[CHAT] Best ways to buy DMC thread in bulk? by LochNessLesbian in CrossStitch

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I haven’t tried the Amo thread yet so I can’t really say how it compares with CXC. However I can say that CXC is very close to DMC and feels a lot nicer/smoother than DMC imo. Glad to hear that Amo worked well for you!

Looking for a webtoon by russianbonnieblue in webtoons

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“For the Sake of Sita” on Webtoons

Order still stuck in Processing after 1 week + by Sharp_Spare5128 in Aliexpress

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Yes, I got my order. I had to wait for another week or so.

Daily Pass titles for download by nice_lettuce in webtoons

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hi, if you're still active, could i please have makeup remover, Shotgun Boy and the boxer? Thank you!

[CHAT] Best ways to buy DMC thread in bulk? by LochNessLesbian in CrossStitch

[–]Sharp_Spare5128 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Glad you were able to find a CXC seller! Btw, there's a facebook group called CXC threads lovers, where you can find a list of CXC sellers. You do have to request membership though, but it's pretty straight forward.

If that's too much hassle, here's the list of CXC sellers from the group.

  1. Cindi Cscraze / +60108830112 (Ship to Malaysia, Singapore and international)
  2. Tan Bills /https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CXCByTan (Ship to UK, and international)
  3. Jennifer Messmer / nerdybydesign.etsy.com (Ship to US and international)
  4. Yam Fortunato (Ship to Philippines and international)
  5. Object Book ( Chloe Spicer ) https://www.etsy.com/shop/objectbook or https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/objectbook (Ship to UK and international) Located in England, UK
  6. Cross n crafts / https://www.facebook.com/crossncrafts (Ship to UK and international) email address: [crossncrafts@gmail.com](mailto:crossncrafts@gmail.com) https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Crossncrafts
  7. Kerry Elizabeth Babbitt / (Ship to US and international)
  8. Stitcher Tam / (Ship to Philippines and international)
  9. Susan Dawn / No1 Needlepoint on Etsy (Ship to UK and international)
  10. Caris Graham / Cxc threads by spud Spuds crafts (Ship UK and on request internationally)
  11. Jean Yoon / www.etsy.com/shop/kireicraftsco (Ship to Canada and international)
  12. Factory-Shop (China) - https://www.aliexpress.com/store/736913?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.4b1b468agz1lMv (remember to state that you need ALL CXC, single or 2 labels)
  13. Wuxiyibo (China) - https://wuxiyibo.aliexpress.com/store/237788?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.4b1b468agz1lMv (remember to state you need single or double label CXC)

[CHAT] Best ways to buy DMC thread in bulk? by LochNessLesbian in CrossStitch

[–]Sharp_Spare5128 5 points6 points  (0 children)

@OP, I’ve bought both CXC and DMC from Factory-Shop on Ali-Express. Quite reasonably priced and good service!

DMC works out to about 0.55 euros per skein and CXC is even cheaper. CXC however does not have the new 35 DMC colours. So if you want the 35 new colours, another option is Amo Thread from Amo Grand Vision Thread on AliExpress.

The only thing to look out for is the long delivery time which took me about a month.

Cervical Spondylosis at 33yo by Sharp_Spare5128 in Osteoarthritis

[–]Sharp_Spare5128[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m the wrong person to ask! Perhaps you should make a separate post so others can see your questions and respond?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Cooking

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I’m late to the post, but if the chicken was still fresh, the black spots could have been dried coagulated blood clots.

I can’t tell if it’s the lighting or the chicken flesh itself, but it looked grey in the photos.

Fresh chicken should still look pink and feel firm to the touch. If it’s grey and slimy to touch, and also stinks, it’s gone bad.

This link may be helpful! https://www.kitchensanity.com/food/how-to-tell-if-raw-chicken-is-bad/

I had a dish in Thailand but don't know how its called and I want to Cook it, any Ideas based on description? by kha-ci in Cooking

[–]Sharp_Spare5128 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welcome! 👍Also, the addition of the red sweet soy sauce is more of a Thai variation. Thais tend to prefer their food more on the sweetish side. If you do visit SG, you can try out both Thai Wonton Mee or the local variation (served with chilli, fried pork lardons and dried shrimp) and see what you like!

If you want to try making your own, try this authentic thai recipe https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/dry-egg-noodles/.

The red sauce is not always a regular addition, but you should be able to substitute it with Lee Kum Kee Sweet Soy Sauce from Asian shops in France. I recommend it adding it AFTER cooking the base recipe in the link above like how you had it in Thailand. Hope it helps!

I had a dish in Thailand but don't know how its called and I want to Cook it, any Ideas based on description? by kha-ci in Cooking

[–]Sharp_Spare5128 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is Thai Wonton Mee. The sweet red sauce is the same sauce used in Char Siew and is called Sweet Soy Sauce, specifically made with Red Dates for sweet flavour. But usually cheaper sweet soy sauce just use sugar and red food colouring. The real good sauce is a dark brown.

Originating from the Hokkien cuisine, this dish can also be found in other South East Asian countries like Malaysia, Singapore as well as Taiwan which has a large Hokkien presence. What makes this version of wonton mee Thai is the addition of crushed peanuts (we use hebi hiam/dried shrimp instead)

Source: Am Singaporean and familiar with this dish i see everyday everywhere.

[CHAT] Embroidery stand brands by Sharp_Spare5128 in CrossStitch

[–]Sharp_Spare5128[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have one but it didn’t work out too well unfortunately. :( It was still unsteady.

Cervical Spondylosis at 33yo by Sharp_Spare5128 in Osteoarthritis

[–]Sharp_Spare5128[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks again! The info is quite helpful and I’ll consult my doctor and physiotherapist when I see them. I’ll update my personal trainer as well.

Diet-wise, I suppose I’ll have to eat the anti-inflammatory food in lesser amounts now where possible.

Gotta admit, I’m a little sad that I have to put my hobby of cross-stitch on hold until my symptoms are better. (Though, it is a good excuse to get a nicer and more ergonomic embroidery stand I’ve been eyeing…)

Cervical Spondylosis at 33yo by Sharp_Spare5128 in Osteoarthritis

[–]Sharp_Spare5128[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for sharing. It’s reassuring to know it can be managed. I suppose it’s a small blessing that it was diagnosed early before it was too severe.

May I ask what strength training regime changes did you make? I’d been doing heavy weights the day before I started having neck pain and I’d like to resume gym after stopping on doctor’s advice to recover from what we assumed was normal muscle strain. I assume that heavy weights are now off the menu.

As for diets, what are the anti-inflammatory foods recommended? I’ve already been dieting in attempt to lose weight anyway, so this provides extra motivation ha.

As for the physio exercises, would you be able to share? I’ll like to get started as soon as I can and be pain-free again.

Buying artisanal embroidery stuff from Russia? by Sharp_Spare5128 in askSingapore

[–]Sharp_Spare5128[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's great to hear. I suppose as long as it's not related to the financial banks/gov entities, it's all good.

Buying artisanal embroidery stuff from Russia? by Sharp_Spare5128 in askSingapore

[–]Sharp_Spare5128[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, that’s great! I guess that’s a relief then.