silk satin ribbon

When used in various combinations, the straight stitch, ribbon stitch, lazy daisy, French knot, and stem stitch can produce lively, rich-looking embellishments for garments, quilts and home furnishings. Here are five more of my favorite stitches. When used together with the five basic stitches mentioned above, you can create a forest of flowers, leaves, and stems. For inspiration, look at Silk-ribbon embroidery: an online gallery to see how I use these stitches in designs created for my Granny May Company.