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November 19, 2021
Mixed Media Embroidery
When you think of hand embroidery, what comes to your mind? A fabric surface ornated with threads? That’s good in the traditional sense. But, hand embroidery is more than just threads and fabric. You can stitch over anything that you can get your needle through! So, why not try a few mediums other than just different kinds of fabric? In this section, I will show how you can stitch using clay...
October 26, 2021
Dutch Cross Stitch
About the Dutch Cross Stitch The Dutch Cross Stitch is an elongated Cross Stitch with a vertical stitch across it. This gives a change to the regular Cross Stitch or the Double Cross Stitch used for filling. The Dutch Cross can also be scattered around randomly for texturing the space. You can make it in various sizes to suit the requirement of the project. How to do the Dutch Cross Stitch Fig 1...
October 19, 2021
Shell Stitch
About the Shell Stitch The Shell Stitch is not to be confused with the Shell Chain Stitch. The Shell Stitch is kind of a combination of the Bullion Knot and the Chain Stitch. This stitch can be a bit challenging to do, and practice will definitely help. This is a pretty stitch to work as an edging stitch and over borders. This stitch is great for giving a creative angle to it. How to do the Shell...
October 12, 2021
Triple Chain Stitch
Triple Chain Stitch is also known as Puntada de Cadena Triple [ES]. About the Triple Chain Stitch As the name implies, this variation of the Chain Stitch involves three rows of the Chain Stitch. The third row is worked between two parallel and aligned rows of Chain Stitch. The Triple Chain Stitch can be made broad or narrow by adjusting the distance between the two base rows of the Chain Stitch.
October 5, 2021
Tied Chain Stitch
About the Tied Chain Stitch The Tied Chain Stitch is another variation where another stitch family member is combined with the Chain Stitch. Here, two parallel and aligned rows of the Chain Stitch are tied together using the Coral Stitch, making it a super decorative stitch. How to do the Tied Chain Stitch Fig 1: Make two closely placed parallel rows of the Chain Stitch. Make sure they are aligned...
September 28, 2021
Raised Cup Stitch
About the Raised Cup Stitch This adorable little stitch used the Twisted Chain Stitch to build up a 3-dimensional profile, making it a beautiful stitch to apply in dimensional embroidery. A similar stitch might be the Blanket Wheel Cup, where the size can be varied, and the center can be kept open. How to do the Raised Cup Stitch Fig 1: Start by laying the foundation of three straight stitches in...
September 21, 2021
Overlayed Threaded Chain Stitch
Overlayed Threaded Chain Stitch is also known as Overlayed Laced Chain Stitch [EN]. About the Overlayed Threaded Chain Stitch The Overlayed Laced Chain Stitch is a fantastic example of the many ways in which you can use the Chain Stitch in different variations! This laced version of the Chain Stitch uses both sides of each chain or loop to weave the tread under. How to do the Overlayed Threaded...
September 14, 2021
Partial Whipped Chain Stitch
About the Partial Whipped Chain Stitch The Partial Whipped Chain Stitch is a different approach to use the whipping technique over the Chain Stitch. Instead of whipping under each complete Chain Stich, you would take only one side of the Chain for the process. What results is a beautiful and delicate way to enhance your Chain Stitch. You can apply this method for both sides of the same Chain...
September 10, 2021
Rumanian Couching
Rumanian Couching is also known as Oriental Couching, Roumanian Couching, Romanian Couching [EN], Punto Rumano[ES], Nella Stuoia Rumena [IT]. How to do the Rumanian Couching If you want to fill a more prominent space without having the threads come off all loose, the Rumanian Couching must be an excellent way to do it. This stitch requires the pattern to be divided into different sections.
September 2, 2021
Padded Cross Stitch
About the Padded Cross Stitch The Padded Cross Stitch is excellent for creating quick textures and fillings with a slight embossing. The technique is similar to making the Cross Stitch. The only addition would be that instead of going between two stitch points just once, you would go through it twice to create that bold look. The crosses made this way look thicker and more prominent. How to do the...
