This is a highly decorative stitch that should be saved for open areas of color. 

It can be stitched all in one thread, or worked in a combination of two. We like using a sparkly thread and a matte thread as pictured in the example below. 


Star Octagon Stitch was also featured in one of our blog posts. You can read more about it here. 





The above stitch was stitched using Pepper Pot (for the diamond portion of the stitch) and Silk Lamé Braid (for the Smyrna Crosses). 

Shop those threads by clicking below:
Pepper Pot Silk 
Silk Lamé Braid
KC Needlepoint