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How To French Knot; Or What To Try Instead
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How To French Knot; Or What To Try Instead

January 10, 2026January 22, 2026 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Tutorial

Okay, so I technically already have a french knot tutorial as part of my Advanced and Specialty Stitches list. But I wanted to go a bit more in depth and offer multiple sources and tutorials, as well as additional ways to substitute them. So here we are, going a little more in-depth. With links to […]

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Algerian Eyelet: Cross Stitch Starburst
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Algerian Eyelet: Cross Stitch Starburst

August 12, 2021October 16, 2026 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Tutorial

This article is part of a series on Advanced and Specialty Stitches. Check the main article for a full list of stitches. This one is just about the algerian eyelet. What is an Algerian Eyelet This stitch looks very similar to a Smyrna cross, except it has a hole in the middle. This lends itself […]

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Diamond Eyelet: Specialty Stitches for your Cross Stitch Designs
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Diamond Eyelet: Specialty Stitches for your Cross Stitch Designs

August 12, 2021October 16, 2026 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Tutorial

This article is part of a series on Advanced and Specialty Stitches. Check the main article for a full list of stitches. This one is just about the diamond eyelet. What is a Diamond Eyelet? Similar to the algerian eyelet, it is a type of stitch that focuses on having a hole in the middle. […]

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Jessica Stitch: The Spirograph of Stitches
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Jessica Stitch: The Spirograph of Stitches

August 12, 2021October 16, 2026 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Tutorial

This article is part of a series on Advanced and Specialty Stitches. Check the main article for a full list of stitches. This one is just about the jessica stitch. What is a Jessica Stitch? This is a stitch you probably won’t encounter super often. I’ve only ever seen them used in Chatelaine designs. For […]

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Rhodes Stitch: Textured Shapes to Embellish Your Cross Stitch
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Rhodes Stitch: Textured Shapes to Embellish Your Cross Stitch

August 12, 2021October 16, 2026 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Tutorial

This article is part of a series on Advanced and Specialty Stitches. Check the main article for a full list of stitches. This one is just about the rhodes stitch. What is a Rhodes Stitch? The rhodes stitch is a geometric shape made 3D by overlapping strands in a radial pattern. It’s a nice textured […]

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Lazy Daisies: Simple Floral Stitches
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Lazy Daisies: Simple Floral Stitches

August 12, 2021October 16, 2026 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Tutorial

This article is part of a series on Advanced and Specialty Stitches. Check the main article for a full list of stitches. This one is just about lazy daisies. What are Lazy Daisies Lazy daisies are small loops made of thread. When you stitch several of them together, they resemble a simple flower. Hence the […]

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Smyrna Cross: The Double Cross Stitch
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Smyrna Cross: The Double Cross Stitch

August 12, 2021October 16, 2026 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Tutorial

This article is part of a series on Advanced and Specialty Stitches. Check the main article for a full list of stitches. This one is just about the smyrna cross. What is the smyrna cross The smyrna cross is more of a needlepoint stitch. You’re more likely to find it in designs made in yarn […]

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French Knot: Intentional Knots in Cross Stitch
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French Knot: Intentional Knots in Cross Stitch

August 12, 2021October 16, 2026 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Tutorial

This article is part of a series on Advanced and Specialty Stitches. Check the main article for a full list of stitches. This one is just about the french knot. French Knots in Patterns You’ll find french knots typically depicted in patterns by a small circle right at the intersection of 4 squares. A color […]

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Siri is a nerdy cross stitch designer passionate about teaching others about this craft!

A selfie of Sirithre with green hair circa 2026

Learn to cross stitch with over 200 designs from Stardew Valley!

Only Available on Fangamer.com

Both Dimensions kits mentioned are out of print so your best bet would be Ebay or similar.
Both HAED patterns mentioned are retired and no longer available.
Other patterns Mentioned:
⭐ Freudian SAL - https://freudianstitch.com/shop/stitch-along
⭐ Midnight Whispers - https://www.theurbanstitches.co.uk/products/midnight-whispers-blackwork
And the squares I patterned for my Gamer blanket are mostly available on my Patreon
⭐ https://www.patreon.com/sirithre/

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

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

🌈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
0:30 - Mighty Samurai
1:35 - Angelic Melody
3:04 - Rainforest Fairy
5:08 - Motherhood
7:52 - Freudian SAL
8:54 - Gamer Afghan
12:13 - Midnight Whispers
My Unfinished Projects -- UFO Parade~! // Flosstube #8
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
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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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This month's article is about fabric storage. Spec This month's article is about fabric storage. Specifically, cross stitch fabric! Here you see -my- preferred method of storage, on small comic book board bolts in a glass-door cabinet.  But there's a lot of different ways to store fabrics! 

