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    Stitch Workshop Chain Stitch

    Aug 19, 2020 3 minutes

    REBECCA REID

    Rebecca has been working in craft publishing for many years. As a presenter on craft TV channels she teaches viewers how to make her own designs. Her current passion is embroidery, so she’s delighted to be working as Senior Technical Editor on Love Embroidery magazine where she gets to immerse herself in stunning stitching every day.

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    Chain Stitch is one of the most popular and oldest embroidery stitches and has been used in both decorative work and on clothing for thousands of years. Its popularity lies in the 

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