Spider Web Stitch This needleweaving technique has many names including woven rose, woven wheel, and woven spoke. You usually begin with an odd number of spokes and then weave under and over the spokes as you progress around in a circle. It can be done with an even number of spokes to create a completely […]
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Straight Stitch (embroidery)
Straight Stitch Variations Just as the name implies, it is a stitch made in a straight line that can be combined with other stitches. « Back to Stitches
Fly Stitch
The fly-stitches can be made with varying lengths of tails. « Back to Stitches
Antwerp Stitch (Hardanger Edging)
The Antwerp stitch is also known as the knotted buttonhole stitch. It can be used as an edging for towels and hankies also. Working Left to Right: To begin your stitch, bring your needle up where you want your edge to be. To the right, insert your needle from the front, so that the needle […]
Stitcher’s Showcase: Nadine Sorby
My name is Nadine Sorby from Canby, MN. The cross banner is from the 2004 Award Winning Designs In Hardanger Embroidery designed by Atsusko Ito and is my most ambitious project to date. It is worked on 22 count Hardanger fabric in light blue with white DMC pearl cotton thread. It is backed with copen […]
Feather Stitch
Feather Stitch This stitch reminds me of an open chain stitch. This stitch reminds me of an open chain stitch. You bring your needle up at 1 and down at 2 and back up at 3. The thread remains behind the needle, which is how it secures the first stitch. Come up at 4 and […]