SPLIT STITCH (2 WAYS) A staple when it comes to making lines, split stitch resembles fine chain stitch and it can […]
An effective border stitch, Cretan stitch can be varied to create areas of solid texture or used as a filling stitch […]
A vital and versatile stitch to have in your repertoire, but one that can cause angst for some people. Follow our […]
A rhythmic and forgiving stitch, feather stitch can create anything from delicate foliage to interesting borders. Use it for spidery tree […]
This is a very useful stitch for depicting leaves and some flower petals as the stitch direction creates a realistic effect. […]
This is a super-simple non-solid filling stitch that can be used for flowers, gravel paths, shading effects, backgrounds, rain or snow […]
Blanket stitch is commonly used for hand appliqué, but can do so much more. It can be worked in lines for […]
The ultimate filling stitch, satin stitch can also be padded or outlined for extra definition. Satin stitch LEFT Satin stitch RIGHT
Slightly more pronounced and predictable than French knots, the colonial knot is a great stitch to add to your embroidery skill […]
Chain Stitch is a wonderfully versatile stitch and one of the best stitches for a beginner embroiderer to have in their […]
This is a great skill-building stitch. It makes a pretty rose and can be used as an alternative to satin stitch […]
This might be one of the most basic embroidery stitches to learn, but it’s amazing how even embroidery experts need a […]
