Long and Short Stitch

Trace a leaf similar to the one used for Satin Stitch. 

For the Long and Short Stitch, mark a few directional lines, as shown.

 

Begin by stitching an outline in Back Stitch.

 

A and B are two lines marked earlier and they show change in direction of the stitches.

Start the first long stitch on line A and finish the area below it with alternating short and long stitches.

Repeat the above step on line B and complete the area between B and A.

Then work a long straight stitch on line C (which is the tip of the leaf) Alternate straight long and short stitches on either side.  

 

This is the same picture as the one above.,  

Notice that the stitches at line C are straight.

 

The right side of the leaf will just be a mirror image of the left. 

Use the lines as a guide.

 

You have completed the first row of stitches all around.

Work the second row of stitches, all the same length. 

Blend the stitches with the first row so that the fabric does not show.

Now you can work the third row of stitches. 

The length of the stitches may become short. That's OK.

 

There is a gap in the center of the leaf.

 Cover it with a row of Back Stitch in a lighter shade.