Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Flower Embroidery 1 - Simple Straight Stitch flower

 Ever since people first picked up a needle and thread, flowers have been a favorite muse for embroidery. They tell stories of seasons, celebrations, and simple joys—each petal stitched carrying its own little charm. I still remember the first time I embroidered a tiny daisy; it wasn’t perfect, but it bloomed with pride on my fabric and sparked a love for floral designs that has never faded.

This blog series is my way of sharing that joy with you. Together, we’ll explore different stitches and patterns that turn plain fabric into a garden of creativity. From simple blossoms to intricate floral motifs, you’ll discover how each design can add beauty, elegance, and a personal touch to your embroidery journey.

 Every embroidery journey begins with something simple yet meaningful. For me, it was the straight stitch—one of the easiest stitches, yet capable of creating delicate little blossoms. I still remember my first 8-petal flower, stitched with two bright colors. It wasn’t perfect, but it bloomed beautifully on the fabric and gave me the confidence to keep going.

In this tutorial, we’ll start with that same flower—an easy 8-petal design using only straight stitches. With just two colors of thread, you’ll see how simplicity can turn into charm.


Step by Step Photos
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1 Straight stitch in each petal

Small Straight stitches on both sides of the previous stitches

1 French knot in the centre. Add 6 more french knots around it.


Back stitch stem

3 straight stitches for leaves. 

Pattern for the design
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My stitched sample is 1.5" * 1"(h*w)

Anchor threads Used
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Petals - 110, 107 (6 strands) - Straight stitch
Stem  - 258 (6 strands) - Back stitch
Leaf - 258 (6 strands) Straight stitch
Centre of flower - 290 (12 strands) - French knot, 1 wrap

And there you have it—a tiny flower, stitched with nothing more than straight lines and a splash of two colors. 🌼 It’s proof that even the most basic stitch can create something delightful. Think of this flower as the first seed in your embroidery garden. In the next tutorial, we’ll learn another floral design that adds more detail and texture, helping your fabric bloom even further. 🌹

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