This stitch involves an even number of straight stitches (4 numbers ) made vertically , starting and ending in the same holes, which are spread apart with a horizontal stitch at the midpoint of each vertical stitch.
Simply said – straight stitches made between two adjacent vertical holes, which are anchored in the middle with small horizontal stitches ( tacking stitch). The result is a rather fruit looking small stitch or better a diamond shaped stitch.It is also know by the name Renaissance stitch
This counted thread stitch is worked in clusters like cross stitches, to make beautiful patterns. When you fill a design with this stitch the holes made by the stitch are particularly attractive. For this you will have to work  this in a light weight cotton fabric. Like the Jali work in Chikankari.Â
The queen stitch is usually worked on even weave fabric. Use a thread that has a firm twist to it.
How to do the Queen Stitch
To work this stitch bring the needle and thread up at 1 , then take down at 2, then bring it up at 3 and then take down at 4.Repeat over the same holes . You can make any number of even straight  stitches you could accommodate in the same hole. Usually 4 is the number used in queen stitch.Â
Variations
- Try a different coloured thread for the tacking stitch.Â
- Make diagonal queen stitches to fill a design
- Try different colored thread for alternative straight stitches
- Make 6 stitch instead of 4 which makes it a Rococo stitch.
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