Cross Stitch Beyond Basic Stitches

Add more design and style to your finished pieces with specialty stitches. These tutorials will show you how to work a lazy daisy stitch, chevron stitch, satin stitch, herringbone stitch, blanket stitch and more.

How to Work a Smyra Cross StitchHow to Work a Smyra Cross Stitch

A decorative stitch that adds texture and dimension to your work. It's essentially a combination of a cross stitch ...

How to Work a Satin StitchHow to Work a Satin Stitch

Satin stitches create a smooth, shiny, and solid area of stitching, achieved by making closely spaced, parallel stitches ...

How to Work a Running StitchHow to Work a Running Stitch

The running stitch is one of the most basic and versatile stitches. It creates a simple line of evenly spaced stitches ...

How to Work a Ribbon Stitch Using RibbonHow to Work a Ribbon Stitch Using Ribbon

The ribbon stitch is a technique used in ribbon embroidery to create flat, satin-like stitches that add texture ...

How to Work a Long-Arm Cross StitchHow to Work a Long-Arm Cross Stitch

A variation of the standard cross stitch that creates a more elongated and textured effect. It’s often used in traditional ...

How to Work a Lazy Daisy Stitch Using RibbonHow to Work a Lazy Daisy Stitch Using Ribbon

A popular and easy-to-learn stitch used to create petal-like shapes, making it ideal for floral designs.

How to Work a Lazy Daisy StitchHow to Work a Lazy Daisy Stitch

A popular and easy-to-learn stitch used to create petal-like shapes, making it ideal for floral designs. It’s essentially ...

How to Work a Herringbone StitchHow to Work a Herringbone Stitch

The Herringbone stitch is a wonderful decorative stitch that is engagingly simple, yet adds complexity to any design.

How to Work a Loop Stitch Using RibbonHow to Work a Loop Stitch Using Ribbon

The loop stitch is a technique used in ribbon embroidery to create textured loops that can mimic flower petals ...

How to Work a Spider Web Rose Stitch Using RibbonHow to Work a Spider Web Rose Stitch Using Ribbon

The spider web rose is a decorative stitch used in ribbon embroidery to create a textured, intricate flower that resembles ...

How to Work a Star StitchHow to Work a Star Stitch

This decorative stitch creates a small, star-shaped motif. It's formed by making a series of straight stitches.

How to Work a Stem StitchHow to Work a Stem Stitch

The stem stitch is an embroidery technique often used for outlining and creating smooth, curved lines that resemble ...

How to Work a Wrapped BackstitchHow to Work a Wrapped Backstitch

Work a basic backstitch and then wrap existing stitches by inserting needle under each stitch and wrapping the thread ...

How to Work an Algerian Eye StitchHow to Work an Algerian Eye Stitch

This decorative stitch can add texture and detail to a design with it’s small eyelet that forms in the center of a star-like ...

How to Work a Blanket StitchHow to Work a Blanket Stitch

This stitch is popular for finishing the edges of fabric.

How to Work a Four-Sided StitchHow to Work a Four-Sided Stitch

This stitch has a square or box-like appearance and can be used in various ways, often as a decorative element ...

How to Work a Chain StitchHow to Work a Chain Stitch

This decorative stitch creates a series of connected loops, resembling a chain. It's versatile and can be used for outlining ...

How to Work a Chevron StitchHow to Work a Chevron Stitch

A decorative stitch that forms a zigzag pattern, resembling the shape of the letter "V" repeated along a line.

How to Work a Couching StitchHow to Work a Couching Stitch

Couching is a technique used to add visual and textural richness to a design. A thread is laid on the surface ...

How to Work an Eyelet StitchHow to Work an Eyelet Stitch

Often used as a decorative accent, the eyelet stitch adds texture and visual interest to designs. It also can be used ...

How to Work a Feather StitchHow to Work a Feather Stitch

A decorative stitch that creates a soft, flowing line of stitches resembling the delicate barbs of a feather. It's versatile ...

How to Work a FlystitchHow to Work a Flystitch

A simple and versatile stitch that creates a "V" or "Y" shape, resembling the spread wings of a flying bird, which is ...

How to Work a French Knot Using RibbonHow to Work a French Knot Using Ribbon

A French knot is a decorative stitch used to create textured, raised elements. When worked with ribbon, it adds an elegant ...

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