Plastic Canvas Trinkets - Cross Stitch Tutorial

[@Astraland06]

As an artist who loves to hand draw pixel art digitally, I can’t wait to create my designs in real life!

[@Sirithre]

Yesss! Pixel Art converts great to cross stitch, with a few considerations. There may be some frustration when converting to the available thread colors, but limited color palettes aren't exactly new to pixel art. ;) The other thing to look out for is colors with too few pixels or single pixels off by themselves. They can be greatly effective in pixel art, but are annoying to stitch!

[@Astraland06]

@@Sirithre that’s amazing! I’ve always done cross Stich with a 14 count fabric, so for me it was a bit difficult to commit to actually finishing the project. With this my attention span will be better lol.

[@StayArtsy]

Thank you so much for all the links! I was having trouble starting on this craft (coming from traditional cross stitch), and this was super helpful!

[@Sirithre]

Glad this could help you get started! There's lots of options out there, so be sure to look around with the keywords provided :)

[@StayArtsy]

@@Sirithre Thx so much! I can't wait for more videos!!!

[@sushi-breakfast]

thank you for making this! I've only done traditional cross stitching and have really wanted some physical charms or keychains to spice up between projects. you made this super simple to follow! thank you ♡ and your designs are adorable!

[@Sirithre]

I'm glad it was of help to you! I'm not sure what you mean by 'traditional' but I do definitely encourage getting outside your comfort zone and trying new things! :)

[@sushi-breakfast]

@@Sirithre ah I just mean canvas and framed works only! it's the only thing I was taught, I didn't realize there was so much I could do with cross stitch!

[@bio_vet]

I'm sooooo happy that I found you! That video is amazing, thank you so much! I never thought about this finishing at the back, so for keychains, I just made my project two times (mirrored) and stitched them together. But I want to start to sell them, and making everything twice was just taking too much time~ wouldn't be profitable at all! Now I know what to do

[@joannelee6652]

Thank you so much for making this! I love the smaller clip with a loop for keychains, and I'll definitely be making a needle minder with this technique soon!

[@jellypub8981]

huge thank you for this video!! been cross stitching for a while now and have been trying to find new ways to spice it up. you’re awesome!

[@Sirithre]

Glad it was helpful! I'm always looking for new ways to finish stitches. Though admittedly most of my tutorials are over on my website in text/photo form. 😅

[@lauradaigle6242]

Well now I need to make a trip to the craft store. You had me at the Shane’s blue chicken and after seeing your darling squid, I can say that I’m hooked. 😉 Love Stardew, love this video. Thank you!

[@arkadiusz067]

im late as hell but thank you for this vid it was a pleasure to watch and now i finally know how to do the backside 💖🙏

[@azifcaron4539]

Still the best video I’ve ever found on plastic canvas! Thank you!

[@aubreyaspen9790]

This tutorial is perfect! Thanks for sharing

[@-savana-27]

when i started cross stitching i didn’t really know what i needed- so i picked up a ten pack of these. now i’m getting around to learning how to work with them, i didn’t want them to go to waste. thank you! ❤❤

[@DarkYuan]

This has inspired me! I'm gonna get some plastic canvas and learn how to cross stitch!

[@BlushWolfCraftsLTD]

Thank you so much! I've had a hard time trying to find out how to finish the back. Your tutorial is awesome and I can't wait to catch you on Twitch!

[@Sirithre]

I'm glad it helped! I haven't been streaming much lately. And I've had another video tutorial filmed but not edited since... September. Soooo. whoops. xD We've got a huge cross stitch community on Discord though, with plenty of streamers if you're looking for more tips/tricks though if you're interested. :) ( crossstitch.live/ )

[@BlushWolfCraftsLTD]

@@Sirithre thank you! I'll definitely check out the discord. I haven't streamed in a hot minute either haha. Been more of a community member lately and that's OK :P

[@SierraShelley26]

Randomly came across this account and I’m so happy I did ❤️

[@ztillusion]

Thank you! I've been trying to get into making little cross stitch trinkets but I've been using the wrong canvas type and the edges kept fraying. I'm going to be trying with the plastic canvases soon!

