About the Cretan Stitch Family
This family of stitches originated from the island of Crete, Greece. The women of this region have been using the Cretan Stitch and its variations for several centuries. These stitches can be used for fillings, borders, and botanical patterns. This stitch has a technical style similar to the Feather Stitch, so I have put the Cretan stitch family under the Feather Stitch.
Cretan Stitch Family in Embroidery
The Cretan Stitch is versatile and can be used in different ways to create different effects. For instance, a new look can be created by just changing the angle of the stitch or the lengths of the arms.
Cretan Stitch Family
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