Bullion Buttonhole an interesting variety of buttonhole. This stitch consists of buttonhole stitch, where the upright bars are worked as a bullion stitch. Since it is based on buttonhole, you can use it to edge items, or use it as an interesting border. Bullion buttonhole can look very interesting if you …
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 of Double Chain. This version of double chain is buttonholed and can feel messy and a little awkward. Once past the first few stitches, it takes on a form, settles down, and behaves. How to work Buttonholed Double Chain stitch Work Buttonholed Double Chain stitch downwards …
Slipped Detached chain stitch sounds like a mouthful, but it is a simple and versatile stitch. Often called tulip stitch because that is what it can look like, it is one of those quick and easy stitches that lends itself to variation. It is so simple that people overlook slipped detached chain as a stitch …
Fancy Hem Stitch is a simple quick stitch which I think people will enjoy. Crazy quilters I am sure will see immediately how useful it can be. Embroiderers will enjoy it not only in use on edgings but also work row upon row as a filling stitch. I first discovered …
Buttonhole bar is often used in traditional pulled and drawn needlework or in combination with needle weaving. However it is an underestimated stitch as if you use it in a freeform manner it is interesting, fun and I find it highly addictive! Buttonhole bar is also easier to sew than most people realise. …
At first glance, Scroll Stitch does not look too exciting — but it is one of those stitches where you can use different threads to create all sorts of interesting effects, from a braid-like stitch to a line of spaced knots. You can work it on a tight curve, and …
