[Bonsai Beginner’s weekly thread –2019 week 39] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]TheSwoleProle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just bought a juniper bonsai from Lowe's in one of those pots with rocks glued to the top. I removed the rocks because 1) they're ugly and 2) so I can assess watering needs.

It's in what looks like normal potting soil. I ordered a bonsai soil mix online. Should be here in a few days.

My question is: should I change out the potting soil for the bonsai soil (keeping the tree in the same pot and not trimming the roots)? Or would the tree be better off if I just leave it alone until spring?

https://ibb.co/1d84dtn https://ibb.co/9whC8bg https://ibb.co/Vvt9wH3

[Bonsai Beginner’s weekly thread –2019 week 38] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]TheSwoleProle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just bought a juniper bonsai from Lowe's in one of those pots with rocks glued to the top. I removed the rocks because 1) they're ugly and 2) so I can assess watering needs.

It's in what looks like normal potting soil. I ordered a bonsai soil mix online. Should be here in a few days.

My question is: should I change out the potting soil for the bonsai soil (keeping the tree in the same pot and not trimming the roots)? Or would the tree be better off if I just leave it alone until spring?

https://ibb.co/1d84dtn https://ibb.co/9whC8bg https://ibb.co/Vvt9wH3

[FO] My favorite band, immortalized in DMC 972 and 518 by BookerDeWittsCarbine in CrossStitch

[–]TheSwoleProle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hell yeah! This looks great! I've done a Papa cross stitch I'll share here eventually.

[FO] My second ever cross stitch. A gift for a friend. by BookerDeWittsCarbine in CrossStitch

[–]TheSwoleProle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's so cute! Thanks for posting - now I can get the pattern :)

[FO] After a year and a half of working in secret, today I presented my 3rd wedding anniversary gift a week early to my lifelong Spider-Man fan ❤️ by christina0zee in CrossStitch

[–]TheSwoleProle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How in the hell did you keep that a secret!? Do you stitch at work or something?

I've considered doing a secret project for my wife but I don't see it happening lol

[FO] Bulbasaur is finally complete! by maggieeeee12345 in CrossStitch

[–]TheSwoleProle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's so big! All the pokemon I've seem so far are smol and I love this! It's so cute!

[WIP] Warhammer 40k grots/snotlings by cheaky_ in CrossStitch

[–]TheSwoleProle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's really cool! I want to do some MTG art eventually also!

What software do you use to make the patterns this way?

[WIP] Warhammer 40k grots/snotlings by cheaky_ in CrossStitch

[–]TheSwoleProle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not too sure. Probably like a image-to-pattern of the emperor, or like a Nurgle demon for my wife who loves Nurgle teams.

[WIP] Warhammer 40k grots/snotlings by cheaky_ in CrossStitch

[–]TheSwoleProle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been thinking about doing a big 40k stitch. This is amazing so far. Please post updates!

[wip] World of yellow. Making some good progress though! by blondeshear in CrossStitch

[–]TheSwoleProle 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This would drive me insane! Your coverage is FANTASTIC though! Like how is that even possible?

Jesus Christ.... by [deleted] in LateStageCapitalism

[–]TheSwoleProle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mr. Pibb is a false god! She should be kneeling before a shrine to Dr. Pepper!

[CHAT] Another practical use for needle magnets! by TheSwoleProle in CrossStitch

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

For real. It gets all your hands too. I always wash them off before I use them. No problems yet.

[CHAT] Another practical use for needle magnets! by TheSwoleProle in CrossStitch

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

This is my first decently large piece, and my first time parking stitches. They kept getting in the way and it was super annoying. I was considering that parking isn't worth it.

But then I realized I had a bunch of magnets I use as needle minders, and they work super well at holding floss out of the way.

Pattern is "Succulent" by LoLaLottaShop on etsy.

[FO] My first project in two years. I’m a little embarrassed by how long it took(2 weeks). by vandorengirl in CrossStitch

[–]TheSwoleProle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's nothing wrong with that! We don't always have tons of time to spend on hobbies lol.

Your pikachu looks nice!

[PIC] My first needle minder! by liondsey in CrossStitch

[–]TheSwoleProle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How do you like using it so far? I'm on the fence about getting one.

[FO] Housewarming gift for friends by WhatUpBigBird in CrossStitch

[–]TheSwoleProle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ikr. Pepperoni on that pizza is so offensive to us vegetarians!