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 …
Braid Stitch is part of the Chain stitch family. Known also as Cable Plait stitch and Gordian knot stitch, it is a linear stitch that creates a textured braided solid line. It holds curves well even though it is slightly raised. Braid stitch can be used anywhere that you need …
Laced Herringbone stitch is a line of Herringbone that is laced with a thread. Most often, I use a contrasting thread. Lacing any embroidery stitch with a contrasting thread or ribbon quickly creates an interesting variety. You can lace with novelty threads and yarns. Metallic threads can be very effective, …
A Book of designs by Mrs Watson — a 154-page collection of inked designs — was published in 1824. Design sources like this provide literally hundreds of patterns to work in embroidery, either as-is or for you to adapt to your projects. Better still, you can use these designs as …
Whipped Back Stitch creates a slightly raised line which is simple, quick and easy to work. It is ideal for children’s sewing projects and is suitable for beginners. This stitch works well for lettering and motifs with tight curves. If you use a heavy thread in the same colour as …
Whipped Barred chain stitch is an interesting variety of Chain stitch. The whipping forms a firm central line to the stitch. Just like chain stitch, whipped Barred chain stitch is a linear stitch that follows curves well, is easily worked on many types of fabrics, and is suitable for a …
Bold colours! I often stitch up a small area in a colour scheme that I think might be interesting. This is my latest and since it is fresh off the hoop, I thought I would share it. At first I thought this colour scheme was a little too bold to …
