The Stitch Vault

21 in 21 Stitch Challenge Architectural Stitches Background Stitches Bargello Stitches Binding Stitch Brick Stitch Composite Stitches Cross Stitches Diagonal Stitches Gobelin Stitches horizontal stitches Knotted Stitches Multidirectional Stitches Open Stitches Rhodes Stitches Square and Rectangular Stitches Stand out Stitches Stitch of the Season Stitches for Animals Stitches for Clothing Stitches for Plants Stitches for Skies Stitches for snow Stitches with movement Tiny Stitches Vertical Stitches
Corduroy Stitch- Vertical

Corduroy Stitch- Vertical

Vertical Corduroy Stitch produces a striped effect in the canvas. 
— KC Needlepoint
Tagged: Stitches for Clothing
Criss Cross Hungarian Stitch

Criss Cross Hungarian Stitch

Criss Cross Hungarian Stitch is one of those knockout stitches that always gets compliments. 
— KC Needlepoint
Tagged: 21 in 21 Stitch Challenge Background Stitches Composite Stitches Stand out Stitches
Cross Stitch 2 over 2

Cross Stitch 2 over 2

Cross Stitch 2 over 2 is a cross stitch that spans over two canvas intersections. 
— KC Needlepoint
Tagged: Cross Stitches Tiny Stitches
Diagonal Scotch Stitch- Reverse

Diagonal Scotch Stitch- Reverse

Reverse Diagonal Scotch Stitch is a cousin to the regular Scotch Stitch, however it is worked on the diagonal in a continuous diagonal line.
— KC Needlepoint
Tagged: Diagonal Stitches
Serendipity Stitch

Serendipity Stitch

Serendipity Stitch is a great stitch with a lot of texture. It is a very balanced stitch.
— KC Needlepoint
Tagged: Multidirectional Stitches
Wicker Stitch

Wicker Stitch

The Wicker Stitch is a great stitch for baskets and other woven items
— KC Needlepoint
Tagged: Background Stitches Stand out Stitches
Waves Stitch

Waves Stitch

Waves stitch is a fun variation on a Bargello pattern, meant to mimic waves in the water. 
— KC Needlepoint
Tagged: Bargello Stitches Stand out Stitches
Alternating Continental Stitch

Alternating Continental Stitch

Alternating Continental Stitch is one of the smallest decorative stitches.
— KC Needlepoint
Tagged: Tiny Stitches
Diagonal Mosaic Stitch

Diagonal Mosaic Stitch

Diagonal Mosaic Stitch is always one of the first decorative stitches we recommend learning. 
— KC Needlepoint
Tagged: Diagonal Stitches
Diagonal Mosaic Stitch- Reverse

Diagonal Mosaic Stitch- Reverse

Diagonal Mosaic Stitch- Reverse is the mirror image of regular Diagonal Mosaic Stitch. 
— KC Needlepoint
Tagged: Background Stitches Diagonal Stitches
Couching Stitch

Couching Stitch

Couching... one of the best techniques to get a curved line on a canvas. 
— KC Needlepoint
Double Brick Stitch- Vertical

Double Brick Stitch- Vertical

This is a very versatile stitch- especially for small areas on your canvas. 
— KC Needlepoint
Tagged: Architectural Stitches Background Stitches Brick Stitch Tiny Stitches