With the muscari pattern I wanted to mimic the small florets by creating a raised oval effect so they stood out away from the fabric slightly more than the rest of the stitching.
There are a few different stitches that can give this effect, and each one will give a lightly different look to your finished piece.
layered lazy daisy - you build up little loops lying on top and inside of each other
granitos - short satin stitches, one you have the base oval shape, just keep on adding stitches until it is as raised as far as you need
bullion knots - this is probably my least favourite stitch, but it may be one you love, this is probably the stitch you'd pick if you wanted a traditional embroidery choice.
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