Horizontal Cross Stitch Couching

Schematic drawing of horizontal cross stitch couching. Schematic drawing of horizontal cross stitch couching. Drawing by Martin Hense.

Horizontal cross stitch couching is a variation on couching, whereby a horizontal cross stitch is used to fasten down the laid threads rather than using 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. 

See also the TRC Needles entries on brick stitch couching, chain stitch couching, and fly stitch couching.

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