tent stitch
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of tent stitch
First recorded in 1630–40
Example Sentences
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If you work in tent stitch, work straight, or your performance will be uneven when taken out of the frame.
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
Over stitch instead of tent stitch was the order of the day.
From The Development of Embroidery in America by Wheeler, Candace
The hair and drapery should be worked in cross stitch; and the face, neck, and hands, in tent stitch; working four of the latter for one of the former.
From The Ladies' Work-Table Book Containing Clear and Practical Instructions in Plain and Fancy Needlework, Embroidery, Knitting, Netting and Crochet by Anonymous
Silk Leaves.—If no grounding is required, work in tent stitch.
From The Ladies' Work-Table Book Containing Clear and Practical Instructions in Plain and Fancy Needlework, Embroidery, Knitting, Netting and Crochet by Anonymous
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