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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 16, 2023 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, 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.
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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.
A look back at one of my favorite biscornu to date A look back at one of my favorite biscornu to date. And it's not even cross stitch!  I made this adorable tiny biscornu with English Paper Piecing using 1/2 inch hexies! It's super cute, double sided, and hasn't left my desk since I made it! I just love it so much.
I'm a sucker for anything rainbow though. Which is great, because we're almost into Pride month!

I keep meaning to make more of these. Will this year be the year? 🤔🥰

#EnglishPaperPiecing #EPPHexies #Biscornu #ビスコーニュ #PrideMonth
June's article is biscornu themed, voted on by my June's article is biscornu themed, voted on by my Patrons! I'll be taking some of these biscornu and adding some fun embellishments.  Beads, cording, tassels, fun buttons, ribbons, you name it.  So here's a question -- what's YOUR favorite way to embellish a biscornu? Any extra special tips on the types of crafty extras you can use to pretty up a biscornu?
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#CrossStitch #CrossStitchMagic #FullyFinishedObject
#CrossStitchFinish #Biscornu
Today I wanted to show you a little behind the sce Today I wanted to show you a little behind the scenes on how I take my product photos.
You've probably seen this workbench in  my other behind the scenes posts, but here it is in action! 

These backgrounds from @clubbackdrops are the perfect width for this workbench so it's not poking off the front and getting bent by me walking around in front of the bench. They're not quite long enough for the full table, but I don't need them to be! that side is a little landing area for extra props and things while I work. This particular one didn't make the final shot very much, but it's important to have a good background to start with.

And then because my office is in the basement and I'm a night owl... lighting! The workbench itself has a light and I added an LED strip along the side for even more light. But also I've been using this nail lamp for nice even lighting closer up to whatever I'm photographing.  I put this one in my Amazon Storefront if you're interested, as I've found also good lighting to stitch by at my desk. But mostly I use it for photos!  Sometimes I'll set up an extra ring light to the right of the bench if needed, but it isn't usually.

I have my camera mounted to the wall with an adjustable arm so that I can raise, lower, and extend it on a whim and it holds it in place well so I can position it then use a camera remote so it can take a nice clear photo without me accidentally moving it.

There's a PC just below this workbench so you can kinda see the usb cable draped over that arm so I can plug it right in and retrieve the photos without having to take it off its mount.

And then of course my collection of faux flowers that somehow manage to sneak into every photo I post. 😂 This bench is great at holding both extra materials and random photography props.

Y'all got any good tips for taking photos of your cross stitches? My favorite tip is using a blacklight flashlight for capturing glow in the dark thread. ;)

This nice setup won't, however, stop you from not noticing a stray strand of faux wheat sneaking into frame. whoops.

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#CrossStitch  #CraftRoom #CraftRoomOrganization #CraftRoomInspo #CraftRoomTour
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