This stitch is called Zig-zag Chain Stitch, but is also known as Vandyke chain stitch. Needless to say Zig-zag chain is a member of the Chain Stitch family. Zig-zag chain stitch is effective when worked alone, or if you stack it sewn row upon row, you can build up patterns …
Portuguese Stem Stitch is also known as Portuguese knotted stem stitch.This linear stitch is a variation of ordinary stem stitch that creates a knotted, rope-like line which can be accentuated by using a heavy solid twisted thread such as pearl cotton. The advantage of this stitch is that just about …
Wrapped Coral stitch Wrapped Coral stitch is also known as Coral knot with an extra wrap. It is a variety of Coral Stitch that produces a thick bobbly line, ideal for surface embroidery. Wrapped Coral is quick to work, creating a knotted line that can be mistaken for a line …
Bullion Buttonhole an interesting variety of buttonhole. This stitch consists of buttonhole stitch, where the upright bars are worked as a bullion stitch. Since it is based on buttonhole, you can use it to edge items, or use it as an interesting border. Bullion buttonhole can look very interesting if you …
Crested chain stitch is versatile and can be worked on both even weave and plain fabrics. I used this stitch to outline the paisley pattern on this Fabric postcard. Tip My tip is that when you first learn this stitch use a twisted thread, such as pearl cotton, as it …
Buttonholed Double Chain is an unusual variety of Double Chain. This version of double chain is buttonholed and can feel messy and a little awkward. Once past the first few stitches, it takes on a form, settles down, and behaves. How to work Buttonholed Double Chain stitch Work Buttonholed Double Chain stitch downwards …
Slipped Detached chain stitch sounds like a mouthful, but it is a simple and versatile stitch. Often called tulip stitch because that is what it can look like, it is one of those quick and easy stitches that lends itself to variation. It is so simple that people overlook slipped detached chain as a stitch …
