Turkman stitch is simple and quick to work. You can use Turkman stitch as a linear stitch and as a filling. It will also follow a gentle curve. It is worked between two imaginary parallel lines down the fabric swinging back and forth, from side to side. Some people …
Little mauve flowers of raised cup stitch have been tucked in a spray of flowers on a crazy quilt block. The stitch has been worked in a mauve thread that is a mix of mohair and wool. Raised cup stitch is a fun and quick to work. As the name …
Surprisingly versatile I discovered this Spiked Knotted Cable Chain in Edith Johns’ Creative Stitches (p. 53). The name is a mouthful, and this is one of those stitches that I thought at first glance was too complex to hold much interest. Then, once I was in the swing of it, …
I discovered Siennese Stitch in A-Z of Embroidery Stitches 2 and I think it is a variety of loop stitch. Worked alone, if you turn your work, this stitch looks a bit like the letter K but worked closely between two lines it can be a good border. When worked row upon …
Spanish Feather Stitch Spanish Feather Stitch is also listed in stitch dictionaries as Spanish knotted feather stitch or twisted zigzag chain stitch. It’s an interesting stitch for some; a challenging stitch for others. It creates a wide, ornamental line that can look like a braid, particularly if you use a …
There are two varieties of Raised Chain stitch you can find a tutorial for the other version here. Raised Chain Version 2 creates a raised flat surface that looks like knitting! I found this version of Raised chain stitch in the A-Z of Embroidery Stitches Volume 2 How to work Raised …
Raise Chain Stitch version 1 Raised Chain Stitch version 1 is one of two versions and this tutorial is the first version. The other version is listed here. Both create a raised but flat band that adds texture to a piece. They make a great edge to your work too! …
