Pekinese Stitch is also known as Chinese Stitch [EN], Punto de pequinés [ES], Point de Pékin / Point arrière entrelacé bouclé [FR], Pekingstich [DE], punto Pechinese [IT], Ponto Pequinês [PT]. How to do the Pekinese Stitch The Pekinese Stitch is commonly found in Chinese embroideries and used to make linear...
Holbein Stitch is also known as Double running stitch, Line stitch, Two-sided line stitch, Two-sided Stroke stitch, Square stitch, Chiara stitch [EN], Punto Holbein [ES], Point Holbein [FR], Holbeinstich [DE], Punto di Holbein [IT], Ponto de Medici / Ponto de Holbein [PT]. About the Holbein Stitch This stitch follows a...
About the Chain Stitch Family The stitches in the Chain Stitch Family are looped stitches. This means that they are made by looping the stitch around the needle. The various ways in which this is done makes a great many variations. This is one of the biggest family of stitches....
Whipped Running Stitch is also known as Punto de bastilla de cordón [ES], Point avant surjeté [FR], umwickelter Vorstich [DE], Punto filza doppio [IT], Ponto adiante apanhado [PT]. How to do the Whipped Running Stitch Whipped Running Stitch is a variation that gives a twisted effect. The closer the foundation...
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