Cross Stitches

Line of cross stitches

Lines of cross stitches are perfect for borders. Mark the top and bottom to make the sizes consistent.

See Line of Cross Stitches tutorial

Upright cross stitch

aka St. George cross stitch

This variation of cross stitch looks like little plus signs.

See Upright Cross Stitch tutorial

Double cross stitch

aka star cross stitch, devil stitch

When regular cross stitch isn’t enough, double cross stitch adds a little something special.

See Double Cross Stitch tutorial

Star cross stitch

Use this star embroidery in groups for as filling stitches, or alone for a fun touch.

See Star Cross Stitch tutorial

Double sided cross stitch

aka Brave brede stitch

This variation of cross stitch is for pieces where both sides will be visible, or stitching on transluscent fabric. The cross stitches are the same on both sides.

See Double sided Cross Stitches tutorial

Long armed cross stitch

aka long-legged cross stitch

Long arms turn regular cross stitch to a complex lattice.

See Long armed Cross Stitch tutorial

Marking cross stitch

Crosses on the front, boxes on the back. An interesting reversible stitch.

See Marking Cross Stitch tutorial

Tied cross stitch

Tying cross stitches is helpful with large cross stitches to help the stay in place.

See Tied Cross Stitch tutorial

Herringbone stitch

aka Braided stitch, catch stitch

This stitch fills a large area quickly. It’s stitched like a back stitch and looks like a cross stitch..

See Herringbone Stitch tutorial

Closed herringbone stitch

This makes a solid border. It looks great with variegated thread.

See Closed Herringbone Stitch tutorial

Double herringbone stitch

aka Indian herringbone stitch

Double herringbone. This easy variation looks far more complicated than it is.

See Double Herringbone tutorial

Laced herringbone stitch

Add lacing to herringbone to smooth the edges.

See Laced Herringbone stitch tutorial

Interlaced herringbone band stitch

This band of herringbone with accent stitches is good for borders of lines.

See Interlaced Herringbone band tutorial

Tied herringbone stitch

Long stitches sometimes need to be tied to help them stay on the fabric. Herringbone is a good candidate for this.

See Tied Herringbone Stitch tutorial

Threaded herringbone stitch

Adding a thread at the top and bottom of herringbone gives it a border.

See Threaded Herringbone Stitch tutorial

Fishbone stitch

Fishbone stitch. Great for filling in shapes, especially leaves (or fish, as implied by the name)

See Fishbone Stitch tutorial

Raised Fishbone stitch

aka overlapping herringbone

Raised fishbone is a textured filling stitch great for leaves and other shapes that are narrow at the ends and wide in the middle

See Raised Fishbone Stitch tutorial

Ermine stitch

These tall stars can be used individually or in groups

See Ermine Stitch tutorial