Padded Satin Stitch

Each line represents a fabric thread.

First I do the Satin stitches horizontally across the design by going from right to left with horizontal Satin stitches,

then starting at the right side of the design area do the top Satin stitches vertically as shown by the lettering.The Padded Satin stitch is also a way to bury thread tails when you do certain lace stitches such as Reticula, Ruskin Lace, Drawn Thread and others. The procedure is the same if it is for a row or motif. ©2001, Linda Fontenot, www.AmericanFolkArts.com