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Streaming Setups for Crafts: Share your Cross Stitch With the World!
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Streaming Setups for Crafts: Share your Cross Stitch With the World!

March 9, 2023May 10, 2026 Siri0Tagged Resource, Tips

Today I wanted to put together a resource that I wish I had when I was starting out streaming. Some examples of stream setups and how to best capture crafts on camera while chatting live with other crafters. Whether you cross stitch, or do some other art or craft and just stumbled across this article […]

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Cross Stitch Studio Tour – My Basement Home Office
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Cross Stitch Studio Tour – My Basement Home Office

February 12, 2022October 16, 2023 Siri0Tagged BehindTheScenes, Cross stitch, Resource

Hellooooo all. This is a bit of a different post than usual for me. I tend to focus on tutorials and cross stitch resources. But every time I post a photo that includes a part of my office I get questions. So I wanted a quick reference full post tour of my cross stitch studio. […]

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Kool-Aid Dye – Coloring Cross Stitch Stitch Fabric At Home
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Kool-Aid Dye – Coloring Cross Stitch Stitch Fabric At Home

September 11, 2020June 29, 2026 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, dyeing, Fabric

Last month I posted about how I colored some aida with tea! It turned out pretty well, actually. I also dyed some fabric with Kool-Aid though, so I wanted to document my results with that as well. 🙂 As before, This is not a tutorial. I am not an expert and have little experience dyeing […]

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Dyeing Cross Stitch Fabric at Home – With Tea!
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Dyeing Cross Stitch Fabric at Home – With Tea!

August 14, 2020June 29, 2026 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, dyeing, Fabric

July’s Pixel Stitch RPG quest was about dyeing some fabric. This is something I’ve been meaning to try for years and just never got around to. It still feels daunting, but seeing everyone else give it a try for the first time really helped inspire others to try. Including myself! This is not a tutorial. […]

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Bujo Spread Ideas for Cross Stitch Tracking
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Bujo Spread Ideas for Cross Stitch Tracking

July 31, 2020May 25, 2024 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Organization, Resource

If you’re expecting some of those fancy super aesthetic Bujo spreads here, you may be sorely disappointed. On the other hand, you may simply be here for layout ideas. You may even appreciate representation of bullet journals made by mere mortals such as myself. Whichever camp you’re in, I hope you find some inspiration here […]

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Multitask : 6 Things You Can Do While Cross Stitching
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Multitask : 6 Things You Can Do While Cross Stitching

March 6, 2020October 16, 2023 Siri0Tagged Blog, Cross stitch

If you’re still new to cross stitch, you may not feel like you can really multitask without miscounting or getting lost. Once you’ve been at it a while though, it can be a nearly mindless task and your brain starts to wander. It can be hard to feel productive sometimes unless you multitask. Whether you’re […]

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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.
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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
This month's video is now up on the 'tubes! And to This month's video is now up on the 'tubes! And to continue the Quilt theme from this month's article, I'm talking all about how I finished these 4 Pokémon cross stitches into an adorable English Paper Pieced pencil pouch. 

...except I didn't actually record the process of half of it, so it's a dramatic recreation of how I did it, anyway. 🤣
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#CrossStitch #FullyFinishedObject #MiniQuilt #Quilting #EnglishPaperPiecing
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