BLANKET STITCH
To blanket-stitch, pull needle up at A (Blanket Stitch Diagram) and form a reverse L shape with the thread. Holding the L-shape angle in place with your thumb, push needle down at B and come up at C to secure the stitch. Continue in the same manner around the shape.
STAR STITCH
To make a star stitch, bring needle up at A (Star Stitch Diagram) and insert it back into fabric at B (star center). Bring needle up at C and insert it back again at star center (B). Continue stitching in alphabetical order, inserting needle into fabric at center (B) each time.
CROSS-STITCH
To cross-stitch, pull needle up at A (Cross-Stitch Diagram, Step 1), insert it back into fabric at B, bring it up at C,…