Twisted Stitch (Silk Ribbon) Come up at your starting point and make a couple of twists in your ribbon before going down at your second point, do not pull tight. Here is a straight stitch on the left and a twisted straight stitch on the right with 7 mm silk ribbon. « Back to Stitches
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Split Stitch
Split Stitch (A) often confused with Chain Stitch (B). Here is an example of the split stitch as it is being worked. This stitch is also known as the Kensington Outline Stitch. I added this stitch because it is often mistaken for tiny chain stitches. A sharp needle is used because you are dividing the […]
Back Stitch
Back Stitch The back stitch is often used for more detailed work such as lettering and details. Work from right to left striving to keep your stitch lengths even. You work ahead of each stitch coming up at 1 and then down at 2, which was the end of the previous stitch. Then you will […]
Cable Stitch
Cable Stitch The cable stitch is created by alternating the stem stitch and the outline stitch. This stitch is worked left to right and the first stitch you take the needle will be on top of the line. The next stitch the needle will be on the bottom of the line. Make your beginning stitch […]
Outline Stitch
Outline Stitch The outline stitch is also worked from left to right however, the needle is kept below the stitched line, and the thread is above the needle. The stitched line results in a different pattern than the stem stitch. « Back to Stitches
Stem Stitch
Stem Stitch Example 1 This stitch is also known as the Outline Stitch, Crewel Stitch, and the South Kensington Stitch. The stem stitch is worked from the left to right. As you stitch, the needle is kept at the top of the stitch with the thread at the bottom. This stitch can be done on […]