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Cross Stitch Beginner’s Guide

December 27, 2019December 19, 2023 Siri0Tagged Beginner, Cross stitch, Tutorial

Have you decided to try your hand at cross stitch? Great! It’s a relaxing hobby that doesn’t take a lot of time to learn yet can be customized in so many different ways it can keep your interest for years to come. Things to Know Before we get started, let’s set some expectations. What to […]

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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

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!
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

🌟 Materials 🌟
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


🌈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
2:15 - Fabric Prep
8:56 - Board Prep
12:46 - Lacing
21:01 - Back in Frame
Reframing My Cross Stitch (Using the Lacing Technique)
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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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One of my favorite series of stitches to do are th One of my favorite series of stitches to do are these nerdy mushroom and flower designs.

I've stitched here the versions with 12 each but my patterns actually come with 15! So you can stitch the larger versions or swap in your favorites.

Question is, which series should I tackle next? 🤔

🎨 Pattern - Most on my Etsy; Flowers of Skyrim only on Patreon.
🧵 Threads - Stitched with DMC, Cosmo conversions included in Pattern!
🎀 Fabric - 14 Count @BeStitchMe Garden Party
✂️ Finish - Stretched canvas tutorial on my website or YouTube!

#CrossStitch #CrossStitchFinish #SkyrimCrossStitch #ZeldaCrossStitch #CrossStitchPattern
Did you figure out yesterday's WIP? Believe it or Did you figure out yesterday's WIP?  Believe it or not, this isn't my first time making WoW florals! I made a ton years back that I turned into necklaces.
They're from a combination of the in-game rendering of these herbs and the icon you see in your inventory, as those are often easier for people to recognize.

I'm especially proud of my Mageroyal and Grave Moss specimens though.👀
Did you level up your herbalism back in your WoW days? Or did you take up a different profession?  Ngl, I had so many alts that I definitely maxed every profession and class combo you can think of pre- WotLK. 

I don't play these days, but maybe you still do! :) Or maybe you've just got some nostalgia for Azeroth like I do.  Either way, there'll be some new florals for you to cross stitch on my Patreon this Saturday. ;)
More of a preview than I usually share on WIP wedn More of a preview than I usually share on WIP wednesday, but I couldn't help it. I was having too much fun with this one and forgot to take a WIP photo til now!

Dreamfoil, Artha's Tears, Bloodvine... any of ya'll recognize these herbs? 😉

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#CrossStitch #CrossStitchProgress #CrossStitchWIP #CrossStitchProject
I've gone on a couple of Floss Adventures now, lea I've gone on a couple of Floss Adventures now, learning some new skills and making some fun pieces in the process. This year Patrons voted for me to try out Sashiko, which I've been wanting to do for some time now anyway. But I've been trying to figure out what to make out of the sample when I'm done so I know what size to make it.

Coasters? A placemat? Another bag of some sort? A biscornu? Any suggestions for a first project? 👀

Not sure what I'm talking about? Check out FlossAdventure.com! An embroidery floss challenge starting in June! Now's a great time to start planning your project. :)

#EmbroideryFloss #DMCThread #ChickenScratch #Tatting #CrazyQuilt
If you've been waiting for this one to move to Ets If you've been waiting for this one to move to Etsy, now's your chance! :) And of course the matching venus fly trap~

🎨 Pattern - Now on Etsy or Patreon
🧵 Threads - Stitched with DMC, Cosmo conversions included in Pattern!
🎀 Fabric - 14 Count oatmeal
✂️ Finish - Not FFO'd yet! What should I do with it?
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#CrossStitch #CrossStitchFinish #CrossStitchPattern #Butterwort #Pinguicula
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