Specialty Satin Stitches
Specialty Satin StitchesBEAD STITCH — This stitch is used in making representations of rows of beads. Each group consists of three Satin stitches, a central one with two side stitches.
BERRY STITCH — The Berry Stitch is used for working berries, seeds of fruit, etc. It is a small Satin stitch, worked as for bead work. It may be used padded or otherwise. The inner portion should be colored strands with a black or dark outline.
FIGURE STITCH — This is the Satin stitch that is used for working raised figures. Strands of cotton are first laid down, following the lines of the figure, and the working is then done as in the illustration below.
PADDING STITCH — Close Satin stitch can be worked over a raised or padded grounding. The below illustration shows how to work this stitch.
RIBBON STITCH — A Satin stitch which gives the appearance of narrow ribbon. Overcast closely and then backstitch each edge very evenly.
SQUARE-AND-CIRCLE STITCH — This may be worked large or small for borders. Draw parallel lines to gauge distances. If large, work the squares and circles in Satin stitch, if small, simple outline stitches are sufficient.
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