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.

To make a cross, sew two stitches of thread diagonally over each other. Use three strands of embroidery thread (standard DMC thread is six strands thick, so you'll need to separate it into two).

a process which sometimes involves a dance-like courtship between the two slugs ©Elias Levy/Flickr CC BY 2.0 Use three strands of embroidery thread (standard DMC thread is six strands thick, so you'll ...