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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, 2022October 13, 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!

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

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 am definitely up to something this month. 👀 I've I am definitely up to something this month. 👀 I've got another interesting cross stitch finish I'm working on that you're just gonna love.  Patrons will get to see it first week of November!

Any guesses just from this? 🤫
If you're making Halloween decor or getting a head If you're making Halloween decor or getting a head start on Christmas ornaments, don't forget I have a tutorial up on my website on how to make these flat ornaments! They're pretty simple to make. 

And if you absolutely hate hand sewing, the same technique could be done with glue 🤔Up to you!

🎨 Pattern - Available on Etsy
🧵 Threads - Stitched with DMC
🎀 Fabric - 16 count @BeStitchMe "It's a Mystery"
✂️ Finish - Flat ornament tutorial on my site!
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#CrossStitch #FullyFinishedObject #Cauldron #FlatOrnament
This silly design is now available at the big E. A This silly design is now available at the big E. And yes, I do plan to open a Fybe store eventually. I know a few of you have asked. I'm just waiting for paypal implementation.

And I also really need to get around to setting up my website for sales, but that's a whole 'nother project that will take months.

In the meantime, don't forget about small designers like me who still rely on Etsy! It may not be the ideal storefront, but it's what I have set up for now. <3

🎨 Pattern - Now on my Etsy
🧵 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 stretch your own!
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#CrossStitch #FullyFinishedObject #Sims4 #Sims4FanArt #Sims4CrossStitch
Need a quick halloween pattern to decorate your ho Need a quick halloween pattern to decorate your home with? how about this FREEBIE I designed a few years  back. It's great for using up some of that variegated thread you've been hoarding not knowing what to do with it. 🤣 But it'd also do well as metallic, or just a solid bright color. Make that potion whatever you want it to be!

Could also be useful as an ORT pattern. Where you fill in the potion with the leftover bits of thread that are just long enough to get a few stitches out of, but aren't worth putting back on your bobbin. 🤔

I ended up wrapping mine on a styrofoam cube. I've got a tutorial for that finish on my website and YT if you need it 👀

And of course the pattern is free over on ☕. 

🎨 Pattern - Available on Ko-Fi or Patreon
🧵 Threads - Cross Stitched with DMC Threads
🎀 Fabric - 14 Count Fiddler's Cloth
✂️ Finish - Block Finish tutorial on my website or YT!
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I usually try to take WIP photos that don't immedi I usually try to take WIP photos that don't immediately give the design away, because that's fun. But it's hard to do in this case. 😂

So uh, how about that bright green aida? Isn't it cool? It's called "Seaglass" which is perfect for this project I think.
I don't think she sells fabric usually, but it's one by @craftigurumi . I believe I got it in her 2024 Advent Calendar. I do hope she's doing that again this year. It was a lot of fun! 👀
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