tent stitch

American  

noun

1. a short, slanting stitch used in embroidery.

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tent stitch British  

noun

1. another term for petit point

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Etymology

Origin of tent stitch

First recorded in 1630–40

Example Sentences

On a lounge covered with a design done in red and blue tent stitch, an elegantly dressed woman was sitting, reading a novel.

From The Bow of Orange Ribbon A Romance of New York by Hampe, Theo.

A braid, or a row of tent stitch, on the right side, over the stitches, is a pretty finish.

From The Ladies' Work-Table Book Containing Clear and Practical Instructions in Plain and Fancy Needlework, Embroidery, Knitting, Netting and Crochet by Anonymous

This is necessary, as tent stitch always twists a little.

From The Ladies' Work-Table Book Containing Clear and Practical Instructions in Plain and Fancy Needlework, Embroidery, Knitting, Netting and Crochet by Anonymous

You must recollect, that for work done in tent stitch, a greater contrast of shade is required, than for that done in cross stitch.

From The Ladies' Work-Table Book Containing Clear and Practical Instructions in Plain and Fancy Needlework, Embroidery, Knitting, Netting and Crochet by Anonymous

In the larger flowers, the sewing silk had been split into flosses, or perhaps the prepared flosses were used in the "tent stitch," which is now known as "Kensington."

From The Development of Embroidery in America by Wheeler, Candace