Why is Cretan stitch called such?

The Cretan stitch derives its name from Crete, the largest Greek island in the Mediterranean Sea, home to one of the oldest civilizations (dating from at least the time of Homer's Odyssey, around the eleventh century b.c.) and a rich legacy of embroidery.

What is the meaning of Cretan stitch?

(fĕth′ər-stĭch′) n. An embroidery stitch that produces a decorative zigzag line.

What is Cretan stitch used for?

Cretan Stitch is one of those hand embroidery stitches that's pretty versatile. It can be used for a filling. It can be used as a line decoration. But it can also be a source of confusion, especially when worked inside a shape.

Where did feather stitch originate?

Feather stitch embroidery arose in England in the 19th century for decorating smock-frocks. It is also used to decorate the joins in crazy quilting. It is related to (and probably derives from) the older buttonhole stitch and chain stitch.

What is Lazy Daisy stitch?

Definition of lazy daisy stitch

: an embroidery stitch formed by an elongated loop held down at the free end by a small stitch.

How to Sew a Cretan Stitch - Hand Embroidery

What is the difference between fly stitch and feather stitch?

They are technically the same, with both of them being looped stitches. It also relates to the Fly Stitch Family by catching loops to make continuous 'V' like formations. Generally, we can say that these three families of stitches are cousins and differ only slightly in how they are executed.

What is a chevron stitch?

A chevron is a v-shape either singular or in a line. If you look at the chevron stitch in hand embroidery, it is simply a row of v shapes or zig zag with a little cross cap at each top and the bottom. It is a very geometric stitch that looks great for borders and modern designs.

What is flat stitch?

The flat stitching (or understitching) is sewn to keep facings and linings from peaking out, especially around necklines and armholes and around the waist on a lined skirt to stop the lining riding up. It also means that when turned and pressed, the seam line tends to favor the inside of the garment.

What stitch is similar to feather stitch?

The long-and-short stitch sometimes is referred to as a feather or feather-work stitch, but the long-and-short stitch is a series of long-and-short straight stitches and in no way resembles the feather stitch with its looped structure. Left to Right: Figures 1, 3, & 4.

Why use a flat felled seam?

A flat felled seam has no visible seam allowance inside or out. Instead, the seam allowance is enclosed within the seam. Flat felled seams are very strong and durable, which is why they're often used on sturdy fabric, such as denim. Commercial sewing machines typically have a system that does this seam in one step.

What stitch is a zig zag stitch done between two intermittent parallel lines?

Catch stitch: Catch stitch takes on a zig-zag pattern, and it's invisible on the right side of the fabric, making it great for a blind hem. The catch stitch is a great flat stitch technique for seaming two pieces of fabric with a slight overlap.

What is the meaning of fishbone stitch?

About the Fishbone Stitch

Fishbone Stitch is a kind of filling stitch which is ideal for making leaves or feathers. It requires us to divide the pattern into two and each side is filled alternately giving it a plaited effect in the center, thus ideal to make leaves or feathers.

What is the meaning of Pekinese stitch?

The Pekinese stitch is a decorative technique made up of two elements that are combined in order to create a looped effect. It is also known as the interlaced back stitch, but also sometimes as blind stitch. Firstly a line of long and fairly loose back stitches are worked on the ground material.

What is satin stitch?

Definition of satin stitch

: an embroidery stitch worked in parallel lines so closely and evenly as to resemble satin.

What is a embroiderer?

Definitions of embroiderer. someone who ornaments with needlework. types: embroideress.

What is cross stitch thread called?

Aida – the most popular fabric to use for cross stitch with brands including DMC, Zweigart and Charles Craft. Threads are woven evenly to form squares and the most popular counts are 14 and 16 (see Count below)