Simple straight stitch flower - Video

 Hi all

Hope all are doing well and good.  Today I am happy to share with you the video tutorial for the straight stitch flower which I have shared it here.  

Video Tutorial below

You can find the pattern and thread details here.

Flower Embroidery #4 - Lazy Daisy Sunflower

 Welcome back to the Flower Embroidery Series! 🌸

It’s a joy to have you here again as we create our fourth design — a bright and cheerful Lazy Daisy Sunflower. Using the same easy lazy daisy stitches, this flower gets its sunny look with layers of golden petals and a cluster of French knots at the centre. It’s simple yet striking, perfect for adding warmth and a pop of color to your fabric. Learn how to make this beautiful sunflower in the video tutorial below and bring a touch of sunshine to your embroidery garden! 🌞

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Pattern for the design

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The design size is 2" by 1"

Stitches used

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Flower - Lazy Daisy Stitch - 6 strands - 298

Centre of flower - French Knots - 6 strands, 1 wrap 

Stem - whipped back stitch - 3 strands 

Leaf - Herringbone stitch - 3 strands

Your sunflower now glows beautifully with golden petals and a textured centre of French knots. 🌻 It’s amazing how a few simple stitches can capture the brightness of a real sunflower. Keep experimenting with different thread shades to make your flowers even more lively. In the next post, we’ll explore another unique floral design to make your embroidery garden bloom with even more colors and creativity.  

Have a happy time with your needle n thread. 🌸

Flower Embroidery #3 - Lazy Daisy flower

 Welcome back to the Flower Embroidery Series! 🌸

It’s lovely to have you here again as we move on to our third design — the pretty Lazy Daisy flower. This stitch is one of the most fun and relaxing ones to learn, creating soft, petal-like loops that instantly bring your fabric to life. Whether you’re stitching it on a saree, kurti, or cushion, this simple flower adds a touch of elegance and charm. So, let’s pick up the needle and make these lazy daisies bloom beautifully! 🌼✨

VIDEO

Step by Step photos

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Lazy daisy stitch with 6 strands for petals 

1 french knot with single wrap at the centre of the flower

Stems are embroidered using 6 strands of back stitch

Leaves are done with 6 strands of thread.

 Each leaf is a lazy daisy stitch with a straight stitch inside the lazy daisy

Pattern for the design

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My stitched sample is 1.5" * 1.25"

Anchor threads used

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Flower - Lazy daisy stitch - 330 - 6 strands

Centre of flower - French knot - 302  - 6 strands, 1 wrap

Stems - Back stitch - 856 - 6 strands

Leaves - Lazy daisy stitch with a straight stitch inside - 856 - 6 strands

And just like that, your Lazy Daisy flower has come to life — soft, delicate, and full of charm. 🌸 With just a few loops and stitches, you’ve created petals that look effortlessly graceful. Keep practicing this stitch to create clusters or borders of daisies that brighten any fabric. In the next post, we’ll continue adding new blooms to your embroidery garden, one stitch at a time. 🌼✨

Flower Embroidery #2 - Easy round flower with straight stitch

 Welcome back to the Flower Embroidery Series! 🌸

It’s wonderful to have you here again as we move to our next design — a cute and easy round flower made with straight stitches. This pattern is simple to follow and perfect for adding a neat, cheerful touch to your fabric. With just a few stitches, you’ll create a lovely round bloom that pairs beautifully with your first 8-petal flower. Let’s begin stitching and make your embroidery garden grow even brighter! 🌼

Step by Step photos

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1 straight stitch along the lines in the pattern

1 straight stitch in between each straight stitches

Satin stitch in the centre

Stem stitch for the stem

Back stitch leaves

Pattern for the design 

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My stitched Sample is 2" * 1"

Anchor threads used

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Flower - 46, 10(6 strands) - Straight stitch

Centre - 298(2 strands) - Satin stitch

Stem - 257(3 strands) - Stem stitch

Leaves - 257(3 strands) - Back stitch

And there you have it — a sweet little round flower stitched with ease and charm. 🌸 It’s amazing how a few straight stitches can create such a bright and cheerful design. Keep practicing and combining these flowers to form your own patterns. In the next post, we’ll explore another beautiful floral design to add more variety to your embroidery garden. 🌼✨

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.

Video Tutorial

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"

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. 🌹