Zig Zag Coral stitch

Zig Zag Coral Stitch is a variety of  Coral stitch. All versions of Coral stitch are based on twisted chain stitch. I recommend that you refresh your memory of twisted chain stitch before you try the coral stitch versions. How to work Zig Zag Coral Stitch Work this stitch between two parallel lines from …

Interlaced Cable Chain Stitch

Interlaced Cable Chain is an interesting variety of Chain stitch that quickly creates a pretty textured border. Better still, it is not hard to work. You need to know how to work cable chain stitch, but other than that, Interlaced Cable chain is a simple lacing pattern. I have worked …

Whipped Chain Stitch

Whipped Chain Stitch is a handy variety of chain stitch, as it creates a slightly stronger line than ordinary chain stitch. It stands a little more proud of the surface. The thread you use to whip the foundation line of chain stitches can be of a contrasting colour or texture. …

Alternating Barred Chain Stitch

Alternating Barred Chain stitch is one of the more interesting textured stitches to add to your hand embroidery repertoire of stitches. It is a member of the chain stitch family that produces a textured line.  I think that Alternating Barred Chain stitch is in some ways more interesting than its sister, Barred …

How to Work Back Stitch

People often use back stitch alongside cross stitch to define a clean, neat line in a design. It is classified as a linear stitch because you can create lines with it! Back stitch is an old adaptable stitch. You can use it as a delicate outline or as a foundation …

Threaded Cable Chain Stitch

Threaded Cable Chain is a fun stitch that is quick and easy to work, as it is a laced version of Cable chain. Needless to say, you need to know how to work Cable Chain stitch. You will find directions on how to work it here. How to work Threaded …

Barb Stitch and Beaded Barb Stitch

Barb stitch is a composite stitch that is part of the buttonhole family.  It is another simple stitch that is easy to work, yet versatile enough to create lots of variations. Barb stitch creates a line with a ridge down the center. You can work Barb stitch in a single line, …