the stitches are worked in an assortment of lengths, an interesting (and very exciting) 3-D effect is created. The longer stitches create a fuller look which contrasts with the shorter stitches' tight, tent stitch-like look. You really need to work this stitch to understand the effect. Also, you may want to work this stitch in different colors. The hungarian point stitch was originally an embroidery stitch, but is now widely used in needlepoint.