Stitch by Stitch

Wheatear Stitch

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

This stitch, as the name suggests, resembles wheat or sheaf of wheat when done in multiples. This is a decorative stitch and can be used as per our imagination. Continue reading →

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Detached Wheatear Stitch

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

This is one of the few stand alone stitches from the chain stitch family. This stitch resembles the Bull’s head stitch, and often even mistaken with it. Continue reading →

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Bull’s Head Stitch

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

Also known as : Tete de la Boeuf, Head of the Bull Stitch

This stitch is one of the few stand alone stitches of the chain stitch family. The name tells us that the stitch resembles the head of a bull. This stitch is often confused with detached wheatear stitch, Continue reading →

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Rope Stitch

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

Rope stitch is probably the most rich looking embroidery stitch of this family. It follows a series of closed up twisted chain stitches to form an embossed rope look. Continue reading →

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Tulip Stitch

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

Also known as: Slipped Detached Chain

This is among the few detached stitches in the chain stitch family. The name of the stitch is derived from its resemblance to the tulip flower. Continue reading →

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Rossette Stitch

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

This is a wonderful looking stitch. Each loop drops vertically from the stitch line, instead of lying on it. The way the loop is twisted gives it a knotted effect and a complicated look. Ideally, it follows a right to left direction. Continue reading →

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Alternating Barred Chain Stitch

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

To do this stitch, you need to know chain stitch and alternating twisted chain stitch. Knowledge of barred chain stitch will be helpful. Continue reading →

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Barred Chain Stitch

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

To do this stitch, you should be aware of the chain stitch and twisted chain stitch. Barred chain stitch is just a sequence of these two stitches alternating each other. Continue reading →

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Alternating Twisted Chain Stitch

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

To do this stitch, you should be aware of the twisted chain stitch.

This stitch is a series of twisted chain loops. The difference being that the stitches are placed on the left adn right sides alternately. Continue reading →

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Twisted Chain Stitch

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

In this stitch, each loop in the sequence will look like the ‘red ribbon’. To acheive this, we always put in the needle on the left of the previous stitch point. This slight ‘dislocation’ of the needle towards the left twists the base of each loop. Follow the procedures for clarity. Continue reading →

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