Split stitch embroidery

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someone is stitching together some green thread with the words, how to split stitch

The split stitch is a lovely outline stitch. It's raised a bit from the surface of the fabric, and it has a lovely, almost-braided look to it. It also forms a more continuous line - unlike the backstitch where you can see the individual stitches. Here's how to split stitch. See how easy it is?

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the spilt back stitch pattern is shown with several different colors and sizes on it

Split back stitch, although typically used to follow lines and curves, can also be used to fill in all sorts of shapes in hand embroidery. I like using this technique to fill in a space when I'm looking for a more textural feel to my work. I also find that it's a bit more forgiving than something like satin stitch, meaning that my "mistakes" are both easier to fix and harder to notice on a final product. On the blog, you'll find step-by-step instructions for this technique!

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a purple triangle with the words split stitch filling on it

The Split stitch is a perfect choice for any pattern that involves outlining. Dense lines of this stitch are used like filling stitch. Split stitch can be made in two different ways - as normal split stitch and as a back split stitch. I prefer a classical split stitch as it uses up less thread. Watch a video tutorial and learn how to fill in areas and make angles with split stitch. #embroidery #diy #crafts

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three pieces of blue yarn sitting next to each other

Yesterday, we talked a little bit about the split stitch, discussing the direction from which the stitch is split: do you split up into the stitch or down into the stitch? Yesterday’s article was specifically about the difference in the look of the stitch from the front, when stitching up or stitching down into the ...

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a close up of a piece of cloth with the words how to use split stitch as a fill stitch

How to Use Split Stitch as a Fill Stitch – video - Shiny Happy World #BeadingPatterns #BeadEmbroideryPattern #BeadEmbroideryPatternsBeginner #BeadEmbroideryPatternsEasy

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embroidery stitches for lettering back stitch, split stitch, spin stitch and coquil stitch

You've just completed a lovely piece of embroidered art but have decided that it is missing something - text! It can be so fun to add a favorite quote or name to your work, but what stitch should you use? Below I've included a look at my favorite hand embroidery stitches for lettering. Scroll down for information on ea

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the splott stitch pattern is shown in green and yellow, with text overlaying it

Split Stitch a very old stitch used for outlining and filling in colors for patterns. Looking back into history, the Split stitch has its popularity placed at a high during the medieval ages in England. The needlework of this times was called...

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two blue crochet stitchs are shown with the words split stitch on them

I think split stitch looks like a mini chain stitch. They are stitched differently and split stitch can be used as a foundation for other parts of your embroidery, so it's a good stitch to learn. Click for tutorials and tips on both stitches.

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two ways to chain stitch - beginner friendly floral embroidery pattern by hopebirdery com

Chain stitch is a simple hand embroidery technique typically used to follow lines and curves (though it can also be used to fill in a space, much like split back stitch). There are two ways to do chain stitch; the "right" version is whichever version works best for you. On my blog, you'll find a beginner-friendly tutorial for both ways to chain stitch in hand embroidery, with instructions in written, photo, and (longer) video format.

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a close up of a piece of cloth with yarn on it and the letter j

Hand Embroidery: Lettering & Text 8 - Split Stitch Tutorial on Mary Corbet's Needle 'n Thread at http://www.needlenthread.com/2009/11/hand-embroidery-lettering-text-8-split.html

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embroidery stitches with the words, stitch stitch vs splitt backstitch on it

Hand embroidery split stitch is made by splitting the previous stitch from below, and a split backstitch is split from above. Visually, a split stitch has more volume and texture and looks thicker and sturdier. While split back stitch lies flatter on the fabric. Watch a video tutorial and learn all the differences between split stitch and split backstitch!

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