The blanket stitch can be used in embroidery for decorative borders or to finish the edges of fabric. It is a relatively easy stitch to learn and really fun to do. Blanket Stitch Tutorial Come up at A. Grab the fabric at B and C with the needle over the working thread. Pull through, and …
Scroll stitch is a great little embroidery stitch to add something extra to a border. Come up at A and make a loop with your thread. Grab the fabric through the loop at B and C and gently pull the thread so a little knot forms. Don’t pull too tight though or you’ll pucker the …
The bullion knot is a raised embroidery stitch that is great when you want to add a more 3-dimensional feel to your embroidery. It is great to use for things like roses and flower buds. General Tips
The split stitch is a type of embroidery outline stitch that forms a thin line. It is great for outlining shapes and letters and is super simple to do! Split Stitch Step By Step Make one straight stitch at A. Go up through the center of the stitch you just made at B. Skip ahead …
The Hungarian braided chain stitch is a stitch that is in the same family as the chain stitch. It creates a thicker line of stitches similar to the heavy chain stitch and has a more intricate appearance. This stitch is great for borders and outlines! Start by making a short straight stitch Skip some space …
When I first started embroidering, stars were one of those shapes that I felt rather intimidated by. They can be somewhat hard to draw evenly and I had no idea what sorts of stitches to use for them. Stars may look and seem a bit complicated, but they don’t have to be! This tutorial will …
The fishbone stitch is a beautiful stitch for filling in shapes such as leaves. The way the stitches overlap and lay creates a seam down the middle and the stitches run in a similar direction to veins in a leaf. This tutorial will walk you through step by step how to do the fishbone stitch. …