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Photos of Stitches
Close-up photographs of some of the stitches we used when we stitched up our own Bloom+Bee projects. Click on an image to enlarge it. These stitches are all available in our Bloom+Bee instructional video playlist. Most stitches were done with1-2 threads. Layering your stitches by working back to front will help create more depth. We encourage you to use what works for you and your stitching style!
Greenery and Grass

Dark Greenery Starting with Detached Chain

Add Single Backstitch for Stem

Tacking Down the Wide Fly Stitch

Dark Greenery Starting with Detached Chain
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Cosmos' Flower Buds and Stems

Flower Buds in Detached Chain Stitch

Layered Detached Chains for Extra Dimension

Cosmos' Stems in Stem Stitch

Flower Buds in Detached Chain Stitch
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Cosmos' Petals

Outlining Cosmos' Petals in Outline Stitch

Switch to Buttonhole Stitch

Whipping the Stitches for Petal Highlights

Outlining Cosmos' Petals in Outline Stitch
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Cosmos' Centers

Starting the Weave Stitch

Weaving the Center

French Knots or Colonial Knots around the Center

Starting the Weave Stitch
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Bee's Body and Wings

Head, Legs, and Stripes

Shading the Bee's Bum

Trimmed Tulle Wings

Head, Legs, and Stripes
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