Turning my unworn clothes into somethin' NEW 

I misread that as “cows” at first and I was confused 😂

😂💯

I befriended the crows in my neighborhood. Best thing I've ever done for my daily domestic life. They never poop on our stuff, they bring occasional gifts, they follow the car on short trips as if they're protecting us (and we let them believe it), they're a great alarm system, they always bring by their new babies and it's somehow communicated to the little ones that our house is the "cool" house. Also, I never need to worry about oversleeping because if I do, they continuously fly past my window until I notice and wake up. Not crowing -- just doing fly-bys. They stop by to say hello throughout the day and they include me in their occasional but sad funerals. I know I sound crazy but this is actual, typical scientific crow behavior. We have about 50 every day until winter and then it swells to 200 or more. They really are the coolest, sweetest, funniest animals. We feed them twice a day and when they gather there's silence, except for the shifting of their feet along the roofline, as if in reverence. They wait for me in thick, iridescent black lines surrounding my yard -- all along the rooflines, powerlines and branches. When I toss the food around the grass, there's this graceful flurry of wings softly beating all around me, as they spiral around me and flutter to the ground to eat. It never gets old. I keep a large birdbath for them as well because there are no clean water sources around where I live. It's a pain to clean it all the time, but they love to groom themselves and sometimes "wash" their food. I live down south so the water never freezes. I've tried to feed them on a big platter but they rather look through the grass. I'm not sure if the big round object spooks them, or if they want more space, or if they just enjoy the foraging. My neighbors were pissed at first but now they enjoy them too. I think once people realize how community- and family-oriented they are it surprises them. They're not creepy at all and they're so damn smart. Their ability to communicate with other species (not just humans) is outstanding. My dog inadvertently taught them how to "bark."😆 Sorry for the book. I just love the little guys.

I've never 'befriended' crows, but I am cordial neighbors with them. I mimic their caws, and they start doing the same caw back so I can be their own personal echo. When I'm gardening, they sit on the line and watch me. I am free entertainment. They are in every way the superior wild neighbors; the absolute worst are the squirrels, who curse and deliberately aim for my head and throw things at me when I walk under the trees. True and irrevocable a$$holery 😤😠

@@CleoHarperReturns as an avowed crowbro i agree. my crows are on mixed terms with me because i fed one of their babies directly one time while it was on my roof. it fell out of the nest, and i couldn't put it back in the tree (a redwood - not climbable or ladder-compatible), and there are many outdoor cats and off-leash dogs where i live, so it wasn't safe on the ground, and the roof was the closest option. the crows were fine with me picking up the baby. they were fine with me setting it gently in a basket with a towel inside. they were fine with me carrying it up onto the roof, especially when i held the basket over my head like it was some kind of monarch child. what they were NOT fine with was me coming up onto the roof later to set a bucket on its side for the beeb as a windbreak/rain break and putting a piece of kibble in its beak. that part was clearly some form of assault. several years and countless hot dogs later, we are on okay terms again, but that was still one of the most heartbreaking things i've ever had happen to me. worse than any breakup or friend dispute tbh. i was sad for months.

Right!! 😂 I was like wait didn’t she just say…? 😅

At least the cut is different 😂

My exact thought! You can't say she doesn't know what she likes.

Sponsor Rachel: "One of our brethren has fallen...we must reinforce the troops!"

I thought of that, too! 😅

I think the material would be too thick on their scale, it wouldnt look right, the.. 'density'? of them wouldnt look the same

It would be hand sewn! A little simple jacket for the frog would be so so cute omg. Because they're small you can forgo some of the details and just cut two fronts and a back and sew them together

I would love to see a video about Lil guy clothes! Making or thrifting or whatever, I am here for it!

For Frodo! For Binx? For the crows?! Lmao 😜 jk

This!! I used to have matching pajamas with my Barbie, which was very fun!

Or a bow tie for Frodo !?

Okay, sweater elbows is a great idea. Also...I wonder if I could do the same to patch my woolen socks? 🤔 Thank you for your post; you've given me a breakthrough idea!

Thank you for the elbo patch idea. 😊

I vote for a cute little cap or hat 🙂

Wasn't the fabric rather thin? Concerned that the patches would also wear through 🤔

Offer them buttons!!!

Crows love peanuts. Discovered this when I put out shelled ones for the blue jays.

The crows may even start returning the favor in gifts and trade.

Make sure the peanuts are roasted! Or you could be fighting unwanted peanut plants if the squirrels get their hands on them, bury them, and they sprout.

@@lalicurates ya the ones I sometimes can get from Wmart, the Planters ones, are roasted and not salted. Have never seen unroasted ones where I live in Canada. I know all about unwanted lol. The birds love doing their own gardening in my yard with the spilled seeds 😉

Thank you!

