Stitching a motif with French knots
French knots are a way to add a lot of texture to any embroidery. Sometimes it takes a bit of practice to get the hang of stitching them, but once you get it, it isn’t hard.
motif embroidery
Stitching a motif with stem stitch
Stem stitch is a little similar to back stitch, but because the stitches overlap, the lines are smoother.