Stitch guide

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Cording stitch

Bring the thread up at A, take the needle back through the same point and bring it up at B, ensuring […]

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Ceylon stitch

Work a series of long straight stitches horizontally across the top edge of the shape to be embroidered, from A to […]

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Chain stitch

Bring the thread up at A, take the needle back through the same point and bring it up at B, ensuring […]

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Closed buttonhole stitch

A variation of buttonhole stitch, closed buttonhole stitch is worked in multiple rows often to create a patterned border. Bring the […]

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Colonial knot

This knot, worked singularly or to fill in a shape, is slightly larger than a French knot. Bring the thread up […]

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Coral stitch

Bring your thread to the front of your work at A and, holding it tightly along the line to be embroidered, […]

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Back stitch

Bring the thread up at A, about 1.5mm (1/16 in) from the beginning of the line. Take the needle back to […]

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Blanket stitch

Bring the thread up at A, take the needle back at B and bring it back up at C, ensuring the […]

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Blanket (pinwheel) stitch

Worked in a similar manner as blanket stitch though you need to make sure you work your stitches closely together in […]

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