Crossed Blanket Stitch

The Crossed Blanket Stitch is a combination of cross stitch and blanket stitch and is created simply by exchanging the entry and exit points on the grid.

Bring the needle up at 'a' and hold the thread with finger to the right of 'a'. Insert the needle at 'b' and come back up at 'c' placing needle's point over thread and pull the thread through.

Go down ant 'd' and come back up at 'e' placing the needle's point over the thread pulling through. Repeat this process till the end of the row.

   

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Ballerina Silhouette

Ballerina refers to women who is a ballet dancer. The ballerina silhouette is inspired by classical ballet and the dress flows straight down from the neckline tightly fitting the bodice and features a layered skirt (usually with silk or nylon frills) that falls to the halfway between the knee and ankle.

Volume Hair Base

The volume hair base is generally oval shaped hair styling tool and are composed of high-quality sponge which makes it extremely light weight and comfortable on the head. Its easy-to-use design requires only a few seconds to create a beautiful puff. They have a Velcro on top which aids to keep one's hair in place.

These volumizing puff makers are invisible as they are placed below the sectioned hair and are suitable for all hair types. They are reusable and washable making it long lasting and sustainable tool. They are available in different shapes and forms such as Banana bumpits, oval puff maker with hair clip and some are available with secure comb attachments. 

To use it, lift up few strands of hair, place the puff maker to the base, then hide the puff maker by covering down with hair and finish.

Whipped Cross Stitch

The whipped cross stitch is a variation of the traditional cross stitch and is worked in two passes. The face of the fabric looks same as the cross stitch, but the back looks different.

Bring the needle up at 'a' go back down at 'b' and come back up at 'c'. Continue this pattern till the end of the row. 

Next work the same stitch in opposite direction over the previous stitches to form an 'X' pattern.

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Cross Stitch

Cross stitch is also known as Berlin stitch, Sampler stitch, X-stitch, Point de Marque. It is an easy stitch used on lettering, geometric designs, charted patterns etc. Traditionally the Cross stitch is accomplished in a single pass.

Bring the needle up at 'a' go back down at 'b'. Come up at 'c' go back down at 'd'. (working left-to-right). Come back up at 'e' and continue the pattern till the end of the row.

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Long And Short Blanket Stitch

This variation of blanket stitch is created by lengthening and shortening stitches. The length of every other stitch is reduced by half to produce a long and short stitch.

Grouped Blanket Stitch

Blanket stitch has numerous variations. The grouped blanket stitch is created by grouping stitches together on a row.

Blanket Stitch

Blanket stitch was traditionally used to secure the raw edges of the blanket. Also known as open buttonhole stitch the blanket stitch has many uses such as finishing the edges, applying applique, tack down hems, binding buttonholes and also as a decorative fill stitch.

Bring the needle up at 'a' and hold the thread with finger to the right of 'a' (working left-to-right). Insert the needle at 'b' and come back up at 'c' placing the needle's point over thread and pull through.

Pull the thread so that it lies tightly against thread at 'c' and repeat the process till the end of the row.