March Daffodil Embroidery Pattern - stitching tips and tricks

Stitches used in this kit

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Backstitch

how to do a backstitch diagram

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

embroidery split stitch diagram

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

embroidery stem stitch diagram
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

embroidery french knot stitch diagram

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.

Fly Stitch

How to do a fly stitch in hand embroidery

Bring the needle UP at 1. Insert needle DOWN at 2. In the same motion, come UP at 3. Place floss under needle. Make a tiny stitch over the “V” shape, securing it in place (4).

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