Tag: Scroll Stitch

Coral Stitch

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Coral Stitch Coral stitch has several names, including Coral Knot; German Knot stitch; Knotted Stitch; Beaded Stitch; and Snail Trail. It is also — incorrectly — known as scroll stitch.  If you compare the two stitches, you will see that the needle is wrapped in a different manner, producing a different …

Scroll Stitch

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At first glance, Scroll Stitch does not look too exciting — but it is one of those stitches where you can use different threads to create all sorts of interesting effects, from a braid-like stitch to a line of spaced knots. You can work it on a tight curve, and …