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2. Cross-stitch - Wikipedia

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   Cross-stitch is a form of sewing and a popular form of counted-thread embroidery in which X-shaped stitches (called cross stitches) in a tiled, raster-like pattern are used to form a picture. The stitcher counts the threads on a piece of evenweave fabric (such as linen ) in each direction so that the stitches are of uniform size and appearance.

3. Cross stitches - Wikipedia

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   Basic cross stitch is used to fill backgrounds in Assisi work. [ 3 ] Cross stitch was widely used to mark household linens in the 18th and 19th centuries, and girls' skills in this essential task were demonstrated with elaborate samplers embroidered with cross-stitched alphabets , numbers, birds and other animals, and the crowns and coronets ...

4. List of sewing stitches - Wikipedia

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   Slip stitch – form of blind stitch for fastening two pieces of fabric together from the right side without the thread showing; Stoating – used to join two pieces of woven material, such that the resulting stitches are not visible from the right side of the cloth; Straight stitch – the basic stitch in hand-sewing and embroidery

5. 7 Creative Hobbies to Take Up in the New Year - AOL

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   By learning two basic stitches—the chain stitch and single crochet—you'll be able to make baby blankets and toys, hats and headbands, cases and clutches, a bouquet of flowers, or even ...

6. Embroidery stitch - Wikipedia

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   Embroidery uses various combinations of stitches. Each embroidery stitch has a special name to help identify it. These names vary from country to country and region to region. Some of the basic stitches of embroidery are running stitch, cross stitch, stem stitch, back stitch, satin stitch, chain stitch and blanket stitch. [3]

7. Embroidery - Wikipedia

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   Examples include cross-stitch and some forms of blackwork embroidery. While similar to counted thread in regards to technique, in canvas work or needlepoint , threads are stitched through a fabric mesh to create a dense pattern that completely covers the foundation fabric. [ 20 ]