December Holly Embroidery Pattern - stitching tips and tricks

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Stitches used in this kit

Watch the video or click the stitch diagram to be taken to the full tutorial!

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.

Split Stitch

Bring needle UP at 1. Insert needle DOWN a stitch length away at 2. Come UP at 3, piercing the previous stitch with the needle, splitting the floss strands in half. Continue along the line. Works best when using an even amount of floss strands.

Stem Stitch

Bring needle UP at 1. Insert needle DOWN a stitch length away at 2. In the same motion, keeping the excess floss below the line, come UP at 3 next to the last stitch. Continue along line.

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.

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