About the Buttonhole Bar Stitch This is a multipurpose stitch made over a foundation of a long straight stitch. The blanket stitch covers this straight stitch without touching the fabric, hanging out like a loop. This stitching method can be seen in traditional needlelace embroidery forms like Aemilia Ars, from...
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About the Clown Collar Stitch This highly decorative stitch…
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