Reverse chain stitch is also known as Broad chain stitch. I really like this version of chain stitch because I find compared to regular chain stitch I can it create a neater line using reverse chain. Reverse chain can be worked on even-weave or plain fabrics and creates a bold …
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Woven bars are great fun to make. You mainly use Woven Bars in traditional drawn-thread work, where you withdraw the horizontal threads from the foundation fabric. Woven bars are then worked on the vertical threads. Contemporary needleweaving makes use of this stitch too. You can work them in a freestyle …
Double Wheatear stitch is a versatile, easy variety of Wheatear stitch, and you can use it in organic motifs. You can vary the length of the diagonal straight stitches. Double Wheatear is great for beading, and you can use many types of embroidery thread for variety. You can combine Double …
Bosnian Stitch is a quick and easily worked stitch forming a zig-zag line. You can work it in a line, on a border, or over a crazy quilt seam or row upon row to become a filling stitch. Since its structure is a simple zig-zag line, it is great fun …
Interlaced Band is worked in two parts. The foundation stitches are two lines of Back stitch. Since the stitch is in two parts, you can use this to your advantage, as the second thread can be a different colour or a different type of thread. You can use novelty threads …
Berwick stitch is also known as Looped Edge stitch and forms a line of upright stitches, each with a knotted base. This is a quick and easy variety of buttonhole. You can work it along the edge of an item, and it will follow curves easily. Berwick stitch is equally …
