rope stitch
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of rope stitch
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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II Outline of rope stitch and cross trellis of the same.
From Jacobean Embroidery Its Forms and Fillings Including Late Tudor by Fitzwilliam, Ada Wentworth
Begin as in rope stitch, keeping your thread in the same position.
From Art in Needlework A Book about Embroidery by Buckle, Mary
This is known as rope stitch and is at times very useful.
From Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving by Christie, Grace
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