Herringbone stitch is worked between two parallel lines (imaginary or drawn). A series of crisscrossed diagonal stitches are made between the lines. On the reverse side of the fabric, these stitches will show up as parallel rows of running stitches. Use a very thin, long needle of sizes 7 or 9 to make this stitch. … Read more
This post is about the beautiful Lazy daisy stitch and the flower designs you can easily make with lazy daizy embroidery, with simple modifications to the basic stitch. What is a lazy daisy stitch? Lazy daisy stitch is a beautiful variation of the chain stitch. It is also known by the name detached chain stitch. … Read more
What is a Running stitch? Running stitch is one of the most basic stitches of all hand stitches. To do this stitch, you must run the thread across the fabric in short intervals. This is the most preferred stitch to do hand quilting. One advantage of this stitch is that the stitch will look the … Read more
The Blanket stitch can be used actually to make a fabric. That was news to me, even though I have been using this very versatile stitch in several ways. In needlepoint lace making, this stitch makes the fabric itself. Most beautiful designs of applique and cut work use a blanket stitch to perfection Other than … Read more
Embroidering words or letters to convey something dear to you on your clothes makes them all the more personal to you. It is you expressing yourself beautifully. What could be more beautiful than embroidery? I have used embroidered letters on my handkerchiefs , t-shirts and they all bring about lots of positive comments and are great conversation starters. Embroidering … Read more
The long and short stitch is my favorite embroidery stitches for filling, especially when I have to fill big design areas. When the design is big, a satin stitch that stretches from one side to the other may not be adequate. You need more stitches in between too. Here the long and short stitch comes … Read more