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Bobblin Goblin @bobblingoblin.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

She's done! I had a lot of fun taking a break from testing my own stuff haha. #CrossStitch #needlework #creature @sirithre.bsky.social is the artist behind this pattern <3

A finished cross stitch. The fabric is light green and sparkly. The subject is an elongated deer wearing a skull mask. The body is light brown, with yellow/orange accents.

The back side of a finished cross stitch. The fabric is light green and sparkly.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Not much longer now before TWO new fruit biscornu designs drop on my Patreon! Last week I shared a WIP of one of them, so here's the other. 😉 This one's a bit further along, and I think you can see where I'm going with it! What fruit combo are you most excited to see as a biscornu in this style?

a cross stitch work in progress of a biscornu.

a set of four cross stitched biscornu pin cushions themed after fruits. One is lemon lime, another is watermelon themed, a third is strawberry kiwi. And the last has raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and strawberry.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

I recently reminded you that hoops can be decorated; but don't forget you can also decorate the BACK of your hoop. From a simple piece of cardboard covered in fabric like pictured here, or some amazing spirograph style backings. sirithre.com/hoop-finish-...

A pokemon cafe themed eevee cross stitch being finished on a painted metallic embroidery hoop

The back of an embroidery hoop, finished with a disc of floral fabric.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

This leafy autumn design is now up in my shop! Get started now so you can hang it up as soon as the leaves start turning. :) I think it turned out pretty cute, personally. Though you could swap the colors on any of them if you wanted less green or more orange, or what have you. Make it your own!

A cross stitch of yellow, orange, red, and green leaves arranged in the shape of a heart. Stitched on 16 count brown aida.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Nothing says summer for me than fruit themed cross stitch patterns. So naturally I'm revisiting my fruity biscornu series! Here's a look at one of the ones coming up on my Patreon next week. Got any guesses which fruit will be making an appearance this time around?

a cross stitch work in process of a cross stitch biscornu

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

A while ago I got these acrylic drawers for storing embroidery thread. They're actually a little too shallow for a skein to lay completely flat, but once you get them all in there it's just so absolutely gorgeous that I'm not even mad. Here's how they look with the full Lecien Cosmo set of threads.👀

A rainbow of embroidery threads by Lecien Cosmo in clear acrylic drawers.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Alright, alright. We're back on the summery cross stitch color palettes. I bring you TWO this week though! A bright orangy-green palette of embroidery thread, and one with some more muted browns, yellows, and greens with a splash of purple. Which one do you prefer??

A cross stitch palette in two different brands of embroidery floss, Cosmo and DMC. Both feature black, white, a gradient of orange, a light yellow, and two greens.

A cross stitch palette in two different brands of embroidery floss, Cosmo and DMC. Both feature black, white, two purples, two greens, and a gradient of dark browns and yellow-browns.

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Bobblin Goblin @bobblingoblin.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I'm a bit past 60% on her now! @sirithre.bsky.social 's shading style is so cute on this piece aaaa #crossstitch #stitchsky #originalcharacter

Cross stitch of a long creature. So far only the brown and tan colors are filled in.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

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? 🤔

Two dice-themed cross stitch biscornu pillows. One themed after a dice jail with a red die surrounded by weapons. The other themed as a dice throne with a purple die surrounded by lucky charms and flowers.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

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? 👀

A work in progress cross stitch on 28 count fabric over 1, similar to petite point.

Stitched with a variegated pink/purple thread on black evenweave.

The design so far resembles a spiky spiral.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

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. ;) sirithre.com/cross-stitch...

A cross stitched tarot bag featuring a large winged scarab beetle. Next to the bag, a few cards from The Tarot of the Divine.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

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 sirithre.com/learning-sas...

A beginner sashiko project, a business card pouch featuring teal stitching on purple fabric.

