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Beginner-level cross stitch tutorials such as getting started, various thread starts, how to fix mistakes, wash your projects, or deal with fraying fabrics. However, everyone learns at a different pace so even long time stitchers may find some of the information here useful!

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 25, 2026 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, 2019November 5, 2026 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!

A selfie of Sirithre with green hair circa 2026
The official Stardew Valley and UNDERTALE cross stitch books

Learn to cross stitch with official patterns from Stardew Valley and UNDERTALE!

Only Available on Fangamer.com

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I make sticker labels for your thread bobbins! Pick from 8 different colors and 12 thread brands!

A rainbow of sticker labels for thread bobbins.
Examples of sticker labels for floss drops.

Sticker Labels are available as well! Work with Annie's Keepers and a variety of other drop styles.

If you'd prefer a text/photo based tutorial, I have one written up here:
Square Flat Ornament Tutorial - https://sirithre.com/square-flat-ornament-cross-stitch-no-glue-finishing-tutorial/
Round Flat Ornament Tutorial -  https://sirithre.com/how-to-make-a-cross-stitch-flat-ornament/
Custom Cording Tutorial - https://sirithre.com/custom-cording-from-embroidery-thread/

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

Here's another link if you'd like to join the Pixel Stitch Discord server:
https://discord.gg/0exJsMDZjx8rK0XG

🌟 Materials 🌟
Disclaimer - Amazon links are affiliate links
Fabric Bundle - https://link.amazon/B04XSJPuL
Quilt Clips - https://link.amazon/B0ih1pGHn
Comic Board - https://link.amazon/B0b7FcZMz
Batting - https://link.amazon/B0hyV7Nsu
Sewing Thread - https://link.amazon/B0aCtnS1q
Kreinik Corder - https://link.amazon/B087mfPOp


🌈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
3:00 - Materials
6:04 - Prepping Fabric
10:25 - Lacing Fabric
29:20 - Ribbon Loop
33:00 - Making Cording
38:55 - Attaching Cording
47:42 - Cording Loop
48:56 - Finishing Cording
53:55 - Outro
How to Make a Flat Cross Stitch Ornament + Custom Cording!
Both Dimensions kits mentioned are out of print so your best bet would be Ebay or similar.
Both HAED patterns mentioned are retired and no longer available.
Other patterns Mentioned:
⭐ Freudian SAL - https://freudianstitch.com/shop/stitch-along
⭐ Midnight Whispers - https://www.theurbanstitches.co.uk/products/midnight-whispers-blackwork
And the squares I patterned for my Gamer blanket are mostly available on my Patreon
⭐ https://www.patreon.com/sirithre/

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

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

🌈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
0:30 - Mighty Samurai
1:35 - Angelic Melody
3:04 - Rainforest Fairy
5:08 - Motherhood
7:52 - Freudian SAL
8:54 - Gamer Afghan
12:13 - Midnight Whispers
My Unfinished Projects -- UFO Parade~! // Flosstube #8
If you'd like a whole list of ways you can combine cross stitch and quilting, I have one written up here:
⭐ https://sirithre.com/crafty-combinations-quilting-cross-stitch/
There's also 100+ articles on my site about other finishing techniques, cross stitch basics, and advanced tips. 

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
1:17 - EPP Basics
3:47 - Border Demo
10:25 - Extra Hexagons
14:25 - Time Spent
15:29 - Fabric Prep
17:12 - Cat Interlude
18:30 - Pouch Sewing
23:49 - Outro
English Paper Piecing and Cross Stitch - Making a Pouch!
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sirithre

🖼️ #CrossStitch Patterns available on Etsy, Patreon.
☕ Free patterns on Ko-Fi.
🧵 Tutorials & Resources in blog & YT

So I've spent over 100 hours in the last 30 days w So I've spent over 100 hours in the last 30 days working on my website.  Most of it you probably can't tell. It's been a lot of resizing images, adding things I've learned since they were written, and fixing broken links. So. Many. Broken. Links.

I've been writing articles for years now and sites have gone down or rearranged their websites or shop listings have changed. Businesses have gone out of business. Or simply moved away from Etsy for.. reasons.

I've got nearly 120 articles, and I went through every single one. This was easier for some articles than others. But especially with my Gift Guide! I've got two gift guides now, one for making cross stitch gifts for your loved ones.  And also one for ideas on what they can buy you as a cross stitcher~!

That second one has a TON of links 🤣It took forever. 

And yes, I'll probably be doing this all again in another 5 years lol. But actually, I go over a few key articles EVERY year. Including the Gift Guide and the Worldwide Resources page. 🥰 But always feel free to point out if you come across a broken link or image! It's all part of keeping a website updated!

Anyway, I'm not done with site updates, and this was all being done so I could more easily move the site to a new webhost. So apologies for any turbulence on my site in the next few weeks 😅 Thanks for sticking around and sharing these resources with your friends and social media audiences. 

I'm glad to be able to provide free info for the cross stitch community and avoid any gatekeeping! Though you can of course support the website with a simple $2 Patreon subcsription if you're so inclined. ❤❤ (Plus you get to vote on which articles get written every month!)
It may be November, but it's a good time to start It may be November, but it's a good time to start thinking about next year's projects. Hear me out!

If you're doing a big project like a temperature tracker or this quilt square book tracker... it's good to give yourself time to plan before you jump into the day to day stitching. 

That could mean prepping your fabric, stitching a frame in advance, or plotting out what you'll be tracking and what colors mean what.

If you're instead doing a personal challenge, like one of the ones on the "Cross Stitch Challenges" article on my website, you'll again want time to pick out any challenges you want to do, plan which UFOs you'll be revisiting next year or pick out some new starts!

Don't wait til January to start planning! This way you'll be ready to go and less likely to put it off during the new year's celebrations. Set yourself up for success! 🥰

🎨 Pattern - Book Tracking Quilt, available on my Etsy.
🧵 Threads - Stitched with DMC threads
🎀 Fabric - 16 count black aida
✂️ Finish - Stretched Canvas tutorial available on my website!
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This Saturday I'll be releasing TWO patterns for m This Saturday I'll be releasing TWO patterns for my Patrons! I did a sneak peek of one last WIP Wednesday. So here's a peek at the other. 😉 A bit of... blackwork? From me? Gasp!

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#CrossStitch #CrossStitchProgress #CrossStitchWIP
#CrossStitchProject
Is it time to start advertising holiday patterns? Is it time to start advertising holiday patterns? Lets's start with these gift card stockings! 

There's a tutorial for putting them together on my site and YouTube for free! And a outline template is available if you'd prefer to design your own. 

But I've got a couple of nerdy patterns available on my Etsy if you'd like to stitch one of these instead!

🎨 Pattern - All three Patterns available on my Etsy!
🧵 Threads - Stitched with DMC, Cosmo conversions included in Pattern!
🎀 Fabric - 14 count plastic canvas
✂️ Finish - Gift Card Stocking Tutorial on my website!
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This tentacle pattern is now up on my Etsy. The bo This tentacle pattern is now up on my Etsy. The book sleeve tutorial will be available for FREE on my site later this month!

And a YouTube tutorial should follow... eventually. But hopefully by the end of the month. Depends on how long I put off editing it. 🤣

🎨 Pattern - Now on my Patreon or Etsy!
🧵 Threads - Stitched with DMC, Cosmo conversions
included in Pattern! Or swap them all out for your preferred color palette!
🎀 Fabric - 16 count @craftigurumi 'Seaglass' Aida
✂️ Finish - Book sleeve tutorial coming soon!
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