Embellished Elephant

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Stitch Showcase: Fishbone Stitch

There are a few different variations on the fishbone stitch, including open fishbone stitch and raised fishbone stitch.

  • At the top of the shape bring the needle up close to the centre top

  • Start by creating a vertical line down the centre of the shape about 1cm long

  • Take the needle down through the fabric at a diagonal angle, completing the stitch just slightly to one side of the centre of the shape

  • Bring the needle up through the fabric in line with the first stitch but on the other side of the centre line

  • Take the needle down through the fabric at a diagonal angle completing the stitch in line with the first one

  • Repeat all the way down the shape, alternating sides A to B then C to D.

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