Raised Cretan stitch is a variety of Cretan Stitch which is also known as Herringbone Ladder Filling, Double Pekinese, Figure of 8 stitch and Laced Cretan. Before you start this stitch take a look at Cretan Stitch and pay attention to the hand movement required to create the stitch. The …
Twisted lattice band creates an attractive band of stitching, which you can use as a border, or, if you do crazy quilting, it is a stitch that creates a quick seam embellishment. You can also work Twisted lattice band row upon row to create an interesting filling. Work a row of …
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 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, …
I found Knotted buttonhole band Edith Johns book, Creative Stitches which was published in 1967 and is long out of print. It looks extremely dated and boring now, but it is a real gem as there are some hidden treasures in it. Knotted buttonhole band is interesting textured stitch which produces …
I found this stitch ages ago, and it’s heaps of fun. Triple Chain is easy, quick, and simple to work, as it is a chain stitch with two side stitches. It can be very effective, particularly if you vary the height or angle of the chain stitches down the side. …
I was shown how to work Kiko Flower by a lady from Japan. Her English was not good but she called it flower stitch because worked in a ring it can form a flower. True to skills handed on in the oral tradition I call it Kiko’s flower stitch because …
