Filling in embroidery

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.

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Did you know that there are a number of ways to fill in when making a hand embroidery projects? This tutorial from Pumora Embroidery demonstrates ten different methods. You will find a section on …

Brick Stitch This is one of the simplest ways to fill a space. Brick stitch is done by stitching staggered lines of back stitch side by side. So once you know your back stitch you're good to go! Similarly, many line stitches (stem, chain, split) can be placed side by side to fill a space.Satin Stitch Another simple but very effective way to fill a small area. Long straight stitches are laid side by side to give a cohesive block of colour. The fewer threads used here the better, as they lie…

Embroidery Techniques for Doll and Softie Faces

Last week, we looked at the Most Frequently Asked Question that I’ve received on Needle ‘n Thread: How to Transfer an Embroidery Design. This week, let’s take a look at another question that pops up quite often, regarding filling large areas (including backgrounds) with embroidery, especially in a solid color. Mostly, this question of filling ...

My default stitch for when I need to fill an area in an embroidery pattern is satin stitch but I don’t particularly enjoy stitching it so I’ve been enjoying trying out a range of different filling stitches.

Spinnerin Volume 168 ~ Embroidery Stitches Vintage patterns can be beautiful, which is why I bought this old Spinnerin. (front cover) Vintage patterns can also be hilariously tacky, which is why I...

Couching is a great way to incorporate more fibers in your pieces. Have you tried this stitch yet? #tutorialvideo #embroiderydesign #handembroidery