Ermine Stitches look like tiny stars dancing across the sky. If placed correctly, they could form constellations like my favorite (and only one I can identify in the night sky) the Big Dipper.
Ermine Stitches are made with two really simple stitches: the
Straight Stitch and the
Cross Stitch.
Here’s how to make Ermine Stitches: Come up at point A. Insert the needle tip at B about 1/4’’ down from A. Bring the needle up at C about 1/8’’ down and 1/8’’ to the right of A. Draw the thread through the fabric.
Ermine Stitches look like tiny stars dancing across the sky. If placed correctly, they could form constellations like my favorite (and only one I can identify in the night sky) the Big Dipper. Ermine Stitches are made with two really simple stitches: the Straight Stitch and the Cross Stitch.
Insert the needle tip at D about 1/8’’ to the left and 1/8’’ up from B.
Bring the needle up at E about 1/8’’ above D and 1/8’’ to the left of A. Draw the thread through the fabric.
Insert the needle at F directly below C and even with D. Draw the thread through the fabric.
The Ermine Stitch makes a bundle of spiky color on fabric.