Filling stitches embroidery

Once you’ve mastered the fundamental outline stitches, it’s time to move on to the fill stitches! Satin stitch is the most basic and widely used stitch, whereas long and short stitch is…

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This week I'm gonna be sharing some of my favourite stitches for filling large spaces. But if you're into spoilers, all the info is already on my blog 😉 https://www.bealice.ie/post/5-embroidery-stitches-for-filling-a-space ⁠#handembroidery #embroidery #embroideryart #hoopart #handmade #fiberart #needlework #modernembroidery #handcrafted #stitching #bordado #embroidered #broderie

This topic is something I've wanted to cover for a while now. It is especially beneficial for beginner embroiderers who are currently exploring long and short stitching and needlepainting. So, today's topic is actually not just “using long and short stitch as a filler”. I mean, we all know that it can be used as one, right? And we all know the main “how's” of using it as a filler: outline the shape and fill with long and short stitches. In fact, the main point that I wanted to speak about…

Split back stitch, although typically used to follow lines and curves, can also be used to fill in all sorts of shapes in hand embroidery. I like using this technique to fill in a space when I'm looking for a more textural feel to my work. I also find that it's a bit more forgiving than something like satin stitch, meaning that my "mistakes" are both easier to fix and harder to notice on a final product. On the blog, you'll find step-by-step instructions for this technique!

Whether you’ve just begun your embroidery journey, or whether you’re a seasoned stitcher, you’ve probably asked yourself, “What stitch should I use to fill this area?” at some point. To help you answer that question, I’ve rounded up 16 different filling techniques that can be effectively used in embroidery, with links to articles and tutorials. ...

Learn how to fill the parts of embroidery design with texture and color with these six embroidery stitches: Seed stitch, French knots, Long and short stitch,...

Burden stitch is a lovely stitch for filling areas of your embroidery. It creates a good texture and can be stitched in different ways to mix this up.

Browse five different stitches that you can use to fill solid areas in an embroidery pattern. Go beyond the default of satin stitch and experiment with other approaches.

Lately, I’ve been having a discussion with some beginning embroiderers about filling stitches that work well on surface embroidery projects, especially where you’re filling small elements here and there in a standard stylized or realistic design. I thought I would share the results of that discussion here, in a distilled version, in case you struggle ...

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 ...

Lattice stitch, also known as trellis stitch, is a great filling stitch for your embroidery. A quick and easy way to fill large areas. Plus the grid is a great base for getting creative with colours and patterns. A popular crewel embroidery stitch, click for a tutorial along with tips for getting the best finish.

The 7 best fill stitches for thick embroidery letters. Learn which stitch add smooth textures and which stitch add extra character.

Learn to stitch fly stitch with this embroidery stitch tutorial. A popular crewel embroidery stitch, fly stitch is great worked in a row as a solid or open fill stitch. It can also be worked individually to work little details into your stitching. Click for the full tutorial, including examples and inspiration.

The long and short stitch, also known as thread-painting or needle-painting, is a form of freestyle embroidery, often used for filling big areas and shading flower petals or bird feathers in needle painting. The characteristic feature of this stitch is that the stitches of the first row are worked in such a way that they are alternately long and short. Read more to learn some tips to make long and short stitches with ease. Click to watch tutorial now or Pin for later!

Try this simple embroidery tip to know where to stitch for exact hand embroidery stitches.

Now that you’ve had your fill of chocolate and Easter treats – now that you’re jelly-beaned out – it’s time for some embroidery treats! I promise you, these embroidery goodies from around the web beat chocolate and jelly beans hands-down, any day of the week and ten times on Tuesdays! Ready? 17th Century Embroidery – ...

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