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Gift Ideas For Your Favorite Cross Stitcher
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Gift Ideas For Your Favorite Cross Stitcher

November 7, 2021May 10, 2026 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Resource

Christmas is creeping up, and I bet plenty of you (and your significant others) are out there trying to figure out what on earth to gift your favorite stitcher. Or at the very least, some stocking stuffers. I won’t be going into too much detail with this post, but mainly just listing off some items […]

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Variegated Thread – Tips for Cross Stitching with Multicolor Floss
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Variegated Thread – Tips for Cross Stitching with Multicolor Floss

September 28, 2021March 16, 2024 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Resource, Thread, Tutorial

It’s no secret that I love working with variegated thread. But for many, multicolor floss can seem quite daunting. What should you use it on? How to make it look the best? What if it doesn’t turn out how you thought it would? With as many questions as I get on the topic, I figured […]

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Advanced and Specialty Stitches: More Than Just Cross Stitch
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Advanced and Specialty Stitches: More Than Just Cross Stitch

August 9, 2021May 4, 2026 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Resource

This is an article I’ve been wanting to write for a while! But once it won the Patreon poll, I was like “wait, what now?” How do I properly convey advanced stitches and specialty stitches in an article? Photos will only get me so far. And while I will TRY to describe them in text, […]

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Shop Small Businesses for your Cross Stitch Accessories!
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Shop Small Businesses for your Cross Stitch Accessories!

May 15, 2021May 10, 2026 Siri0Tagged Accessories, Cross stitch, Resource

Here’s a post I’ve been wanting to make for a while! Today I’ll be sharing with you some of my favorite small businesses to shop at for cross stitching supplies! Sure, I could list dozens of pattern designers I love and support, but that should probably get its own article. 😉 Today I’ll be focusing […]

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Petit Point – Similar But Different to Cross Stitch… and Smaller!
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Petit Point – Similar But Different to Cross Stitch… and Smaller!

July 3, 2020October 16, 2023 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Tutorial

Many of us roll our eyes or giggle when we’re working on our latest cross stitch project and someone compliments us on our ‘knitting.’ It’s not terribly uncommon for those outside of the craft community to not be able to tell crochet from macrame. Cross stitch from embroidery. Maybe they haven’t even heard of petit […]

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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

FREE Pride Butterfly Patterns on my Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/sirithre/shop

If you'd prefer a text/photo based tutorial, I have one written up here:
https://sirithre.com/3d-plastic-canvas-poseable-cross-stitch-butterfly-tutorial/

As well as that Plastic Canvas article I mentioned:
https://sirithre.com/plastic-canvas-and-cross-stitch-12-things-you-can-make-with-it/

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

🌟 Materials 🌟
Disclaimer - Amazon links are affiliate links
Plastic Canvas -  https://amzn.to/4c3jJJ5
Craft Wire - https://amzn.to/4c94MFq
Pin Back - https://amzn.to/4sRuEN8
Hair Barrette - https://amzn.to/3PUPBby
Wire Cutter/Pliers - https://amzn.to/4vdVT6b
Desk Light - https://amzn.to/41MZLgX


🌈Social Media 🌈
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/

🌟Contents🌟
0:00 - Intro
3:17 - Materials
10:02 - Bending Wire
14:04 - Stitching Together
36:05 - Attaching Pin/Barrette
45:26 - Final Result
3D Cross Stitch Plastic Canvas Butterfly Tutorial // And Free Pride Pattern!
Over on my website I have a whole list of project bag types and links to all the free tutorials, paid patterns, and purchaseable bags I could find, including the ones mentioned in this video.
https://sirithre.com/project-bags-for-cross-stitch-what-to-look-for/
There's also 100+ articles on my site about cross stitch finishing techniques, basic skills, and advanced tips. 

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

🌟 Materials used & Related Products🌟
Disclaimer - Amazon links are affiliate links

Rainbow Zipper - https://amzn.to/47HuRdu
Clear Vinyl - https://amzn.to/4saaP2x
Quilt Clips - https://amzn.to/3O59dcj
Colorful Bobbin Rings - https://amzn.to/48v3ofh 
Plastic Bobbins - https://amzn.to/48v3ofh
Nurge Hoops - https://amzn.to/4skM0kB
Q-snap - https://amzn.to/4skM0kB

🌈Social Media 🌈
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/

🌟Contents🌟
0:00 - Intro
0:20 - Bags I regularly use
11:14 - Types of project bags
15:02 - Today's Project Plans
20:05 - Sewing vlog
23:45 - My new bag
28:57 - Time Spent
34:40 - Outro
All About Project Bags. Plus Making My Very Own! // FlossTube #6
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

🌈Social Media 🌈
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/

🌟Contents🌟
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!
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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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In case you missed it -- These Pride butterfly pat In case you missed it -- These Pride butterfly patterns are FREE on my Patreon or Ko-Fi. And it comes with 12 different flag designs! 

And now, instructions on how to make them into 3D double sided poseable butterflies is available on both my website and on YouTube!

Cross stitch your very own plastic canvas butterfly! Use the colors and flags suggested, or pick your favorite colors and design your own! These'll make for super cute pins for pride month so better get started. 👀

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#CrossStitch #PlasticCanvas #PrideMonth
#CrossStitchFreebie #FreeCrossStitchPattern
A look at the back of my Azeroth Herb piece. Swipe A look at the back of my Azeroth Herb piece. Swipe to see the front. :)
And then head over to Patreon to get the pattern for yourself as well as 20 additional plants and flowers from World of Warcraft. ;)

🎨 Pattern - Now on my Patreon
🧵 Threads - Stitched with DMC!
🎀 Fabric - 16 Count Wichelt Country Rain
✂️ Finish - Not FFO'd yet! What should I do with it?
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#CrossStitch #CrossStitchFinish #CrossStitchPattern
#WorldofWarcraft #Azeroth
A lil update on this Midnight Whispers WIP. I did A lil update on this Midnight Whispers WIP. I did end up moving to the left, but I haven't made much progress. 🙈 It's been a busy few months, what?

🎨 Pattern - Midnight Whispers by @theurbanstitches
🧵 Threads - Stitched with @colourandcotton 'Emerald' and 'Black Walnut'
🎀 Fabric - 14 count Wichelt 'Milk Chocolate'
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#CrossStitchProgress #CrossStitchWIP #TheUrbanStitches #BlackworkEmbroidery
Do any of you have some of these perle cotton spoo Do any of you have some of these perle cotton spools? How do you store them? 🤔
They kinda fit in the normal bobbin boxes, but very snugly. There's the slim boxes that these came in but they're a lil ugly.  Any suggestions?
My World of Warcraft herbs are now available on my My World of Warcraft herbs are now available on my Patreon! And not just these 12! I've updated the PDFs and put the Apprentice, Journeyman, Expert, and Artisan herbs on their own little layouts. And you can easily swap them out to just stitch your favorites.

A total of 32 plants and flowers from Azeroth, using a mix of the in-game rendering and the inventory icon, depending on which was most iconic. 🤣

A lil labor of love here. And I hope some of you find them  useful! Make for a nice wall piece, or you can stitch them individually for magnets, pendants, keychains, etc.
🎨 Pattern - Now on my Patreon
🧵 Threads - Stitched with DMC!
🎀 Fabric - 16 Count Wichelt Country Rain
✂️ Finish - Not FFO'd yet! What should I do with it?
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#CrossStitch #CrossStitchFinish #CrossStitchPattern #WorldofWarcraft #Azeroth
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