Back Stitch
Back stitch is commonly used for outlines and lettering. It is also the basis for lots of other decorative stitches.
Split Stitch
Split stitch is a smooth stitch that has lots of uses.
Stem Stitch
Stem Stitch is often used for vines and can also be used for outlines and lettering. It has a rope-like look that adds texture to your work.
Chain Stitch
Chain Stitch looks like (you guessed it) a chain. It’s great for lettering and can be used for outline and even as a filler.
French Knots
French Knots add a touch of texture to your work. It is an infamous stitch in that many people love to hate it. Let me walk you through it so it becomes one of your favorite stitches.
Woven Wheel
Woven Wheel is used for flowers and adds lots of texture and dimension to your work. It looks impressive and best of all, it’s easy.
Fishbone
Fishbone is most often used for leaves and is a woven version of a satin stitch that will fill shapes and add texture.
Satin Stitch
Satin Stitch is used to fill in shapes and while the stitch itself is easy, getting your stitches straight with no overlapping or gaps takes practice.
Brick Stitch
Brick Stitch is used to fill in shapes and make bold lettering. You start with a backstitch and build your “bricks” to fill in the space.
Detached Chain
Detached Chain is a single chain often used for flowers and leaves.
Satin Stitch
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