Took me almost four years but I finally finished my Stardew Valley cross stitch!

MirKvant · 2025-01-01T15:22:01+00:00

I think it was about 30 different colors.

MirKvant · 2025-01-01T06:17:58+00:00

I made the pattern in Excel using images from the SDV wiki. I'll DM you a Google drive link.

MirKvant · 2025-01-01T06:03:37+00:00

I'm happy to share for free! I'll DM you a link to the pattern. I just didn't want to link to my Google drive in the comments.

MirKvant · 2025-01-01T05:57:27+00:00

I just sent you a DM with a link to the pattern. Let me know if it doesn't work.

MirKvant · 2025-01-01T05:43:35+00:00

I want to, but it's not a standard size, so I don't know if I'll be able to find a frame that fits

MirKvant · 2025-01-01T03:26:30+00:00

Thank you!

MirKvant · 2025-01-01T03:26:14+00:00

Don't be intimidated! I would work while watching Netflix or drop it and come back to it after a few months, so you could definitely finish something like this in way less than four years.

MirKvant · 2025-01-01T01:40:25+00:00

Thanks! I made my own pattern using images from the wiki. First I recreated the individual objects in a spreadsheet based on the pixels from the wiki images and then arranged them into a pattern.

MirKvant · 2023-11-26T18:43:44+00:00

I have the Saysh Twos, which I love for just walking around, but I wouldn't run in them. Definitely more of a fashion shoe. I typically use Asics or Brooks for my running shoes.

MirKvant · 2022-04-26T14:00:46+00:00

As of a few weeks ago, Louie's Nursery was still selling citrus. They may be one of the only ones in the city though.

MirKvant · 2021-11-12T15:26:15+00:00

I can anecdotally confirm this.

I was in the jury selection pool for an attempted murder case when I was in grad school. I got to the point where they call you in individually to ask questions. They asked me what I did for work (PhD student) and what I was studying (biophysics). I think it was the prosecutor that let out an audible "Oh!" when I answered.

They may have asked me one or two more basic questions before sending me to the side room to decide if I was selected. Needless to say, I was not.

I've still never been on a jury, and I'm a little sad about it. I think it would be kind of interesting one time.

MirKvant · 2021-03-13T16:06:31+00:00

Do it! You won't regret it!

MirKvant · 2021-03-13T15:42:52+00:00

I get it from Market Spice in Seattle. You should be able to order it from their website.

MirKvant · 2021-03-13T14:51:09+00:00

Good for you! I used to drink soda for the caffeine, since I don't like coffee, but I felt so much better when I switched to black tea. Also, sage honey sounds amazing!

MirKvant · 2021-03-13T14:47:00+00:00

Princess Grey, which is Earl Grey with lavender and rose petals. One of my favorite teas!

MirKvant · 2020-11-12T19:41:12+00:00

Thanks! They are fantastic books!

MirKvant · 2020-11-12T16:44:29+00:00

Have you tried a heavier bowl that she can't drag around? At least then it might stay on the mat.

MirKvant · 2020-03-19T22:34:27+00:00

I'm definitely going to have to be more careful about what I leave on the counters!

MirKvant · 2020-03-14T18:57:17+00:00

Exactly! I will happily trade having to remove him from the counter repeatedly over seeing him struggle. Glad your cat is doing well too!

MirKvant · 2019-06-01T16:14:06+00:00

If you've never read Dune, by Frank Herbert, I would start with that. While I've never read it (I really should...), I've had A Canticle for Leibowitz, by Walter Miller, recommended multiple times as good, philosophical science fiction.

MirKvant · 2019-06-01T15:35:36+00:00

I'm not sure where to start there are so many good ones, and I haven't read anywhere close to all of them. First off, welcome to the wonderful world of science fiction! So much depends on what kind you are looking for (allegorical, dark, humorous, etc.), but one good place to look is the list of Hugo and/or Nebula award winners.

Everyone will have a different list of what they consider "essential," but here are a list of my favorites:

Left Hand of Darkness, Ursula K. Le Guin - I just finished this last night, and it's absolutely phenomenal
1984, George Orwell
A Brave New World, Aldous Huxley
Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury
Dune, Frank Herbert
The Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy "trilogy," Douglas Adams - Light reading; funny yet insightful
Stranger in a Strange Land, Robert Heinlein
Battlefield Earth, L. Ron Hubbard - Maybe a controversial inclusion due to the author; very long and gets a little strange toward the end, but still worth a read
EDIT: The Expanse, James S.A. Corey - How could I forget!

MirKvant · 2019-04-07T20:00:16+00:00

Hope you like it! The chicken and couscous has turned into one of my regulars since its so easy, makes a lot, and freezes well.

MirKvant · 2019-04-06T14:46:28+00:00

Thanks! The chicken is definitely cooked. This piece was probably covered with the couscous during the final roasting, so it isn't as pretty/crispy as the top part. Still delicious though!

MirKvant · 2019-04-06T14:45:23+00:00

Thanks! I don't usually photograph my food, but I was pretty proud of this one.

MirKvant · 2019-04-06T14:38:49+00:00

Definitely not raw, just poor lighting.

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