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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 27, 2026 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, 2023October 27, 2026 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Tutorial

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, eventually you get to the […]

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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 26, 2026 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, 2023October 25, 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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6 mins read
Scissor Cases – Safely Store Your Storks
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Scissor Cases – Safely Store Your Storks

March 11, 2023October 25, 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, 2023November 3, 2026 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 Needle Book – Storing your Needles in Style
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Cross Stitch Needle Book – Storing your Needles in Style

September 10, 2022October 22, 2026 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
Scissor Fobs: What Are They and How Can You Make One
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Scissor Fobs: What Are They and How Can You Make One

April 15, 2022October 26, 2026 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Finish, Tutorial

This article was pretty much inevitable for me. Those of you have been following me for a while know that I have a fair amount of scissors at this point. And honestly, most crafters probably do as well. So making a scissor fob or two seems like an obvious next step in my scissor obsession. […]

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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

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

Only Available on Fangamer.com

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://amzn.to/4eDDSbw
Quilt Clips - https://amzn.to/3OzZHy7
Comic Board - https://amzn.to/4cTyAr7
Batting - https://amzn.to/41Jnvms
Sewing Thread - https://amzn.to/4cTyAr7
Kreinik Corder - https://amzn.to/4tWzZTB


🌈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

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

Closeup at the books on my craft room shelf. I've Closeup at the books on my craft room shelf. I've got quite a few crafty books now! Though there's several I haven't had time to actually go through tbh. 
Mostly cross stitch. Some quilting, knitting, crochet. 
And the drawing/watercolor books are down on a lower shelf so they're easier to reach from that desk in front of the shelf.

But of course the most important shelf  in my office is the cozy cat shelf 👀
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#CrossStitch #XStitch #CraftRoom #CraftRoomOrganization #CraftRoomInspo #CraftRoomTour
It's November! Time to shift over to holiday seaso It's November! Time to shift over to holiday season. Cross stitch takes time, so if you didn't start your Christmas gifts back in July, you better get going. 🤣
But if you're just working on Christmas decor and want to be stitching something that gets you in the holiday mood, November is a great time to start. 
I'll be releasing TWO smallish holiday ornament designs on my Patreon this month! Here's the colors for one of them to get you excited for that!
What do you think I stitched with these?
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#CrossStitch #StitchPalette #ThreadBoxThursday #EmbroideryThreads #ThreadStash
44 hours of stitching in October! Not sure you can 44 hours of stitching in October! Not sure you can tell the difference. 🤣
Just a lil pop of yellow near the top there.

Less than last month, but still averaging over an hour and a half a day!

Dunno if I'll get anywhere near as much stitching done next month though 🤔
Remember this Freebie I posted at the beginning of Remember this Freebie I posted at the beginning of the month? It's also a tutorial over on YT now! You can get the free pattern on my Ko-Fi. But you can also watch me make this cross stitch into the flat ornament pictured, if you'd like to learn how to make these yourself.

Of course a written version of the tutorial already existed on my website, so you might already know how! But if you're more of a video learner, that's an option for you now too. 🥰 And yes, it includes how I made that custom Halloween cording. 😉

🎨 Pattern - FREEbie available on my Patreon or
Ko-Fi!
🧵 Threads - Stitched with DMC, Cosmo conversions
included in Pattern!
🎀 Fabric - 18 Count PictureThisPlus "Gothic" Aida
✂️ Finish - Flat Ornament Tutorial on my website or YouTube!
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#CrossStitch #CrossStitchFinish #CrossStitchPattern
Only a few days left of Halloween. But the autumn Only a few days left of Halloween. But the autumn coziness will continue on! If you'd like to keep the fall feelings going, how about this Pumpkin Spice themed biscornu?

Featuring everything you need to make your own traditional pumpkin spice: Cinnamon, Ginger, Nutmeg, Allspice, Cloves, Cardamom, and Star Anise. 

Of course everyone's idea of pumpkin spice seems to be different. I know some folks that add Black Pepper, Fennel, or even Cayenne! Do you have a unique recipe for Pumpkin Pie that breaks out of the usual formula? I'd love to try it 👀

🎨 Patterns - Available on Etsy
🧵 Threads - Stitched with DMC, Cosmo conversions included in Pattern!
🎀 Fabric - 14 PictureThisPlus Gingerbread Aida
✂️ Finish - Biscornu Tutorial on my website!
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#CrossStitch #CrossStitchFinish #FullyFinishedObject #Biscornu #ビスコーニュ
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