TC's Life and Hobby Update
11Hey all -
I know I haven’t been active much here lately, and I’ll level with you - I seriously underestimated the time and energy level it would take to work here, even though it’s a pretty chill place to work. Without the free time to spend playing on the internet, I haven’t kept up with my forum contributions.
So yeah, it’s been a while since I shared an update, and well, I miss you all and wanted to make you feel as old as I do.
Here’s a pic of my current hair color. (I think it was bright red last time I posted my pic on here.)
@humper is still my partner and person. We just celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary this past week.
- We went out to a fancy dinner and passed out early because we’re old, now.
@puppycat is 9 years old, 4’11" and going into 4th grade this coming fall. (She’s a full head taller than the shortest kid in her class. So my mini-me is a mini-monster.)
I still make her dresses and hoodies on demand, and she’s getting more involved in the design process and loving it.
So, I’m still sewing, but lately I’ve been more into bag and wallet making than clothing. (I dig the challenge.)
I can’t share pics of the family, but if you want, I’ll bombard you with pics of my sewing projects so far in 2025.
What’s your update? I want to know what major changes have happened and what you’re into these days.
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Oh, I’m envious of your hair - it’s beautiful! (I put colors in mine but of course don’t get such vivid effects.)
4’11" at nine years old - wow; amazing that the little girl we saw in photos a while back is so big.
Please do bombard us with pics!
@Kyeh I have like 40 pics of a dozen projects. What do you wanna see?
@Thumperchick All/any that you want to share!
@Kyeh @Thumperchick wallets please go back dragon scale wallet sounds awesome. I’ve been sort of looking for something new that’s not junk lately and maybe you’ll help motivate me
OWLS! TOWELS! JOWLS! AWESOME!
@Cerridwyn @Kyeh Dragon wallet up first!
@Cerridwyn @Thumperchick Oh, that’s gorgeous.
@Cerridwyn @Kyeh @Thumperchick Love the zipper pulls!!
@Cerridwyn @ironcheftoni @Thumperchick
I’d like to also see the:
LOTR handbag that’s designed to look like the book
and the die shaped bag, please!
@ironcheftoni @Kyeh @Thumperchick I know that super pole is gorgeous and the fact that it is iridescent makes it even more gorgeous
@Cerridwyn @ironcheftoni @Kyeh







LOTR:
@Cerridwyn @ironcheftoni @Kyeh


DND:
@Cerridwyn @ironcheftoni @Thumperchick
WHOA! Those are SO COOL! I especially love the LOTR one, so clever! Did they come as kits?
@Cerridwyn @ironcheftoni @Kyeh The LOTR and DND bags came with the fabric as a kit, but I had to find the hardware and webbing.
@Cerridwyn @ironcheftoni @Thumperchick
i.e. “zipper pull”?
@Cerridwyn @ironcheftoni @Thumperchick
So those things just exist out there? How fantastic.
I’m just gonna post the rest of them and clog this thread with a million photos.
Messenger bag for Puppycat’s tablet, headphones, and whatever else she squirrels away in the pockets.
Pokemon wallet
Deadpool/Wolverine wallet and Minecraft wallet (these were kits, but I had to supply the zipper and pulls)
Half a dozen large tote bags:
They’re weekender size. Each tote was designed with the particular recipient in mind.
@ironcheftoni @Kyeh @Thumperchick Voice to Text gets really weird sometimes
@Thumperchick Those are all so beautiful and original! Lucky recipients!
The sexy carrot fabric is a hoot - reminds me of this.
I’ll join in.
Hi, it’s been a minute. For much of the same reasons as @Thumperchick it’s been busy.
Uh, let’s see… I just got back from Korea. Love that place and I hope I can go back again soon. Got to do a few things there like visit Lotteria, Itaewon, Gangnam, Yesan, Cheonju,
Hobbies: Still gaming not sure I’ll be quitting that anytime soon. Whatever old folks home I move into I hope their internet is strong. WoW, Overwatch, and a few others. I’ve been considering streaming for fun as well.
Getting into watching anime again. Haven’t watched a lot since the 90s. Initial D was a favorite. Started watching Frieren which was great so far.
Since we’re sharing pictures.
Here’s the giant christmas chicken leg tree I saw and that was mention in the email chatter.
Here’s the email chatter for those who missed it:

Am I dating myself by being disappointed that there is no classic Jim Anchower “Hola, amigos, it’s been awhile since I rapped at ya” intro?
Totally get that—life has a way of speeding up on us! Glad to see you back though, even if just for an update. It’s always nice to check in and reconnect. When I’m in chill mode after long days, I’ve been spending some downtime reading on vyvy manga—a fun escape that helps me unwind. Hope you find your balance again soon, and don’t be a stranger around here!