November Chrysanthemum 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.

Chain Stitch

embroidery chain stitch diagram

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).

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November Chrysanthemum embroidery kit in a box

November Chrysanthemum Embroidery Kit

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November Chrysanthemum PDF Pattern

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