Cross stitch variations

Variations on the Cross Stitch. Summer Stitch School 2001. The Floss box. Variation 1 The basic stitch. Traditionally, the lower and upper stitches are made in the same direction. Of course, one is free to turn that upside down and experiment with that. I will leave that to you though and focus on shapes and uses instead. Variation 2 Stitch a row on top of another. Adds a lot of interest, especially when you use two floss colors. Also shown are some single cross stitches with variations…

About the Herringbone Stitch Family The Herringbone Stitch Family can be considered a cousin of the Cross-Stitch family. Like the Cross Stitches…

The world of needlework is broad and totally inspiring. It includes embroidery, sashiko, needlepoint, counted…

A short discussion about orking with 1/4 and 3/4 quarter stitches, and deciding which technique to use in a given cross stitch pattern.

Alpha friendship bracelet pattern #72034 variation #132303 added by FishinFish. hummingbird wings beak flying rose neck.

Alpha friendship bracelet pattern #44373 variation #76479 added by MintBreez. dream catcher dreamcatcher catchers sleep indian native american folk lore myth.

Alpha friendship bracelet pattern #58527 added by sodapop. toucan parrot bird colorful beak wild zoo animal tropical rainforest leaves tree branch nature.

Alpha friendship bracelet pattern #118944 added by AutumnR. butterfly butterflies animal insect insects nature bug bugs wings.

Alpha friendship bracelet pattern #169979 variation #347162 added by Sarahmarkk. tropical flower flowers leaf leaves summer asymmetrical hibiscus wall hanging.

Alpha friendship bracelet pattern #102409 variation #187877 added by Emakes. butterfly wings insect antennas monarch wallhanging.