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Washing your Cross Stitch: When and Why to Wash
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Washing your Cross Stitch: When and Why to Wash

July 24, 2020May 1, 2024 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Tips, Tutorial

Now here’s a question that gets brought up quite frequently in the Pixel Stitch discord — washing your work. I’ll start off by saying that washing is entirely a matter of personal preference, and people do it all sorts of different ways. Here I’ll be outlining reasons I choose to wash, and how I go […]

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Black Aida: 6 Tips for Cross Stitching on Dark Fabrics
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Black Aida: 6 Tips for Cross Stitching on Dark Fabrics

April 17, 2020October 16, 2023 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Tips

Hello! If you’ve stumbled across this post it’s likely you’ve tried cross stitching on black or otherwise dark colored fabrics. It’s also likely you’ve struggled with it. I’ve seen a lot of lovely designs that truly stand out best on black fabric. Vibrant colors just pop even more on dark backgrounds. You could do entire […]

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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, 2019October 4, 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!

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

Only Available on Fangamer.com

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!
If you'd prefer a text/photo based version of this video, I have one written up here:
⭐ https://sirithre.com/biscornu-embellishments-how-to-bedazzle-your-biscs/
There's also 100+ articles on my site about other finishing techniques, cross stitch basics, and advanced tips. 

Videos/Links mentioned in video:
⭐ Biscornu Tutorial - https://youtu.be/Bi_xbG64krM
⭐ Biscornu Fabric Bottoms - https://sirithre.com/biscornu-bottoms-use-up-those-fabric-scraps/
⭐ Craftigurumi Bee Biscornu - https://www.etsy.com/listing/1872319065/biscornu-stitch-patterns-2024-advent
⭐ Making custom cording - https://sirithre.com/custom-cording-from-embroidery-thread/
⭐ Daisy Granny Square - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dainty-daisy-granny-square-blanket
⭐ Sashiko Adventure - https://youtu.be/o5F47z46p0M
⭐ Mini Eeveelutions - https://ko-fi.com/s/7d6e6032d9

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
1:25 - What's it for?
2:05 - No Buttons
2:50 - Ribbons
3:24 - Bottoms
4:55 - Novelty Buttons
6:26 - Accessories
8:18 - Different crafts
9:15 - Various sizes
10:00 - Outro
Biscornu Embellishment - How I decorate my biscornu! // Flosstube #7
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sirithre

Cleveland based IT nerd and #CrossStitch designer.
🖼️ Patterns available on Etsy, Patreon, and Ko-Fi
🧵 Tutorials & Resources in link!
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I can't believe it's been FIVE YEARS since I first I can't believe it's been FIVE YEARS since I first made this blueberry pie. I followed it up the following year with this cherry pie. And then... haven't made any since. Whoops.

I'd love to make more, but I can't think of any particularly unique design tops. I'm pretty lazy in the kitchen so my pies just... have their filling dumped in and they still taste great. 

Only one I can think of is like a meringue? But it'd just be some burnt tips in cross stitch. 🤣 

What kinda pie do you think I should make?
🎨 Pattern - Blueberry on Etsy. Cherry FREE on Patreon or Ko-Fi
🧵 Threads - Stitched with DMC threads.
🎀 Fabric - 14 Count off white aida
✂️ Finish - Mini Tart Tin Tutorial on my website!
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Another month, another ort jar update! Roughly 50 Another month, another ort jar update! Roughly 50 hours of cross stitch was done in September! Though a few of those were more frogging than stitching. 😅 Ah well.

That's an average of just over an hour and a half each day! Though in practice it's more like 3 hours one day, and none the next.
That also means 50 hours of audiobooks. 🤣 And since I listen at 2x, I get through a fair amount of books every month. What do you listen to/watch while stitching?
October is a 5-saturday month. Which mean... anoth October is a 5-saturday month. Which mean... another FREEBIE is coming out soon! Don't forget you can follow a Patreon page for free to get notified of any public posts.

That way you'll get emailed on Saturday when this pattern goes live, rather than waiting for next week sometime when I post about it on Instagram.

October is such a good month to have a freebie. Always a great excuse for some Halloween shenanigans! See you Saturday over on Patreon or Ko-Fi. 👀

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It's hard to decorate for Halloween when your room It's hard to decorate for Halloween when your room is already kinda witchy. I just keep my witch hat on display year round with this adorable kitty hat holder plush.

I did cut  some removable vinyl shapes to decorate my boring minifridge! Though to be honest, that'll probably end up sticking around all year too.

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More office updates! You may've noticed this frame More office updates! You may've noticed this framed bit of cork in a previous post. But I finally spent some time filling it with some of the stickers and pins I have hoarded over the years.

As it turns out, I need like 3 more of these, lol. 
But here's a good start! Using the pins to balance the stickers on meaning I can put them up without actually peeling any stickers!  My millenial sticker fear would've have let me use them otherwise 🤣

I also added another garland to that wooden beam of mine, making it look a little fuller at least. Planning to string some faux moss along the top, too.
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