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Dyeing Aida Using Hair Color – What Happens?
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Dyeing Aida Using Hair Color – What Happens?

June 10, 2023June 29, 2026 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Resource

Alright folks, this is gonna be a bit of a cheeky post. I’m not actually recommending hair color for dyeing aida. It did however come up jokingly in the Pixel Stitch discord server one day back in November 2022 and I was curious how it would actually come out. So I tried it, and I’m […]

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Kool-Aid Dye – Coloring Cross Stitch Stitch Fabric At Home
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Kool-Aid Dye – Coloring Cross Stitch Stitch Fabric At Home

September 11, 2020June 29, 2026 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, dyeing, Fabric

Last month I posted about how I colored some aida with tea! It turned out pretty well, actually. I also dyed some fabric with Kool-Aid though, so I wanted to document my results with that as well. 🙂 As before, This is not a tutorial. I am not an expert and have little experience dyeing […]

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Dyeing Cross Stitch Fabric at Home – With Tea!
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Dyeing Cross Stitch Fabric at Home – With Tea!

August 14, 2020June 29, 2026 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, dyeing, Fabric

July’s Pixel Stitch RPG quest was about dyeing some fabric. This is something I’ve been meaning to try for years and just never got around to. It still feels daunting, but seeing everyone else give it a try for the first time really helped inspire others to try. Including myself! This is not a tutorial. […]

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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
🧵 Tutorials & Resources in link!
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The backside of my cute little leafy heart design! The backside of my cute little leafy heart design! Haven't seen the front? Just swipe! -->
 
Yep I totally trailed my threads for those little white highlights. Absolutely no shame. I generally test all my designs myself and I have a limited amount of time to do so. So,  y'know. I save time where I can. You can't convince me otherwise.

🎨 Pattern - Now on my Patreon
🧵 Threads - Stitched with DMC, Cosmo conversions included in Pattern!
🎀 Fabric - 16 count Wichelt 'Brandywine'
✂️ Finish - Not finished yet. what should I do with it?
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#StitchEveryDay #StitchButt #HoopButt
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Artfight so far! I've done about a dozen attacks Artfight so far!  I've done about a dozen attacks so far, mostly pixel art with some cross stitch. 

I've been having fun experimenting with backgrounds. I haven't done much in the way of backgrounds before, especially not a full background like that first image. So it's been quite the learning curve! This is my favorite part of artfight really, an excuse to play with my art style without concern.

I don't use this swirly sparkly shading style in my cross stitch usually as it's kinda annoying to stitch, but I'm really curious what y'all think of it. Should I design some stitchy patterns like this?

If you look close at that cross stitch attack, you'll also notice I mixed cross stitches and half stitches. It's actually on 28 count so it uses cross stitch over 2 and half stitch over 1 and it came up with a pretty interesting texture. How does it look? Up close it looks kinda wild. But at a distance it makes for some very nice curves so idk.

Anyway, this is just a few of the attacks I've done so far. Mostly my favorites! So if you're doing artfight this year, feel free to peek my profile, I'm Sirithre there as well! And I'm on team Tragedy. <3

Most of these folks did not have instagram profiles listed, but the characters in this post belong to:  Zyzzylva, @theoddgreyhound, catalysticskies, Squash_The_Eel, and Pepperdragon. 
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#Artfight #Artfight2026 #ArtfightTragedy #PixelArt #ArtFightPixelArt #Esk
I posted a bit ago asking what people used to stor I posted a bit ago asking what people used to store their perle cotton balls. And... well, this is what I ended up doing. 

I have this small set of handmade wooden drawers that I picked up from Facebook Market place years ago. I cleaned out the bottom drawer, got some custom acrylic dividers made to fit my drawers (all three drawers are different sizes! Fun!) And fit two balls to a divider.

The top two drawers now have my full DMC set.  Which I would show but a good chunk of them are kitted into various project bags throughout my house so..... it's looking a lil' slim right now.  I'll be sure to show those off next time I have them all in one place.

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#PerleCotton #CraftRoom #CraftRoomOrganization #CraftRoomInspo
This month's cross stitch pattern is this cute lit This month's cross stitch pattern is this cute little leafy piece. Because I'm already yearning for the cool days of autumn.

I don't handle heat very well, so summer is definitely not my favorite time of year. I gotta do *something* to get me through the hot season, so channeling a bit of fall leaves is one way to do so. 

My apologies if this feels a bit out of season though. 🤣 Hope you like it anyway!

🎨 Pattern - Now on my Patreon
🧵 Threads - Stitched with DMC, Cosmo conversions included in Pattern!
🎀 Fabric - 16 count Wichelt 'Brandywine'
✂️ Finish - Not finished yet. what should I do with it?
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#CrossStitch #CrossStitchFinish #CrossStitchPattern
Since I'm attempting to channel fall vibes early, Since I'm attempting to channel fall vibes early, may as well remember this mushroom fairy circle hoop I did a few years back.

A very fun little piece that would be perfect for personalizing with a quote, name, initial, or something else in the middle! 

🎨 Pattern - Available on my Etsy
🧵 Threads - Stitched with DMC threads.
🎀 Fabric - 14 count Navy Aida
✂️ Finish - Just a plain hoop. I really should decorate it. Any suggestions?
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#CrossStitch #CrossStitchFinish #FullyFinishedObject
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