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Showing 25–44 of 58 results for “A Stitch in Time”

ArticleA Stitch in Time: The Versatile Vandyke StitchThe versatile Vandyke or Van Dyke stitch is a variable-width stitch with a distinctive, centrally raised plait or braid. It is rather unique among embroidery stitches because it does not have multiple names.
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A Stitch in Time: Herringbone Stitch

An extremely versatile stitch from the cross-stitch family.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: Rice StitchA member of the cross stitch family, the rice stitch is not to be confused with another type of stitching.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: The Buttonhole Stitch and Blanket StitchThe buttonhole stitch was historically used to strengthen the cut edges of buttonholes but developed into a decorative surface-embroidery stitch with numerous variations.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: Norwich StitchThe Norwich, waffle, southern cross, or plaited interlaced stitch is considered to be a large, square, highly textured, modern-day canvas and needlepoint stitch.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: 4 More Elegant Embroidery StitchesPieceWork is thrilled to welcome Deanna Hall West back to our A Stitch in Time blog post series. Here are her latest four elegant embroidery stitches.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: Algerian Eye and Eyelet StitchThe Algerian eye and eyelet stitches have a long European history, appearing on some of the earliest samplers and clothing.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: The Upright Cross-StitchSurprisingly, the upright cross-stitch, which resembles the common plus sign, has been either ignored or overlooked in many reference books on needlework stitches.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: Two-Sided Italian Cross-StitchThe two-sided Italian cross-stitch is a square, densely textured stitch and is another member of the large cross-stitch family.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: Palestrina Knot StitchThe Palestrina knot stitch is a highly textured, beadlike stitch belonging to the family of knotted stitches.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: 10 Versatile Embroidery StitchesExplore 10 classic embroidery stitches.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: Smyrna Cross-StitchThe Smyrna cross-stitch is another member of the large cross-stitch family and is a simple, dense, square, textured stitch worked over an even number of threads, usually four but two, six, or eight threads are not uncommon.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: Sorbello StitchThe Sorbello or Sorbello knot stitch is a textured Italian embroidery stitch, originating in the small village of Sorbello, near Naples.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: Pekinese and Chinese Knot StitchesThere is confusion in the embroidery literature between these two similarly named stitches. Deanna helps explain the differences.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: The Bosnia and Barrier StitchesThe Bosnia and barrier stitches are easy to sew, similar in appearance, and share aliases. The barrier stitch is basically the French version of the Bosnia.

ArticleMapping America, One Stitch at a TimeIn the first decades after independence, American girls learned the contours of their country by stitching them. At boarding schools, girls transformed printed maps into vivid embroidered visions of a young and still-forming nation.

ArticleStitching a Tribute and a MemoryWhat do we do with needlework heirlooms that we cannot let go?

ArticleStitching, Knitting, and Jane Austen?Six wonderful connections between Austen, her novels, and needlework!

ArticleFor All Access membersA Love Token to StitchCraft a sweet sachet or pincushion for your beloved.

ArticleThreads of Life, Telling Stories Stitch by StitchThreads of Life and Making Matters author Clare Hunter shares a special view of craft and creativity.

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