Learn your basic embroidery stitches
Chain-stitch to fill or outline a motif.
A slip-stitch creates a smooth, slightly raised outline or thick filling
French knots can be applied individually, or in clusters for flowers and texture
Use a satin stitch to solidly fill in areas of shapes
The seed stitch is a fun filler to add texture and subtle colour
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