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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!

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.
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Can't believe it's been THREE YEARS since I stared Can't believe it's been THREE YEARS since I stared my board game cover series with Calico. And I've still only done 5 games!

And they're all very... cozy pastel vibes. Which I love, but doesn't match the vibes of my board game room, which is dark green and black with more eldritch horror vibes.😂 (see last slide)

But a lot of those games are a bit complicated to translate into cross stitch. And I feel like the kind of people who cross stitch also love these more cozy games. 

So prove me wrong. What's your favorite board game with a *dark* background and square cover you wish you could stitch? 

Mine's Arkham/Eldritch Horror, but uh... I'ma have to work up to that. There's people on those covers and at that scale they'd be hilariously derpy looking I think. I need to improve my skills a bit more first. 😂

Maybe Betrayal?  But would I do old cover or new?
Cthulhu Death May Die?

(But also feel free to just recommend games I should play rather than stitch!)
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#CrossStitch #CrossStitchPattern #BoardGameFanArt #BoardGame
Artfight update! Kinda hit burnout last week, but Artfight update! Kinda hit burnout last week, but got some good attacks in before then! Including another stitchy attack. :)

I've been planning to attack Ribbon for years now and I finally did it. I just needed to find the perfect button  head. 🤣 T'was hard scaling the cross stitch portion to the button, but I did my best.

I also of course continued my swirly pixel art nonsense with a cat, an Oiraon, and two Esks! Hoping to get back to attacking soon after my usual mid month burnout break.

First up... another cross stitch attack, I think. ;)

Characters above belong to: 
@stickerfrogs, @greybobbi,  Bird_enjoyer, xKPNKx, and vlpn
(Artfight usernames if no instagram tag)
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#Artfight #Artfight2026 #PixelArt #ArtFightPixelArt #Esk #Oiraon
I recently spent some time organizing some of my c I recently spent some time organizing some of my craft supplies. I wasn't quite sure how to store materials for crafts I don't do very often but don't take up a ton of room. And I ended up finding these storage bins on Amazon. 

There's two different size bins here. I like the bigger ones better though, even if they only fit two high instead of 3 and they leave a bit of empty space on my shelf. They just hold supplies better.

I also printed out labels for them! They're easier to read in person than on camera, I assure you. But now I've got a dedicated spot for things like Needle Felting, Book Binding, Papercraft, Clay, Resin, etc. 

...and hopefully that means when I do go to use them, I can actually FIND my supplies, which was the problem I was having recently since they were all mixed together in various places across my office.

Where my other multicrafters at? How do YOU keep track of all your different craft supplies so that they're easy to find when needed? 

#CraftRoom #CraftRoomOrganization
Whether you're a bobbin person or a floss drop per Whether you're a bobbin person or a floss drop person, I've got you covered!  I don't talk about my own products often enough, but if you're new around here: I sell stickers! 

Whether you do cross stitch or just embroidery, I've taken the time to research and make sticker labels for TWELVE different embroidery thread brands (plus Mill Hill Beads!) so that you can easily label your threads.  Plus I update them any time new threads are released!

I do have plans for lots more brands and even more sticker colors, but I probably not 'til next year due to other projects I have going. 

Still, when I do, what would you like to see most? DMC Soft Matte? Gloriana Silks? Cottage Garden Threads? Dimensions? There's SO many different brands out there! So feel free to make suggestions. :)

#CrossStitch #StitchPalette #ThreadBoxThursday #EmbroideryThreads #ThreadStash
The backside of my cute little leafy heart design! The backside of my cute little leafy heart design! Haven't seen the front? Just swipe! -->
 
Yep I totally trailed my threads for those little white highlights. Absolutely no shame. I generally test all my designs myself and I have a limited amount of time to do so. So,  y'know. I save time where I can. You can't convince me otherwise.

🎨 Pattern - Now on my Patreon
🧵 Threads - Stitched with DMC, Cosmo conversions included in Pattern!
🎀 Fabric - 16 count Wichelt 'Brandywine'
✂️ Finish - Not finished yet. what should I do with it?
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#StitchEveryDay #StitchButt #HoopButt
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