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Worldwide Resources For Cross Stitch Materials
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Worldwide Resources For Cross Stitch Materials

March 27, 2020June 3, 2026 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Resource

Today I just wanted to spend some time putting together a resource of places you can purchase cross stitch materials. I’ll be continuously building onto this list, so feel free to send me suggestions.. Whether you’re just starting out and need the basics, or want to branch out and try new things. I will try […]

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Hoop, Q-snap, or Scroll Frame? Which should you use?
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Hoop, Q-snap, or Scroll Frame? Which should you use?

February 7, 2020October 16, 2023 Siri0Tagged Beginner, Cross stitch, Tutorial

Whether you’re a beginner or a long time stitcher you already have a preferred method for cross stitching. Whether you realize it or not. You make your Xs a specific way. It’s possible you have a favorite place to stitch in. You have a preferred fabric count. Perhaps you already use a Q-snap or a […]

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Cross Stitch Beginner’s Guide
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Cross Stitch Beginner’s Guide

December 27, 2019December 19, 2023 Siri0Tagged Beginner, Cross stitch, Tutorial

Have you decided to try your hand at cross stitch? Great! It’s a relaxing hobby that doesn’t take a lot of time to learn yet can be customized in so many different ways it can keep your interest for years to come. Things to Know Before we get started, let’s set some expectations. What to […]

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Siri is a nerdy cross stitch designer passionate about teaching others about this craft!

Learn to cross stitch with over 200 designs from Stardew Valley!

Only Available on Fangamer.com

If you'd like to join me on a Floss Adventure, check out https://flossadventure.com 

⭐ Sashiko Panels Used were by Sylvia Pippen Designs: https://sylvia-pippen.com
⭐ Business Card Pattern by A Spoonful of Sugar: https://aspoonfulofsugardesigns.com/business-card-wallet/

"How to Sashiko" tutorials I found useful:
https://createwhimsy.com/projects/step-by-step-guide-to-sashiko-stitching/
https://upcyclestitches.com/sashiko/
https://www.zenstitching.ca/freebies

🌟 Materials 🌟
Disclaimer - Amazon links are affiliate links
⭐ https://amzn.to/4uRJpk7 - Muslin Fabric
⭐https://amzn.to/4dUumQJ - Perle Cotton size 5
⭐https://amzn.to/4oaiTzQ - Perle Cotton size 8
⭐https://amzn.to/4fwJsxa - Sew on Snaps
Purple/Teal Fabric and Biscornu Buttons were purchased second hand.

If you're a cross stitcher; there's 100+ articles on my site about other finishing techniques, cross stitch basics, and advanced cross stitch tips. 
https://sirithre.com/

If you'd like to chat with the community in real time all about cross stitch and other crafts, join us on the Pixel Stitch Discord!
https://discord.gg/0exJsMDZjx8rK0XG

🌈Social Media 🌈
Ko-Fi (Free patterns!): https://ko-fi.com/sirithre/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sirithre/
Etsy: https://sirithre.etsy.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirithre/
Website: http://sirithre.com/
Newsletter: https://sirithre.com/newsletter/
Discord: https://discord.gg/0exJsMDZjx8rK0XG

🌟Contents🌟
0:00 - Intro
3:01 - First Project
4:06 - Biscornu Prep
7:18 - Stitching
13:32 - Biscornu Finishing
20:12 - Second Project
21:25 - Pouch Prep
24:33 - Final Results
Sashiko First Impressions // A Choose Your Floss Adventure
FREE Pride Butterfly Patterns on my Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/sirithre/shop

If you'd prefer a text/photo based tutorial, I have one written up here:
https://sirithre.com/3d-plastic-canvas-poseable-cross-stitch-butterfly-tutorial/

As well as that Plastic Canvas article I mentioned:
https://sirithre.com/plastic-canvas-and-cross-stitch-12-things-you-can-make-with-it/

There's also 100+ articles on my site about other finishing techniques, cross stitch basics, and advanced tips. 

Here's some more links if you'd like to join the Pixel Stitch Discord:
https://discord.gg/0exJsMDZjx8rK0XG

🌟 Materials 🌟
Disclaimer - Amazon links are affiliate links
Plastic Canvas -  https://amzn.to/4c3jJJ5
Craft Wire - https://amzn.to/4c94MFq
Pin Back - https://amzn.to/4sRuEN8
Hair Barrette - https://amzn.to/3PUPBby
Wire Cutter/Pliers - https://amzn.to/4vdVT6b
Desk Light - https://amzn.to/41MZLgX


🌈Social Media 🌈
Discord: https://discord.gg/0exJsMDZjx8rK0XG
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sirithre/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirithre/
Website: http://sirithre.com/
Newsletter: https://sirithre.com/newsletter/
Etsy: https://sirithre.etsy.com/
Ko-Fi (Free patterns!): https://ko-fi.com/sirithre/

🌟Contents🌟
0:00 - Intro
3:17 - Materials
10:02 - Bending Wire
14:04 - Stitching Together
36:05 - Attaching Pin/Barrette
45:26 - Final Result
3D Cross Stitch Plastic Canvas Butterfly Tutorial // And Free Pride Pattern!
Over on my website I have a whole list of project bag types and links to all the free tutorials, paid patterns, and purchaseable bags I could find, including the ones mentioned in this video.
https://sirithre.com/project-bags-for-cross-stitch-what-to-look-for/
There's also 100+ articles on my site about cross stitch finishing techniques, basic skills, and advanced tips. 

