French knot
Raised thread dot
A French knot is an embroidery stitch that creates a small, tight knot on the fabric surface.
The thread is wrapped around the needle one or more times before reinserting it close to the exit point, producing a raised dot.
French knots are used for texture, flower centers, eyes, or scattered filling: She worked French knots across the entire background.
Decorative stitching on fabric
- stitchThread loop in fabric
- needleworkThread-based textile craft
- satin stitchClosely packed parallel stitches
- backstitchOverlapping needle technique
chain stitch · lazy daisy · couching · wrapping · tension · anchor · placement · spacing
Fiber for stitching
- flossInterdental cleaning strand
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- hoopRigid circular frame
- fabricWoven or knit material
silk · cotton · wool · crewel · linen · stabilizer · thimble
Relating to measurable extent
- raisedLifted higher up
- texturedHaving tactile surface quality
- dottedMarked with small points
- scatteredSpread irregularly about
clustered · decorative · ornamental · delicate · intricate · folk art · crewelwork · stumpwork
Organs of sight
- berriesSmall fleshy fruits
- dotsSmall circular marks
- stipplingDot-based shading technique
- fillMake something full
accent · detail · dimension · highlights · hair texture · snow · stars · polka dots
embroidery
Decorative stitching on fabric
- stitchThread loop in fabric
- needleworkThread-based textile craft
- satin stitchClosely packed parallel stitches
backstitch · chain stitch · lazy daisy · couching · wrapping · tension · anchor · placement · spacing · cluster
thread
Fiber for stitching
fabric · silk · cotton · wool · crewel · linen · stabilizer · thimble
dimensional
Relating to measurable extent
scattered · clustered · decorative · ornamental · delicate · intricate · folk art · crewelwork · stumpwork · Jacobean
eyes
Organs of sight
fill · accent · detail · dimension · highlights · hair texture · snow · stars · polka dots · seed beads
French knotsatin stitch
Closely packed parallel stitches
running stitch · straight stitch · backstitch · stem stitch · whip stitch
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