This knot is known by many other names such as Old English knot stitch, twilling stitch, pearl stitch, and double knot stitch. This knot is attributed to Italy where it is used in an embroidery style of the same name. These are not single knots, but rather created along a line. It is a great […]
Month: May 2017
Coral Stitch
The Coral Stitch is another stitch that incorporates a knot along a continuous line of thread. The knots can be made really close together to resemble a string of pearls. Rows of coral stitches can be layered like bricks. This stitch is created right to left. Any thread can be used. The size of the […]
Colonial Knot
The Colonial knot may be best known for its original use in a Colonial technique. This stitching style is attributed to the women who helped settle America. With limited supplies, they stitched with unbleached muslin and the thick cotton threads intended to use as candle wicks, hence the name Candlewicking. These knots are lovely for […]
French Knot
This is the most common knot used in basic embroidery, it can be found in needlework around the world, and has existed for a very long time. Much of the time the knot is used to fill in an area where other stitches won’t fit. Brazilian embroidery often uses the knot to create the fine […]
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Award-Winning Hardanger Embroidery Designs 2017 Contest
We have a winner! Our amazing collaborator is Yvette Stanton! We will be contacting our correct guesser who will not only receive the newest, 2017 Award-Winning Hardanger designs book for free, but also the entire library collection of books by Yvette Stanton. Thank you for playing! Nearly every year since 1979, Nordic Needle has published […]