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Month: April 2011

Posted on April 22, 2011August 20, 2015 by Nordic Needle Editor — 1 Comment

Back Stitch

Back Stitch The back stitch is often used for more detailed work such as lettering and details. Work from right to left striving to keep your stitch lengths even. You work ahead of each stitch coming up at 1 and then down at 2, which was the end of the previous stitch. Then you will […]

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Cable Stitch

Cable Stitch The cable stitch is created by alternating the stem stitch and the outline stitch. This stitch is worked left to right and the first stitch you take the needle will be on top of the line. The next stitch the needle will be on the bottom of the line. Make your beginning stitch […]

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Outline Stitch

Outline Stitch The outline stitch is also worked from left to right however, the needle is kept below the stitched line, and the thread is above the needle. The stitched line results in a different pattern than the stem stitch. « Back to Stitches

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Stem Stitch

Stem Stitch Example 1 This stitch is also known as the Outline Stitch, Crewel Stitch, and the South Kensington Stitch. The stem stitch is worked from the left to right. As you stitch, the needle is kept at the top of the stitch with the thread at the bottom. This stitch can be done on […]

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Running Stitch

A running stitch is used for simple lines and outlines. It is often used as the foundation for other stitches. The stitches are worked at equal intervals and lengths. It can be done on any fabric with almost any thread. Most references said to do this stitch from right to left. « Back to Stitches

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Darning (mending)

The darning stitch is actually a pattern created by several rows of running stitches. The patterns will vary depending on the length of your running stitch, the placement of the running stitch and the spaces between the stitches and the rows. « Back to Stitches

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