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7 Basic Embroidery Stitches | 3and3quarters
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2014May 28
Here's a simple video showing you seven basic (and most common) embroidery stitches. This quick little showcase covers --
  • Back Stitch
  • Split Stitch
  • Stem Stitch
  • Chain Stitch
  • Blanket Stitch
  • Satin Stitch
  • French Knot
Recommended books --
  • 'The Stitch Bible' by Kate Haxell
  • 'Embroidery' by Penny Black, India Flint and Vicki Porter
  • 'Doodle Stitching' by Aimee Ray
In this tutorial I used --
  • DMC thread/floss,
  • A no.7 embroidery needle
  • White 100% cotton homespun fabric
  • A 125mm/5" round wooden embroidery hoop
**Apologies for the blurred/out-of-focus shots: filming embroidery stitching is very tricky! You can also find me here... QUILTING BLOG | http://3and3quarters.net TWITTER |   / 3and3quarters   INSTAGRAM |   / 3and3quarters   PINTEREST |   / boards   TUMBLR |   / amandarolfe   EMAIL | 3and3quarters@gmail.com Thanks for watching!! xx Like, Share and Subscribe!!

Follow along using the transcript.

Amanda Rolfe

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