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 #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. 🌹