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Basic Embroidery Stitch Tutorial from Guest Blogger Melissa of Sew BitterSweet Designs

January 7, 2014 by persimondreams Leave a Comment

Some of the blocks in the 52 Block Twisted Tradition Quilt Along may call for or could use some hand embroidery touches.  Now, I just sort of know what I’m doing when it comes to hand embroidery but luckily, a good friend of mine knows much more and was kind enough to be a guest blogger for me today.  And with that…I give you Melissa of Sew BitterSweet Designs with a great tutorial on some basic embroidery stitches:

Hello! My name is Melissa and I blog over at Sew BitterSweet Designs.  Kim asked if she knew anyone who could do a tutorial on a couple of basic embroidery stitches and I waved my hand up in the air!
Sew Inspired Embroidery Hoop - http://blog.sewbittersweetdesigns.comThis lovely little Vintage machine was stitched up using only 2 stitches, the Back Stitch and the French Knot. I will show you how to make those today.
Embroidery Supplies - http://blog.sewbittersweetdesigns.comSupplies:
Muslin Pearl Cotton
#8 Embroidery Needle Embroidery Thread
Start by bring your needle up from the back of the hoop:
Step 1: http://blog.sewbittersweetdesigns.comNext make your first stitch:
Step 2: http://blog.sewbittersweetdesigns.comNext bring your needle up, while trying to keep your stitch length the same:
Step 3: http://blog.sewbittersweetdesigns.comNext you will want to insert your needle back into where you ended your previous stitch:
Step 4: http://blog.sewbittersweetdesigns.comContinuing on in the same manner keeping your stitches even.
Step 5: http://blog.sewbittersweetdesigns.comHere is what the back looks like:
Back - http://blog.sewbittersweetdesigns.comNote: if doing this on a curve, make your stitches smaller otherwise they will not curve nicely.
Now on to the French Knot! I love this one, great for adding fun texture!
Start by bring your needle up from the back:
Step 1 French Knot - http://blog.sewbittersweetdesigns.comNext, wrap your thread around your needle 3 times (sometimes I do 4 if I want my knot to be REALLY prevalent, but 3 is traditional):
French Knot  Step 2 - http://blog.sewbittersweetdesigns.comNext, insert your needle as closely as possible to where you pulled your need up and hold your thread tightly while you pull the needle to the back again.
Step 3 - French Knot - http://blog.sewbittersweetdesigns.comContinue holding the thread until you have pulled the thread taut (but not TOO tight). Your stitch is complete!
French Knot - http://blog.sewbittersweetdesigns.comThanks for having me Kim!
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