Johanna's Needle Stitches

Hem, Border, and Edging Stitches


Note: The bottom edge of these diagrams represent the edge/fold of your fabric (or slit for a buttonhole). The Feather Stitch is an exception to this. It is used often in patchwork quilts and is stitched over the seam of two adjoining pieces of fabric.

Button Hole Stitch

Blanket Stitch is the same as the Button Hole stitch but spaced farther appart.

Hem Stitch

Hem Stitch

Feather Stitch was a popular stitch in patchwork quilts. It can be used in many ways including as a filling stitch.

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