This is a simple, decorative variation of the Cretan stitch. Use it on borders or just as innovative filling, it will look neat.
You need to know the Cretan stitch to be able to continue with this tutorial.
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| Fig 1: First, start by making a base of Cretan stitch. Then, from the left corner, using a contrasting colored thread, bring the needle out and start lacing between the Cretan stitches as shown. | Fig 2: Go up and down the stitches without touching the fabric below. |
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| Fig 3: A finished row of this stitch would look like this. |
Sarah has been researching and sharing hand embroidery lessons for over 17 years, making it accessible to everyone around the globe.
well your stitches are very good
hi Sarah, thanks a lot for the wonderful and clear explanation of all the stitches.Looking forward for your e-book……..
how can i do embroidery with beads and i like to do ahir embroidery also…
hi sarah, ur work in this website s super….. i have friend in ur name while reading i remembering my friend. i need one help from u. i learnt oly basic stitch like running stitch,stem stitch like that. what i should do to learn some more designs. i watched ur stitch i refreshed myself.pls help me how can i put embroidery to dress.
Dear Sarah,
Your site is very use full. I learned hand emb. When I compare with your stitches its nothing. Thank you so much for sharing with us. I am making a book.
Can u pls share some design for wall hanger & cushion cover? I like to stitch them. Plz help me.
Keep going your wonderful work. Good luck.
Bye
Ciao Sarah mi piacerebbe seguire il tuo blog come evo fare per avere gli aggiornamenti? Grazie
Caro Cinzia,
Che cosa si può fare per seguire i nostri post è iscriverti al nostro feed (https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/feed) tramite google reader o feedburner.
hi sarah,thanks for your tutorials.i would like to subscribe your tutorials.how can i suscribe please let me know.
My id is: nazsal1234@gmail.com
thanks, take care,Nazeem
Dear Nazeem,
What you can do to follow our posts is subscribe to our feed (https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/feed ) through google reader or feedburner.
This is a wonderful site! I just found you via pinterest and am thrilled! I’m pinning and gonna follow you on bloglovin. Little Bit from http://www.DecorateWithaLittleBit.com
Hi Sarah,
Great job done, this website is feast for me.
I would love to attend your summer workshop, please inform me dates and venue for the same.
Also i need some advise about where will i get material required for embroidery, i am already doing a kurta.
Please reply.
Sangita
Thank you so much for sharing this! This is great.
Hi, How do I subscribe to the tutorials?
My ID is : diksha.dt@gmail.com
Dear Diksha,
What you can do to follow our posts is subscribe to our feed (https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/feed ) through google reader or feedburner.
innovative…..
Thank you so much for this lovely resource – you are so generous to share.
Hi Sarah,
Was introduced to your site by a friend & must say am very impressed with the way you simplify everything. I’ve enjoyed embroidery &other handwork since childhood & would like to teach my children too. Since we live in Chennai I’ll have to make do with your online advisory:)). Wish you good luck in life.
Warm regards,
Rashmi
dear sarah,
love u tutorials. great job and mindblowing embroidery.have learned from u so much.can u plz teach how to do the anklet stitch which i saw in one of the blogs.thanks.love sandhya
Hello Sarah!
Your site is wonderfull!
I make finnish folkdresses for living and we try to make them just like they were done in 18th and 19th centurys. Right now I have a little problem with one embroidery that is on the edge of shirt collar. It looks like chain stitch on the right side, but it goes round the edge and there’s something that looks like blanket stitch. I believe, it’s not those made in two steps, but somehow done at ones. I see You have done a lot of work with chain stitches and was hoping You could maybe help me a little. I have close photos of this and if You think You could help me, would you send me e-mail, so I could send You those photos? Sorry about my bad english, I hope You understand…
Dear Soja,
Thank you. It is very impressive and interesting to know that you make Finnish folk dresses and that too the traditional way! You must be one bundle of rare talent.
I can picture the stitch you are telling me, but not too sure if I know the stitch unless I see it. What you can do is, upload the picture of the stitch here (use the function just below the comment box). Even if I am not able to figure out the stitch, there might be someone else who can help.
Hi mam,
Please tell me what are the materials i need. and where i can buy those…I am beginner to this class.. Please help to know…
Dear Geetha,
You need some embroidery threads, embroidery needle (normal needle with longer eyes), and cotton fabric to begin embroidery. Check out with some ‘variety’ shop for the needle and thread.
Love this stitch! Thanks, Sarah. I’ll use it in my new doll!!! How exciting!
Sarah… thanx a million…
Just the same, I came here to learn tambour stitch, why won’t that and some other pages load? Will you be uploading those tutorials soon…???
PLEASE PLEASE do.
Again THANX A MILLION. Your entire site rocksss!
Sarah… u rock… ur tutorials are awesome…!!! 😀