Satin stitch is both a simple stitch and a tricky one. It’s one of those things where the basics can be learned very easily, but perfecting it can take a long time. Ideas for Satin Stitch Satin stitch is great for small areas. You don’t want your stitches to be more than about 1/2 an… Continue Reading
Chevron stitch is absolutely great for borders. But it can be used for many many other things as well. As you can see from my image, you can even use it to create full pictures! It’s one of what I classify as the “straight stitches.” Explore. Enjoy. Chevron stitch is an easy stitch. It’s easy… Continue Reading
The Palestrina knot, or Palestrina stitch is a knotted line stitch (so it fits into my category of “knotted” stitches). While you can stitch just one of these, it is much more effective when many are stitched to form a line. As with most stitches, you can vary the distance between the stitches to make… Continue Reading
Colonial knots can be a fantastic alternative to french knots. You can see the row of french knots three rows above in the video, and see how similar they appear. There are slight differences in look. The biggest issue is that the size of colonial knots can’t be adjusted by how many times you wrap… Continue Reading
Knotted buttonhole stitch is the stitch that is actually used for… buttonholes! It creates an even line of stitches, with a stronger base than blanket stitch. This keeps the stitch stable while buttons are being pulled through it. If you are making a real buttonhole, strengthen the ends of the buttonhole with three or for… Continue Reading