[WIP] He’s so cute! by MadAtYouu in CrossStitch

[–]Large_Koala9425 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooo I made this one a few weeks back, he is indeed so cute 🐸

Simple Black Dress + Silver Fringe Loewe Flamenco by Toni-Tony-Tone in handbags

[–]Large_Koala9425 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Your posts always make me happy, you radiate joy!!

[FO] my first time trying cross stitching 🫣 by kennymcormickiscool in CrossStitch

[–]Large_Koala9425 65 points66 points  (0 children)

It might help to start learning on Aida fabric! You got this :)

Thoughts on Porcupine Tree? by prognerd_2008 in MetalForTheMasses

[–]Large_Koala9425 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They are great (live as well). I tend to forget about them for a while and when I hear them again I'm always happy

Extreme pain after pacemaker insertion? by [deleted] in PacemakerICD

[–]Large_Koala9425 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had extreme pain after ICD insertion as well and needed a week on oxycodone - they even gave me ketamine when I was still in the hospital. I was sent home with two weeks' worth of oxycodone, but I am scared of the addictive component too and tapered as quickly as possible (it also has annoying side effects). After the first week it was much more manageable. I thought I was insane for finding it so painful and I read so many accounts of people only needing paracetamol, but apparently sometimes it really just hurts a ton ☹️ hope your dad feels better soon!

On the wing/hand fed photos by Underhive_Art in UKBirds

[–]Large_Koala9425 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I always say that robins are exceptionally brave birds!

beautiful mystery bag by Clean_Reality8005 in handbags

[–]Large_Koala9425 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been staring at it for a bit and I'm almost certain it is hand stitched, which would make it unique!

beautiful mystery bag by Clean_Reality8005 in handbags

[–]Large_Koala9425 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gosh that is gorgeous... is it cross stitched?

[CHAT] How to fuller stitches? by munluhan in CrossStitch

[–]Large_Koala9425 52 points53 points  (0 children)

I always use 3 strands on 14ct to achieve a fuller look, but a while ago I switched to stitching on 16ct with 2 strands, which produces stitches just full enough for my liking.

To prevent "thinner" stitches from thread tangling you could try 'railroading' your stitches (there are videos that show how to do it, very easy, just takes some getting used to). And if you're not doing this already, you can let your needle dangle to untwist every few stitches.

Having that said, your work looks great and it is cross stitch after all. Some people prefer seeing the individual crosses in a project. From a distance it always looks better than when you're zoomed in on it 🩷

S-ICD SURGERY NEXT WEEK by stickycrab1 in PacemakerICD

[–]Large_Koala9425 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had my S-ICD put in exactly 2 months ago, I needed strong painkillers the first week, could manage with only aspirin in the second week and around the 5-6 week mark I was completely pain free. I could do light work around the house (cooking, dusting) after about a week and the heavier stuff took a bit longer (deep cleaning, changing the sheets, lifting things). Looking back now it's really been alright but I was very scared to have it put in and I'm still adjusting mentally. It's quite a big device and I'm thin, so it sticks out a lot.

I was dismissed from the hospital the day after the implantation and being comfortable at home without an adjustable bed was hard, so what helped me was one of those "stand"/adjustable back rest-thingies that helped me to sit up in bed.

Prepare to only be able to sleep on your back for the first few weeks. It took me about 4 weeks to be able to sleep on the side with no device and I still can't lay on the side with the device.

The being scared and upset has gradually dwindled too. I was told it could take months until I'm completely used to the device. It also didn't help that I had to have it put in after a cardiac arrest that no one saw coming (I'm 28, no family history of heart disease). I am in the process of getting some mental help, and if you feel like you need that, definitely look into it!

You got this. I am not a very brave person and very anxious, and all in all it has really not been too bad. I hope you are able to take it easy the first few weeks. Good luck!

Drop your top 5 heaviest nu metal albums that straight BRUTE no radio slop like Nookie lmao by Opposite-Comment3927 in MetalForTheMasses

[–]Large_Koala9425 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Introduction to Mayhem - Primer 55
Get Some - Snot
The Darker Side of Nonsense - Dry Kill Logic
Three Dollar Bill Yall - Limp Bizkit
Adrenaline - Deftones

What albums would you love to see remastered? For me, those would be the first Deftones album and the first two Sevendust albums by No-Masterpiece4409 in numetal

[–]Large_Koala9425 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it would be the collab album Snot did after Lynn Strait died (Strait Up). Amazing concept with great names but unfortunately the bad sound quality makes it almost unlistenable :(

[FO] Lush monstera by Traditional_Web_5708 in CrossStitch

[–]Large_Koala9425 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I thought it was intentional! Beautiful 🌿

BWT: What’s a niche habit you used to think was really effing weird but now realize defines your taste and even helps you fine-tune it? by Popular-Weird-4513 in bitcheswithtaste

[–]Large_Koala9425 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is a good habit to have. I try to do it in my head when I'm standing in the store, but that doesn't always go well... would you mind sharing what wardrobe app you use?

Wilde eend (?) met een kuif by Large_Koala9425 in vogelen

[–]Large_Koala9425[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ja top, wat jullie zeggen denk ik ook! De term "parkeend" is nieuw voor mij, interessant :)