The Beetle Stitch

The Flying Needles profiles the beetle stitch on their website.

https://theflyingneedles.com/blogs/news/beetle-stitch?se_activity_id=164932747490&syclid=d2h3lmo5vdes73c85890&utm_campaign=New+12+Stitches+in+12+Months+Stitch+is+Live%21_164932747490&utm_medium=email&utm_source=shopify_email

Beetle Stitch is an oval stitch, great for backgrounds and large areas like a skirt.  Because it is a straight stitch, you'll need to use a thread that is thick enough to cover well.   A laying tool will come in handy if you use silk or cotton floss for this.  The sheen in silk floss is beautiful if it is well laid to be smooth.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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