Stitch guide

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Knitting stitch embroideory

When working from right to left, bring the needle out in the centre of the stitch and take it up and […]

Rosette stitch

Rosette stitch

Take a vertical stitch, but do not pull the needle through. Loop the thread around each end of the needle in a […]

Running stitch

Running stitch

Work this quick and easy stitch by passing the needle over and under the fabric to form stitches of equal length […]

Satin stitch

Satin stitch

Work the satin stitches by beginning at the widest area of the shape and cover the shape, keeping your stitches close […]

Scroll stitch

Scroll stitch

Bring your thread to the front of your work at A and make a loop to the right in a clockwise […]

Shadow work

Shadow work

This stitch is worked between two lines using a back stitch on the front of the work and a herringbone stitch […]

Spider’s Web stitch

Spider’s Web stitch

Use a fly stitch and two straight stitches to make five ‘spokes’ that will form the structure of the Spider Web. […]

Rolled ribbon rose

Rolled ribbon rose

Fold down one end of the ribbon diagonally so that a tail of approximately 2cm (1/4 in) extends below the edge. […]

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Whip stitch

Whip stitch helps to close a fabric opening with small ‘concealed’ stitches. Bring the thread to the top of your work, […]

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Twisted chain stitch

Worked in the same way as chain stitch, except instead of the needle entering the fabric place that it exited, insert […]

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Turkey work

Holding a short tail of thread at the front of the fabric, go down at A and come up at B. […]

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Trellis stitch

Worked in the same way as chain stitch, except instead of the needle entering the fabric place that it exited, insert […]

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