Sample 2.1: French Knots in different densities to show depth. 3 strands of floss.

Sample 2.2: Cross Stitch in different densities and sizes of stitch. 3 strands of floss.

Sample 2.3: Fly Stitch in different weights of floss, from 4 strands on the right to one strand on the left.

Sample 2.4: Detached Chain Stitch in different weights of floss. Black stitches use 3 strands and grey stitches us 2 strands.

Sample 2.5: Seed Stitch in different tones and varying weights of floss from 3 strands to 1 strand , with an occasional French Knot added.

Sample 2.6: Long and Short Stitches, with Straight Stitch and Seeding.

Sample 2.7: Landscape based on a portion of a Matisse drawing. All stitches are Straight Stitch in different weights of floss, from 1 strand to 3 strands.

Sample 2.8: Snowy nightscape with French Knots for the moon and snow flakes, Straight and Cross Stitches for the moon beams, Back Stitch for the tree, and Seed Sitch for the snowy ground. 3 strands of floss for the french knots, and 2 strands for everything else.

Sample 2.9: Seascape using French Knots for rocks and sea foam, Back Stitch for grass stems, and Straight Stitch for sand, sea, birds and sky. 2 and 3 strands of floss.