This vintage crochet pattern for a pair of baby bootees looks fairly straightforward. It calls for “twofold saxony” but I suspect using a standard baby weight yarn might produce the right size.

In our article on how to sew the buttonhole stitch, we talked about created connections between open areas of cut-work with buttonhole connectors. This entry discusses two techniques for creating openwork using the buttonhole and overcast stitches.

The buttonhole stitch is used for both buttons and some of the finest ornamental cut work embroidery designs. It is both ornamental and functional, making it a must have stitch in any embroiderer’s arsenal. Learn how to make this important stitch and see examples of Venetian, Renaissance, Richelieu and Madeira embroidery.

The blanket stitch is quite easy to construct and is often sewn on the edge of a blanket or other fabric to help prevent unraveling. Learn how to sew two variations of this stitch to create lovely edges on your fabric or within your embroidery design.

Learn how to sew the satin and encroaching satin embroidery stitches. Examples also discuss different applications of the satin stitch to create color gradations.