Outline Stitch
Bring needle and thread up through fabric at 1.
Insert needle back into fabric (2)
then come back up just before the previous stitch (3).
The result is overlapping stitches.
Back Stitch
Bring needle and thread up through fabric at 1.
Insert needle back into fabric a stitch width to the right (2)
and then come back up a stitch width to the left of the thread.
Whipped Back Stitch
Stitch the design completely with the Back Stitch.
Then pass needle under 1st stitch (1).
Come back over that stitch (2)
Then go under the next stitch (3).
Do this again and again until all stitches are wrapped.
Split Stitch
Do this like the Back Stitch EXCEPT, enter right through the middle of the previous stitch rather than to the left of it. This is great for tight detailed curvy lines.
Chain Stitch
Bring needle and thread up at 1.
Insert at the same spot and up at 2.
As you do this, loop working thread all the way through to create a snug loop under the thread.
Repeat by interting needle 2 and coming up a stitch ahead–
again with the working thread looping under the needle.
Lazy Daisy
Bring needle and thread up at 1.
Insert back at same spot and up at 2.
As you do this, loop working thread under your needle at 2.
Pull the thread all the way through and create a snug loop under the working thread. Insert needle back down very near 2 to secure. Loops can be combined to create full flower.
Straight Stitch
Bring needle and thread up through fabric at 1.
Insert the needle back at 2, and make a straight line.
Satin Stitch
Bring needle and thread up at edge of shape you’re filling(1).
Insert at the other side of the shape (2).
Come back up a little below 1 (3).
French Knot
Bring needle and thread up through fabric at 1.
Wrap thread twice around the needle (front to back).
Hold thread taut and insert needle back very, very close to 1.
Continue keeping thread taut.
Slide wrapped thread down to fabric and pull needle all the way through to the back–which creates the French Knot on top of the fabric.
Fly Stitch
Bring needle and thread up at 1.
Insert to the side at 2 and back up at 3.
As you do this, loop working thread all the way through.
Pull the thread all the way through and pull snugly to create a “V”.
Insert needle back down very close to 3 to secure.
Taut, deep stitches will look like a “V” and looser, shorter stitches like scallops.
Leaf Stitch
Wagon Wheel
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