Guide for the Casalguidi Embroidery Stitch

Are you an experienced embroiderer interested in learning a new embroidery technique?  The Casalguidi stitch would be a good one for you, and this detailed tutorial from Needle ‘n Thread demonstrates how it’s done.

This is not a stitch for someone just picking up the hobby.  There are quite a few steps to get that dense and high look.  As you can see, it is basically a raised stem stitch, however, it is really raised up, giving plenty of definition to a design.

This stitch lends itself well to all sorts of patterns, and would work particularly well with a stumpwork piece.

To get that raised effect, you do need a bundle of strings twisted into a rope, but don’t worry about it.  The author explains exactly what you will need to make it.

Mary Corbet, the artist, provides plenty of step-by-step photos to guide you through the process.  I love looking at her photos and am continually amazed at the precision and evenness of her stitching.

Click here to learn about this interesting needlework stitch: Casalguidi Stitch Tutorial

[photo from Needle ‘n Thread]