featherstitch
Branching decorative stitch
A featherstitch is a decorative embroidery stitch that creates a branching, feather-like pattern.
The needle alternates from side to side, producing a zigzag line with small diagonal stitches extending outward: She added a featherstitch along the seam of the crazy quilt.
The technique is common in heirloom sewing and quilting.
Thread-based textile craft
- quiltingLayered fabric stitching
- appliqueCutout sewn onto fabric
- patchworkFabric scraps sewn together
- crazy quiltRandomly pieced bedcover
smocking · textile art · handwork · lacework · beading · embellishment · Victorian · folk art
Fiber for stitching
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- hoopRigid circular frame
- fabricWoven or knit material
- flossInterdental cleaning strand
crewel · sampler · motif · embellishment · stitchery · linen · cotton · silk
Angled back-and-forth path
- loopedFormed into rings
- decorativeServing to beautify
- herringboneV-shaped diagonal weave
- chevronV-shaped line or symbol
ladder · vine · spine · branching · interlocking · diagonal · crossing · overlapping
needlework
Thread-based textile craft
crazy quilt · smocking · textile art · handwork · lacework · beading · embellishment · Victorian · folk art · sampler
thread
Fiber for stitching
floss · crewel · sampler · motif · embellishment · stitchery · linen · cotton · silk · pattern
zigzag
Angled back-and-forth path
- loopedFormed into rings
- decorativeServing to beautify
- herringboneV-shaped diagonal weave
chevron · ladder · vine · spine · branching · interlocking · diagonal · crossing · overlapping · serrated
seam
Joined fabric edge
collar · cuff · bodice · yoke · placket · neckline · dress · blouse · christening gown · lingerie
featherstitchstraight stitch
Single linear needle pass
running stitch · backstitch · lock stitch · stem stitch · chain stitch