Stitch 35 is a fun variety of detached chain stitch that is easy to work and wonderfully adaptable. It is called Long Tail Chain stitch but is actually a detached chain stitch (or Lazy Daisy) with a longer tie-off stitch. In my tutorial for Long Tail Chain stitch I have grouped …
Stitch 34 for Take a Stitch Tuesday 2018 is Raised Cross Stitch Flower. I always encourage embroiderers to experiment with different threads. This stitch really benefits from experimenting a little with different types of thread. If you have threads that you wonder how you will use, try them out on this stitch. So …
Stitch 33 is Barred chain which is an interesting stitch that creates a thorny line. It is a type of chain stitch which can be easily worked on all types of fabrics and is equally effective when worked in straight lines or used to follow curves. Barred chain is quick to …
Stitch 32 is called Buttonholed Herringbone. I decided it was time for some fun, and this stitch is certainly that, as well as being surprisingly useful. Stitch 32 makes a border that is highly textured like a braid. It is literally a herringbone stitch that has been buttonholed, so check …
Stitch 31 for Take a Stitch Tuesday 2018 is Vandyke Stitch which is one of those useful hand embroidery stitches that is traditionally used as a border stitch – but you can use it in other ways. Vandyke Stitch is very versatile. For instance, if you like working floral motifs, by …
Stitch 30 for Take a Stitch Tuesday is an interesting variety of Buttonhole stitch, called Triangular Buttonhole stitch. Visit the Triangular Buttonhole stitch tutorial page for instructions. Scroll further down the page and you will see instructions on how to include beads in the process of working this stitch. Different patterns …
