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Posted on August 9, 2012August 20, 2015 by Nordic Needle Editor — Leave a comment

Double Back Stitch (for Pulled Thread)

Double Back Stitch (for Pulled Thread) The Double Back Stitch is the shadow work stitch but pulled with a slight or medium tension. This stitch is worked over two rows and can go in any direction. This is one stitch where a slightly different colored thread might be appropriate. The crossed patterns on the underneath […]

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Posted on August 9, 2012August 20, 2015 by Nordic Needle Editor — Leave a comment

Greek Cross (for Pulled Thread)

Greek Cross (for Pulled Thread) Pull this stitch tight as you work. Here is a diagram showing how it is represented on a chart and then how it is done. Begin in the center hole and complete each arm of the cross. Pay attention to where your needle comes up in the center so that […]

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Posted on August 9, 2012August 20, 2015 by Nordic Needle Editor — Leave a comment

Faggot Stitch (for Pulled Thread)

Faggot Stitch (for Pulled Thread) The amount of pull determines how large the resulting space is. In the examples I found the stitch was worked opposite of how I learned it for Hardanger. The straight stitches are on the front and the diagonal stitches are on the back of the fabric. Here it is shown […]

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Posted on August 9, 2012August 20, 2015 by Nordic Needle Editor — Leave a comment

Four Sided Stitch (for Pulled Thread)

Four Sided Stitch (for Pulled Thread) This stitch is also used a lot in pulled work. The rows can be diagonal, horizontal or vertical. This stitch can be worked in a single row or in multiple rows. If you repeat your wrap it creates a tighter pull, thus larger holes. It is shown here as […]

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Posted on August 9, 2012August 20, 2015 by Nordic Needle Editor — Leave a comment

Cross Stitch (for Pulled Thread)

Cross Stitch (for Pulled Thread) It is exactly as it sounds, there is an “X” stitch made with varying levels of tension. However, the “X” is made in two passes. You work one side of the “X” and then come back to finish the “X”. The size of thread and the amount of pull you […]

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Posted on August 9, 2012August 20, 2015 by Nordic Needle Editor — Leave a comment

Straight Stitch (for Pulled Thread)

Straight Stitch (for Pulled Thread) Instead of letting your thread lie nicely on the fabric, you give it a pull. The tighter you pull the thread, the smaller a line it makes. The resulting line is called a straight or corded stitch. It is very important to pay attention to the direction you are to […]

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Tags: pulled thread, Stitches
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