The stitch dictionary is arranged in alphabetical order and will help you to go to a stitch directly. Just click on the alphabet given in the index to go to the stitch beginning with that alphabet. Some stitches are known by multiple names and all names are included here. Hovering...
Split Back Stitch is also known as Puntada partida [ES], Point arrière fendu [FR], Gespaltener rückstich [DE]. How to do the Split Back Stitch This stitch looks similar to the split stitch, but flatter on the fabric. The technique followed is like the Back Stitch. This stitch is ideal for...
About the Stepped Running Stitch The Stepped Running Stitch is two parallel rows of running stitches. Each stitch from each row will lie between two stitches of the other. This ‘stepped’ structure will allow the creation of various embroidery patterns using a different thread. You may make more than two...
About the Knot Stitch Family Knotted stitches are either stand-alone like French Knots and Colonial Knots or follow a series to make a line, like the Coral Stitch. A few of them can be used for filling of motifs, or they can be used as motifs in themselves! For instance,...
Russian Chain Stitch is also known as Punto de cadena rusa [ES], Point de chaîne russe [FR], Russischer Kettenstich [DE], Punto catenella russo [IT], Ponto da cadeia russo [PT]. How to do the Russian Chain Stitch As the name suggests, this stitch is found in Russian embroideries, usually along with the...
Basque Stitch is also known as Twisted daisy border stitch [EN], Punto de vasca [ES], Point basque [FR], Basque-Stich [DE], Punto basque [IT], Ponto basque [PT]. How to do the Basque Stitch This stitch originated from the Basque provinces of northern Spain. Basque Stitch has been found in old embroideries...
Long Tailed Daisy is also known as Punta de margarita de cola larga [ES], Gestielter Margeritenstich [DE]. About the Long Tailed Daisy This stitch is similar to Lazy Daisy. I would say it is a different version of Lazy Daisy. The only difference being that this has a longer ‘tail’...
Lazy Daisy is also known as Detached chain stitch / Single chain stitch [EN], Punto de margarita [ES], Point de bouclette [FR], Margeritenstich [DE], Punto margherita [IT], Ponto margarida [PT]. About the Lazy Daisy This stitch is often used to make petal shapes and small leaf patterns. It consists of...
Magic Chain Stitch is also known as Chequered chain stitch [EN], Cadeneta bicolor / Cadaneta mágico [ES], Point magique / Chaînette magique [FR], Magischer kettenstich [DE], Ponto de cadeia xadrez [PT]. How to do the Magic Chain Stitch This is a little tricky for the first time doers. So be careful not...
Double Chain Stitch is also known as Closed chain stitch [EN], Punto de cadeneta doble [ES], Chaînette double [FR], Geschlossener kettenstich [DE], Punto catenella doppia [IT], Ponto de cadeia dupla [PT], Dubbel kedjesöm [SV]. How to do the Double Chain Stitch This stitch follows the same technique as a simple...
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