About the Bonnet Stitch This stitch is very decorative and easy to do. The Bonnet Stitch is worked from right to left. I will work between two straight parallel lines to show this stitch. How to do the Bonnet Stitch Fig 1: Start by bringing out the needle from...
This stitch is decorative and one of the ways in which we can add to a simple running stitch to make it more interesting. You need to know the running stitch to be able to attempt this variation. Fig 1: Lay a foundation of running stitch. With a contrasting thread,...
How to do the Eyelet Wheel Stitch This is an easy-to-do a stitch that can add texture and interest to your fabric. I will work around a circle divided into many equal parts to resemble a cartwheel. The stitch points will fall on the outer circle and the center. Fig...
All about the tools and supplies needed for hand embroidery Understanding the tools and supplies used in hand embroidery will help you in deciding how to perfect your project. This section will give you information on these various tools you can associate with hand embroidery. I have tried to keep...
Arrowhead Stitch is also known as Arrow stitch, Arrow head stitch [EN], Punta de flecha [ES], Point de flèche [FR], Pfeilspitzenstich [DE], Punto di freccia [IT], Ponta de flecha [PT]. How to do the Arrowhead Stitch This stitch can be easily done to make a variety of effects. As the...
This is a simple, decorative variation of the Cretan stitch. Use it on borders or just as innovative filling, it will look neat. You need to know the Cretan stitch to be able to continue with this tutorial. Fig 1: First, start by making a base of Cretan stitch. Then,...
Eyelet Stitch is also known as Eyelet hole [EN], Point d’œillet [FR], Blindlochstich [DE], Punto inglese [IT], Ponto ingles [PT]. How to do the Eyelet Stitch This stitch resembles a small eye on a doll. Eyelet Stitch is particularly nice when done in the same color as the fabric, like white...
Radiating Stitch is also known as Puntada radiante [ES], Strahlenstich [DE]. How to do the Radiating Stitch This is a very simple stitch. As the name goes, the stitch radiates from one corner and beams out in different rays. Radiating stitch is decorative and can be used very flexibly. Fig...
This stitch is useful, especially if you want to fill broad stems. The weaves come out beautifully making it an interesting stitch to do, especially with threads like Perle cotton or silk. The curves take on easily, but not too sharp curves. I will work between two parallel stitch lines....
Diamond Eyelet Stitch is also known as Puntada de ojal de diamante [ES], Point d’oeillet de diamant [FR], Rautenspannstich [DE], Ponto de ilhós de diamante [PT]. How to do the Diamond Eyelet Stitch The Diamond Eyelet Stitch is technically worked like the Algerian Eyelet Stitch. Only, it works around a...
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