Raised Fishbone Stitch
Hand embroidery Raised Fishbone Stitch is a decorative padded filling stitch, a more decorative variation of the Fishbone Stitch. Dense diagonal stitches overlap, creating a raised stitch structure with a beautiful surface pattern.
Other names of the stitch
This stitch is also called an Overlapping Herringbone Stitch.
Applications of the Raised Fishbone Stitch
Due to its traditional almond shape, the Raised Fishbone Stitch is mainly used for leaves and petals in botanical embroidery. This technique can also be used to embroider various raised abstract embellishments in surface embroidery and Stumpwork.
More stitches from the Fishbone stitch family
- Fishbone Stitch
- Flat Stitch
- Star stitch
- Basket Stitch
Learn how to embroider Raised Fishbone Stitch
Follow the step-by-step tutorial with detailed photos below, and you will learn the Raised Fishbone Stitch quickly. If you are a visual learner, watch a video lesson in the tutorial or on the Practical Embroidery YouTube channel to learn this hand embroidery stitch faster.
How to embroider Raised Fishbone Stitch
Step-by-step hand embroidery tutorial
Instructions
1. Mark the leaf shape on the fabric. Make the first – central stitch from the tip of the shape towards the center.
2. Take the needle to the surface to the left, inside the shape, close to the edge.
3. Make a diagonal stitch to the tip on the right from the central starting stitch.
4. Take the needle to the surface on the opposite side of the central stitch.
5. Make a mirrored diagonal stitch down to the right.
6. Take the needle up on the left, below the first diagonal stitch, and make a stitch to the top right side of the shape.
7. Come up on the top left and make a diagonal stitch down.
8. Continue adding crossing diagonal stitches until you fill the entire shape.
9. Secure the thread on the back.
Video tutorial
Tools and materials I used for this sampler
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What’s next?
If you’re in the mood to explore more hand embroidery stitches, check out the Stitches and Techniques page for the list of other fantastic stitches available on my blog. From timeless classics to modern twists, a whole world of stitches is waiting for you to explore and master. So, grab your hoop and needle, and let’s stitch our way to creative bliss!
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Projects to practice Raised Fishbone Stitch
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