Chained bar stitch forms a solid line, ideal for borders, or you can use it to couch down ribbons, tape, or flat braids. Create the foundation of this stitch by first laying down some long, straight stitches. Between two and six straight stitches in DMC pearl 3 thread works well. …
Woven trellis stitch is a fun woven stitch. And since it adds texture to a piece, it can make for an unexpected element that can really lift a piece and add appeal. With a bead added to the middle, it can look like flowers. Woven Trellis Stitch is also very …
Feathered Chain Stitch is made up of long-tailed chain stitch worked in a zig-zag manner. Long-tail chain is simply a chain stitch with a long tie stitch. If you are a beginner, you need to be able to work chain stitch before doing this variety. Work each long tail chain …
Twisted Chain stitch and Rope stitch are two very similar stitches. In fact, Rope stitch (as seen in the stems of the floral motif above) is simply twisted chain stitch worked closely together in a compact manner along the line. This is an example of Twisted Chain that I worked …
This tutorial offers a step-by-step illustration of Rice Stitch and explores some of its variations, including a stitch called Boss Stitch. Rice stitch is also known as Crossed Corners, and William and Mary stitch. At first glance, it looks a little boring, but it is tremendously versatile. Some know it …
Looped Cretan Stitch I discovered Looped Cretan stitch in an old embroidery book. It is called Looped Cretan, and the beaded version is my adaptation, which includes adding a bead. It is really useful to know the foundation stitch, which is, of course, Cretan stitch. Here, I worked both samples using …
Buttonholed Cable Chain is, of course, a variety of Cable Chain stitch and you need to be able to work a foundation of Cable Chain. If you need a refresher my tutorial for Cable Chain stitch is here Cable chain differs slightly from regular chain stitch, as Cable chain has …
