Common Stitches

Tips And Tricks

Common Stitches

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Cross-stitch: This stitch is worked by counted-thread method with the top stitches slanting in the same direction.

Button-hole or Blanket-stitch: This stitch is useful for filling shapes or areas, or holding selvedges together.

Satin or flat stitch: The stitches lie close together and are used to give a solid appearance. They may be used to hold selvedges together decoratively.

Couching-stitch: The basic couching stitch is made by laying down threads which are held in place by small single stitches at intervals. There are many different varieties of couching with Bethlehem practicing a curvilinear floral one.

Cretan stitct: A filling and joining stitch.

Fishbone-stitch: This stitch is used to hold selvedges together decoratively and to fill shape area.

Stem-stitch and running-stitch: Both stitches are used outlining or filling an area.

Chain-stitch: This stitch is used for outlining or filling an area.

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