Pick stitch

Pick Stitch is a widely spaced small back stitch. When done repeatedly, it looks like a stitching line of small running stitches with a wider gap in between

I love ombre. Whether it’s on a dress, or on a wall, I just love the effect. And for a while now I’ve been mulling over the idea of creating an ombre embroidery sampler. (I should add h…

On a whim I decided to give my front room a makeover. I guess I didn't think I had enough to do. Or maybe that is just how my crazy mind works. But then I accepted a book deal and so the "quick and simple makeover" has been limping along. It gets ignored for the most...Read More

Long and short stitch is the key stitch used in the silk shading technique. While simple in concept, it's taken practice to get to grips with it.

When I was 7 years old, on an impulse I picked out a small embroidery…

Size, style, and material are all something to consider when picking a needle for your next cross stitch project.

A pick stitch is a variation of the back stitch and is commonly found as a decorate stitch on quilts as well as along lapel edges, pockets, and vest edges of high end men’s suit. Learn how to make a pick stitch following this easy step-by-step tutorial. types of stiches sewing | pick stitch quilt | pick stitch quilt diy | how to pick stitch a quilt | hand sewing techniques | decorative stitches by hand

A master class tutorial on how to pick up stitches, the tricky but necessary first step to adding edgings, bands, and other finishes to knitted garments.

Presenting the Running Stitch Family. Something that began as a sewing stitch is now a star in the world of hand embroidery. Pick and try from the many variations of the simple and easy Running Stitch. #handembroidery #embroidery #stitchdictionary #embroiderytutorials #runningstitch

I thought it might be helpful to add a post explaining the steps in pick stitching....let me know what you think.... Tools of the trade....