Also known as: Long french knot
This is a decorative stitch. We can also say it is a motif stitch which can be used for the purpose of making flower pistils or similar looking patterns. There is not much hassle in doing the pistil stitch and is just a variation of the french knot. I would say, pistil stitch is to french knot just the way long tailed daisy is to lazy daisy! The only difference is a little longer tail. 
It is good if you have the knowledge of french knot before begining this stitch.
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| Fig 1: Bring the needle out through the fabric, say, from point A. Place the needle near A to the point where you want to put in the needle. Wrap the thread around the needle twice as shown. |
Fig 2: Keep the longer end of the thread pulled with the other hand, as you would while doing the french knot. This keeps the wrap securely held to the needle. Put the needle in through the other end, say point B. You will finish one pistil stitch. | |
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Fig 3: This is how a small gathering of pistil stich will look like. |
Note: Dear Ones, this will be my last embroidery stitch lesson for the coming two weeks … as I am going off to the hospital tomorrow (!!) to deliver my first baby [see >> the pregnant me << here]
Tags: embroidery tutorial, floral motiff, french knot, hand embroidery
wow..looks like a bunch of wild flowers..:)
In fact there are many ways to use this simple stitch to give it the various ‘plant’ look, and you will be amazed how easily it can be experimented on with different shades and colors…
. Plannig to post some of my own projects on this stitch sometime.
do post them soon lady… i have loved your earlier posts of the sleepy girl and one more….absolutely fantastic and neatly done…would surely love to see more of it….its really inspiring.
Hello Sarah,
I found your embroidery dictionary. Thanks a lot. It is fabulous! Thanks for your generosity. I am learning hand embroidery and will practice from your instructiones. Seems like you and your husband or partner have an interesting and dynamic life. Does he embroider too??? Did you have your child ?
Take care.
Ruth in Ohio, USA
Dear Ruth,
Thanks.
It always gives us a lot of pleasure to learn that someone has enjoyed learning embroidery from our pages.
My husband and I had our baby boy last year in Italy. Yes, he will be celebrating his first birthday on 19th August with his grandparents.
My husband does not embroider, but he tries to learn how the embroidery is done, or its specialty, which is an encouragement in itself.
We do try a lot to keep in touch with our hobbies and interests, though it is very challenging with a baby in the house. Energy levels and time just does not seem enough by the end of the day!
LOVELY, BEEN TRYING THIS FOR YEARS SINCE I SAW A SAREE WITH SEQUINS DONE BY THIS STITCH
hi Sarah…just saw ur snaps….lovely….u’ve got a ver lovely baby…..god bless…tkc……
Hi Sarah… I m learning al your stiches quickly.. its quite easy also… Do you have any books with the same?
If so please let me know where will that be available… I need it writtn by u only. Thanks!
Dear Nithya,
Thanks for the interest shown.
So happy to hear that you have been learning from us. I don’t have a book yet, but we are working on one. Will let you know once it is done.
your website is usefull. i cant subscribe to your site , as there is some problem. please check in soon.
hello saranya, how are you trying to subscribe? the subscription is through google reader or any other feed reader. you have to add the feed link for the embroidery tutorial: http://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/feed/
Sarah
What kind of needle would you recommend while using Perle cotton. I struggle to thread it through the eye even with a threader. And if the eye is big often the needle is too thick for delicate fabrics.