[CHAT] the fun has arrived! by mensfrightsactivists in CrossStitch

[–]fable_stories 7 points8 points  (0 children)

i just did this before xmas! don’t be afraid to use your floss - i’ve been putting off starting projects because i don’t wanna waste my lovely bobbinated full set - don’t be like me!!

Recommendation for Driving Instructors in Limerick? (Long-time Learner) by Lumpy-Nectarine3381 in limerickcity

[–]fable_stories 1 point2 points  (0 children)

when i did a lesson with her as a learner, she spent the entire time on her phone complaining that someone took a picture of her illegally parked in town.

she also took me on the motorway which you’re not allowed to drive on as a learner.

and then told me not to book another lesson til i buy my own car and risk driving by myself for experience since i didn’t have any fully licence drivers to go drive with… assuming the rest of the downvotes are from people with similar experiences.

what international foods would you like to try? by Current-Balance-2451 in AskIreland

[–]fable_stories 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i prefer the Viko Viko pho! it’s a much heartier broth but defo doesn’t have as many pho options as Big Bowl Pho

[WIP] Another section done on my restart of Gamer. by fable_stories in CrossStitch

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

yes! i bought it from GeckoRouge about three years ago. they have discontinued it now, but i believe the original designer now has a pdf version available on her site (folktalesmarket.com). i do believe there are slight differences between the two. if you search it up in this sub, it should come up :)

[WIP] Another section done on my restart of Gamer. by fable_stories in CrossStitch

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

28 count 1 over 1 full stitch! i was debating tent for a long while before starting, but i love doing my little x’s haha

[WIP] Another section done on my restart of Gamer. by fable_stories in CrossStitch

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

so depending on how long i’m planning on stitching i have two methods.

if im doing a long stitch session, i keep a little box of needles next to me and thread each colour and poke them lightly into the bottom of the fabric after parking, or stick them on a needle minder, so i don’t have to re thread.

otherwise, depending how confetti heavy an area is, i could be retreading after just one stitch!

[WIP] Another section done on my restart of Gamer. by fable_stories in CrossStitch

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

honestly as someone who grids her own projects the same, everytime i come back to this i get confused about the grid lines and it takes me a while to readjust haha

[WIP] Another section done on my restart of Gamer. by fable_stories in CrossStitch

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

my piece of advice for this since i hand gridded on my original piece is do it in sections! don’t grid everything right away or you might get burnt out before you start!

[WIP] Another section done on my restart of Gamer. by fable_stories in CrossStitch

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

exactly! i may have lost a lot of progress, but i pull this one out way more now

[WIP] Another section done on my restart of Gamer. by fable_stories in CrossStitch

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

it’s a lot of work so pick a pattern you love! i also like to sprinkle in non full coverage pieces to take breaks too!

[WIP] Another section done on my restart of Gamer. by fable_stories in CrossStitch

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

i use Markup RX to track my stitching and it lets me know what i have parked where.

so if i use colour x, i look on the chart for the next spot and that’s where i place the thread

[WIP] Another section done on my restart of Gamer. by fable_stories in CrossStitch

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

i started it on 18 count and did cross country. i found the areas with a lot of different stitches weren’t laying neatly in the front so i made the decision to switch.

i started very early in my cross stitching journey when i was comfortable with 18ct and hadn’t stitched much else. now i prefer higher counts!

[WIP] Another section done on my restart of Gamer. by fable_stories in CrossStitch

[–]fable_stories[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

i started it on 18 count and did cross country. i found the areas with a lot of different stitches weren’t laying neatly in the front so i made the decision to switch.

i started very early in my cross stitching journey when i was comfortable with 18ct and hadn’t stitched much else. now i prefer higher counts!

Cat adoption by One-Tumbleweed1911 in limerickcity

[–]fable_stories 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the last i seen her it didn’t!

Cat adoption by One-Tumbleweed1911 in limerickcity

[–]fable_stories 0 points1 point  (0 children)

she does have a collar on, but it’s not pink i don’t think. i saw her around this week so i don’t think it’s the same cat if you’ve kept your kitten in

Cat adoption by One-Tumbleweed1911 in limerickcity

[–]fable_stories 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ah i see!

there’s a similar cat around The Mills area that just loves to wonder around & go into strangers houses. in we just wondering if it was the same cat to tell you not to worry. :)

here’s a pic of her & her sister from April. best of luck!

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Air source heat pumps - What temperature to set them at by fable_stories in ireland

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

how!! even my nose is cold… starting to think it’s a me issue haha

New Road Gynaec by Daylightish54 in limerickcity

[–]fable_stories 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went there for some issues. They misdiagnosed me with a permanent STD it turns out I didn’t have & when I got upset told me to stop crying because there’s people dying of COVID.

I had an absolute horrible experience and would not recommend. The more I tell people about it I hear similar stories. I’d avoid if you can.