This is an extremely adorable stitch which is done in circles. It can be scattered over a larger pattern to form fillings. The circle you need to cover is divided into portions. The markings will help in couching the thread. Experiment by trying to give different patterns to the markings....
Jacobean Couching is also known as Point de Jacobin [FR]. How to do the Jacobean Couching Jacobean Couching Stitch is the highlight of the Jacobean Embroidery. Layers of threads are laid down across the space to be covered and anchored down with small cross stitches at the intersections. It is...
This is an interesting variation of surface couching. The laid thread is left open at one end and pinned down at regular intervals. The laid thread is then pulled out slightly between two stitches to make pendant shapes. This great and creative variation of couching can be used for decorating...
Surface Couching is also known as Couching [EN], Punto de bolonia [ES], Point de Boulogne [FR], Klosterstich [DE], Punto Bologna [IT], Ponto de bolonha [PT]. How to do the Surface Couching This is a very basic form of couching. The Surface Couching essentially teaches you the technique of couching for...
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