Chained feather stitch is a pretty, wide line embroidery stitch used on plain-and even-weave fabrics. This stitch can be worked as a border stitch or in pictorial designs. It consists of longstemmed lazy daisy stitches placed in the same formation as a feather stitch.

It makes a delicate zigzag line and is suitable for use with any type of embroidery thread, although a fine thread will enhance the delicacy of the stitch. Continue reading →