TLE (2)

• Running stitch


  The easiest stitch for outlining. Each stitch must be of equal length and travel over three or four threads of the material, picking up one or two threads in between each.
• Back stitch


  A basic embroidery and sewing stitch used to produce a thin line of stitching, to outline shapes that will be filled with satin stitch, or to stitch fabric pieces together.
• Chain stitch


  A looped stitch that can be worked along a curve or straight line.
• Satin stitch


  An easy filling stitch that can be used to fill smaller areas that are not to be raised, and has also been called the flat satin stitch due to its lack of padding.
• Stem stitch


  An embroidery stitch, derived from backstitch, in which each stitch overlaps the previous stitch to one side, forming a twisted line of stitching, with the thread passing.
• Blanket stitch


  A basic stitch that can be used to create an edging, used as a surface embroidery stitch, or used to applique elements in place on an embroidery project.
• Cretan stitch


  Used as a filling stitch, especially in crewel embroidery. Different effects can be created by altering the angle of the stitches or even closing them in or opening them out.
• Slip stitch


  A very old stitch which is used for outlining and also for filling in colors for patterns.
• Feather stitch


  An embroidery technique made of open, looped stitches worked alternately to the right and left of a central rib.
• Flat stitch

  A type of simple embroidery and sewing stitch in which individual stitches are made without crossing or looping the thread.
• French knot


  A decorative embroidery stitch made by looping the thread two or more times around the needle, which is then inserted into the fabric.