Pincushion Cactus Embroidery Pattern - stitching tips and tricks

Stitches used in this kit

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Running Stitch

embroidery running stitch diagram

Bring needle UP at 1. Bring needle DOWN a stitch length away at 2. Bring needle UP at 3. Continue along line.

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.

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.

Satin Stitch

embroidery satin stitch diagram

Bring needle UP at 1 on edge of shape. Insert needle DOWN directly across on opposite edge of shape at 2. Come UP at 3 on first edge of shape, one to three fabric threads away from 1. Continue filling in shape with stitches.

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Pincushion Cactus embroidery kit in a box

Pincushion Cactus Embroidery Kit

Pincushion Cactus PDF embroidery pattern shown on a tablet

Pincushion Cactus PDF Pattern

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