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PCStitch Basics: Turning Pixel Art Into Cross Stitch
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PCStitch Basics: Turning Pixel Art Into Cross Stitch

December 7, 2021October 16, 2023 Siri0Tagged PCStitch, Tutorial

Today I’d like to go over the basics of PCStitch 11. I get a lot of questions regarding my process in creating designs. And part of it I can’t really teach – the actual design. I just kinda doodle in a Pixel Art program like Pyxel Edit and then turn it into a cross stitch […]

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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

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Discord: https://discord.gg/0exJsMDZjx8rK0XG
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Website: http://sirithre.com/
Newsletter: https://sirithre.com/newsletter/
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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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Lots of colors in this month's Patreon pattern! I Lots of colors in this month's Patreon pattern! I have practically a full rainbow here!
Did you know hardware drawers are perfect for bobbins? I like to use one for my current project if there are too many colors to fit nicely in my project bag. They're just so handy! 
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It's time once again for my annual birthday sale! It's time once again for my annual birthday sale! If you'd like to get yourself a new pattern you'll be saving money AND funding my birthday present.

Which will probably be some plants for the garden, a coconut cream pie, and maybe a nice dinner. 💕 

Sale just applies to patterns, so I'm not spending my *entire* birthday week printing thread label stickers. 🙈 But sticker sales are still absolutely appreciated. 🥰 Plus, throwing a pattern in your order can help you hit free shipping. 😉

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I've shown this before, but wanted to make a clear I've shown this before, but wanted to make a clearer video to show how the carded aida fits in the new space.  Could I cut all new boards to fit the current cabinet? Yeah, but I don't want to waste that much paper tbh. And all my cross stitch and quilting fabric still fits really nicely in this cabinet.

I did add this cabinet to my Amazon storefront a while ago (link in bio), because I genuinely love it. But last I checked it wasn't available 🙈 Sorry! Every time it ends up in a reel or photo someone asks after it, so just a heads up!

And the fabric label stickers are of course available in my Etsy shop. 🥰
Another month, another ort jar update! Not too muc Another month, another ort jar update! Not too much to show for this month tbh, I've been working on some sewing projects instead and haven't had as much time for cross stitch. 😱 Hoping May will be more of a stitchy month!

Swipe to see what it looked like this time last mobth. I think I might've turned it around too, this one doesn't really have a 'front' side. But it's definitely a bit fuller!
Since we're making butterflies this week, here's a Since we're making butterflies this week, here's a throwback to this Zelda Thunderwing butterfly I made into a 3D poseable cross stitch pin!

There's a tutorial on my website, but basically it has some wire in it which means the wings are fully bendable/poseable.

You bet I'll be turning my new butterflies into 3D pieces as well. Maybe a hairclip this time? 👀

🎨 Pattern -  Patreon Exclusive
🧵 Threads - Stitched with DMC Threads 
🎀 Fabric - 14 Count Plastic Canvas 
✂️ Finish -  3D Butterfly Tutorial on my website! 
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