What are some favorite stitches and stitch combinations?
I don’t know about others, but the stitches I use most often are: fly stitch, feather stitch, lazy daisy, french knot, button hole, creten stitch, and chevron stitch. I use various combinations of these. I also use some chain stitch, couching for spider webs and I occasionally try out lots of other stitches. (Dawn Smith) ************** I like to use a fine chain stitch to write on sayings, or to do spirals that have a crystal or fancy bead in the centre. (Phyllis) ************** My favorite stitch is to make a spoke of 5 stitches…sort of like a star out of 2 strands of embroidery floss. Next take silk ribbon..begin in the center and alternate the SR under and over the spokes until they are all filled up. Finally make a french knot in the center. This works well with textured yarns also or whatever you want, but whatever you use should be fairly thick. Makes a pretty rose. (Kathi in Tempe, Az.) ************** One of my faves.. Do a zig-zag chain stitch. In between each ‘up and down’ p
