A hobby and art form that has successfully stood the test of time and remains as popular now as it was when it was first recorded thousands of years ago between the 3rd century and 5th century BC is embroidery. The four main types of stitch used to create pieces are still heavily used today and comprise running stitch, blanket stitch, chain stitch and cross stitch. They each have basic characteristics and origins from around the world too - read on for a basic history of and information on each of these four main stitching techniques.
Cross stitch is, unsurprisingly a form of embroidery where X-shaped stitches are arranged in a pattern to form an image or picture. To ensure that each cross is uniform it is stitched onto a type of fabric that is countable; aida cloth for example is a popular one. As one of the oldest forms of embroidery cross stitch has a rich history and is particularly popular in folk culture. Common uses are in older, more traditional linens like table cloths and doilies.
Running stitch is aptly named due to its nature and look. The simplest of the stitches we're discussing today its main characteristic is that more of it shows on top of the fabric than underneath. There are more leniencies with this one and it can run in large or small stitches, as the easiest to master it's even taught in schools. The needle is simply passed through the fabric, over and under. All other forms of embroidery are based on this simple and classic stitch.
Chain stitch involves creating loops with the stitch and is named so because of the effect these loops have and how they appear on a tapestry or other piece of embroidery. Typically, this type of stitch originated in China and it's ability to only require going through one layer of fabric makes it popular with more delicate pieces. It is easily unraveled though and slightly more complex than other types of stitch.
Finally, the last of the main stitches used in embroidery is the blanket stitch. In contrast to the delicate chain stitch this stitch is less pretty and far more practical! It's named because of its original purpose which was to bind two ends of a blanket together. You can sew using a blanket stitch on a machine or by hand and it's mainly used on tougher, heavier, thicker fabrics due to its resilience.
After discussing the 4 types of stitch, which do you believe is the best/most successful?
Cross stitch is, unsurprisingly a form of embroidery where X-shaped stitches are arranged in a pattern to form an image or picture. To ensure that each cross is uniform it is stitched onto a type of fabric that is countable; aida cloth for example is a popular one. As one of the oldest forms of embroidery cross stitch has a rich history and is particularly popular in folk culture. Common uses are in older, more traditional linens like table cloths and doilies.
Running stitch is aptly named due to its nature and look. The simplest of the stitches we're discussing today its main characteristic is that more of it shows on top of the fabric than underneath. There are more leniencies with this one and it can run in large or small stitches, as the easiest to master it's even taught in schools. The needle is simply passed through the fabric, over and under. All other forms of embroidery are based on this simple and classic stitch.
Chain stitch involves creating loops with the stitch and is named so because of the effect these loops have and how they appear on a tapestry or other piece of embroidery. Typically, this type of stitch originated in China and it's ability to only require going through one layer of fabric makes it popular with more delicate pieces. It is easily unraveled though and slightly more complex than other types of stitch.
Finally, the last of the main stitches used in embroidery is the blanket stitch. In contrast to the delicate chain stitch this stitch is less pretty and far more practical! It's named because of its original purpose which was to bind two ends of a blanket together. You can sew using a blanket stitch on a machine or by hand and it's mainly used on tougher, heavier, thicker fabrics due to its resilience.
After discussing the 4 types of stitch, which do you believe is the best/most successful?
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To learn more about the technique of cross stitch and other forms of embroidery please click here for to the UK website for cross stitch crafts.
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