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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, 2023 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, 2023 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, 2023 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, 2023 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, 2023 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, 2023 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, 2023 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!

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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Cleveland based IT nerd and #CrossStitch designer.
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This month's article is all about biscornu! But no This month's article is all about biscornu! But not how to make them -- there's already a tutorial for that on my site (and in video!). But instead, how to embellish them and make them your own~! Whether that be festive tassels, cute charms or beads, fancy buttons, or anything in between.

Hopefully you can use it as an inspiration board of sorts to get some ideas of how you can decorate your biscornu to stand out from the crowd. So check it out over at Sirithre.com

Got more fun ideas? Leave them in the comments to help inspire people! :)

#CrossStitch #FullyFinishedObject #Biscornu #ビスコーニュ
Aaand here's the backside of this month's pattern! Aaand here's the backside of this month's pattern! (swipe for front!)

Yes that is in fact the same fabric. It's actually printed fabric, so the backside is just white. It's always so weird to see. I swear I gave myself a lil jump scare each time I flipped it over to secure an end or something, lol

It's also not at all obvious in the photos, but this dusky grey aida also has GLITTER on it. 😍 I wish you could all see it in person somehow.

Have you ever used printed aida? Did you like it? Why / why not?

🎨 Pattern - Now on my Patreon
🧵 Threads - Cross stitched with DMC, Cosmo conversions
included in Pattern!
🎀 Fabric - 16 Count Fabric Flair ‘Twilight’ aida
✂️ Finish - Not FFO'd yet! What should I do with it?
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#CrossStitch #CrossStitchFinish #CrossStitchPattern
For the curious, still on my Sashiko floss adventu For the curious, still on my Sashiko floss adventure! I've started this fun project with incredibly Siri-coded colors and am quite enjoying the process!

I plan to have a video up next week about what I made though if you're interested. 

I hope at least a few of you have embarked on your own Floss Adventure this month, but remember that is not a deadline! Feel free to use the resources over at FlossAdventure.com at any time of the year if you need an excuse to play with embroidery floss 🤣
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#sashiko #slowstitching #textileart #handembroidery
Remember this folio? I made it as part of my blog Remember this folio? I made it as part of my blog / video on project bags. It's been about two months now and I'm still in love with it! It practically lives on my couch stitchy spot and  houses 2-3 projects at a time. I've got two cross stitch projects going on the right side, and materials for a quilting project shoved into the left side.

I'm definitely getting some use out of it!

 The pattern for the folio itself is from @what_saysie_makes if you'd like to make your own! (Though I did modify it a lil bit)

#CrossStitch #CrossStitchersofInstagram #CrossStitcher #CrossStitchAddict #CrossStitchMagic
This little creature is now available! If you'd li This little creature is now available! If you'd like to cross stitch it, head on over to my Patreon! 

I went for a more simple color palette and blocky shading with a bold outline this time around, and really like the effect it gives! Kind of cartoony in a way.  I just love playing around with all sorts of different art styles for my designs, can you tell? 🤣

I'm not sure what to call it though, so for now it's just 'BatCat' 😅 Any suggestions?

🎨 Pattern - Now on my Patreon
🧵 Threads - Stitched with DMC, Cosmo conversions included in Pattern! 
🎀 Fabric - 16 Count Fabric Flair ‘Twilight’ aida
✂️ Finish - Not FFO'd yet! What should I do with it?
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#CrossStitch #CrossStitchFinish #CrossStitchPattern
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