The knot stitch results in a bead-like shape on the base material. This is achieved by wrapping the thread around the needle before pushing through the base material. The knot stitch is used to create details on flowers and for creating eyes on a motif. The Couching Technique Couching is a technique used to attach a metal covered thread to a base fabric. As metal foil is thick, especially when wrapped around a double thread, it cannot go through the base material.
Secondary thread is used that attaches, or couches, the metal thread onto the base fabric.
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