Open Fishbone Stitch

This stitch is visually similar to the opened fishbone stitch but differs technically. This kind of stitch takes a more thread than the opened fishbone stitch.

I will be working on a leaf design, to help illustrate this stitch better. I have divided the leaf into two; technically three. I have named the stitch lines A, B, C and D. We shall be working between these lines. This stitch is worked from top to bottom.

Fig 1: We will begin by bringing out the thread from D and taking it in through B. Make sure it is angled diagonally as shown in the picture.Fig 2: Now, bring the needle out through C. Take the needle through A.
Fig 3: You get a stitched ‘crossed’ at the bottom. Now, continue the process by bringing the needle out through D and taking it in through B. Then, bringing it through C and taking it in through A.Fig 4: Half way through, the leaf looks like this. We keep working outside in for one half and inside out for the other half.
Fig 5: Our finished leaf would look like this. The stitches seen here are not diagonal enough though.

3 Responses

  1. L
    Liziana says:

    Amei, tudo perfeito.

    Abraços,

    Liziana

  2. K
    Karen Sauers says:

    Thank you for all your tutorials. I cannot imagine how much work these must have been for you!! Embroidery is new to me but have learned sooooo much with your help!

  3. Mridula says:

    I am quite hopeless with such stuff but I do like to see what magic other can weave!

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