Star Stitch is also known as
Puntada de Estrella Para Bordar[ES], Point étoile Pour la Broderie [FR], Sternstich zum Sticken [DE], Ponto Estrela Para Bordadoa [PT].
About the Star Stitch
The Star Stitch is made by working something similar to the Sprat’s Head Stitch on its arms. The result is a pattern that is undeniably close in resemblance to a starfish! You can apply this stitch on any pattern that can accommodate this technique. Use this pretty stitch on anything you want to pep up a bit. It is the perfect stitch to apply for a Christmas theme.
How to do the Star Stitch
I will work on a 5 point star that is joined together in the center with 5 spokes. The stitch will be done on each of the ‘diamond’ shaped arms to fill in the star.
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| Fig 1: Start by drawing a star shape and join the arms with spokes in the center, as shown. | Fig 2: Now, pick an arm to work on. Start by coming out from one corner and go in through the pointy corner to pluck a bit of fabric. |
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| Fig 3: Come back to the other corner and go in through it to come out back from the earlier corner. | Fig 4: Continue this process of the stitch. The technique will be similar to what you follow to work the Sprat’s Head Stitch. |
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| Fig 5: Work one arm all the way to the middle to finish it. | Fig 6: You will work every arm this way. |
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| Fig 7: Your finished star will look more or less like this. |
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This one is stunning!! I cant wait to try it! Xx
Thank you😊
Hi Sarah-
I love this stitch but am unable to print this and I can’t find it in my big Sarah’s Hand Embroidery Tutorials Book. Can you please direct me to the Fishbone Stitch Family in this big book?
Hi Kim,
This stitch will be available in our second edition which will be made available soon. It is a part of the 100 new stitches that we are adding into the eBook! You won’t find it in our first edition.
Very pretty! Thank you for all the tutorials you share and best wishes for a Happy New Year.
Thank you, Ellen. 😊 Have a beautiful season. ❤️
Thank you Sarah for another excellent stitch. It’s on my list for 2021 now.
Be safe. Have a good Christmas and new year.
Awesome, Maureen. Warm wishes to you for the holidays. ❤️
Thanks for the wishes. I enjoyed a large family Xmas- New Year will be quieter. We were able to isolate with them on a farm.
Muito bom, obrigada.
Gracias! 😊
Really lovely & just in time for the holidays! Thank you.
Stay healthy & safe
Warmest regards
Thank you, Rose. Warm wishes for the holidays!❤️
Thank You Sarah, this is really pretty, great tute.
Thanks, Velia.☺️