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Bobblin Goblin @bobblingoblin.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Its so lovely to work on someone else's art! This character and #stitching are by me, pixel art is by @sirithre.bsky.social (Originally a 2025 artfight attack!) #stitchsky #crossstitch #wip

Wip cross stitch on sparkly green fabric. A partial outline of a long bodied, hooved and clawed creature in black is shown thus far.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I recently spent some time organizing some of my craft supplies. I wasn't sure how to store materials for crafts I don't do very often but don't take up a ton of room. But these bins turned out to be a great size for my materials! Not fabric or thread tho. Those items take up the REST of the room

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Whether you're a bobbin person or a floss drop person, I've got you covered! If you're new around here: I sell thread label stickers! I've taken the time to research and make sticker labels for TWELVE different embroidery thread brands + Mill Hill Beads! And I have plans for more 👀

A cross-stitch kit blue Aida fabric in the background, a variety of embroidery floss on labeled bobbins and rings, embroidery scissors, and a plastic organizer holding many threads and a strawberry biscornu.

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Nana/Feli 🍌🌺 @feligriffin.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Late revenge for @sirithre.bsky.social for attacking my pixie Nana in 2021! Revenge is best served cold 🍨 I took some liberties for fun when interpreting Alza's design based on the pixel art ref. Love your cross-stitching work! #artfight #dragon

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

The backside of my cute little leafy heart design! 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.

The back of a cross stitch hard made of leaves in colors ranging from green to red.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

How my Artfight 2026 is going so far~ Team Tragedy. I've done basically an attack a day and been having a blast. Mostly pixel art, but I've gotten a few cross stitch attacks in. These are just my favorite so far. If you'd like to see more of this swirly pixel style: artfight.net/~sirithre

a cross stitch pendant of a black and red dragon head wrapped around each other like a yin yang.

Pixel art of an esk character in a conservatory.

A cross stitch of a sewing themed character featuring a button head, pin cushion hair, and measuring tape belt.

Pixel art of two fan hollow knight characters on a cobblestone floor surrounded by leaves.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Update on how I ended up storing my perle cotton balls! I picked up these drawers from Facebook Market place years ago. I cleaned out the bottom drawer, got some custom acrylic dividers made to fit my drawers and managed to fit two balls to a divider! In rainbow order, of course. ;)

Closeup of a drawer full of perle cotton balls in a whole rainbow of colors.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

This month's Patreon cross stitch pattern is this heart-shaped leafy piece. Because I'm already yearning for the cool days of autumn. I gotta do *something* to get me through the hot season, so channeling a bit of fall leaves is one way to do so. 😉

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

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!

A hooped cross stitch piece of a mushroom fairy ring made of different types of mushrooms and leaves.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

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? Are you starting Christmas gifts yet?

a work in progress cross stitch projects of some orange and yellow leaves on a dark brown fabric.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

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 an article of ideas for you, like a crochet pattern and how to wrap your hoops with fabric or washi. sirithre.com/hoop-decorat...

Four decorated embroidery hoops, two with cross stitch pieces in them.

One was painted green, one has ribbon glued to the outer edge of the hoop, one has fabric wrapped around the outer hoop, and one has a crochet ruffle.

Close up of an embroidery hoop wrapped in ribbon, with a cross stitch piece in it.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

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. :)

a finished cross stitch project of a fluffy cat with bat wings on a stormy grey aida fabric.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

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. At least with what I've released publicly anyway. ;) I've stitched both less than the last few years, but more than I expected. I'll call that a win.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

I haven't made much progress on this Halloween EPP project, but I did find this snack container at Aldi. Unfortunately the wells are not quite tall enough to hold the hexies vertically, or the top just pops right back open. Does anyone have any suggestions for better containers to hold 1" hexies? 🤔

A snack container full of 1" English Paper Piecing hexagons featuring fun halloween prints like candy corn and spider webs.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Just a reminder that jewelry organizers also make great thread hangers. 😂 This organizer had wire mesh on the right for earrings. So, I cut a piece of cardboard to size, wrapped a cross stitch around it with a bit of batting and.. slid it right into place. Now I have my own floss drop shrine!

