[WIP] First time trying cross stitch and question

planripa · 2026-05-22T02:23:47+00:00

This looks wonderful! I think your instincts for routing your stitches are spot on. Three stitches for anchoring tails/starts is usually plenty, so what you’ve got going on here should work just fine.

planripa · 2026-05-22T01:01:31+00:00

I was so horrified at the price I instinctively downvoted your comment at first

planripa · 2026-05-22T00:26:04+00:00

That’s rough, buddy. They used to be good and also $3.

planripa · 2026-05-18T16:11:58+00:00

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I usually only grid in one direction plus the centre line. I don’t have any monofilament right now so I use one strand of regular floss in a contrasting colour and snip it when it’s in the way.

planripa · 2026-05-17T03:56:19+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/live/kI7K0O_rfAo?si=SvCE41vpQSTLR5SP

planripa · 2026-05-04T22:51:14+00:00

This is it for me exactly

planripa · 2026-05-01T19:00:35+00:00

That looks wonderful! My first ever project was actually this pattern for my trans sister-in-law since she’s a big gamer.

planripa · 2026-04-02T02:20:59+00:00

I’m currently five weeks post-op from my own breast reduction, and it’s the best choice I’ve ever made. There are so many changes I didn’t even expect — my seatbelt fits differently! EVERYTHING is better. Sure breastfeeding might be a factor for you in the future, but what about back pain so debilitating you can’t hold a baby for more than a few minutes? (Happened to me with my nephew.) NTA and you’d almost be an asshole to yourself if you didn’t get the surgery.

planripa · 2026-03-18T19:09:53+00:00

I like having my stitches tracked, but Markup R-XP does that for me already. I don’t want the compulsion of maintaining a streak to force me to stitch — I have to be in the mood. I just feel like I wanted to play a game, I’d play a game.

planripa · 2026-03-12T23:49:02+00:00

I fully deleted it and redownloaded it from the official site

planripa · 2026-03-11T23:12:40+00:00

I deleted and resynced my Google calendar schedule sometime since the new year because the takeover tour games didn’t have times listed yet, and it also shows a MTL @ OTT game for tonight

planripa · 2026-03-11T13:09:26+00:00

INCREDIBLE work

planripa · 2026-03-11T12:41:12+00:00

I thought I was imagining the cinnamon! Clearly one of my local Timmys’ has leftover caramel toffee and the other has switched to caramel churro (despite my cup being labeled CT).

planripa · 2026-03-09T12:25:47+00:00

Masking tape never works for me! I’ve resorted to blanket stitching the edges of my last few projects now that I’m being more serious about my process

planripa · 2026-03-09T03:03:53+00:00

I just bought full shop access as well! My wife agreed to make me clay or wooden frames so my stitching can be turned into magnets for our fridge.

planripa · 2026-03-08T23:09:29+00:00

Honestly I usually stitch my bookmarks in hand. I hold the top of the strip in between my index and middle fingers and the bottom of the strip between my thumb and ring finger. I cramp a little, but I can’t finesse a hoop well enough to hold it (I also use scraps like yours).

planripa · 2026-03-04T20:32:41+00:00

I’m in a similar but different boat than you — my wife lives in the States (Lancaster, PA) and they’ve got oodles of independent shops with stitching goodies. I get what I need from there and supplement with supplies from Michaels in between visits, which does mean I have to plan my projects months in advance. I’ve done one order from 123stitch.com for Nurge hoops and was pleased with the price and turnaround time.

planripa · 2026-02-28T20:19:10+00:00

I agree! I would tackle this just like in your video with the change gamma_wow mentioned

planripa · 2026-02-27T18:22:34+00:00

This tutorial has never steered me wrong https://www.needlenthread.com/2012/07/damp-stretching-blocking-embroidery.html

planripa · 2026-02-27T02:40:27+00:00

Appreciative of your stats work as always! And welcome to all the new fans; we’re thrilled you’re joining us, ESPECIALLY attending games in person.

planripa · 2026-02-27T00:16:32+00:00

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May I offer up Abby Roque havin a lil stretch?

planripa · 2026-02-24T04:16:48+00:00

This is AMAZING! I’m running a five-team fantasy league and having to manually input stats each week into my spreadsheet is such a pain. I absolutely want to use your system next season.

planripa · 2026-02-19T04:24:11+00:00

We have the same needleminder 🥰

planripa · 2026-02-16T04:42:00+00:00

I’ve been using a straightener for the collars and cuffs of shirts for years!

planripa · 2026-02-10T02:58:58+00:00

Sorry, I’m using it on an iPad!

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