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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
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Some closeups of my favorite quilt squares from my Some closeups of my favorite quilt squares from my Cross Stitch Book Tracker design! Yep that's right, each of these squares represents one book I read in 2025. And I stitched a whole 100 of them! (Although I read plenty more books that year, lol)

For each I took the primary colors from the cover of the book I read. The quilt square is based on what genre each book was (for example, that spirally log cabin square is  horror), the color border is the page count (lighter means less pages), and the yellow dots on the border is what I rated the book! 

So much data crammed into one sampler that's now a lovely art piece on my wall.

Just another great example  of ways to combine your craft interests. Last month's article was all about ways to combine cross stitch and quilting, so check out my website if you'd like some more ideas on how to mix these two crafts!

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#CrossStitch #Quilting #FullyFinishedObject #BookTracker #QuiltSquares
Here's a few more views of my office that didn't f Here's a few more views of my office that didn't fit in yesterday's carousel post.
I'll be putting together some lists in my Amazon Storefront for some of the stuff I used in this space if you'd like to recreate some of it. But feel free to ask about anything specific!

There's still a lot I want to do in here. It's always going to be a work in progress that evolves slowly over time. Just keep adding those small details and occasionally look back at old photos to see how far you've come.

I've now been in this office for two full years (as of the 5th, technically). I wonder how different this space will look like next year!

Probably at the very least more vines and moss as I still have several bags of the stuff 😂Oh and a big mirror. I'm planning to hang behind the sofa space. But that's gonna be a whole project of its own tbh.

Once again though, please don't compare my stash to your own. This is years of bargain hunting,  thrifting, inheriting, being gifted things. While I've definitely accumulated a lot of stuff, almost nothing is ever purchased at full price. 

Except for all the art, of course. Like all the small prints from being in @michelle_coffee 's Patreon for a while, several prints from @jacquelindeleon throughout the room, as well as a couple by @simz.art and singles from a number of different artists. It's SO nice to finally have art up on the walls. It makes such a difference in a space. And really helps inspire and get those creative juices flowing. (gross)

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#CrossStitch #XStitch #CraftRoom #CraftRoomOrganization #CraftRoomInspo
#CraftRoomTour
September 5th marks 2 years in this house, so I wa September 5th marks 2 years in this house, so I wanted to take a moment and share with you how things have evolved over the last couple years.

Please don't compare my stash to your own. This is years of bargain hunting, inheriting, being gifted things. While I've definitely accumulated a lot of stuff, most of my business earnings go towards bills and debts. 😅

There's still SO much I want to do in here. Like tidying up that mess under my photography workbench. Adding lighting to the storage area, redecorating the stairwell leading to my basement office, and of course -- more art! That's the biggest difference between Year 1 and 2. I've been able to spend time decorating just for aesthetics rather than just trying to get things functional. 

You can't even see all of my office in these  photos! I'll have to do a full video tour at some point, but I'm not ready to do so quite yet. Hopefully it won't take me a whole 'nother year to get comfortable with this space, though.
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#CrossStitch #XStitch #CraftRoom #CraftRoomOrganization #CraftRoomInspo
#CraftRoomTour
Another month, another ort jar update. Not much re Another month, another ort jar update.
Not much really changes at this point since I have to kinda squish it down to put more thread in there. But I do try to turn it to more interesting sections when I can. 

Swipe to see how it looked last month.

August got 48 hours of cross stitching, which is an average of a little over an hour and a half every day.

Now I don't necessarily stitch every day (though I try to), so sometimes that's 3 hours, and sometimes that's none.

Still, that's a whole 6 hours more than July!

And that puts the total so far this year at 263. So I'm actually only averaging about ~32 hours a month or a little over an hour a day. But do that consistently enough and it definitely adds up!
Wow what a palette this month! These bright pinks Wow what a palette this month! These bright pinks and purples are just so beautiful together! And that lil pop of yellow and green... can't wait to show you what I'm working on!

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#CrossStitch #StitchPalette #ThreadBoxThursday #EmbroideryThreads #ThreadStash
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