Embroidery to fill space

Here are 9 of my go-to hand embroidery stitches for filling in spaces, step-by-step instructions, and examples.

Brick Stitch This is one of the simplest ways to fill a space. Brick stitch is done by stitching staggered lines of back stitch side by side. So once you know your back stitch you're good to go! Similarly, many line stitches (stem, chain, split) can be placed side by side to fill a space.Satin Stitch Another simple but very effective way to fill a small area. Long straight stitches are laid side by side to give a cohesive block of colour. The fewer threads used here the better, as they lie…

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Sophie || Embroidery Artist on Instagram: "Made a slower tutorial for the knotless start in embroidery! If you’re wondering what the benefits of starting knotless are, it’s basically just to keep the back a lot neater which means less tangling with loose thread in the long run 🪡 I honestly thought starting embroidery with a knotless method looked so complicated but it’s so simple I wish I’d done it earlier 😭 Also if you’re doing this on a line stitch you can just start it a bit…

Stitched Stories🧵DebbieHodge on Instagram: "If you're always dreading the satin-stitched part of embroidery projects 😱, save this tip now. Here's how to get more consistently aligned satin stitches: 1️⃣: Carefully add several first stitches that are spaced out and nicely aligned. 2️⃣: Go back and add the filling stitches in between those. It'll be so much easier to get those stitches straight. Looking for more hand embroidery tips like this? Hit follow -- or even better comment GETNEWS…

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Last week, we looked at the Most Frequently Asked Question that I’ve received on Needle ‘n Thread: How to Transfer an Embroidery Design. This week, let’s take a look at another question that pops up quite often, regarding filling large areas (including backgrounds) with embroidery, especially in a solid color. Mostly, this question of filling ...

Chain stitch houseplant pot 🪴 The chain stitch is such a fun way to fill a space. Here I used it to embroider a boho houseplant pot! This new pattern is coming along nicely. I can’t wait to show...

Stella Caraman | Embroidery Patterns & Tutorials on Instagram: "In 30 seconds learn how to embroider the Poppy - Delicate Thyroid 🌺 ✨ Work the flower petals with Satin Stitch using 6 strands, following the color chart. Each petal has its own color. ✨ Control the direction of Satin Stitches: Run a few spaced stitches to determine the angle and fill in the spaces between. ✨ Use the fanning technique to fill most petals: Take your time to ensure a smooth texture flow. ✨ After completing…