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. |
Amei, tudo perfeito.
Abraços,
Liziana
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!
I am quite hopeless with such stuff but I do like to see what magic other can weave!