Category: Stitches

Star Filler Using size #8 thread, work a double stitch over two threads of the fabric as shown in diagram (5) – the stitches share the same holes. Pull the stitches tightly to enlarge the open space. Work as many diagonal rows as needed to fill the desired space. « Back to Stitches

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Lacy Buttonhole Work the row of satin stitch blocks around the outside of the pattern. Cut the four threads on the outside of each satin stitch block and the same four threads several inches farther out. Draw out all threads. Wrap one, two, three or more rows of wrapping according to the pattern. Figure (20A) […]

Twisted Bars After the two rows of solid satin stitches are worked, cut and draw out all the horizontal threads except two or three on both sides. The remaining vertical threads are twisted as follows: Secure the thread under the satin stitches on the back and bring the needle to the front of the piece […]

Adjoining Eyelets Use size #8 thread. Bring the needle out of the fabric at point A. From A count down two threads and over two threads to find the center hole. Work 7 stitches, all going into the same center hole (see diagram 6A). To begin the eighth stitch, bring the needle up at point […]

Adjoining Wrap (also known as Greek Cross) Using size #8 thread, wrap around two threads of the bar into the center. Bring the needle up in the center of the adjoining bar (8A). Return the needle back under the wrapped bar (8B). Continue in this manner, weaving the two bars together two-thirds of the way […]