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Sunday 8 May 2022

Sunday Stitch School - Lesson 210: Closed Fly Stitch

Today we are looking at Closed Fly Stitch, the perfect stitch for simple leaves.

I have used this stitch so many times, and most recently on the Velveteen Cushion, that I had forgotten to add it to Sunday Stitch School. Well, let's rectify that today!

Work the Closed Fly Stitch just as you would the original Fly Stitch - simply stack the stitches neatly together.






To make a leaf, draw the outlines and start with a Straight Stitch.


Then get going with the Closed Fly Stitch.


Anchor with a longer straight stitch.


Or make a wonky Fly Stitch with one of the arms longer than the other.

Work the stitch in a curved line.


Endless possibilities!

You can find instructions in several books, like: The Essential Guide to Embroidery and The Embroidery Stitch Bible.

Shami at My Craft Works has a beautiful design where she used this stitch for both flowers and leaves. 

Mary Corbet over at Needle 'n Thread has a beautiful tutorial, too.


Homework:

Add here to these samplers.



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8 comments:

  1. Pamela8 May 2022 at 19:15

    This stitch works great for leaves. I think it would be a good pine cone too.

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  2. Angela8 May 2022 at 22:34

    What a great way to do this stitch! Love it!

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  3. Rachel9 May 2022 at 22:53

    This is a very useful stitch!

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  4. Janie10 May 2022 at 04:30

    Thanks for the tutorial, beautiful leaves and a reminder of a good stitch.

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  5. carorose10 May 2022 at 11:25


    super versitile stitch.

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  6. https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.com11 May 2022 at 03:39

    One of my old favourites.

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  7. Shami Immanuel11 May 2022 at 23:34

    I always use this stitch for leaves. Thanks for linking my blog post here. Making the last stitch with long arms is new idea to me. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. Tanya19 May 2022 at 10:11

    Beautiful for ferns!

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