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Fly stitch filling
- Crossed fly stitch
This surface stitch uses joined rows of fly stitches to form a trellis of diamond shapes.
It is similar to cloud filling stitch, but its different structure normally gives a more angular effect.
Fly stitch filling is generously sponsored by Caroline Snowden in memory of Eva Bowes
Method
Bring the needle up through the fabric and back down short distance apart - this will be the width of your diamonds.
Leaving a loop on the surface, bring the needle up again centrally below the two points to form a triangle.
Draw the excess thread to the underside tightening against the needle to create a V shape.
Draw the thread to the surface and use a small holding stitch over the thread to secure.
Repeat to complete a line of fly stitches; each stitch should start by sharing a hole with the previous stitch.
The line below should be worked as a mirror image; the holding stitch is positioned over the one from the previous row.
Continue to cover the area to produce a diamond trellis.
Fly stitch filling
