I had a request a day or two ago to make a tiny embroidery hoop with a candy cane in it. Since my stitching area in these is about 3/4 inch, whatever I stitch has to be pretty simple.
This candy cane is done with a whipped back stitch, which I think fits the bill perfectly. I love how this stitch ends up looking a bit like a raised cord on the surface of the fabric. (If you click that link you will find some instructions on how to do it.) I think a row of tiny stitched candy canes would be really charming along the edge of some holiday napkins or something like that.
Looks great! =)