Two varieties of Arrowhead stitch are listed in various stitch books. One is a horizontal version, and one is vertical. Some books call the vertical version Upright Arrow, while others simply call both versions Arrow stitch. Some books refer to the horizontal version as Zig-Zag stitch. Both varieties are good …
Portuguese Border Stitch forms a highly textured braid like stitch, which is a heap of fun to work. With this stitch you can also change threads when you work the top layer. The stitch forms good ridge and is ideal to use for strong lines or stacked side by side to …
Magic Chain Stitch is a fun, light-hearted stitch that both children and adults love. It is called Checkered or Magic Chain — because it changes colour. It is useful to use on small gifts, like Christmas tree decorations, purses, bags, etc. This stitch can hold a curve well. I have …
Open base needlewoven picot is a fun three dimensional stitch that is ideal for leaves and the like. The method of working is very similar to Closed Base Needlewoven Picot stitch but the base is wider. You can make short or quite long or I have seen them worked in wide …
Closed base needlewoven picot or needlewoven picot leaf stitch when complete is very leaf-like so you can use it any floral motif. This is a stitch that stands proud of the fabric and I think you’ll find it amusing and cute. It takes a little time to work and quite …
I discovered the Buttonhole Wheel Cup while experimenting with buttonhole wheels. I am sure I just re-invented the stitch, and somewhere someone else will have had the same thoughts. They make great middles to flowers like daffodils, and I use them all over the place in my textured embroidery, as …
Italian border Stitch is perfect for borders and edges. You can work this stitch where you would normally use buttonhole to finish an edge. Worked in a compact manner, it forms a neat line, with the knot reinforcing the edge. Since this stitch is actually a variety of fly stitch, …
