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Backstitch
Provides secure stitching for sewing two fabric pieces together (in place of
machine stitching). Creates lines or outlines.
Threaded Backstitch
Create a backstitch line. Then using one or two contrasting color threads, begin lacing the backstitch line by bringing
the needle up through the fabric under the first back stitch, in the center of the stitch. Lace back and forth through
the backstitch line. When finished, pull the thread down through the fabric under the final backstitch, in the center of the stitch.
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Blanket / Buttonhole
Blanket (left): often used to stitch on appliques. Provides definition and helps prevent fraying.
Buttonholes (right): stitches are made by the same method as the blanket, but are very close together and the stitches are shorter.
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Chain
Used for decorative purposes. The distance between the points
where the needle exits and enters the fabric determines the width of the chain.
Variation can form leaves, flower petals etc. (see Lazy Daisy)
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Couching
Consists of small straight stitches that hold down an underlying thread. Place one thread along your design outline, then
stitch in place with contrast or same color thread. Used for decorative stitching, stems, outlining etc.
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Feather
Creates vine or stem. Fills in an area with an interesting texture. Stitches can be "L" shape or "u" shape.
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Fern
A fern stitch is created with three straight stitches of equal length, each originating at the same point.
The starting point is at the base of each stitch; each stitch is created from bottom to top. Center stitch
is created, then the left, then the right.
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Fishbone
Fills in an area with straight stitches set in rows at opposite angles from center line. Creates a nice, textured
center line while filling in small spaces. Commonly used for filling in leaves and other small areas. The center stitch at the top
is created first, from top to base. Then, create the stitch on the right, bringing it across the center line at the base of the first stitch.
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Fly
Completed in the same way as the chain, but only a single chain is made. Creates "insects", adds texture and pattern when used as
fill, and can be used to create stem and leaves of small plants.
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Interlaced Band
Create two lines of back stitches, one line 1/2 stitch offset to the other. With a contrasting thread, come up through
the fabric under the first stitch. Wrap thread around stitch, up and over and down through the underside of the stitch. The contrast thread
does not run through the fabric; it is laced through the two lines of stitches.
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Lazy Daisy
Variation of chain stitch. Creates petals, leaves, etc.
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Long and Short
Variation of satin stitch. Long and short straight stitches are made, very close together. Used to fill in small areas such
as flower petals, leaves, hearts and other shapes.
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