It is used for Canvas Work and fills an area beautifully.
Now I wonder why it is called Hungarian Stitch. Most examples of embroidery from Hungary show very colourful, Satin Stitched floral designs.
Furthermore, today's stitch looks nothing like Hungarian Braid Stitch, a beautiful braid based on the Chain Stitch.
Instead it is similar to Hungary Stitch, which is also known as Bargello Stitch/Florentine Stitch (among other names). These stitches have an undulating flame-like pattern and can be seen on the borders of some Hungarian work. Is it from these borders the stitch has got its name?
Many questions the teacher can't answer today! Can the students?
Mattia tells me its French names are either point hongrois or point de Hongrie.
Anyway, let's get down to stitching.
Work Hungarian Stitch like this:
After 3 vertical Straight Stitches, jump one space and continue.
On my Aida sampler.
Fill a square on this 'fake' canvas.
I need geography as well as stitching lessons! I like this stitch.
ReplyDeleteWell you certainly won't need any geography lessons about Japan! You must have been to every nook and cranny of this country!
DeleteThe Hungarian Stitch makes a nice filling on canvas.
It does look like Bargello stitchery.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking this would be even more of Bargello style if you used a variegated thread.
DeleteIt's a lovely stitch, creates a nice all over effect on canvas.
ReplyDeleteYes, I think it is very good for filling an area, especially if you use a fluffier woolen yarn.
DeleteAnother lovely stitch. It reminds me of the Hungarian grounding I stitched ages ago.
ReplyDeleteYes, I know you have made some beautiful canvas work. This is an easy stitch and will work up fast.
Deleteencore un point que je n'avais jamais utilisé,
ReplyDeleteson nom français est très facile
- point hongrois ou point de Hongrie
Mattia
Yes, it has a name that easily translates.
DeleteI have updated my blog post with your info.
The stitch looks like a one my Croatian grandmother used. I have a table cloth with it.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds very interesting.
DeleteBeautiful filler with lots of possibilities for fun color combinations making new patterns
ReplyDeletewithin the stitching.
I think that if you have not only tow different colours but two different weights or types of thread you would get a very interesting pattern.
DeleteGreat filler stitch that would have a different appearance depending on the fabric you choose to stitch on.
ReplyDeleteOr depending on the weight of the thread.
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