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Top 10 Nice to Have Cross Stitch Accessories and Supplies

July 13, 2024September 17, 2024 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Resource, Review

There are SO many tools and cross stitch accessories being marketed at us nowadays. And most of them are not at all required to actually do the craft. But let’s be honest, these things exist for a reason and many of them provide some quality of life improvements. So let’s talk about some of them […]

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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 prefer a text/photo based blog, or want to see the full color spreadsheet, it's available here:
https://sirithre.com/design-challenge-colors-ive-never-used-before/

There's also 100+ articles on my site about other finishing techniques, cross stitch basics, and advanced tips. 

Here's some more links if you'd like to join the Pixel Stitch Discord:
https://discord.gg/0exJsMDZjx8rK0XG

๐ŸŒˆSocial Media ๐ŸŒˆ
Discord: https://discord.gg/0exJsMDZjx8rK0XG
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sirithre/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirithre/
Website: http://sirithre.com/
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Ko-Fi (Free patterns!): https://ko-fi.com/sirithre/

๐ŸŒŸContents๐ŸŒŸ
0:00 - Intro
1:06 - Spreadsheets
6:26 - Unused Colors
8:38 - Pixel Art
13:43 - Stitching
15:14 - Finished Piece
17:05 - Outro
Cross Stitch Challenge: Designing With Colors I've Never Used Before!
If you'd prefer a text/photo based tutorial, I have one written up here:
https://sirithre.com/framing-tips-for-cross-stitch-inexpensive-at-home-finishing-techniques/
There's also 100+ articles on my site about other finishing techniques, cross stitch basics, and advanced tips. 

Other links mentioned in the video:
The StoryGraph craft books challenge: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/8890d6da-58da-4f48-8eb7-0f377b4bd75a
Zelda Pattern: https://sirithre.etsy.com/listing/525684012/zelda-cross-stitch-pattern-breath-of-the
Fabric was Picture This Plus Crystal Dapple, which doesn't seem to be available anywhere now.

Flat Fold Tutorial: https://sirithre.com/flatfold-no-glue-cross-stitch-finishing-tutorial/
Flat Ornament Tutorial: https://sirithre.com/square-flat-ornament-cross-stitch-no-glue-finishing-tutorial/

Here's some more links if you'd like to join the Pixel Stitch Discord:
https://discord.gg/0exJsMDZjx8rK0XG

Or if you're interested in the Pixel Stitch RPG:
https://pixelstitchrpg.com

๐ŸŒŸ Materials ๐ŸŒŸ
Disclaimer - Amazon links are affiliate links
Comic Book Board - https://amzn.to/3ZoUDyw
Adhesive Board - https://amzn.to/4qr2FC9
Sewing Clips - https://amzn.to/3OfXsQ5


๐ŸŒˆSocial Media ๐ŸŒˆ
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/

๐ŸŒŸContents๐ŸŒŸ
0:00 - Intro
2:15 - Fabric Prep
8:56 - Board Prep
12:46 - Lacing
21:01 - Back in Frame
Reframing My Cross Stitch (Using the Lacing Technique)
Another episode of Stitchopoly, even though I don't think anyone cares as much as I do. ๐Ÿคฃ
I'm having fun though.

๐ŸŒˆSocial Media ๐ŸŒˆ
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/
Learning Embroidery from a Board Game? #Flosstube
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Cleveland based IT nerd and #CrossStitch designer.
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๐Ÿงต Tutorials & Resources in link!
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This month's pattern is a sweet little piece theme This month's pattern is a sweet little piece themed after one of my favorite carnivorous plants, the butterwort. aka Pinguicula.

It's pretty hard to depict that distinctive leaf shape and texture in a cross stitch, but I did what I could. ๐Ÿคฃ

๐ŸŽจ Pattern - Now on my Patreon
๐Ÿงต Threads - Stitched with DMC, Cosmo conversions included in Pattern!
๐ŸŽ€ Fabric - 14 Count oatmeal
โœ‚๏ธ Finish - Not FFO'd yet! What should I do with it?
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A look at one of my favorite shelf in my office wh A look at one of my favorite shelf in my office which holds my cross stitch WIPs!

The old IKEA KVISSLE is perfect for holding all my works in progress. including some other crafts. I couldn't find it on the Ikea site anymore. But uh, the IKEA HARVMATTA looks... exactly the same, lol.

I do plan to paint this thing one day when I finally have time/money to remodel my office. But for now... it's fine as its. You don't need a fancy space to create cool stuff!

But it is definitely nice to have.
How do you store your WIPs? Are you more the individual project bags type? Do you have them in a drawer? One of the great things about this craft is just how differently everyone goes about their setup and process. Everyone's different and all those differences are so interesting to see!
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A few years ago I stitched up this Venus Fly Trap A few years ago I stitched up this Venus Fly Trap design planning to do a whole series of carnivorous plants, but I haven't quite gotten around to doing another til recently ๐Ÿ™ˆ
I really want to do a pitcher plant one day. And possibly some sundews with like, backstitch and french knots. But I need to work up my courage for that one, lol. 

The next in this series hits my Patreon this Saturday though! See you then. ;)

๐ŸŽจ Pattern - Available on my Etsy
๐Ÿงต Threads - Stitched with DMC threads, 2 strands over 2.
๐ŸŽ€ Fabric - 14 count Oatmeal Aida
โœ‚๏ธ Finish - Stretched Canvas Tutorial available on my website and on YouTube.
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This month's cross stitch pattern is coming along! This month's cross stitch pattern is coming along! You can already tell I'm doing another plant-themed pattern, I think. But I bet you can't guess the plant/flower! 
I posted the color palette last week if you need more of a hint. ;)

How interesting is this yellowy green though?
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#CrossStitch #CrossStitchProgress #CrossStitchWIP #CrossStitchProject
I haven't done many pendant necklaces recently. I I haven't done many pendant necklaces recently. I used to do a ton of them with the small sprites. They're pretty fun to make, but you can't fit very much in them without going up to at least 28 count fabric, so it can be a little tedious to stitch, even if I usually just do half stitches on 28 count.

I've got a tutorial up on my site on how I make these, if you've ever wanted to make your own. Small motifs are perfect for this!

What kinda stuff would be fun to do as pendant? Give us some ideas!

๐ŸŽจ Pattern - Pokemon and AC Fossil are avilable free on my Ko-Fi. Others are available either on my Patreon or Etsy!
๐Ÿงต Threads - Stitched with DMC, Cosmo conversions
included in Pattern!
๐ŸŽ€ Fabric - Fossil is 14 ct Navy, rest are on 28 count evenweave in  either 'Mushroom' or off white.
โœ‚๏ธ Finish - Pendant Tutorial on my website!
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