[@atllanta]

thank you so much for making this video!! i have been thinking of making some keychains for my friends for christmas but i wasn't sure how to approach finishing them off- this was super helpful:)

[@pifflyn]

I found this video at the PERFECT time !! Ironic enough I was hoping to make some plastic canvas accessories for the up coming Stardew Valley concert in march, so I’m loving the fact you’ve made Stardew pieces 🥰

[@Sirithre]

Yeah! I made a bunch of them when I was writing the Stardew Valley Cross Stitch Guide :) They're so fun to make!

[@ajdjsjddjdhxjsnc7491]

Just started stitching and, since finding some plastic canvas in the embroidery kit I inherited, I really wanna make some badges or keychains! Subscribed!!

[@awinel2367]

Oh my god thank you so much!!! I've been searching for such tutorial for so long and you've answered pretty much all of my questions! 💞

[@Sirithre]

Glad you found it useful! Do feel free to ask me or on the Discord if you have additional questions though. :)

[@RunningwindxXx]

so glad for this tutorial as i wanted to make some cross stitch earrings and keychains for my friends for christmas but had no idea where to start in terms of backing! tysm 💜

[@alexandrawalborn8812]

I ALWAYS go for the cell phone strap! Also thanks-amazingly helpful video!

[@katyanaprewetts6482]

Thank you for such a wonderful and simple tutorial! Looking forward to more of your cross stitch projects ☺️

[@Sirithre]

I'm glad it helped! I haven't been making videos much, but I have plenty of projects and monthly tutorials up on my website if you don't mind the archaic text-and-photo style tutorials ;) sirithre.com/cross-stitch-reviews-tutorials/

[@lillifaulk2]

Thank you SO MUCH!!!! for this video!! Ive struggled with the backing coming undone and im so happy that you showed this to us!! Thank u so much aaaaaaa this is such good help!!!

[@Sirithre]

There's many ways to do it! This is just the method I've found to work. I'm glad it helped you, though!

[@terrasmith84]

This was super helpful as I wanted to learn to stitch on plastic canvas and you showed how to do a Keychain start to finish.

[@Sirithre]

Glad you found it useful!

[@allijoyfly5647]

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial!!! I’m new to crafting in general so it really helps to learn tips from more experienced artists 💕

[@brandieddy3061]

Instant fan. Subscribed.

[@LynxBraun]

I'm a beginner at it but it's so fun and keeps me busy

[@hypnic_j3rk]

amazing! tysm for the tutorial!! I've been making patches for a while now but only recently found out about plastic canvas and it made want to try cross-stitching hehe

[@LanaGoesArt]

Great video! I don't do stitching often, but I enjoyed to learn and see the wonderful projects you created. Thank you :)

[@Nebhet]

This was very helpful! Thank you!

[@IcedWings]

this was incredibly useful and informative. x mas is coming up and i wanna make my friends some gifts! I already know how to cross stitch, but turning them into useable gifts i have never done before. thanks for sharing!

[@suemcisaac150]

Thank you! Very helpful, I am finishing ornaments.

[@juliasawska1243]

Wow girl, you need more views, I've been thinking of picking up cross stitching, but I wasn't ready for such big project. Now that I saw those little cuties I think I might accually try it :333 PS. your elf ears are gorgeous

[@Sirithre]

Aww thanks! You can definitely make all sorts of sized projects, from things you can finish in a day to ones that take years. Just a matter of finding the project that speaks to you! Videos are super exhausting to make though, so I've mostly been focusing on text/photo based tutorials over on my site. 😅 I'm fine with low views tbh. 🤣

[@Jade-db1jx]

Thank you for posting!! Learned a bit ❤

[@ItsAerios]

What I love to do is using this glue-paper-thingy between the canvas and the felt and just iron on the felt :D Saves some time and it's super easy

[@Sirithre]

There's also adhesive felt you can find! Just peel off the backing and stick right on! :) I prefer sewing it on though. Lets me stuff it with filling or put magnets inside. ;)

[@milanp138]

I have a hard time fitting regular jump rings through the plastic canvas, any tips for that? I personally prefer the keychains over the cell phone clasps with the cord, though the clasps look easier to get into the plastic. I know 14 count is a small hole so it's hard to cram the jump ring through. Thanks!

