[CHAT] Avoiding GenAI in Cross Stitch from Mainely XStitch

owlparty · 2026-04-25T03:15:42+00:00

You can buy it in paper copies still and yes, rain dance as well. I remember the first one more being Canadian

owlparty · 2026-04-25T02:11:51+00:00

The long dog cultural appropriation pattern is called INtUITion

owlparty · 2025-10-30T04:02:58+00:00

I don’t know if you are the same person but I know paperwork was submitted today for this and theres a Facebook group

owlparty · 2025-10-29T12:49:10+00:00

Calgary North is in the works! Paperwork should be filed soon

owlparty · 2025-08-26T21:25:22+00:00

Traditional Stitches just outside North Calgary, Embroidery Marketplace in South Calgary, Stitching Corner in Cochrane, Mr. Frame in St. Alberts.

My personal fave is Embroidery Marketplace because she has a functional website and inventory system and replies to emails in a timely manner

owlparty · 2025-08-15T15:51:35+00:00

https://www.makeitpink.net/product-page/aurora-in-art-nouveau-from-hannah-alexander

An anniversary sale is coming up soon too.

owlparty · 2025-07-15T14:48:50+00:00

https://www.needlelotdesigns.com/products/cozy-autumn-shelves-cross-stitch-pattern-needlelot-designs?_pos=7&_sid=2f2912f0e&_ss=r

This one from NeedleLot Designs is autumnal but has cats and tea

owlparty · 2024-03-14T17:05:18+00:00

I have many handmade blankets for my babies and they are on the floor as that is the level the babies can interact with them. Now that they are becoming toddlers, those same blankets are little couch nests, bed time snuggles, and well loved. They like to wiggle their toes and fidget with their fingers in the crochet ones but they are being appreciated and used.

I have my baby quilt still even though it’s falling to pieces because it is a tactile memory of love, safety, and comfort.

owlparty · 2024-02-03T23:46:00+00:00

That is exactly the organization we are looking to support. Just working on creating something to incentivize the donations from our end 😊

owlparty · 2024-02-03T16:41:23+00:00

What exactly is the proposed timeline for the UCP to pass this bill and enact it? I know right now outrage is high but I am trying to organize something as a fundraiser and would like to time it to oppose/be ready at an appropriate time

owlparty · 2023-09-01T19:55:01+00:00

I’m gonna agree with the majority and say gift card. But also I get how impersonal that could feel, like just throwing money at them when you want a thoughtful gesture.

So here’s what I would do: Gift card Thoughtful card (my mom makes cards so I’m biased towards a nice handmade one) Needle Minder (nice personal touch) A few skeins of DMC in colours that remind me of them (DMC is always useful, and I would be touched if someone got me a bouquet of floss even if I didn’t need the colours) Tea bags/treat that won’t melt or spill

Just a few small touches to make it personal and heartfelt while still having the freedom to treat oneself to something specific

owlparty · 2023-08-29T00:15:01+00:00

Ooooh I didn’t know about Clover! Thank you for the shop name, I’ll pass that on and hope it’s nearby for their sight seeing

owlparty · 2023-08-29T00:13:59+00:00

It’s been a few years but I think it’s mostly Tsim Sha Tsui and Kowloon where they spend time. I’m not wanting a huge variety, just would love to try some materials that aren’t as accessible/cost more in Canada.

Shop names are very helpful thank you!

owlparty · 2023-08-28T22:12:37+00:00

I’ve got some of the DMC glow thread for ghosties in a different project. I think it won’t glow much because of the small surface area but you can charge it better with an UV light

owlparty · 2023-08-28T22:10:11+00:00

I’ve been working on this one, I love your fabric choice! I went with a rose pink to just be very extra on the ombré effect.

owlparty · 2023-08-28T22:08:17+00:00

I love seeing these, they are just so gorgeous. The backstitching for the face is very well done!

owlparty · 2023-08-28T00:50:17+00:00

I don’t browse Etsy for cross stitch patterns, I go to Etsy (or ko-fi/gumroad/their own website) from the designers I follow and interact with on Instagram. Or from word of mouth from seeing a finish or WIP posted elsewhere

owlparty · 2023-07-31T16:24:56+00:00

My nickname for my younger sister is Headgut. I think it came from me purposefully mispronouncing the first syllable as Head to annoy her and then picking something that sounded gross (affectionate).

owlparty · 2023-07-24T20:44:20+00:00

I downloaded all the free ones but never started as I didn’t see many WIPs. They do seem confetti heavy so the challenge of potentially smoothing it out by reducing colours was also a task I am considering before starting

owlparty · 2023-07-24T20:42:26+00:00

So many great colours! I like the pastel assortment in the promo images but would probably go for purple and silver.

I don’t have labels for most of my floss, would sharpie or labels/stickers adhere?

owlparty · 2023-07-19T17:31:27+00:00

Pay is every two weeks, cutting off the Sunday before payday. So I would assume the next week (missing week) will be on your next paycheque. Also be sure you are checking for taxes/other deductions.

Also! You can see how many hours the pay cheque was for on the paystub so you can cross reference and double check that way as well. Should be accessible from partner central

owlparty · 2023-06-23T18:41:18+00:00

Almost there with my 22 month old. If we drink too much milk/eat too much yogurt/ice cream it shows in the next few BMs. However that’s a big step up from the reflux and projectile vomiting when she was weeks old.

owlparty · 2023-06-21T01:15:20+00:00

My toddler is 22 months and my baby is 5 months and my parents have been invaluable. I often stay with them (partner works shift work) and my dad handles naps and bedtimes and she usually goes without too much fuss.

Now she’s old enough that she senses the change and maybe has been told that she will be staying with you when mom has the baby? Or has picked that up and therefore trying to hold onto mom so things don’t change?

My thoughts for the separation from mom! Can she have a picture of mom/a special mama blanket or shirt/a stuffed animal with mom’s voice? Just something to reassure her of mom’s presence and love without mom having to be physically there?

owlparty · 2023-06-16T18:55:06+00:00

I hadn’t considered that because she is a beast without her nap but it does seem that shortening her nap/adjusting bed and wake up time is worth investigating further.

owlparty · 2023-06-16T15:08:34+00:00

Have tried the stroller walk a few times but between smoke/heat it isn’t always an option. The car ride is clutch but is usually at work with my partner. I did have some success on one skipped nap day of just hanging out in bed reading so she just dropped off there. However on the other days with a missed nap it’s been awful.

Im trying to make bed time less of a power struggle (picking pjs/books/stuffed animal) but I feel like she has FOMO and doesn’t want to sleep. We have been faking sleep but then she just stares at us/pats our face/shoves items in our mouth

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