Embroidery Stitches

Leaf Stitch

This is a pretty way of filling in a leaf shape. Starting at point of leaf, make a straight stitch part way down center. Bring needle out on left edge. Leaving a  loop of yarn, insert needle on right edge. Now hold down loop with a small stitch over centre.

Feather Stitch

Start a  little to left of guide line. Holding thread with left thumb, work a small slanting stitch to the right and a bit below where thread emerged. Needle points to the left. Pull the needle through over thread loop. Make a thread loop on the left of the guide line and work a stitch as before but with needle pointing to right. Pull needle through over thread loop. Make thread loop on left of the guide line and work a stitch as before but with needle pointing to right. Pull needle through over thread loop.

Laxy Daisy Stitch

This  is also known as detached chain stitch. Worked in a circle, these make charming flowers. Worked separately, they may be used as a light filling. Bring thread up and hold it in a loop with left thumb. Insert needle back where thread emerged. Then bring needle out the length of stitch desired and pull through the over loop. Make a small stitch to anchor loop.

Coral Stitch

It is done from right to left. Start at right end of line. Anchor thread with left thumb. Going under thread, make a little stitch across line. Bring needle out over lower curve of thread.

Laid Stitch

It  looks like satin stitch and is used for a solid filling. Work a stitch from one guide line, bringing needle out the width of a stitch away. Return to starting edge and make another little stitch. When the entire area between guide lines has been filled, work over the same area filling in all the spaces between stitches.

Split Stitch

This stitch is used for lines and outlines. The method of working is similar to stem stitch. However, when bringing out the needle, cause it to split the thread right in the center.

Straight Stitch

This  stitch is done separately and worked in a circle to form a flower.

Running Stitch

This  stitch is used for lines and outlines and worked from right to left. Be sure that each stitch is identical in size and the spaces between them are also the same. Do not make a series of stitches on the needle at one time as in doing running stitch in dress making.

Rumanian Stitch

It is worked from the top down. Bring needle up on left guide line and make a satin stitch across the space. Then bring needle out just at the center and above the satin stitch. Now make a little slanting stitch over satin stitch, again bringing needle out on left guide line. By. webindia123.com