitor that we only use if working from home.
Your girl and the guy she says not to worry about.
December 7, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Your girl and the guy she says not to worry about.