| stem/outline stitch Work from left to right, taking regular, slightly slanting stitches along the line of the design. |
| Embroidery Stitch Guide~six basic stitches used for simple hand-embroidery~(print this sheet for reference) |
| cross-stitch Bring the needle thru on the lower right line of the cross and insert at the top of the same line, taking a stitch thru the fabric to lower left line (a). Continue to the end of the row. Complete the other half of the cross in the same manner, with all stitches going in the same direction (b). |
| straight stitch Work stitches in either regular or irregular manner, as often stitches are of varying size. Stitches should not be too long nor too loose (between 1/8" and 1/2"). |
| satin stitch Take care to keep within the lines of the design for a clean edge. Work straight stitches across the shape to fill it in. Don't make the stitches too long or they may pull up and won't hold their shape. |
| lazy daisy Bring thread out at top of line; hold it down with left thumb. Insert the needle where it last emerged and bring the point out as indicated. Pull thread thru, keeping the working thread under the point of the needle (a). Fasten each loop at the center with a small stitch (b). |
| French knot Bring thread out where you want to place your knot. Hold thread down with left thumb and wind the thread 2-3 times around the needle (a). Hold onto the thread, twist needle back to the starting point and insert it close to where the thread first emerged. Pull thread thru to the back and secure, or bring needle up again to make additonal knots (b). |
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