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Cross Stitch Tarot Bag – Adding Embroidery to Sewing Patterns
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Cross Stitch Tarot Bag – Adding Embroidery to Sewing Patterns

October 14, 2023October 2, 2025 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Finish, Tips, Tutorial

Hello! Welcome to another issue of I have no idea what I’m doing. In which I attempt to follow someone else’s tutorial and adapt it to make a cross stitch tarot bag. Hopefully by outlining my method for adapting cross stitch to this tarot bag tutorial it will inspire you to turn some of your […]

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7 mins read
Cross Stitch Bookmark Finishing Tutorial
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Cross Stitch Bookmark Finishing Tutorial

August 12, 2023May 10, 2026 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Tutorial

Why Cross Stitch a Bookmark? You can make bookmarks in a ton of different ways, as we’ll discuss shortly. So why then cross stitch a bookmark? Are cardboard ones not good enough? Of course they are. Cardboard is fine. And plastic. Or metal. Whatever type of bookmarks you normally use. But as a cross stitcher, […]

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14 mins read
Tea Bag Cross Stitch Scissor Fob Tutorial
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Tea Bag Cross Stitch Scissor Fob Tutorial

July 15, 2023October 16, 2023 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Finish, Tutorial

I’ve been enjoying making scissor fobs, and even made a tutorial for some cute geometric ones. But then I thought: what if I made one to look like a tea bag? So I did. Aaand here we are. Welcome to my brain. I’ve already discussed in that tutorial what scissor fobs are and why you […]

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9 mins read
Fabric Tray with Cross Stitch – Decorative Trinket Trays
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Fabric Tray with Cross Stitch – Decorative Trinket Trays

April 15, 2023August 18, 2026 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Finish, Tutorial

Hello! I’ve been wanting to make a cross stitch fabric tray for quite a while now, and it’s about time I get it done. I do want to preface this by saying this isn’t technically a tutorial, as I have no idea what I’m doing. Instead, I’ll be following this tutorial by A Spoonful of […]

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8 mins read
Scissor Cases – Safely Store Your Storks
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Scissor Cases – Safely Store Your Storks

March 11, 2023May 10, 2026 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Finish, Tutorial

It’s time for another finishing tutorial! I’m always looking for fun ways to make my cross stitches into useful items, and while the scissor case is definitely not a new concept in the cross stitch community I hadn’t made one yet. So I wanted to try my hand at one myself! As usual, I’ll not […]

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19 mins read
Pendibule Ornament Tutorial: Unique Cross Stitch Finishes
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Pendibule Ornament Tutorial: Unique Cross Stitch Finishes

February 11, 2023October 16, 2023 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Finish, Tutorial

I’ve seen the word pendibule mentioned in relation to cross stitch on the internet for some time now, but no one seems to know what they are or where they come from. And recently, they’ve been popping up all over the place again! So I thought I’d do some research and try to explain it […]

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12 mins read
Cross Stitch Needlebook – Storing your Needles in Style
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Cross Stitch Needlebook – Storing your Needles in Style

September 10, 2022October 16, 2023 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Finish, Tutorial

I’ve been wanting to make a needlebook for a long time, and it’s only fitting I end up making a cross stitch needlebook in the end. After all, I use my needles primarily for cross stitch! There are MANY ways to make a needlebook though. So this tutorial is only gonna cover one specific book […]

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15 mins read
Cross Stitch on Wood : Working with Wooden Canvas
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Cross Stitch on Wood : Working with Wooden Canvas

August 13, 2022June 29, 2026 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Resource, Tips

I’ve only done cross stitch on wood a handful of times, but every time I do I get tons of questions as to where I got the canvas, what it’s like, what tips do I have, etc. So today we’ll be going over what I know about it. I by no means am an expert […]

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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 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
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
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sirithre

Cleveland based IT nerd and #CrossStitch designer.
🖼️ Patterns available on Etsy, Patreon, and Ko-Fi
🧵 Tutorials & Resources in link!
ANY pronouns.

