The eastern stitch is an interesting one that can add texture in the worked area. An interesting variation is when you can include a bead to it. If worked on even weave cloth, it can be used a filling stitch too. Here, I will illustrate the simple stitch technique of...
Sorbello Stitch is also known as Punto de Sorbello [ES], Point de Sorbello [FR], Sorbello-Knoten [DE], Punto Sorbello [IT], Ponto Sorbello [PT]. About the Sorbello Stitch The Sorbello Stich originated from Sorbello, a small village near Naples. It is an even-weave fabric stitch and looks like a series of...
About the Palestrina Family Palestrina Stitch and most of its members draw their origin from Italy. This stitch forms an essential part of many of Italy’s ancient embroideries. The characteristic of this stitch is a line with knots. Usually, these knots are near placed, but variations can lead to longer...
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