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Basic Embroidery Stitches
Quick Links to Stitch IndexSurface embroidery stitches - Cross stitches - Knotted stitches - Straight stitches - Pulled work stitches - Needlepoint stitches - Looped stitches - Needlelace stitches - Other stitches.
I have tried to categorize the needlework stitches but you will find some fit into more than one section so are repeated where appropriate. The free embroidery lessons and projects on this needlework site show many examples of embroidery stitches and you will find ideas on how to use them to create simple flowers and take part in the Embroidered Flowers Challenge here. I thought it would be helpful to start building an index, so that it was easier for you to find them when you needed them.
Enjoy your stitching. Surface embroidery stitchesChain stitchLazy daisy stitch - often used for simple embroidered flowers and in Crazy Quilting, or for a challenge try this strawberrry. Stem stitch - one of the main stitches in Redwork embroidery Cross stitchesBasic cross stitchFractional cross stitches - i.e. half cross stitch, quarter stitches and three quarter stitches Reversible cross stitch - make the back the same as the front
Knotted stitchesBullion stitch or bullion knots - an easy way to make perfect bullions.pFrench knots - learn how to make perfect french knots. video showing how to do french knots Straight stitchesDouble running stitchSatin stitch kloster blocks- for hardanger
Pulled work stitchesCable StitchFour sided stitch - diagrams for horizontal and vertical 4 sided stitch - worked diagonally Needlepoint stitchesRhodes stitch and its variations.Tent stitch including continental, half cross stitch and basketweave Velvet stitch gives a wonderful furry effect to your needlepoint. Looped stitchesButtonhole stitch edgingNeedlelace stitchesCorded brussellsOther embroidery stitchesHemstitch
If you find a stitch on the site that isn't listed here please let me know and I will direct you to a free blackwork chart to say thank you.
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Stitch booksIf you are looking for a book containing loads of embroidery stitches the following are good options.The first one has pride of place on my shelf and covers surface embroidery stitches, canvas or needlepoint stitches, smocking stitches, pulled stitches and drawn thread stitches. At the back it also has sections covering general information and working practice.
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