Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery
International Guild, Inc.
Brazilian Dimensional
Embroidery
International Guild
Last Update 07/01/2018
Pistil Stitch or Long-Tailed French Knot
A Pistil stitch is simply a straight stitch with an attached French or Colonial knot.
Come up at A. Holding the thread, wrap the needle 2-3 times clockwise.
Bring the needle down at B, keeping the thread taut.
Note: Various design instructions will typically specify the number of wraps needed for that particular element.
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Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery International Guild
These stitch instructions have been provided by Peggy Crawford and Loretta Holzberger The diagrams and written instructions are copyrighted. They are for your personal use.