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Which stitch can be primarily used for outlining flower stems?
Which stitch can be primarily used for outlining flower stems?
The Bullion Stitch can only be used for filling design areas and not for outlining.
The Bullion Stitch can only be used for filling design areas and not for outlining.
False
What is the primary function of the Cross-Stitch?
What is the primary function of the Cross-Stitch?
Outlining, borders, or filling an entire area.
The ______ stitch uses simple straight stitches to fill patterns and resembles strawberry seeds.
The ______ stitch uses simple straight stitches to fill patterns and resembles strawberry seeds.
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Match the following stitches with their main characteristics:
Match the following stitches with their main characteristics:
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What is the primary effect created by the lazy daisy chain stitch?
What is the primary effect created by the lazy daisy chain stitch?
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The satin stitch is used primarily for outlining.
The satin stitch is used primarily for outlining.
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What is the simplest stitch used for outlining in embroidery?
What is the simplest stitch used for outlining in embroidery?
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The _____ stitch can be experimented with different colored threads to create interesting patterns.
The _____ stitch can be experimented with different colored threads to create interesting patterns.
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Match the types of stitches with their descriptions:
Match the types of stitches with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Embroidery Stitches
- Back stitch - most often used to outline a design. This stitch also forms the base line for other embroidery stitches.
- Bullion stitch - a single detached stitch that is used for filling in a design area. Rows of bullion stitches may also be used to outline a small eye. It is recommended that one uses a needle with a small eye for ease in pulling.
- Chain stitch - one of the more popular stitches used for outlining. When worked in close rows, chain stitches make good stitches for filling the design area.
- Cross-stitch - stitched formed by two crossing arms and may be used for outlining, as borders or to fill in an entire area.
- Split stitch - done using quite thick threads, such as wool. It was used as an outlining stitch or as a filling stitch.
- Seed stitch - also known as rice grain stitch. Stitch simple straight stitches in a single direction to fill in a design area. Rows of bullion stitches may also be used to outline a small eye. It is recommended that one uses a needle with a small eye for ease in pulling.
- Stem stitch - basically an outline stitch, this stitch is usually used for flowers stems, and outlines. It can only be used as filling, rows of Stem stitch worked closely together within a shape until it is filled completely.
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Test your knowledge on various embroidery stitches and their applications. This quiz covers the functions and features of stitches like the Cross-Stitch, Bullion Stitch, and satin stitch, among others. Challenge yourself to match stitches with their characteristics!
