Embroidery Design - Pistil Stitch/Long French knot Stitch

Hi all 

Hope all are doing well.  I have worked on a simple design using pistil stitch.  It is also known as Long French knot stitch.  If you are familiar in working the french knots then it is an easy job for you.  

Pistil Stitch Tutorial

Have a look at the design.

Pattern for the design

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Stitches Used:

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Flowers and Leaves - Pistil stitch

Centre of the leaves - French knot

Stem - Stem stitch

Between leaves - Straight stitch

Threads Used - Anchor Embroidery threads

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Flowers                 - 925 (6 strands)

Long pistil             - 2 wraps

Short pistil             - 1 wrap

Centre of flowers    - 13 (6 strands - 2 wraps)

Stem                     - 246 (3 strands)

Leaves                    - 243 (4 strands)

straight stitch            - 243(4 strands)

You can view my other free embroidery designs here.

Hope all of you like this design.  Do give a try and let me know in the comments section.  I will be happy if you send a picture of your worked design to shamiimmanuel@gmail.com.