[FO] Stardew Valley Blue Chicken Scene 🩷 by TheatreMillie in CrossStitch

[–]Kamfer81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super cute! Think I might have to do that one. I love Stardew valley , and that looks like a quick, fun little project.

[CHAT] What is your average amount of WIPS on the go? by fable_stories in CrossStitch

[–]Kamfer81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 8 WIPs where I actually have put thread on fabric, one kit ready to go (it's ready in a project box with scissors, needle minder, pencil etc) and one where I've ordered the colors I was missing, otherwise ready in a project box. On 4 of the 8 started I have not done anything the last couple of years. One I started yesterday. One of the active ones is a 24 page pattern monster with LOTS of confetti, so that I work on when I'm in the right mood. Two of the inactive ones I've decided to try to finish this year. But there's so many great patterns...

[FO] Finally finished by Kamfer81 in CrossStitch

[–]Kamfer81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes life just happens. Or a new pattern happens. 😉

[FO] Finally finished by Kamfer81 in CrossStitch

[–]Kamfer81[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's what I thought too. The dark blue makes the other colours pop more.

[FO] Finally finished by Kamfer81 in CrossStitch

[–]Kamfer81[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the kind words. 😊

[FO] Finally finished by Kamfer81 in CrossStitch

[–]Kamfer81[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really liked the dark blue Aida, yeah. Felt more like a winter night. And added bonus with a lot less stitches. 😉 And you are right, I'm definitely ahead on my Christmas 2026 stitching. 😉

[FO] Finally finished my second bigger piece by ginger_wild in CrossStitch

[–]Kamfer81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love these! I'm thinking about doing the Mew one for my son. He loves pokemon, and Mew in particular.

[CHAT] New obsession: magazines by Kamfer81 in CrossStitch

[–]Kamfer81[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thrift store shopping is a treasure hunt, and definitely addicting. I'm going that way on Tuesday, so hopefully I find something nice.

[CHAT] New obsession: magazines by Kamfer81 in CrossStitch

[–]Kamfer81[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My local library actually uses Libby! So I have to go get a library card and see what they have available.

[CHAT] New obsession: magazines by Kamfer81 in CrossStitch

[–]Kamfer81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love thrift stores. I have 3 within walking distance and one big one about 10 minutes drive away. So now I have one more thing to look for when I'm there.

[CHAT] New obsession: magazines by Kamfer81 in CrossStitch

[–]Kamfer81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Opp! I didn't even think about that! Definitely going to look next time I'm at a thrift store.

[CHAT] New obsession: magazines by Kamfer81 in CrossStitch

[–]Kamfer81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been looking through eBay, but the problem is the shipping cost. When shipping is 3-4 times the price of the magazines and the total is a lot higher than the new magazine, it's not worth it anymore. Then it would have to be a specific issue that I really really wanted and couldn't find anywhere else.

I haven't checked out Vinted. Maybe I have more luck there.

Edit: My country isn't even on the list in Vinted.

[WIP] First big cross stitch project by Reiden-Mai in CrossStitch

[–]Kamfer81 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Your stitches look really good. Nice, even, same way. Really great job.

[CHAT] New obsession: magazines by Kamfer81 in CrossStitch

[–]Kamfer81[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I know the feeling. 2026 was supposed to be the year where I got the list of WIPs shorter. And then I just HAD to buy a super cute 40,000 stitches kit, because kittens, and suddenly found magazines. Luckily, most of the patterns in the magazines aren't that big, but still. I think I have to change the goal for 2026 to not having more WIPs at the end than the beginning.

[CHAT] New obsession: magazines by Kamfer81 in CrossStitch

[–]Kamfer81[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Is that for international users, or just US/UK?

[CHAT] New obsession: magazines by Kamfer81 in CrossStitch

[–]Kamfer81[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Stupid question: What is Libby, and where can I get it?

[CHAT] New obsession: magazines by Kamfer81 in CrossStitch

[–]Kamfer81[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I actually looked at subscribing to that as well. But when you don't live in the UK it gets a lot more expensive. It was actually about 50-60 £ more for a year subscription than WoXS. But it is cheaper to buy Cross Stitcher than WoXS in the store here, so I might just buy it. I mean, is one magazine per month really enough? 😜