Queen Stitch
This traditional stitch has a very 17th-century look to it - and in fact it was used on many sampler and colonial designs.
Where to use it:
- as bands in samplers
- as borders
- on linen
What to use:
- Kreinik Silk Mori (one strand)
- Kreinik Silk Bella
- Kreinik Very Fine #4 Braid
- Kreinik Cord
How to do it:
Come up at 1, down at 2, up at 3, down at 4, etc following the diagram. It is generally worked over 4 linen threads.
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