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Fraying Fabric – Various Ways to Deal With It
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Fraying Fabric – Various Ways to Deal With It

September 13, 2025October 5, 2025 Siri0Tagged Fabric, Resource

How annoying is fraying fabric for you? Some fabrics definitely fray more than others, and some people don’t mind fraying while others can’t stand it! What do I mean by fraying? When the edge of your fabric starts to unravel or come apart while you’re trying to work with it! The good news is there’s […]

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Kool-Aid Dye – Coloring Cross Stitch Stitch Fabric At Home
  • Dyeing
  • Miscellaneous

Kool-Aid Dye – Coloring Cross Stitch Stitch Fabric At Home

September 11, 2020June 29, 2026 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, dyeing, Fabric

Last month I posted about how I colored some aida with tea! It turned out pretty well, actually. I also dyed some fabric with Kool-Aid though, so I wanted to document my results with that as well. 🙂 As before, This is not a tutorial. I am not an expert and have little experience dyeing […]

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Dyeing Cross Stitch Fabric at Home – With Tea!
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Dyeing Cross Stitch Fabric at Home – With Tea!

August 14, 2020June 29, 2026 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, dyeing, Fabric

July’s Pixel Stitch RPG quest was about dyeing some fabric. This is something I’ve been meaning to try for years and just never got around to. It still feels daunting, but seeing everyone else give it a try for the first time really helped inspire others to try. Including myself! This is not a tutorial. […]

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Fabric Organization For Cross Stitch
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Fabric Organization For Cross Stitch

February 26, 2020August 4, 2025 Siri0Tagged Cross stitch, Fabric, Organization

Frequently we see people asking how to store their embroidery thread. I’ve been asked the same many times, to the point I put together a blog post outlining my thread storage method. Sometimes we see people with questions on how to keep track of patterns. Maybe a few will ask where to store their hoops, […]

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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

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
If you'd like to join me on a Floss Adventure, check out https://flossadventure.com 

⭐ Sashiko Panels Used were by Sylvia Pippen Designs: https://sylvia-pippen.com
⭐ Business Card Pattern by A Spoonful of Sugar: https://aspoonfulofsugardesigns.com/business-card-wallet/

"How to Sashiko" tutorials I found useful:
https://createwhimsy.com/projects/step-by-step-guide-to-sashiko-stitching/
https://upcyclestitches.com/sashiko/
https://www.zenstitching.ca/freebies

🌟 Materials 🌟
Disclaimer - Amazon links are affiliate links
⭐ https://amzn.to/4uRJpk7 - Muslin Fabric
⭐https://amzn.to/4dUumQJ - Perle Cotton size 5
⭐https://amzn.to/4oaiTzQ - Perle Cotton size 8
⭐https://amzn.to/4fwJsxa - Sew on Snaps
Purple/Teal Fabric and Biscornu Buttons were purchased second hand.

If you're a cross stitcher; there's 100+ articles on my site about other finishing techniques, cross stitch basics, and advanced cross stitch tips. 
https://sirithre.com/

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
3:01 - First Project
4:06 - Biscornu Prep
7:18 - Stitching
13:32 - Biscornu Finishing
20:12 - Second Project
21:25 - Pouch Prep
24:33 - Final Results
Sashiko First Impressions // A Choose Your Floss Adventure
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!
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sirithre

Cleveland based IT nerd and #CrossStitch designer.
🖼️ Patterns available on Etsy, Patreon, and Ko-Fi
🧵 Tutorials & Resources in link!
ANY pronouns.

Another month, another ort jar update! 42 hours of Another month, another ort jar update! 42 hours of cross stitch in July. Bringing us to 215 hours so far for the year. 👀

I've been rearranging my office again so my backdrop has changed again and probably will again next month, but heyyyy.

You get the idea.
Still really proud of how these dice throne and di Still really proud of how these dice throne and dice jail themed biscornu turned out!

Kinda wanna do some class-themed ones now. Would that be something folks would be interested in? 🤔

🎨 Pattern - Available on my Etsy
🧵 Threads - Cross stitched with DMC, Cosmo conversions included in Pattern!
🎀 Fabric - 16 Count Picture This Plus Dusk aida
✂️ Finish - Biscornu Tutorial on my website!
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#CrossStitch #CrossStitchFinish #Biscornu #FullyFinishedObject #ビスコーニュ
Loookit how nice this gradient is turning out! Som Loookit how nice this gradient is turning out! Something so satisfying about these tiny lil 2-strand half stitches on 28 count fabric. Good coverage, but without as much stitchin'.

Do you recognize the design yet? 👀
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#CrossStitch #CrossStitchProgress #CrossStitchWIP #CrossStitchProject
Don't forget -- you can use your cross stitch fini Don't forget -- you can use your cross stitch finishes in basically any sewing project you can think of! Aida and evenweave are just fabrics after all. 

For example, this Tarot bag I made back in 2023. I've even got a full walkthrough on my website on how I put it together and some notes for sewing with aida. 

It's actually kinda nice to sew with since you can use the weave as a guide to ensure straight lines! Especially if you're stitching by hand rather than machine, you can just think of it as backstitching. ;)

What creative sewing projects have you done with a cross stitch? I'd love to know!

🎨 Pattern - Ava
🧵 Threads - Cross Stitched with DMC Threads
🎀 Fabric - 14 Count Black Aida
✂️ Finish - Tarot Bag walkthrough on my website!
🃏Tarot Cards - Tarot of the Divine by @yoshiyoshitani
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#CrossStitch #CrossStitchFinish #TarotBag #FullyFinishedObject
My blog on my Sashiko experience is now up on my s My blog on my Sashiko experience is now up on my site! I'm a complete beginner so if you've been wondering how you'd get on with sashiko but have held off on trying, this might be a helpful read for you! Plus I'll be linking all the resources I used to get started. <3

Head on over to my website to read!
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