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Sarah’s Hand Embroidery eBook

Hand Embroidery Stitches for Everyone, 2nd Edition, is the ultimate stitch guide to embroidery, whatever your level of expertise is. Preview and Buy At 600 pages, this book is a definitive guide to different stitches for various needlework and crafting projects. It has a Picture Dictionary of 306 hand embroidery stitches, including cross-stitching...

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Hand Embroidery FAQ

What do I need to begin hand embroidery? Here is a list of the basic tools you need to begin hand embroidery: Fabric – A normal white cotton fabric Thread – Embroidery floss or Perle cotton Embroidery hoop – size #6 or #8 Scissors – a small one Needle- Size...

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Indian Edging Stitch

This a very pretty looking stitch with a lot of scope to experiment with. I suppose this stitch is used extensively in certain kind of Indian embroidery, the reason why it has its name. It can be combined with embellishments like beads and sequins to get fabulous outcomes. Fig 1:...

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Chevron Stitch Family

About the Chevron Stitch Family The Chevron Stitch Family of stitches follows a kind of zig-zag course, creating a beautiful wave-like pattern. It is not a very common stitch in the world of surface embroidery but can be used beautifully, especially in conjunction with some embellishments and creativity. The Chevron...

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Needles

A needle is the main stitching tool that has been used since times immemorial. Needles have a sharp tip at one end which is used to pierce through the fabric. The other end of the needle has a small hole or opening called the ‘eye’. The thread is passed through...

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Glossary

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...

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Eyelet Stitch

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...

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Fishnet Stitch

This is a very nice looking and interesting filling stitch. As the name suggests, the filling would give a fishnet appearance. The fishnet is created without touching the background fabric while pinning down only on the sides. This stitch is ideal for fillings that need a netted appearance. You need...

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Four Legged Knot Stitch

Four-Legged Knot is also known as Puntada de Nudo de Cuatro Patas [ES] About the Four-Legged Knot The Four-Legged Knot Stitch is a very easy stand-alone single knot stitch. It looks like a knot in the center of a cross. The legs of the cross can be made short or...

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Turkey Rug Knot

Turkey Rug Knot is also known as Turkey stitch / Ghiordes knot / Velvet stitch / Rya stitch / Rya knot [EN], Punto de bolonia [ES], Point de franges [FR], Fransenstickerei / Türkischer Knoten [DE], Ponto em tufos [PT]. How to do the Turkey Rug Knot This is a very interesting...