Whip it Up Wednesday ~ Stem Stitch
Each Wednesday we will choose a stitch to explore and post stitch diagram(s) to help you practice and master each one
Stem Stitch ~ also known as Outline, Encroaching Stem or Crewel Stitch
Steps ~ Come up throught the fabric on the left hand side. Cross 4 threads and go down 1 thread and pull your needle through. Go back under the fabric and cross 2 threads and go up 1 thread and come up through the fabric. Repeat as necessary.
Stem Stitch ~ also known as Outline, Encroaching Stem or Crewel Stitch
Steps ~ Come up throught the fabric on the left hand side. Cross 4 threads and go down 1 thread and pull your needle through. Go back under the fabric and cross 2 threads and go up 1 thread and come up through the fabric. Repeat as necessary.