[@Sirithre]

Not really a tip for that tbh, they are indeed small holes. You can get thinner jump rings as the join to a keychain ring, or just kinda push them through carefully to avoid ripping the hole.

[@milanp138]

@@Sirithre thank you! I'll try finding smaller ones :)

[@aniburani]

This was so helpful, 😊 thank you, I’m now ready to start with plastic 👍 x

[@akansha2130]

Stardew cross stitch! That’s amazing!!!!!!!!

[@rebekahmarshall5868]

Thanks for the video! Question: when making something like earring or hair clips where its foing to come in contact with body oils, do you finish the piece with anything? Or have you not found that to be an issue. Thank you!

[@Sirithre]

I haven't found it to be a big issue, and they are technically washable since DMC is colorfast and plastic canvas is... well, plastic. They'll just look discolored until they dry off a bit. ;)

[@danmoore4067]

Question: with Plastic Canvas, is Yarn ALWAYS used, or could we use Floss?, Dan

[@Sirithre]

I'm using floss in the video! It just depends on what count plastic you're working on, and how much coverage you prefer!

[@monbebe2807]

Thank you so much for the tutorial! I wanted to make a keychain for my friend but had no idea how to start as I'm new in cross-stitch 😅 Now I know what to do though! ♡

[@SnootyLlama]

This is amazing Thank you! Do you happen to sell patterns to make the keychains? Specifically the stardew chicken?

[@Sirithre]

Yes I do! Sort of. I actually wrote the official Stardew Valley Cross Stitch Guide. Which is only available at Fangamer.com and includes all sorts of sprites from the game. :)

[@SnootyLlama]

@@Sirithre wow I’ve been eyeing that book actually! Looks sold out. Is there a digital version I found but or another place to order from?!

[@Sirithre]

@@SnootyLlama There is no digital version unfortunately. It does sell out once in a while. I never know unless someone tells me, lol. 😅 But you can sign up to be notified when it's back in stock.

[@SnootyLlama]

@@Sirithre ok cool I just did that! Thank you so much 😊

[@cyrusunderscore7315]

A terra blade! Do you make your own patterns? I tried to find terraria patterns on etsy recently but only got stardew patterns instead.

[@Sirithre]

I made these forever ago now! There's not many, but I have a few up (for free) on my Ko-Fi. ko-fi.com/sirithre/shop

[@baoooool4722]

these are perfect!!!💖💖💖

[@nashi4476]

Hello! Do you have the pattern of the squid?? I'd really love to make it. Lovely video :)

[@Sirithre]

Hello! :) The squid is not one of the patterns in the official Stardew Valley Cross Stitch Guide, unfortunately.

[@webfighter]

I like the smol cellphone straps more than the big keyrings :)

[@Sirithre]

Me too! I struggle so much to get keys onto those rings.

[@remochii]

Thank you so much! This was SO informative!✨

[@johnutah293]

Your ears are so cute!

[@Gabi_0048]

Great video! I was wondering if I would be able to use the the same technique on DMC’s Aida cloth? Or should I use a different technique for that? Since the material is a lot more different. Thank you! 🥰

[@Sirithre]

I've seen small things made from normal aida too! But the edges will fray if not treated. I'm not sure what would be best though. I'd stick to a full square rather than cut out shape, for stability. Then backstitch around and stitch it together on the edges like you would a biscornu (see my other video). That way the edges are on the inside and can't fray as easily!

[@Gabi_0048]

@@Sirithre Thank you so much for the advice 🥰 I’ll try my best! Thank you 🥺 Do you think you would ever make a video on making patches with the Aida cloth? If not, do you know any other people who made videos on making patches with Aida cloth? 💙

[@Sirithre]

@@Gabi_0048 I haven't really been making videos for a number of reasons, but I do put out a new article on my site every month. There's even an iron on patch tutorial there! sirithre.com You could also ask around on the Pixel Stitch Discord server. Big friendly and helpful community of stitchers :) discordapp.com/invite/0exJsMDZjx8rK0XG As for videos, I would recommend @8bitstitch kzbin.info Dunno if she has that specific tutorial yet, but I'm sure it's only a matter of time!

