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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

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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Just in case you haven't seen these freebie pride Just in case you haven't seen these freebie pride butterflies yet... here they are! This is a free pattern available on either my Patreon or Ko-Fi. 
And it's not just these three! 12 different pride flags included for you!  And they're pretty easy to sub in for your own flag colors if you need something different. Customize and make them your own!

There's also a tutorial on my website or YouTube on how to make them into a 3D poseable pin or hairclip! 👀

Whether you'll be stitching this or not, have a lovely pride month <3
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#CrossStitch #PlasticCanvas #PrideMonth #CrossStitchFreebie #FreeCrossStitchPattern
June is also Choose Your Floss Adventure month! An June is also Choose Your Floss Adventure month! And this year my Patrons vote for me to try out Sashiko. So here we go! Starting out with what I hope is a simple-ish pattern, just some zig-zags! 

Already learning that I pull too titght and needing to go back and smooth out the thread. Hopefully I can train my muscle memory out of that habit by the end of the month, but whoooo knows.

I'm just using some leftover perle cotton and mulsin cloth. No fancy materials here. Just playing around with a new technique. :)

Have you tried Sashiko? Any tips for me?
Are you learning a new craft this month? Check out FlossAdventure.com if you'd like to take part in the challenge! It's never too late! 

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#sashiko #slowstitching #textileart #handembroidery
Happy Pride month all! Just a reminder that this a Happy Pride month all! Just a reminder that this account is welcoming to everyone in the LGBTQIA+ community. 🏳️‍🌈 

If you ever need a safe place to chat with other cross stitchers and crafty folks, check out the Pixel Stitch discord server.  We've got all variety of folks there and they're super friendly and welcoming. While it started to share the love of cross stitch, we have multicrafters of all sorts and love seeing people's crochet, sewing, quilting, beading, nail art, and whatever else you might want to share. 

Want to make your own cross stitch pride cake? The pattern is FREE either on my Patreon or Ko-Fi. And there's patterns for a ton of different flags and even several  different icing options not pictured here. 

But uh, maybe go up to 3 strands if you're stitching chocolate icing on white plastic canvas. Unlike me. 🤣
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#CrossStitch #PlasticCanvas #PrideMonth #CrossStitchFreebie #FreeCrossStitchPattern
I'm in love with this palette! Purples and browns I'm in love with this palette! Purples and browns with a nice pop of pink and yellow.  Seeing them laid out like this I almost wish there was more of the yellow/pink in the final pattern. 👀 You'll have to wait and see what I'm planning though. Any guesses?

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#CrossStitch #StitchPalette #ThreadBoxThursday #EmbroideryThreads #ThreadStash
Grand total of 22 hours cross stitched in May. I b Grand total of 22 hours cross stitched in May.
I blame the unexpected gallbladder surgery for this particular dip in productivity, though still more stitched than April!

I did however move the shelf I normally use for these photos, and also forgot to put in scissors for scale. But here we are. Just doing my best.
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