Pistil Stitch is also known as
Long French Knot [EN], Puntada de Pistilo [ES], Point de Pistil [FR], Stielstich [DE], Punto Pistillo [IT], Ponto Pistilo [PT].
About Pistil Stitch
This is a decorative stitch. We can also say it is a motif stitch that can be used to make flower pistils or similar patterns. Pistil Stitch is a variation of the French Knot. I would say, Pistil Stitch is to French Knot just the way Long-Tailed Daisy is to the Lazy Daisy! The only difference is a little longer tail. It is useful if you have the knowledge of the French Knot before beginning this stitch.
How to do the Pistil Stitch
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| Fig 1: Bring the needle out through the fabric, say, from point A. Place the needle near A to the point where you want to put in the needle. Wrap the thread around the needle twice as shown. | Fig 2: Keep the longer end of the thread pulled with the other hand, as you would while doing the French Knot. This keeps the wrap securely held to the needle. Put the needle in through the other end, say point B. You will finish one Pistil Stitch. |
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| Fig 3: This is how a small gathering of Pistil Stitch will look like. |
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