Embroidery filling stitches

Learn how to fill the parts of embroidery design with texture and color with these six embroidery stitches: Seed stitch, French knots, Long and short stitch,...

Browse five different stitches that you can use to fill solid areas in an embroidery pattern. Go beyond the default of satin stitch and experiment with other approaches.

Information about 11 Hand embroidery filling stitches for filling areas. Crossed Fly, Chevon, Burden, Cross, Japanese darning stitch and more

Split back stitch, although typically used to follow lines and curves, can also be used to fill in all sorts of shapes in hand embroidery. I like using this technique to fill in a space when I'm looking for a more textural feel to my work. I also find that it's a bit more forgiving than something like satin stitch, meaning that my "mistakes" are both easier to fix and harder to notice on a final product. On the blog, you'll find step-by-step instructions for this technique!

This topic is something I've wanted to cover for a while now. It is especially beneficial for beginner embroiderers who are currently exploring long and short stitching and needlepainting. So, today's topic is actually not just “using long and short stitch as a filler”. I mean, we all know that it can be used as one, right? And we all know the main “how's” of using it as a filler: outline the shape and fill with long and short stitches. In fact, the main point that I wanted to speak about…

Burden stitch is a lovely stitch for filling areas of your embroidery. It creates a good texture and can be stitched in different ways to mix this up.

Whether you’ve just begun your embroidery journey, or whether you’re a seasoned stitcher, you’ve probably asked yourself, “What stitch should I use to fill this area?” at some point. To help you answer that question, I’ve rounded up 16 different filling techniques that can be effectively used in embroidery, with links to articles and tutorials. ...

Here are 9 of my go-to hand embroidery stitches for filling in spaces, step-by-step instructions, and examples.

Learn to stitch fly stitch with this embroidery stitch tutorial. A popular crewel embroidery stitch, fly stitch is great worked in a row as a solid or open fill stitch. It can also be worked individually to work little details into your stitching. Click for the full tutorial, including examples and inspiration.

The 7 best fill stitches for thick embroidery letters. Learn which stitch add smooth textures and which stitch add extra character.

Master 10 essential embroidery stitches! Perfect for filling any space, big or small. Learn easy techniques for beautiful projects. #embroidery #embroiderytutorial #stitches #needlecraft #crafts #handmade #DIY

This week I'm gonna be sharing some of my favourite stitches for filling large spaces. But if you're into spoilers, all the info is already on my blog 😉 https://www.bealice.ie/post/5-embroidery-stitches-for-filling-a-space ⁠#handembroidery #embroidery #embroideryart #hoopart #handmade #fiberart #needlework #modernembroidery #handcrafted #stitching #bordado #embroidered #broderie

Long and Short embroidery stitch, also called needle painting or thread painting, is a fill type of stitch that produces … Read More

Stitches! 🪡

The long and short stitch, also known as thread-painting or needle-painting, is a form of freestyle embroidery, often used for filling big areas and shading flower petals or bird feathers in needle painting. The characteristic feature of this stitch is that the stitches of the first row are worked in such a way that they are alternately long and short. Read more to learn some tips to make long and short stitches with ease. Click to watch tutorial now or Pin for later!

3 stitch background embroidery tricks. Ideas for filling space including the background of any embroidery project.

Learn different ways to start and end your embroidery stitches without using knots. I show you various methods for different stitches!

The Ceylon Stitch is similar to the Detached Buttonhole Stitch. The result is a piece that looks like knitted work.