Counted thread embroidery

A miniature counted thread embroidery design, measuring just 2.1" x 2.1". Stitched entirely in layered satin stitch on 28ct evenweave fabric, with overdyed stranded cotton.

Fabrics for embroidery are available in different thread counts and in cotton, linen, and blends. Find out which fabric is best for your project.

Chart for pattern darning

Pulled thread work, detail. Stitches used: festoon, diagonal 4 sided, window, small ringed back,diagonal drawn filling, coral knot.

The white work embroidery is self-explanatory. The name alone hints at what this stitching is all about. It is the fine delicate embroidery done on white cloth with white thread, as seen on table l…

The Norwich stitch, also known as the Waffle stitch, is a counted thread stitch where you stitch 3 rows diagonally, stitching over 3 intersections, then 4, then 3, and then stitch the same amount of rows in the opposite direction so the stitches intersect. This stitch fills a square area, but produces a diamond pattern in the center of the stitch. Use solid color threads or overdyed threads for a more dramatic effect. It can either be worked in one color or two. Also, a good thing to keep in…

Metallic thread for hand embroidery: tips on how to use metallic DMC Diamant

Examples of cross-stitches using different numbers of stands of floss across various fabric thread counts using full-cross stitches and half-cross (tent) stitching.