Adding couching to embroidery is like wearing an infinity scarf. It tends to be a focal point and draws attention to itself. It is easier to do if you happen to have a third hand, but even with two, don’t shy away from it. Couching is basically stitching a thread onto the surface of the…
Stem stitch is a common embroidery stitch that can be used for far more than stems. This embroidery stitch is useful anytime you want to stitch a line.
If you want any words in your design, you are going to need lettering. This is the one time you will probably want marking. You can just go for it, but marking will help with spacing and balance. It is great to use your own handwriting, but if you prefer something else, it is pretty…
Wrapping a stitch is a fun way to take something basic and dress it up a bit. There are many different stitches that can be “wrapped”, but the most common are running stitch and back stitch.
Back stitch is a foundational embroidery stitch that everyone should know. It is very versatile and can be used with a lot of other embroidery techniques.
Running stitch is the most basic sewing stitch. If you’ve ever learned to sew by hand, this is most likely what you did. It is used in garment making, crafts and quilting. Because it’s a utility stitch, it is often overlooked as an embroidery stitch. Don’t make that mistake! It can be an effective decorative…