Loose Thread Stitchers

Whip it Up Wednesday ~ Four Sided Stitch

Each Wednesday we will choose a stitch to explore and post stitch diagram(s) to help you practice and master each one.

Four Sided Stitch ~ also known as Four Sided Open Work

Steps ~ Come up through the fabric on the left hand side and go up 2 threads and go through the fabric. From under the fabric go over 2 threads and down 2 threads. Come up through the fabric and go over 2 threads and go through the fabric. From under the fabric go over 2 threads and up 2 threads. Come up through the fabric and go over 2 threads and go through the fabric. From under the fabric go over 2 threads and up 2 threads. Repeat as necessary.

Steps ~ This stitch can also be created in a larger fashion. Come up through the fabric on the left hand side and go up 4 threads and go through the fabric. From under the fabric go over 4 threads and down 4 threads. Come up through the fabric and go over 4 threads and go through the fabric. From under the fabric go over 4 threads and up 4 threads. Come up through the fabric and go over 4 threads and go through the fabric. From under the fabric go over 4 threads and up 4 threads. Repeat as necessary.