Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Flower Embroidery #21 - Long and short stitch flower | Easy hand embroidery flower design for beginners

 Welcome back to the Flower Embroidery Series!

I’m happy to have you here as we continue our journey with the 21st flower design — the Long and Short Stitch Flower. This stitch creates a lovely blend of stitches that gives the petals a smooth and natural appearance. Follow the video tutorial below and learn how to create this beautiful flower step by step. 

VIDEO TUTORIAL BELOW



Pattern for the design
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This design fits a 6 x 6 cm square. 

Stitches Used 
Flower petals - Long and short stitch - 3 strands
Centre of flower - Satin stitch - 3 strands
Around satin stitch centre - Stem stitch - 3 strands
stems between leaves - Straight stitch - 3 strands
Tip of these stems - French knot - 3 strands, 2 wraps
Leaves - Satin stitch with Back stitch stem - 3 strands

Your Long and Short Stitch Flower is now complete, with its smooth, flowing petals giving it a soft and graceful look. 🌼 This stitch is a wonderful way to add more depth and a natural feel to your floral embroidery. I hope you enjoyed learning this new technique and adding another beautiful bloom to your collection.

Have a happy time with your needle n thread!

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