Stitches used in this kit
Watch the video or click the stitch diagram to be taken to the full tutorial!
Seed Stitch
Bring the neelde UP at 1. Insert needle DOWN at 2. Come UP at the beginning of the next stitch (3).
Backstitch
Bring needle UP at 1. Insert needle DOWN at 2 making a stitch backwards along the line to meet last stitch. Come UP at 3 a stitch length away from 1. Continue along line.
Chain Stitch
Bring needle UP at 1. Insert needle DOWN at 2 through same hold as 1. In the same motion, come UP at 3. Loop floss under needle and pull needle through the loop. Continue along line. To end a row, make a tiny stitch over loop, securing it in place (4).
Single Chain Stitch
Bring needle UP at 1. Insert needle DOWN at 2 through same hole as 1. In the same motion, come UP at 3. Loop floss under the needle and pull needle through the loop. Make a tiny stitch over loop, securing loop in place (4).
French Knot Stitch
Bring needle UP at 1. Point needle away from fabric. Wrap floss around the needle twice. Now point the needle towards fabric and insert needle point at 2, a few fabric threads from 1. Pull floss snug against needle and fabric. Slowly pull needle DOWN to back of fabric until knot is secure.
Stitch along with Alyssa
There were actually two Halloween-themed patterns released in September 2020, the Sugar Skull-O'-Lantern and Batty Bat. We stitched both of these patterns togethers on the Craft Night with Friends Livestream. Below is the replay video from this real-time stitching, from begininng to end. You're sure to gain some new tips and tricks to embroidery when you stitch with Alyssa.
To learn more about the Sugar Skull-O'-Lantern pattern, click here!
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