Join me over on my website as I take a deep dive into the wide world of fabric storage. Ranging from plastic bags, boxes, bins, poster tubes, file cabinets, and even hanging them on your wall!

Got your own preferred storage method? I'd love to see/ hear about it!
Swipe to see the embroidery backside --> I may've Swipe to see the embroidery backside -->
I may've made this into a book sleeve where you'll never see the back again. But I always snap photos first! The back of a low-color design like this is always so satisfying to see. It's real easy to keep things neat when you don't have a lot of jumping around to do!

🎨 Pattern - Now on my Patreon
🧵 Threads - Stitched with DMC, Cosmo conversions
included in Pattern!
🎀 Fabric - 16 count @craftigurumi 'Seaglass' Aida
✂️ Finish - Booksleeve tutorial coming next month!
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#CrossStitch #FullyFinishedObject #BookSleeve #Tentacles #LoveCraft
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 too! 😂

This time, some bookbinding!
So, back when I used to include packing slips with my bobbin / floss drop label orders I would print 4 to a page and cut them to size  to save paper. Since they were mostly to make sure I didn't forget anything in your order than you actually needing a list of what you ordered.

Well sometimes I'd only get 3 orders and I wouldn't want to keep those waiting for me to get a 4th, so I'd have a quarter of a sheet of printer paper blank.
As such I accumulated a large PILE of these 1/4 sheets of paper. 

But I didn't want them to go to waste. So recently I spent some time turning a few of them into these cute little notebooks. I even used up some cardstock I'd gotten for free as little covers.

They're about 2 3/4" by 4 1/4". And I did 4 signatures of 6 sheets each. These just used french link stitching. 
I'd like to play around with some other stitching styles as well! I might do some with actual covers on them in the future too. But for now I left these as open binding.

It's pretty easy to do, and once you know all the steps, it takes about 20 minutes to make an individual booklet from a stack of 24 pieces of paper. And I've got enough of these offcuts to make... almost a dozen more!
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#bookbinding  #handmadenotebooks #frenchlinkstitch #exposedbinding
A few of you asked about the tree in my office, so A few of you asked about the tree in my office, so here's the deets.

... I have no idea where it's from. I actually stumbled across it at a Goodwill and just could not pass it up. Yes the little sequins shed occasionally. Sometimes entire branches.  Yes the cats bat playfully at the low hanging biscornu.
 But I'm so glad I picked it up. I had all these small ornaments and non-christmassy biscornu I had no idea where to keep and now I can finally display them and see them regularly. It brings such joy to my office and I'm so glad I picked it up!

It had kind of a basic square base, so I shoved it in a large cauldron I had picked up at Target years ago, then shoved some styrofoam packaging around it to keep it from moving and bundled a purple microfiber towel around the base to hide it.

It looks full, but there's still plenty of room on the tree for me to keep adding more cross stitch ornaments! (And some room on the Christmas tree, too. 👀)

And yep, a smol rainbow trash can I picked up at Ross.

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#CrossStitch #XStitch #CraftRoom #CraftRoomOrganization #CraftRoomInspo
#CraftRoomTour
I've finally done it~! I've made a Cross Stitch Bo I've finally done it~! I've made a Cross Stitch Book Cover!  Which is mainly amusing because last year I completely rebound a book with a cross stitch. But this time I just made a removable cover that is adjustable and can be used with different books of a similar size.

This Tentacular pattern is perfect for Eldritch horrors like my copy of Call of Cthulhu and other Weird Stories.  And just time time for you to stitch one up for Halloween! It's also only a few colors, so feel free to swap out the purple for a more tentacly green or your favorite color! I just had this perfect Seaglass aida I wanted to use and the purple just pops so nicely on it!

The pattern is up on Patreon if you'd like it 👀Otherwise it'll be available on Etsy next month at a slightly higher price. 😉

Either way, I should have the actual book sleeve tutorial up next month as well. So look forward to that, both on my blog and as a video tutorial!

🎨 Pattern - Now on my Patreon
🧵 Threads - Stitched with DMC, Cosmo conversions included in Pattern!
🎀 Fabric - 16 count @craftigurumi 'Seaglass' Aida
✂️ Finish - Booksleeve tutorial coming next month!
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#CrossStitch #FullyFinishedObject #BookSleeve #Tentacles #LoveCraft
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