Trying once again to share more of my non-cross st Trying once again to share more of my non-cross stitch hobbies. Because yes, I do a whole lot of cross stitch. But I also do lots of other stuff. 😂

This week, I wanted to share a few glimpses at solo journaling RPGs. If you've never heard of them before... well they're exactly what they sound like. But also so much more. 

Lately I've been playing Exclusion Zone Botanist. Which is a great one if you also like drawing. Though you don't have to be an artist to play it! And you certainly don't need to SHOW anyone your journal. Just have fun!

Basically, you're going on an expedition into an area rife with weird plants and you need to document them.  The further in you go the more likely you are to find things, but it also gets riskier. And if you're not quick enough, you may not make it out at all.

Along the way you're rolling dice to determine if you've found a new plant, what kinda leaves it has, what weird thing does it do, that sort of thing. You're making it all up as you go based on just a few prompts and it's quite fun!

I don't have a ton of free time so I just do a page once in a while. So I'm only ~halfway through. But here's most of my plant sketches so far if you're curious. 👀

I'm planning to play Apothecaria after this probably. Or maybe Koriko. But if you've any fun solo journaling games I should check out, do let me know! 🥰
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#SoloRPG #ExclusionZoneBotanist #HexCrawl #SoloJournalingGame
I'm still adding to my office! I posted the bigges I'm still adding to my office! I posted the biggest changes at the beginning of the month, but I feel like I change something every single week.

Some changes since last time:
A new (used) cricut machine courtesy of FB Marketplace, some more wall foliage, a cute lil oak leaf hook to hang my cricut mats from. 
And probably most importantly -- some lighting in my storage area. It was truly needed so that I can actually see my materials when looking for a specific skein or crochet hook or what have you. 

Real easy to set up, just some adhesive LED strips. But it's made all the difference. 

I really need more stuff to add onto that load bearing wooden beam in the middle of my space though. Those sad daisy vines aren't quite cutting it. Any suggestions?
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#CrossStitch #XStitch #CraftRoom #CraftRoomOrganization #CraftRoomInspo
#CraftRoomTour
Thinking of designing some new fabric label sticke Thinking of designing some new fabric label stickers. Out of curiosity -- what information do you like to track about your cross stitch fabric fabric?

Type of fabric ( Aida, Linen, Evenweave..), Thread count.
Brand, Color, Size, Plans... anything else? 🤔 What am I forgetting?
This month's article is all about LARGE projects. This month's article is all about LARGE projects. BAPs, HAPs, and just plain lorge cross stitch patterns that always seem so daunting until you're actually in the midst of it.

I don't do as many large projects nowadays, but I used to. So I've brought you my experience working on them as well as asked the kind folks of the Pixel Stitch Discord server to share their current recommendations on the topic.

From how to handle all the excess fabric, to how to stay motivated. 👀
Head on over to my website to find out more!
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#CrossStitch #CrossStitchProgress #CrossStitchWIP #CrossStitchProject
Swipe to see the front~! --> In case you missed it Swipe to see the front~! --> In case you missed it on Monday. ;)
But here's the backside of this month's design. Neither neat or messy really. Just a normal looking back.  For me.

Everyone's cross stitch backs are different, so if yours doesn't look like this. Don't panic! Your back is perfectly normal too. Everyone's different and stressing too much about the back is a quick way to ruin the fun of the craft if you're not careful.

Of course if you ENJOY going out of your way to figure out the perfect path to make the back of your stitch immaculate that's completely valid too! 

Just be honest with yourself as to whether the back is *actually* important to you. Or if you'll be finishing it in a way no one will ever see it anyway. ;)

🎨 Pattern - Now on my Patreon
🧵 Threads - Stitched with DMC, Cosmo conversions included in Pattern!
🎀 Fabric - 14 count Oatmeal Aida
✂️ Finish - A pre-stretched canvas square. But there's tutorials on my website on how to troubleshoot your own!
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#StitchEveryDay #StitchButt #HoopButt
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