Scroll Stitch is also known as
Schneckenstich [DE], Ponto laçadas cruzadas / Ponto concha em espiral [PT].
How to do the Scroll Stitch
This stitch reminds me more of a ‘wave.’ Indeed, a gorgeous stitch to fill in patterns. It can also make beautiful looking borders or can be used as a decorative stitch in various embroideries. Scroll stitch is worked from left to right. I will be following a curved stitch line to demonstrate this stitch.
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| Fig 1: Bring out the needle from the left end of the stitch line. Now, at a short distance towards right, take the needle in and out of the fabric from either side of the stitch line. Keep the thread below the needle while you do this. Don’t pull out the needle completely. | Fig 2: Next, turn the thread around from under the needle again, to form a circle as shown above. |
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| Fig 3: Pull the needle out completely to get a stitch as seen above. | Fig 4: Continue this pattern of action of making circles around the needle as you progress towards the right. |
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| Fig 5: A finished line of scroll stitch will look like this. | |
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Scroll Stitch Sample
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A fantastically useful stitch. Another one to add to my collection. Your directions are so clear, simple and easy to follow. Thank you.
Nice one sarah..
i have some tunics … planning to use some of these stitches n do some borders on those..
-srilatha
very elaborate and distinct pattern…