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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 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!
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
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sirithre

Cleveland based IT nerd and #CrossStitch designer.
🖼️ Patterns available on Etsy, Patreon, and Ko-Fi
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Since I'm attempting to channel fall vibes early, Since I'm attempting to channel fall vibes early, may as well remember this mushroom fairy circle hoop I did a few years back.

A very fun little piece that would be perfect for personalizing with a quote, name, initial, or something else in the middle! 

🎨 Pattern - Available on my Etsy
🧵 Threads - Stitched with DMC threads.
🎀 Fabric - 14 count Navy Aida
✂️ Finish - Just a plain hoop. I really should decorate it. Any suggestions?
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It's WIP Wednesday! And I'm working on... autumn l It's WIP Wednesday! And I'm working on... autumn leaves? It may be summer, but I'd rather it wasn't. 🤣 So if you don't mind, I'll be channeling fall vibes now, thanks. Hopefully it'll help cool me down. 

Do you stitch ahead of the seasons, or follow the seasons? 
How many of you are starting Christmas gifts now? 😂
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Just a reminder hoop finishes don't have to be bor Just a reminder hoop finishes don't have to be boring! You spent a whole lot of time on that cross stitch, may as well put some effort into the hoop as well. 😉

I've got a whole article of ideas on my website for you, including where I got that border crochet pattern and how to wrap your hoops with fabric or washi tape.
But it's been a few years since I wrote that. 

What's some fun and unique ways you've seen to finish hoops so they're not just plain wood? 

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This silly lil' guy is now up on Etsy if you too w This silly lil' guy is now up on Etsy if you too would like to stitch it!  He turned out cuter than I had imagined, definitely a win. :)

🎨 Pattern - Now on my Etsy or Patreon
🧵 Threads - Cross Stitched with DMC, Cosmo Recommendations Included!
🎀 Fabric - 16 Count Fabric Flair 'Twilight' aida.
✂️ Finish - Not FFO'd yet! What should I do with it?
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I usually do these recaps at the end of the year w I usually do these recaps at the end of the year with everyone else. But this year I wanted to do a halfway check in. 

I reduced the amount of projects I'm releasing each month, so I've been feeling like I haven't done any stitching in comparison to my 'usual' year. But that's not true at all-- I've stitched a lot!  These are just the cross stitch pieces I've released publicly so far this year! 

Most are available through my Patreon/Etsy, but the Bill Cipher and the Pride Butterflies were freebies up on my Ko-Fi!

An then I've gotten a few other crafty projects done this year too. Just fun personal projects. I did some lil felt figures for my husband for valentines day. I finished up some crochet mittens early in the year.  I painted some minis for The Witcher board game. Finished up some UFO'd placemats I adopted from the local crafty reuse store a year ago. I hand stitched another EPP potholder. And of course, my sashiko floss adventure! 

Not pictured: a lot of home improvements we've been doing, including painting two whole rooms. Several gardening upgrades. And plenty of projects I've started but I haven't finished yet. 😉

This is a great exercise to do when you feel like you haven't been doing 'enough' lately... sit down and actually make a list of what you *have* done.  Chances are it's not as much as you 'wanted' to have done. But it's likely to be more than you thought! Perhaps just in a different category than you expected. 

The important part is not comparing yourself to others' progress. Instead, celebrate what you've made no matter how much or how little that might be.
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