Hand embroidery can seem daunting ... enough to not be pulled through the back of the fabric. Stitch a row of diagonal stitches with just half of the X. Then go back with the other stitch ...

Now make a diagonal stitch ... often in patterns of bright colours. Embroidery Decorative stitches sewn directly onto the product in different shapes, colours and patterns. Appliqué Decorative ...

Hand embroidery opens up a whole new world of ... STEP 4: Continue to stitch two diagonal lines joining up with each horizontal stitch as shown, until you reach the end of the line to be stitched.

Use three strands of embroidery thread (standard DMC thread is six strands thick, so you'll need to separate it into two). Always start from the back of the fabric when making a cross and always sew ...

Use three strands of embroidery thread (standard DMC thread is six strands thick, so you'll need to separate it into two). Always start from the back of the fabric when making a cross and always sew ...