Embroidery knots

Here are 7 essential hand embroidery knots you should know.

French knot is, undoubtedly, the most popular knot stitch out there. But it has a “twin” - colonial knot. Jump in to explore the similarities and differences between the two! So, how do you stitch colonial knot? Many people fear it because it seems tricky. Me too, for a long time I used french knots exclusively and didn't even want to try the colonial one because it just seems difficult. But I was wrong! Once you “crack” the process, stitching colonial knots will go smoothly and fast. The…

At the last meeting of the Embroiderers' Guild, I was given a little project to take home. It was several candlewicking pieces that required only Colonial Knots. I had never heard of that before, so I learned it and now I'll show you! : ) So welcome back to another edition of 'Saturday Stitches' where you watch me teach myself to embroider! you can see all posts by clicking on 'Tutorials' at the very top of my blog A Colonial Knot is a little different that a French Knot. It doesn't make…

Here are some quick ways to begin embroidery threads securely, without leaving knots on the back of your work.

At the end of last year I was able to teach a few ornament classes locally. It's always such great experience to learn from my students. Many of my felt ornament designs involve some basic embroidery stitches. One of my favorites is the French Knot. It's such a great little stitch for adding a touch

Compare both techniques - which one is your favourite?

What is the French knot stitch and how do I use it? The French knot is a decorative hand embroidery stitch that consists of a simple...

Learn how to fill the parts of embroidery design with texture and color with these six embroidery stitches: Seed stitch, French knots, Long and short stitch, Satin stitch, Weave stitch and Chain stitch filling. Click to watch video tutorial now or Pin for later.

Details ✨ If you missed it yesterday, there’s 460 tapestry wool knots, 350 of which are covered in lavender flowers. There’s approximately 1100 tiny lavender french knots in this piece. This embroidered farmland took me over 13 hours to complete, and it might be my favourite piece to date. I’m hoping once I list it that it will find a home that loves it as much as I do🪻 . . . @dmc_embroidery @dmc_crafts @dmc_france #embroidery #embroidered #needlework #handembroidery #fiberart #fibreart…