Stitches

Using different stitches on your work will make it look neater and more pretty. I have a sewing book full of different stitches so I will list all of them.
Basic stitches

• Running stitch
• Back stitch
• Blanket stitch
• Sewing on a button
• Gathering
• Slipstitch  

Decorative stitches

• Cross stitch
• French knot
• Chain stitch
• Single chain stitch
• Daisy stitch
• Fly stitch
• Chain and fly stitch
• Seed stitch
• Star stitch

If I've missed any stitches off or you know of any others could you write them in the comment box please.If you have questions about how to do any of these stitches feel free to ask me!

Inspiration

To make something you need to have inspiration. Without it we wouldn't be able to think of anything to make! When I don't know what to make I look in sewing books or on the Internet for things I like. But I think a Mood Board is the best way. For a Mood Board all you need to do is pick a topic you like and then look for pictures about that topic. Then print of all your pictures and either choose your favourite picture or pick features from different pictures to make your own picture. If I had to choose a topic of my Mood Board out of the blue then I would choose cute animals. What would you choose? To see my Mood Board click on this link.My Mood Board