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One of the basic stitches and also known as the straight stitch.
RUNNING STITCH
This stitch most often used to outline a design
Back stitch
Stitch considered specially useful for outlining or giving more weight to a single stitch line.
Couching stitch
Stitch formed by two crossing arms and may be used for outlining as borders or to fill an entire area
Cross stitch
It is also called as the continental stitch. this is usually done on single thread canvas
Tent stitch
Is an embroidery technique that creates small tight knots
French knot
It is also called double running stitch often used to outline black work embroidery. It is also known as an italian stitch
Holbein stitch
It is basic overlapping stitch popular in border making
Herringbone stitch
Ideal for making leaves or feather it is regarded as a member of the satin stitch family
Fishbone stitch
It is popular embroidery stitch that can be used to create an edging
Blanket stitch
This means that the yarn use as the legend is also the yarn used for couching
Roumanian stitch
It is a wider form of backstitch ideal for decorative borders and bands
Chevron stitch
Use the cover a design area with long straight stitches worked very close together
Satin stitch
It is a stitch for securing hems
Split stitch
Basically an outline stitch this stitch is often used for the stems in floral design
stem stitch