[@sadlittlegirl3141]

Thank you so much for this tutorial!

[@ma.czarwentorio9017]

Where would i get the patterns? Been searching for free and simple patterns for practicing. Btw, I super love your works and how you make it so simple to do 💚

[@idk-gb4hn]

thank you so much for this video. It was super helpful. I will definitely be trying out to make a keychain if I ever get to buying the materials :))))

[@nissaawaliya99]

Hi, may i know wht do you use plastic canvas in mm?

[@needleninja5788]

Thanks for sharing♥️ Instant fan, subscribed👍 Looking forward to learn something new from You✨

[@amanigh6897]

Thank you that was helpful!💚

[@samantharatajczak1313]

How many strands do you recommend using in order to get a “solid color” look?

[@Sirithre]

I recommend you try a couple of swatches with various amounts of strands. This is very much a personal preference kinda thing, and I have no way of knowing what your preference would be. ;)

[@oykuthewombat]

this. is. a. great. video.

[@sarahnathan3730]

Thank you!!! I always have a hard time cutting my shaped pieces before stitching... Knowing that I can stitch first is extremely helpful...

[@Sirithre]

I definitely find it way easier to hold and much less chance that I misconstrued and cut it too small! 🤣

[@kidmomo6220]

Lovely ideas thank you

[@BabyTru_QueenB_riahtarness]

How much is 1 of these and do you : time it takes × hourly rate (hourly pay)+ coast of product= price sold for ??? What do you use for hourly rate

[@Sirithre]

Sorry for the suuuuper late reply! I don't make these as much anymore, but I always charge by time spent. I actually have a whole tutorial on my site on how I do my pricing: sirithre.com/pricing-your-cross-stitch-for-commissions-and-sales/

[@sierramagdaleno2401]

What type of thread do you use

[@Sirithre]

Hello! :) For most of my projects I use two strands of DMC stranded cotton.

[@amandasousa1235]

Do you sell just the PDF Version of Stardew Valley Cross Stitch Book?

[@Sirithre]

There is no pdf version available, unfortunately.

[@squirrelgirl4641]

Thank you so much for this managed to make my badges x

[@cyndalbandy2515]

Can I ask where you get your Stardew Valley patterns? I'm having trouble matching the colors to DMC colors, they just don't look quite right. And thanks so much for this video, it's amazingly helpful!

[@Sirithre]

Hello! Color matching is super tricky, especially with a colorful game like Stardew. DMC simply doesn't have some of the colors. Not to mention dye lot issues... That said, I actually wrote the official Stardew Valley Cross Stitch Guide! So most of my patterns are available in there. As well as photos of my test stitches. 😄 www.fangamer.com/products/stardew-valley-cross-stitch

[@cyndalbandy2515]

@@Sirithre WOW, that was you!? That book is amazing and I've had it on my buy list for a long time. Thank you so much for taking the time to reply!

[@Sirithre]

@@cyndalbandy2515 Lol yep that was me. I still can't believe it either. xD

[@JjCookie]

Thank you!!!

[@kairos6312]

thank you for this video!! i use/prefer cellphone straps :)

[@Sirithre]

I'm glad you found it useful.

[@phdrawings392]

Thank you!

[@craftychatscafe6342]

Okay...let's get more subscribers here!!❤

[@Sirithre]

I think I'd need to actually make videos more than once a year for that. 😅

[@craftychatscafe6342]

@@Sirithre well just so you know I'd be so here for that!😉 This is something I'd like to explore but there are very few people doing it, especially ones that represent the elfin clan!

[@Sirithre]

@@craftychatscafe6342 I have plenty more tutorials on my site, just no videos. 😅 sirithre.com

[@lfatx]

Great video :)

[@vanquellamartinez7908]

So no one else see the elf ears? 😂 The video was very helpful but I just laughed all the way through 😅