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Encroaching straight Gobelin stitch

This stitch features parallel bands of satin stitch that interlock slightly into the stitches of the bands above and below.  This gives a smooth appearance ideal for flat or shaded backgrounds.

For more information see the entry for Gobelin stitch.

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Flat Parallel Filling Grass Shading Canvaswork Encroaching oblique Gobelin stitch

Encroaching straight Gobelin stitch is generously sponsored by Dr Jean Monteith

Method

​A smooth solid filling with an even texture ideal for filling background areas.

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Encroaching straight Gobelin stitch method stage 1 illustration
Encroaching straight Gobelin stitch method stage 1 photograph
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Start by making a row of vertical stitches over three threads of the canvas.

Encroaching straight Gobelin stitch method stage 2 illustration
Encroaching straight Gobelin stitch method stage 2 photograph
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Begin the second row two threads below the first, and again make a row of vertical stitches over three threads, allowing for the encroachment of one thread between rows.

Encroaching straight Gobelin stitch method stage 3 illustration
Encroaching straight Gobelin stitch method stage 3 photograph
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Always take the needle down into the previous row between stitches, do not bring the needle out of the previous row as this can disturb the lay of the stitches.

Encroaching straight Gobelin stitch

Structure of stitch

Flat Parallel

Common uses

Filling Grass Shading

Embroidery Techniques

Canvaswork

Variant Stitches

Encroaching oblique Gobelin stitch

Identifying Encroaching straight Gobelin stitch

Rows of equal length straight satin stitches, each stitch impinging the previous row by one stitch resulting in an even, smooth texture.

Can be worked either horizontally or vertically.

The stitch length can be altered.

References

  • Jennifer Campbell, Ann-Marie Bakewell, Guide to Embroidery Stitches (2004)