The Bonnet stitch is a variation of buttonhole that forms a line of stitches with upright twisted, looped prongs. When you first look at the directions, some stitches look distinctly uninspiring. Bonnet stitch is such a case. It looks like a double buttonhole (I call it a herringbone with its …
Palestrina stitch produces a neat knotted line that will hold a curve well. Each knot has an ‘arm’ that can be varied in length to add variety and interest to the stitch. You can use this stitch as a linear stitch or to outline shapes in a design. A firm …
Cable Chain Stitch Cable Chain Stitch is a variation of chain stitch and is also known as cable stitch. It is an easy member of the chain stitch family. And you work it similarly to a basic chain stitch, but with an added step of twisting the thread around the needle …
Buttonhole Wheel Buttonhole Wheel is simply a buttonhole stitch worked in a circle. So, obviously, it is part of the buttonhole family of stitches. These are also known as wheel stitch, buttonhole rings, buttonhole flowers, buttonhole disks, and disk stitch. Buttonhole wheels are a fun, if undervalued, little stitch. You …
I think Knotted Cretan stitch is one of my favourite stitches as you can easily work on gradual curves well to create meandering lines in organic designs. Ordinary Cretan stitch is flat, this version is textured. The knots formed on the spine create texture and change the feel and look of the …
Butterfly Chain stitch is a decorative composite stitch that is more versatile than it appears at first. You can easily overlook this stitch when browsing a stitch dictionary, but it is a lot of fun to work. And if you vary the threads, you can create lots of interesting effects. …
People either love or hate bullion knots, but I am in the love-them camp! They are one of those hand-embroidery stitches that can be tricky to work, so if you have trouble with them, do take time to read my tips. Tips before you start Bullion Knot stitch The main …
