Stitchers Templates Set 3 are designed with floral designs in mind. You can create hundreds of floral patterns using these petal, leaf, and stem shapes to embroider or use on your crazy quilting projects. There are four templates in the set. They are easy to use, and totally clear to …
As a variety of Oyster Stitch, Beaded Oyster stitch is quick and easy to work. Also, since oyster stitch is a member of the chain stitch family it is very versatile. It will follow a curve well and although it looks complex, is not difficult to work. This stitch forms …
Crested chain stitch is versatile and can be worked on both even weave and plain fabrics. I used this stitch to outline the paisley pattern on this Fabric postcard. Tip My tip is that when you first learn this stitch use a twisted thread, such as pearl cotton, as it …
Buttonholed Double Chain is an unusual variety that I found this variation of double chain in The Constance Howard Book of Stitches (p 106). This version of double chain is buttonholed and can feel messy and can feel a little awkward. Once past the first few stitches it takes on a form, …
As the name indicates, Woven detached chain stitch is just as it sounds – a detached chain stitch that has been woven or laced with thread. The stitch is simple to work. And it also makes delightful little leaf shapes that you can use in floral sprays. It is fun …
Buttonholed Herringbone is a composite stitch that I often get asked about. As the name suggests, it consists of a foundation of herringbone stitch which is then buttonholed. First, work a line of herringbone in a fairly solid thread such as perle 5. If you need a refresher on how …
This stitch is called Inverted feather stitch but it is very unlike a feather stitch. I found this stitch in an old-fashioned stitch book by Anne Butler called Embroidery Stitches. You can build up this stitch, line upon line to create pattern fills. It is also good to couch down …
