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Hoop, Q-snap, or Scroll Frame? Which should you use?
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Hoop, Q-snap, or Scroll Frame? Which should you use?

February 7, 2020October 7, 2026 Siri0Tagged Beginner, Cross stitch, Tutorial

Whether you’re a beginner or a long time stitcher you already have a preferred method for cross stitching. Whether you realize it or not. You make your Xs a specific way. It’s possible you have a favorite place to stitch in. You have a preferred fabric count. Perhaps you already use a Q-snap or a […]

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Cross Stitch Beginner’s Guide
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Cross Stitch Beginner’s Guide

December 27, 2019October 7, 2026 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!

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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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
Speaking of cool finishes. Here's a throwback to l Speaking of cool finishes. Here's a throwback to last year when I took a paperback copy of Alice in Wonderland with a torn cover and rebound it into a one of a kind hardback copy with a cross stitch cover! How coooool is this?

What public-domain book should I try and cross stitch next. 🤔I'd love a whole series of these!

Btw, there's a video on the YT of how I put this together if you're curious!

#CrossStitch  #CrossStitchPattern #AliceInWonderland #Wonderland
#Bookstagram
I am definitely up to something this month. 👀 I've I am definitely up to something this month. 👀 I've got another interesting cross stitch finish I'm working on that you're just gonna love.  Patrons will get to see it first this saturday!

Any guesses just from this? 🤫
If you're making Halloween decor or getting a head If you're making Halloween decor or getting a head start on Christmas ornaments, don't forget I have a tutorial up on my website on how to make these flat ornaments! They're pretty simple to make. 

And if you absolutely hate hand sewing, the same technique could be done with glue 🤔Up to you!

🎨 Pattern - Available on Etsy
🧵 Threads - Stitched with DMC
🎀 Fabric - 16 count @BeStitchMe "It's a Mystery"
✂️ Finish - Flat ornament tutorial on my site!
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#CrossStitch #FullyFinishedObject #Cauldron #FlatOrnament
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