The Detached Fly Stitch is a wonderfully simple little stitch that creates V‑shaped marks that are perfect for adding texture and detail to your sewing. I often use it on felt animals, especially for creating feathery touches on handmade soft … Continued
Back Stitch is the stitch you learn once you’ve mastered Straight Stitch and Running Stitch. It’s a flat, tidy stitch that’s worked forwards on the top surface and backwards on the reverse, creating a strong, continuous line.It’s also a sturdier … Continued
Within my work, I often incorporate the Lazy Daisy Flower, one of my favourite embroidery motifs. I love it so much that it has become my Flora Patterns logo. This simple stitch creates a lovely, graphic flower that adds a … Continued
Types of embroidery thread Embroidery thread comes in many thicknesses and fibres, including cotton, wool, satin, silk, and rayon. Each material produces a different texture and visual effect, from the soft matte look of wool to the glossy shine of … Continued
If you’re new to embroidery, the best place to begin is with five simple, versatile stitches: Running Stitch, Back Stitch, Straight Stitch, Chain Stitch, and French Knot. With just these sewing stitches, you can outline shapes, add texture, fill areas … Continued