A pegboard wall covered in cross stitch / embroidery thread, scissors, and embroidery hoops. The bulk of the thread is hanging on floss drops from a jewelry organizer designed to hang necklaces.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Oops I skipped summer and went straight into channeling fall colors. Hope you don't mind. 🤣 July's Patreon cross stitch pattern is gonna be this bright range of reds, oranges, yellows, and greens. I can't wait to show it to you!

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

I've been craving some Watermelon lately. It might be because I've been using this lil watermelon needlebook in my cross stitch couch kit and I keep seeing it. 🤣

A cross stitch needlebook with a watermelon design on sparkly pale green evenweave.

The inside of a needlebook showing the felt pages full of needles.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

I haven't had much time for personal projects, but I did start a quilt project. It's a triangle quilt! I only have a couple rows done so far. But it's pretty slow going since I'm doing it all by hand! Why? Why not? This one's just for me.

A messy pile of fabric triangles, some stitched together, and some still waiting to be attached to the slow growing quilt.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

I know some people don't like getting 'extras' with orders as they can feel wasteful. But these lil bonus stickers have a very important purpose! Peel testing! The little tiny bobbin stickers run the risk of ruining a whole page if I try to peel check to make sure has cut the right depth. So...

A cute sticker of a cross stitch dragon tangled in embroidery thread.

Part of it has been peeled from its backing to make sure the machine has cut through enough to peel, but not through the backing.

Two cricut machines cutting sticker sheets. Half the page is number stickers designed for embroidery thread, and half are bonus stickers to be used for testing purposes.

a box of cross stitch / embroidery thread covered in stickers.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

In this month's episode of 'wtf do I DO with these now', here's some older cross stitch designs that have been sitting in my stash for ages. Do I just plop them in a frame/hoop? Do I make them into like, lil sachet bags and fill them with potpourri? How would you finish these?

Two stitched but not fully finished cross stitch projects.

One that says "Good Luck" surrounded by various lucky charms, like a four leaf clover, key, lotus flower.

One that says "Sleep Well" surrounded by things said to promote good sleep, including lavender and star anise

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

This month's article is all about biscornu! But not how to make them; there's already a tutorial for that on my site. But instead, how to embellish them and make them your own! Whether that be festive tassels, cute charms or beads, fancy buttons, or anything in between! sirithre.com/biscornu-emb...

an array of a variety of cross stitched biscornu pin cushions with different types of embellishments, from beads to fancy buttons to tassels and silk flowers.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Aaand here's the backside of this month's pattern! Yes that is in fact the same fabric. It's actually printed fabric, so the backside is just white. It's always so weird to see. I swear I gave myself a lil jump scare each time I flipped it over to secure an end or something, lol

The back of a cross stitch project featuring a cat with bat wings.

A finished cross stitch project featuring a brown cat with blurple bat wings on a stormy grey printed aida.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

For the curious, still on my Sashiko floss adventure! I've started this fun project with incredibly Siri-coded colors and am quite enjoying the process! I plan to have a video up next week about what I made though if you're interested.

A work in progress sashiko project featuring teal circles on a deep purple fabric.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Remember this folio? I made it as part of my blog / video on project bags. It's been about two months now and I'm still in love with it! It practically lives on my couch stitchy spot and houses 2-3 projects at a time. I'm definitely getting some use out of it!

The cover of a cross stitch project bag. The cover itself is made using english paper piecing techniques to make a cool rainbow design.

A look inside a cross stitch project bag and all the notions and bobbins stored within.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

This little creature is now available! If you'd like to cross stitch it, head on over to my Patreon! Kind of more cartoony than my usual designs. I just love playing around with different art styles.🤣 I'm not sure what to call it though, so for now it's just 'BatCat' 😅 Any suggestions?

A cross stitch of a cat with bat wings stitched on a stormy grey printedaida.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Throwback to this gorgeous piece based on Dragons and Beasties' Zen I did a few years ago. I've got the little figure as well and he sits right on my desk keeping me company as I stitch. This was great practice for converting digital art to cross stitch, I don't do it often enough.

a cross stitch of Zen, a character by Dragons and Beasties.

