See also TRC Needles entries on brick stitch couching, fly stitch couching, and horizontal cross stitch.
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Chain Stitch Couching
Schematic drawing of chain stitch couching.
Drawing by Martin Hense.
Chain stitch couching is a variation on couching, whereby a detached chain stitch is used to fasten down the laid threads rather than other forms of stitches. This type of stitch is used for free-style embroidery. It is also associated with North African and Middle Eastern embroidery.
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Couching and laidwork