Stitch Workshop Pistil Stitch
Oct 06, 2021
3 minutes
The humble French Knot is perhaps one of the most-used stitches in our embroidery arsenal – but did you know it can be modified to change its appearance? By elongating it you can create the Pistil Stitch, which is ideal for making bold florals, geometrics and more. And, it’s simple to work. Before placing your knot, extend your thread and bring your needle down in a different place to where you first came up through the fabric. Turn the page for our step-by-step guide to the technique and for how to incorporate it
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