Stitch Steps – Long and Short Stitch

LONG AND SHORT STITCH

Ideal for filling areas that are too large for satin stitch, long and short stitch can be worked in gradated colours to give a sense of depth to your embroidery. Using one strand of thread gives the most subtle result, but more strands can be used effectively too. Long and short stitch RIGHT Long and short stitch LEFT

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