Pattern not available. This one was stitched for personal use only with permission several years ago.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Creepy wip! Been a while since I did a 'creepy' wip like this, as I don't do a lot of characters. But it's always fun to get that partially stitched in face without eyes or in this case no pupils. Idk, it's been a rough week and I'm tired. Have a half-stitched bat cat. 🤣

a cross stitch work in progress featuring some sort of bat cat amalgamation on a stormy grey aida.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Ever made a biscornu? They're actually really fun to make! It's as easy as stitching two squares together with a little offset. There's a full tutorial over on my website, either written on video. sirithre.com/biscornu-tut... Later this month I'll be sharing different ways to decorate your bisc!

A small rainbow cross stitch biscornu. Nearby, embroidery scissors and measuring tape showing just how small this little biscornu actually is.

Demonstration of how to stitch a biscornu together using the backstitch outline.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

These Herbs are now up on Etsy! 32 total herbs, flowers, or mushrooms from Azeroth are included in this bundle! Pattern also includes guidelines to make it real easy for you to swap in your favorites or expand the grid and stitch them all! :) sirithre.etsy.com

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CJ Stark @stitchystark.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

It's true; I'd rather have cake! I couldn't go through June without doing at least one quick Ace Pride piece. Pattern is available for Free+ on my ko-fi. . . . #crossstitch #asexual #pride

A handmade cross-stitch piece in a black frame. On yellow Aida, the design is a pixel art style slice of cake, with purple, white, grey, and black layers, and purple frosting. Below the cake is backstitch text that says 'I'D RATHER HAVE CAKE'.

The back of the previously described cross stitch piece showing neat stitching.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Just in case you haven't seen these freebie pride butterflies yet... here they are! This is a free pattern with 12 different pride flags included for you! ko-fi.com/s/3701f8f34d There's also a tutorial on my website or YouTube on how to make them into a 3D poseable pin! 👀 youtu.be/dk0qM_7AE7A

a series of three cross stitched plastic canvas butterflies featuring a pastel rainbow pride flag, the inclusive pride flag, and the asexual pride flag.

A 3d poseable cross stitched butterfly made using plastic canvas. One one side, a pastel rainbow, on the other the asexual pride flag.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

June is Choose Your Floss Adventure month! And this year my Patrons voted for me to try out Sashiko. So here we go! Starting out with what I hope is a simple-ish pattern, some zig-zags! Maybe join me on your own craft adventure? flossadventure.com

A closeup of a beginner sashiko project stitched in plain mulsin fabric using blue perle cotton

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Happy Pride month all! Just a reminder that this account is welcoming to everyone. 🏳️‍🌈 These cute cross stitch cake slices are a free pattern! Want to make your own?You can find them over on my Ko-Fi. 10different pride flag color options to get you started! ko-fi.com/s/03f93def2a

a series of four cross stitched plastic canvas cake slices, featuring pride flags on the side of each slice.

The four featured here are a rainbow flag with white icing and bugle bead sprinkles, a pansexual slice with strawberry icing and a strawberry button on top, a transexual slice with cream icing and a carrot on top, and an asexual slcie with chocolate icing, and rainbow whipped cream and sprinkles.

Example of a bisexual pride cross stitch cake slice.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

One of my favorite biscornu to date! 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'm a sucker for anything rainbow though. Which is great, because we're almost into Pride month!

A rainbow colored english paper piecing biscornu pin cushion. Pins stuck in it are a variety of colors and include bats and butterflies.

The other side of the rainbow biscornu. Features a similar rainbow hexagon design, but in darker jewel tone rainbow colors.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

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 suggestions?

A basket tipped over and full of a variety of cross stitch biscornu cascading out of it.

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

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!

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

I shared this earlier in the month. But it's... still just a piece of fabric floating around my office. I haven't made it into anything! What should I make with it Could do yet another flat ornament I suppose... but I've been enjoying y'alls suggestions for finishes! So let me know what you think!

A cross stitch on black fabric of a cat skull decorated like a sugar skull/calavera

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