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
Helen's Lace

Helen's Lace

Helen's lace is a beautiful diagonal stitch. It is made up of diagonal stitches that fall on a "true diagonal" over three canvas threads.
— KC Needlepoint
Tagged: Diagonal Stitches
Byzantine Stitch

Byzantine Stitch

Byzantine Stitch is a diagonal zigzag stitch. In this version of the Byzantine Stitch, stitches span over two canvas intersections on a true diagonal. 
— KC Needlepoint
Tagged: Diagonal Stitches
Byzantine Stitch- Reverse

Byzantine Stitch- Reverse

This is the reverse of a regular Byzantine Stitch, so stitches will angle towards the upper left. 
— KC Needlepoint
Tagged: Diagonal Stitches Stitches with movement
Corduroy Stitch- Horizontal

Corduroy Stitch- Horizontal

Horizontal Corduroy Stitch produces a striped effect in the canvas. 
— KC Needlepoint
Tagged: Stitches for Clothing
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