How to Do The Embroidery Scroll Stitch -

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Scroll stitch is a great little embroidery stitch to add something extra to a border. It forms what look to be embroidered waves, and it is somewhat similar in appearance to the coral stitch or the Palestrina stitch.

Come up at A and make a loop with your thread along the surface of the fabric. The end of the working thread should be on top.
Place the needle 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 fabric and lose the form of the stitch!
Move one stitch length ahead, and repeat steps 1 and 2 the desired length.

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Amanda is a hand embroidery teacher and artist. With over 15 years of experience in the craft industry and embroidery, she owns and runs Crewel Ghoul, sharing accessible tutorials and patterns to help inspire fellow crafters to get creative. In addition to running this website, she teaches on Skillshare and Youtube.