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 …
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, …
