Different Types of Embroidery Stitches

1. Which of the following is not included in the 24 basic embroidery stitches?

• Running stitch

• Back stitch

• Cross stitch

• Slip stitch

Which of the following illustration shows a Feather Stitch?

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Which is a wider form of backstitch ideal for decorative borders and bands?

• Hem stitch

• Chevron stitch

• Coral stitch

• Bullion stitch

A loose stitch catching only a thread or two of fabric. It is designed to be invisible from the

right side and it is a type of stitch for securing hems is called_________.

• Fly stitch

• Stem stitch

• Hem stitch

• Split stitch

5. This is a kind of filling stitch which is ideal for making leaves or feather. In a broader sense,

it is regarded as a member of the satin stitch family is called________.

• Split stitch

• Satin stitch

• Fishbone stitch

• Stem stitch

Which of the following stitches formed by two-crossing arms and may be used for outlining,

as borders or to fill an entire area?

• French knot

• Cross stitch

• Couching

• Back stitch

7. A single detached stitch used primarily to fill in a design area. It is popular stitch among

embroiderers because it can be used to create the eyes on an embroidered face or the center of the flower is called___________.

• Tent stitch

• French knot

• Couching

• Stem stitch

8. A single stitch with a loop that is similar to that of the feather stitch. This stitch can be used for borders or to fill in a design area and this stitch can be worked singly or in vertical or

horizontal rows is called ____________.

• Tent stitch

• Fly stitch

• Back stitch

• Feather stitch

9. Rona wants to design a pillow case, so she wants to create an edging to her work, which of

the following stitches is the most applicable to be used?

• Rosette Chain Stitch

• Twisted Chain Stich

• HerringBone Stitch

• Blanket Stitch

Aling Covida wants to outline or give more weight to a single stitch line she made in her work, what type of embroidery stitches should she applied?

• Cross Stitch

• Tent Stitch

• French Knot

• Couching