outline stitch
Japanese Stitch
This variation of stem stitch family looks like the satin stitch. The technique used is that of outline stitch, the only difference being that every successive stitch is made within a short gap difference. The tutorial will make it clearer to you. I will work on an open space to...
Split Back Stitch
Split Back Stitch is also known as Puntada partida [ES], Point arrière fendu [FR], Gespaltener rückstich [DE]. How to do the Split Back Stitch This stitch looks similar to the split stitch, but flatter on the fabric. The technique followed is like the Back Stitch. This stitch is ideal for...
Padded Satin Stitch
Padded Satin Stitch is also known as Puntada de satén acolchada [ES], Point de plumetis [FR], unterlegter Plattstich [DE], Punto piatto imbottito [IT], Ponto cheio com enchimento [PT]. About Padded Satin Stitch This is a Satin Stitch variation with a slight embossed or dimensional look. This is because we first...
Satin Stitch
Satin Stitch is also known as Damask Stitch [EN], Puntos Plano [ES], Passé plat [FR], Plattstich / Flachstich [DE], Punto piatto [IT], Ponto cheio [PT], Plattsöm [SV]. How to do the Satin Stitch Satin stitch has a very easy procedure. What is difficult in this stitch is to maintain the...
Bluework Lessons
Bluework This page is just to give a feel on how Bluework will look like. Bluework and Redwork share the same history. Only that, Bluework came as a successor to Redwork when a new colorfast blue thread was available in the market. Later, a lot many other colors came into...
Redwork Lessons
In this tutorial, the step by step process on how I went about finishing this design is mentioned. You may click on the stitch name to go to the lessons of those stitches. I have used Anchor thread number 47. I have traced the design to a white cotton fabric...
Redwork
Embroidery sample: Redwork Redwork also known as: Turkey red embroidery, Penny squares Bluework also known as: Blue redwork About Redwork Redwork embroidery, as simple as its name suggests, is embroidery with red cotton thread over white fabric. It took its name from an embroidery thread known as Turkey Red....
Split Stitch
Split Stitch is also known as Punto partido[ES], Point de tige fendu [FR], Spaltstich [DE], Punto diviso / Punto spaccato [IT], Ponto partido / Ponto corrente [PT], Klyvsöm [SV]. Split Stitch a very old stitch used for outlining and filling in colors for patterns. Looking back into history, the Split...
Cable Stitch
Cable Stitch is also known as Side to side stem stitch [EN], Point d’armes contrarié [FR], Wechselstich [DE], Ponto de Repôlego [PT], stjälksöm [SV]. How to do the Cable Stitch This uses Stem Stitch and Outline Stitch alternately. The final effect is a line with a ‘bricked’ look. To make it clearer,...
