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Straight Stitches, again, are exactly what the name implies - straight stitches! These stitches are worked either vertically or horizontally on canvas. They look best when worked on single canvas. They are a great stitch for working large pieces of canvas. However, do not create a stitch that is too long. Some of the more popular straight stitches are the long stitch (aka straight stitch), the florentine stitch (aka bargello), and the back stitch.
Diagonal stitches are stitches that are worked, yes you guessed it, diagonally (at a slant). It is especially important to maintain an even tension when working diagonal stitches. This will help prevent your canvas from warping. Some of the more popular diagonal stitches include: the diagonal stitch (you
probably saw that one coming), the basketweave stitch (aka tent stitch) and the continental stitch. Again there are many, many more diagonal stitches available.
Composite stitches are stitches that use more than one type of stitch. Composite stitches are generally large. Because of this, the yarn may not always cover the
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EASTERN STITCH
The Eastern Stitch is also known as the Egyptian Stitch. This stitch is a filling stitch that looks best when worked on single canvas. It also works well in rug designs. The
Eastern Stitch Diagram 1:
Bring the needle up at A, move to the right over 4 threads and bring the needle down at B. Going down 4 threads and moving to the left 4 threads, bring the needle up at C. Go up 4 threads and bring the needle down at A. Continue on to Diagram 2...
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Eastern Stitch Diagram 2:
Note: follow the numbered arrows in Diagram 2 to complete this stitch. Beginning where we left off at A, move to the right over 4 threads and down 4 threads. Bring the needle up at D. Moving to the left (arrow 1 & arrow 2), bring the needle OVER the vertical stitch (arrow 3), pass it UNDER the vertical stitch (arrow 4) and form a loop. Continue moving the needle to the right (arrow 5) and up (arrow 6) to pass the needle OVER the horizontal stitch (arrow 7). Bring the needle down to pass UNDER the horizontal stitch (arrow 8 & arrow 9). Move down (arrow 10 & arrow 11) and bring the needle down at D. As you can see from Diagram 3 (below), the next stitch will begin at C, move over to the right and form the horizontal stitch by bringing the needle down at D. And so on....
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Eastern Stitch (Diagram 3):
As you can see from this diagram, the next stitch will begin at C, move over to the right and form the horizontal stitch by bringing the needle down at D. And so on....
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stitch size may be adjusted for almost any size. This stitch is worked horizontally. Three diagrams have been used to demonstrate this stitch. Clicking on the PRINTABLE VERSION icon, located at the end of the series of diagrams, will direct you to the page to print these instructions.
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***Stitch Index*** (Alphabetical)
I - Z