The Stitch Vault
Alternating Scotch Stitch
Alternating Scotch Stitch is made up of Scotch Stitches and Reverse Scotch Stitches. It is a great example of how you can use simpler stitches arranged into a pattern to create something more ornate.
Triple Brick Stitch- Vertical
Brick Stitches can be worked in so many different combinations. They are by far some of the most versatile stitches in needlepoint.
The Binding Stitch
The binding stitch is a handy stitch to add to your add to your needlepoint tool box, particularly when it comes to self finishing projects.
Knotted Stitch
Knotted Stitch is a great stitch for clothing. While it is a slower moving stitch, it gives a great effect!
Horizontal Elongated Smyrna
Horizontal Elongated Smyrna is a cousin to the regular Smyrna Cross Stitch.
Reversed Mosaic Stitch
Reversed or "Alternating" Mosaic Stitch is made up of smaller mosaic stitches, some of which have been reversed in the canvas. The way the stitch is organized gives way to a larger pattern when stitched in the canvas.
Diagonal Triple Parisian Stitch
Diagonal Triple Parisian Stitch is made of groups of three stitches that span over two canvas thread and groups of three stitches that span over four canvas threads.
Old Florentine Stitch
Old Florentine Stitch is a great background stitch. It is made up of pairs of vertical straight stitches that span over two and over six canvas threads.