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  2. Chain stitch - Wikipedia

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    Chain stitch was the stitch used by early sewing machines; however, as it is easily unravelled from fabric, this was soon replaced with the more secure lockstitch.This ease of unraveling of the single-thread chain stitch, more specifically known as ISO 4915:1991 stitch 101, continues to be exploited for industrial purposes in the closure of bags for bulk products.

  3. Embroidery - Wikipedia

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    Backstitches, chain stitches, shadow-work Cloth, white thread Colcha embroidery: Southwestern United States: Cotton or linen cloth, wool thread Crewelwork: Great Britain: Chain stitch, couched stitches, knotted stitches, satin stitch, seed stitch, split stitch, stem stitch Crewel yarn, linen twill Goldwork: China: Couching, Holbein stitch, stem ...

  4. Piña - Wikipedia

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    Piña (Tagalog pronunciation: pi-NYAH) is a traditional Philippine fiber made from the leaves of the pineapple plant. Pineapples are indigenous to South America but have been widely cultivated in the Philippines since the 17th century, and used for weaving lustrous lace-like luxury textiles known as nipis fabric.

  5. Doctors Say This Is How You Can Loosen and Clear Mucus From ...

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    Studies show that keeping your head at the appropriate height—about 2 inches (or 5 centimeters) off the bed—helps air flow into the lungs and stabilizes your respiratory function. However ...

  6. List of knots - Wikipedia

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    Chain sinnet – method of shortening a rope or other cable; Chain stitch – a sewing and embroidery technique in which a series of looped stitches form a chain-like pattern; Chair knot (Fireman's chair knot) – knot tied in the bight forming two adjustable, lockable loops; Chinese button knot – a decorative knot; Cleat hitch

  7. Queen’s Brian May 'Stabilized’ After Stroke and Playing ...

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    Brian May’s wife is sharing a health update on the Queen guitarist after he suffered a stroke a few months ago.. On Dec. 3, while speaking at the TRIC Christmas Lunch in London, Anita Dobson ...

  8. How to Butterfly a Roast for a Stunning Holiday Centerpiece

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    Step 1: Make a horizontal slice to cut it open. Place the roast lengthwise, fat-side down, on a cutting board, says LaPietra. Position your knife about a third of the way from the bottom of the ...

  9. Stitch (textile arts) - Wikipedia

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    Examples include: Backstitch; Overcast stitch; Cross stitch; Buttonhole or blanket stitch; Chain stitch; Knot stitch; These stitches and their variations are named according to the position of the needle and direction of sewing (running stitch, backstitch), the form or shape of the stitch (chain stitch, feather stitch) or the purpose of the stitch (tailor's tack, hem stitch).