@@atorres8760 You're very welcome. Lee :)

I looked it up, that thing costs 6 grand before tax decidedly out of my league

@@Bluebelle51oh my 😭

@@sleepy.timaeus.arts. My biggest embroidery splurge was getting a Nurge wood embroidery hoop, I thought that was expensive at $15, (though I highly recommend it for hand embroidery, it's the best hoop I've ever used, fabrics never slip, so not constantly re tightening)

LOL Pod person.

@@Bluebelle51bloody hell ! What machine was it ?

Schrodinger's Tin strikes again!

Y'all got me rolling! 😂 I've always loved those Danish butter cookies. Reminds me of "coffee fellowship" on Sunday after church and Christmas. The fact that the tins are used as sewing kits pretty much worldwide makes me smile. In larger viewership groups I've seen people from all over the Americas, Europe, and even countries in Africa like Ghana and South Africa that all had people whose grandmas or families had sewing supplies in these cookie tins.

I love this 😂 all of this thread.

Keep it up! It can be a bumpy road and very frustrating at times but it's so so rewarding. I've got faith in you. The first time you go out in something you're proud of and someone asks where you got it, it'll feel so nice!

I approve of your skirt wearing. There are too many small children who don't know skirt etiquette yet, and trees to climb to go without in my experience.

I noticed and had a silent celebration of this too!

Loved those pants

Same ! I think I cried out "Oh, goodie!" cause it's always time for a cookie break, lol 😆

No lie, 'tis my favorite bit you've ever done.

Took me out lol. I was so taken aback by there being actual cookies 😂

Laughed out loud 😂

Schrodinger's Tin: might contain cookies or sewing supplies, you don't know until you open it!

It was so unexpected 😂

Your local library might have access to an overlocker machine. I know my local libraries do!

I wish someone would do a deep dive on one of those. I have zero idea on how to use them. I have seen them in videos, but seem pure magic ! Lol. A bit intimidating so I haven't invested !

@@m.maclellan7147it’s not really a complicated machine. Once you know how to thread it (which RU-vid videos willl show you how to do) it’s super easy to use. I recommend the brother 1034D!

@@m.maclellan7147 I know I saw a basics of sergers on youtube somewhere. The lady tells us what each one of the threads do so it's less mysterious. I inherited one from a neighbor so I finally took the plunge to learn to use it and it opens some doors, like knits, clean construction without lining, fixing old projects that fray, and stuff I haven't even tried yet like working with wooly threads for fancy edges... Oh and lettuce edges too. One of the best things I figured out was to color code your threads when you start and put a label on each knob so I know what is doing what. Then sew a bit with it to learn what color goes where.

​@@m.maclellan7147 There are plenty of videos like that. Overlookers/sergers aren't exactly a novelty item. Most somewhat advanced home sewists have one.

Me too! I read crows also like cat and dog kibble so thats what I'm gunna try next!

I have not tried this personally, but I've seen from crow-friending folks online that you can sprinkle some cayenne pepper on the peanuts since squirrels have taste receptors for spice but crows do not! Apparently it helps keep the squirrels away from your crow food lol

sometimes they dont like the food, i saw a lady say to give them apples, they went completely untouched

🎶 _My peanuts bring all the chonks to the yard . . ._ 🎶 Oh, I don’t know. That seems more risqué than intended.

I love the Momma Squirrels. We have one who will take food right from your hand. She is so cute!

someone NEEDS to tell this to my husband who keeps complaining I'm not capable of drinking quietly lol

Yes!! Anyone know where it’s from?

Shein! I have one

I loved it too! but seriously, all of her outfits in this video made me pause the video and stare and try to memorize them hahaha

This comment brought so much warmth to my heart, because I feel exactly the same about Rachel's style. And I am so proud that I do wear some of those styles in public now. not always, but it's not as frightening as it used to be to me. anyways, just wanted to wholeheartedly agree to your words - I could watch that kind of Rachel content for hours on end. all the best to you and your vintage/cottagecore journey!

same @ both of u guys. i will watch corseted tops and cottagy blouses and big voluminous skirts being made over and over

Loved it 😂 it was perfect somehow

I was waiting for a short audio of Missy there

yes yes same thought here 😂👌

Who wants to see a decoupaged and decorated sewing tin video from Rachel?

She's ADORABLE! I squealed :)

I wonder if they make videos about the hilarious things non-native speakers say . . .

Wow!! So you're like, from the future!?! 😂

Hehe same here! Always a lovely wholesome way to start the weekend ☺️

Same here, I'm in Ireland :)

Me too!

The top is very cute, but I wanted to see a bit of yellow on the sleeves.

I know it's just a typo, but "I wish to befriend clothes" is such a mood. I can see myself, in the morning, in front of thw wardrobe while I enunciate this sentence 😊

Funny.

They are good for beginning seamstresses who can't tackle more complicated projects yet.