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Backstitch
|Chain Stitch |Cross Stitch | Blanket
Stitch | Stem Stitch | Couching
Stitch | Holbein Stitch | Leaf
Stitch | Feather Stitch | Laxy-Daisy
Stitch | Coral Stitch | Split
Stitch | Laid Stitch | Straight
Stitch | Running Stitch | Rumanian
Stitch | Brick Stitch | French
Knot | Star Filling Stitch | Overcast
Stitch | Trellis Stitch | Herringbone
Stitch | Satin
Stitch | Fishbone Stitch
Brick Stitch
 Work a row of straight stitches, leaving the width of a stitch between every adjoining stitch. Make a second row of stitches in the same manner but interlock them with the first row of stitches. If you turn your work on its side, you will see how the stitches look like a brick surface.
French Knot
 This stitch is used for dots. Bring needle up, wrap thread around point of needle, then insert needle close to where needle emerged. Just be sure that it is not in the exact spot where thread emerged or knot will pull through. Draw thread to wrong side, holding knot in place with left thumb.
Star Filling Stitch
 First work a cross stitch with the arms on the straight rather than the usual way. Then work a second cross stitch over the first, making the second in the usual way. Next work a small cross stitch over the first two, tying them down.
 Overcast Stitch
First make a row of
holbein stitch along guide line. Next make tiny close stitches over
holbein stitches, picking up as little fabric as possible.
Trellis Stitch
 First work long vertical stitches across the given area. Make sure they are evenly spaced. Then work long horizontal stitches over the first stitches. Tie stitches in place at each intersection with a half cross stitch or a full cross stitch. For an even more decorative effect try making a french knot or star filling stitch in the center of each square.
Herringbone Stitch
 This stitch is used for borders and is worked from left to right. Bring thread out at left end of lower guide line. Make a small stitch from right to left on upper guide line. Now make a similar stitch from right to left on lower guide line. Keep stitches very even by correct spacing.
Satin Stitch
 Bring needle upon guide line then insert on opposite guide line. Carry stitch behind work and again come up on first guide line. Stitches should be very smooth and close together. Make sure each stitch is parallel to the presiding one. For a Precise edge first work a raw of split stitch over guide lines. For a nice puffy effect try padding the area with a layer of spilt stitch, chain stitch or satin stitch, then work the final layer of satin stitch over it.
Fishbone Stitch
 Make a small vertical stitch at top point of area to be filled. Bring needle upon left outline. Make a slanting stitch towards centre, inserting needle just below first straight stitch and a thread or two to right of centre guide line. Bring needle out on right out line. Now make a slanting stitch towards centre, inserting needle a thread or two to left of centre line. Stitches must cross at centre.
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