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Switch Dock Cover : Cross Stitch Finishing Technique
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Switch Dock Cover : Cross Stitch Finishing Technique

April 10, 2020March 28, 2024 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Finish, Tutorial

I hope everyone’s enjoying Animal Crossing! I’m having a lot of fun with it, personally. Still mad that they waited so long to announce the special edition Switch, though. Fun fact: When the Switch first came out, I refused to buy one and spent a good two and a half years without one. Specifically because […]

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Flatfold No-Glue Cross Stitch Finishing Tutorial
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Flatfold No-Glue Cross Stitch Finishing Tutorial

March 20, 2020October 26, 2025 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Finish, Tutorial

I’ve been wanting to make a flatfold for a while now, and I’ve looked up all manner of tutorials for it. While I’ve found several, and in several different languages, they all seem to be based on slathering your project with glue. If you’d prefer a no-sew tutorial, I loosely followed the one by Twisted […]

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Pendant Tutorial + Free Cross Stitch Heart Flower Pattern
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Pendant Tutorial + Free Cross Stitch Heart Flower Pattern

February 21, 2020April 26, 2026 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Finish, Tutorial

I love making my cross stitch designs into something I can use rather than just hang on my wall. A while ago I started making some of my designs into pendant necklaces and I still frequently get asked how I do them! Recently, I did a review on Lecien threads and some of you really […]

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How to make a Cross-Stitch Round Flat Ornament
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How to make a Cross-Stitch Round Flat Ornament

January 30, 2020October 5, 2024 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Finish, Tutorial

It’s only a few weeks ’til Valentine’s Day and I hadn’t quite found a good gift for my boyfriend yet. So I decided to make one! When I saw this pattern by QuaternionCreations I knew what I wanted to do. But I put together a flat ornament that he can hang in his office. Plus […]

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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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