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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!

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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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Cleveland based IT nerd and #CrossStitch designer.
🖼️ Patterns available on Etsy, Patreon, and Ko-Fi
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Not only have I put together a mega list of free p Not only have I put together a mega list of free project bag tutorials, paid project bag patterns, and pre-made bags you can buy from other makers... I also put together a YouTube video about bags and a vlog of making this very bag!

It's not a tutorial since the pattern for this bag is actually by @what_saysie_makes and she deserves ALL the credit. But hopefully it's a fun look at some of the other bags I use regularly to keep my current cross stitch and other craft projects in as well. ;)

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#EPP #EnglishPaperPiecing #PaperPiecing #EPPInspiration #EPPEverywhere
Have you tried a styrofoam block finish yet? They' Have you tried a styrofoam block finish yet? They're actually super easy to make and look amazing! 
There's a tutorial for you over on my website and on YouTube if you'd love to make one yourself!  Bonus points if you use Styrofoam that came as packaging material in a shipment that you're now keeping out of the landfill 😉

#CrossStitch #CrossStitchersofInstagram #CrossStitcher #CrossStitchAddict #CrossStitchMagic
If you have a Cone of Doom, how do you store it? 🤔 If you have a Cone of Doom, how do you store it? 🤔 I keep it on one of those spinny yarn holders on the top of this shelf right above my desk where I do most of my stitching. So any time I need some 310 I just reach right over my monitor and  pull down a strand of whatever length I want 👀

I used to keep it ON my desk right behind said monitor but it... was collecting quite a bit of cat hair down there, so I moved it up higher.

Where do you keep yours?

#CrossStitch #CrossStitchersofInstagram #CrossStitcher #CrossStitchAddict #CrossStitchMagic
It's time for another 'what the heck do I DO with It's time for another 'what the heck do I DO with this now?' post. Tiny Hardanger edition. I made this to try out Hardanger for the first time, and I of course made an article for my website for it which you can reference for my thoughts on trying out this style of embroidery as someone who primarily cross stitches. There's even a video on my Youtube of the process! But... now what?

It's like an inch and a half square, so there's not too many options. But hey, there's plenty of room around it for basically any finish I can think of at least.  But what to do with it? Small ornament? Pin cushion? Scissor Fob?

And what color to put behind it so those holes really stand out? 🤔

🎨 Pattern - A random kit from 1997 by Margaret Lee Rigiel
🧵 Threads - DMC... probably?
🎀 Fabric - 32 Count Belfast Linen
✂️ Finish - Help me decide!

#CrossStitch #hardanger  #GlowinTheDark #CrossStitchFinish
Swipe to peek inside my project bag --> This month Swipe to peek inside my project bag -->
This month's article had be researching all types of project bags and the kinds of things people store their cross stitch projects in.  I was really intrigued by this style of folio bag with little pockets for bobbins and decided to make my own! 

I pulled this unfinished rainbow EPP piece from my UFO pile. It was a free pattern by @iamlunasol but doesn't seem to be on their site anymore.  Or any quilting stuff really. 🤔 But it was there when I started it back in 2019, I swear. 😂  Their current art is pretty cool too though, so check them out anyway!

Anyway, I finally stitched the last few squares on and then applique'd it to some glittery black fabric I quilted for the cover of this folio. The pattern for the folio itself is from @what_saysie_makes , who... doesn't seem to be active anymore, but the pattern is still up on Etsy! And it was real easy to follow. Definitely recommend 🥰

So now I have a very fun rainbow cross stitch portfolio to keep a WIP on the couch for me to work on in the evenings. 👀 Or, yknow, if I ever leave the house for some reason. 

This is only one style of project bag though, so be sure to check out the latest article on my website for links and examples of allll sorts of different ways to store your WIPs!

#CrossStitch #CrossStitchersofInstagram #CrossStitcher #CrossStitchAddict #CrossStitchMagic
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