Here's some more links if you'd like to join the Pixel Stitch Discord:
https://discord.gg/0exJsMDZjx8rK0XG

🌟 Materials used & Related Products🌟
Disclaimer - Amazon links are affiliate links

Rainbow Zipper - https://amzn.to/47HuRdu
Clear Vinyl - https://amzn.to/4saaP2x
Quilt Clips - https://amzn.to/3O59dcj
Colorful Bobbin Rings - https://amzn.to/48v3ofh 
Plastic Bobbins - https://amzn.to/48v3ofh
Nurge Hoops - https://amzn.to/4skM0kB
Q-snap - https://amzn.to/4skM0kB

🌈Social Media 🌈
Discord: https://discord.gg/0exJsMDZjx8rK0XG
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sirithre/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirithre/
Website: http://sirithre.com/
Newsletter: https://sirithre.com/newsletter/
Etsy: https://sirithre.etsy.com/
Ko-Fi (Free patterns!): https://ko-fi.com/sirithre/

🌟Contents🌟
0:00 - Intro
0:20 - Bags I regularly use
11:14 - Types of project bags
15:02 - Today's Project Plans
20:05 - Sewing vlog
23:45 - My new bag
28:57 - Time Spent
34:40 - Outro
All About Project Bags. Plus Making My Very Own! // FlossTube #6
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sirithre

Cleveland based IT nerd and #CrossStitch designer.
🖼️ Patterns available on Etsy, Patreon, and Ko-Fi
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I usually do these recaps at the end of the year w I usually do these recaps at the end of the year with everyone else. But this year I wanted to do a halfway check in. 

I reduced the amount of projects I'm releasing each month, so I've been feeling like I haven't done any stitching in comparison to my 'usual' year. But that's not true at all-- I've stitched a lot!  These are just the cross stitch pieces I've released publicly so far this year! 

Most are available through my Patreon/Etsy, but the Bill Cipher and the Pride Butterflies were freebies up on my Ko-Fi!

An then I've gotten a few other crafty projects done this year too. Just fun personal projects. I did some lil felt figures for my husband for valentines day. I finished up some crochet mittens early in the year.  I painted some minis for The Witcher board game. Finished up some UFO'd placemats I adopted from the local crafty reuse store a year ago. I hand stitched another EPP potholder. And of course, my sashiko floss adventure! 

Not pictured: a lot of home improvements we've been doing, including painting two whole rooms. Several gardening upgrades. And plenty of projects I've started but I haven't finished yet. 😉

This is a great exercise to do when you feel like you haven't been doing 'enough' lately... sit down and actually make a list of what you *have* done.  Chances are it's not as much as you 'wanted' to have done. But it's likely to be more than you thought! Perhaps just in a different category than you expected. 

The important part is not comparing yourself to others' progress. Instead, celebrate what you've made no matter how much or how little that might be.
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I haven't had enough time to make much progress on I haven't had enough time to make much progress on this Halloween EPP project, but I did recently find this snack container at Aldi that I had hoped would hold all my hexagons.
Unfortunately the wells are not quite tall enough to hold the hexies vertically, or the top just pops right back open. But they do stack somewhat nicely flat, so I think it's still useful. 

Does anyone have any suggestions for better containers to hold 1" hexies? 🤔
36 hours of cross stitch in June. Finally back abo 36 hours of cross stitch in June. Finally back above an hour a day. Still not back at the pace I'd gotten used to in previous years, but that's probably for the best.

Work has been chaotic and exhausting. Life has been doing the life thing. And I am le tired.

Buuut July brings #Artfight month! Hopefully will get some stitching done as attacks again this year. It'll be my 7th year!

Anyone else doing Artfight this year? 👀
Just a reminder that jewelry organizers also make Just a reminder that jewelry organizers also make great floss drop holders. 😂

It's hard to see because I have stuff on that little shelf, but this particular organizer had a panel on the right with a wire mesh for putting earrings on. Instead, I cut a piece of cardboard that exact size, and wrapped a cross stitch around it with a bit of batting between and just.. slid it right into place. So it's a good cross stitch frame as well! Now I have my own floss drop shrine. 

Which is better, because I don't wear much jewelry. 🤣 And a cascade of pretty hand dyed threads above my desk is much more inspiring.
Oops I skipped summer and went straight into chann Oops I skipped summer and went straight into channeling fall colors. Hope you don't mind. 🤣 July's Patreon pattern is gonna be  this bright range of reds, oranges, yellows, and greens. I can't wait to show it to you!
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