Back stitch trellis is a filling stitch that is ideal for covering large areas. The open geometric filling is made up of intersecting diagonal lines of back stitch. This geometric design can act as the foundation of other embellishments and stitches. You can leave it as is for a contemporary …
Chained Wheatear is similar to Wheatear stitch except it has an extra Chain stitch, making for a thicker textured line. Like Wheatear, this variety holds a curve well and can be very effective if you add beads down the central line. How to work Chained Wheatear Stitch Work Chained Wheatear …
Closed Buttonhole is a variety of Buttonhole stitch. You can use it as a decorative line on the edge of projects. It is a quick, simple stitch for crazy quilters to use, and worked row-upon-row, it makes a quick and interesting filling. Since the structure of Closed Buttonhole is similar …
Back Stitched Herringbone is a variety of Herringbone that is actually a composite stitch that combines Herringbone and Back stitch. I have only recently started to play with this stitch, and it has fast become a favorite. It is quick and easy to work, which makes it a great stitch for …
Diagonal straight and back stitch sounds like a mouthful, but it has a nice working rhythm as it consists of one straight stitch, then a stitch that is worked back on itself, a bit like half a back stitch. Diagonal Straight and Back Stitch creates a simple, quick fill that …
Chinese Cross Stitch is a great little stitch, not often seen, but works up into a very useful filling or border stitch. It looks great as a decorative surface stitch on even-weave fabrics and is extremely simple to work. I have also found that you can scatter this stitch across …
Zig-Zag Whipped Back Stitch is worked on a foundation of three rows of back stitch. If you need a reminder on how to Back Stitch you will find it here. Work your foundation rows in a loose manner because you have to whip them. This means they will tighten as …
