Top Knotted Buttonhole stitch is a variety of buttonhole stitch with a knot set at the top of each arm. Instead of working it in a straight line, you can vary the length of the arms to create patterns. You can use it as a couching stitch to hold down …
At first glance, Scroll Stitch does not look too exciting — but it is one of those stitches where you can use different threads creates to create all sorts of interesting effects from a braid-like stitch to a line of spaced knots. You can work it on a tight curve …
Let’s make twiggy bits! Up and Down Feathered Buttonhole stitch is ideal to use for thorny stems in floral sprays. This is a stitch I often use and I think most embroiderers and crazy quilters will particularly enjoy, as it makes marvellous twiggy bits — particularly if you treat them …
I discovered Diamond stitch in Marion Nichols’ Encyclopedia of Embroidery Stitches. Even though Diamond Stitch is normally worked between to parallel rows it can be stacked or worked free form. As a stitch, it is versatile enough to produce some interesting effects, as the pattern it creates as you work …
Breton stitch is based on closed herringbone stitch, making it a member of the herringbone family. If you know how to work herringbone you will discover the working rhythm of the stitch much easier to establish. Breton stitch is also known as widow’s stitch. This stitch is easy and quick …
As the name indicates, Woven detached chain stitch is just as it sounds – a detached chain stitch that has been woven or laced with thread. The stitch is simple to work. And it also makes delightful little leaf shapes that you can use in floral sprays. It is fun …
Buttonholed Herringbone is a composite stitch that I often get asked about. As the name suggests, it consists of a foundation of herringbone stitch which is then buttonholed. First, work a line of herringbone in a fairly solid thread such as perle 5. If you need a refresher on how …
