stem stitches

A form of stem stitch — An embroidery stitch, derived from backstitch, in which each stitch overlaps the previous stitch to one side, forming a twisted line of stitching, with the thread passing below the needle.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of stem stitch
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