This blog page got so long for downloading when viewed that I decided to break

Thread ends: No knots please. The ends of your threads are secured by weaving them

Masking tape isn’t an exciting embroidery tool but it sure comes in handy. A caution,

Parking your thread Parking is a term applied to handling/controling your stitching thread(s) when not

Stabbing vs sewing, how you stitch with your needle: I have friends who prefer to
Rosette (Struvor) stitch I first learned Rosette stitch by following the below Nordic Needle example
When working an eyelet or cross stitch No fabric threads are snipped. No fabric thread

Twisted X: Twist X fill-in stitch can be worked within the open work area of

Dove eyes(four- and tri- sided): The Dove eye pattern is a fill-in stitch for openwork

Bargello is a counted needlework embroidery worked on fabric or canvas. I usually work on