six basic stitches used for simple embroidery

1.stem/outline stitch

Work from left to right, taking regular, slightly
slanting stitches along the line of the design.

2. cross-stitch

Bring the needle thru on the lower right line of the
cross and insert at the top of the same line, taking a
stitch thru the fabric to lower left line. Continue to
the end of the row. Complete the other half of the
cross in the same manner, with all stitches going in
the same direction.

3. straight stitch

Work stitches in either regular or irregular manner, as
often stitches are of varying size. Stitches should not
be too long nor too loose (between 1/8" and 1/2").

4. satin stitch

Take care to keep within the lines of the design for a
clean edge. Work straight stitches across the shape to
fill it in. Don't make the stitches too long or they may
pull up and won't hold their shape.

5. lazy daisy

Bring thread out at top of line; hold it down with left
thumb. Insert the needle where it last emerged and
bring the point out as indicated. Pull thread thru,
keeping the working thread under the point of the
needle. Fasten each loop at the center with
a small stitch.
6. French knot

Bring thread out where you want to place your knot.
Hold thread down with left thumb and wind the thread
2-3 times around the needle. Hold onto the thread,
twist needle back to the starting point and insert it close
to where the thread first emerged. Pull thread thru to
the back and secure, or bring needle up again to make
additonal knots.