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 …
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 …
Double Buttonhole Stitch is an often-forgotten traditional stitch, yet it is simple and useful. This stitch consists of two lines of Buttonhole stitch worked facing each other. As a result, it makes a great edging stitch because it is double the strength. You can not only use Double buttonhole as …
Guilloche stitch is a composite stitch, which simply means that it is a stitch made by combining two or more different stitches. I love Composite stitches, as for me, it means I can swap out and alter parts of the stitch, giving it a modern twist. Each part is a …
