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Sunday 22 August 2021

Sunday Stitch School - Lesson 182: Snail Trail Stitch

 Quiz: What stitch is this?


Answer: Yes, you are right. It is Coral Stitch.

Now I am at a dilemma, is today's stitch a new stitch or Coral Stitch?

The thing is, that Coral Stitch has many names, one of them is Snail Trail Stitch. 

I have noticed a difference, though, in the spacing.

When you insert the needle at a wider angle and bite into more fabric you get this 'Twisted Chain' look.





So I want to keep calling the purple stitch seen above Coral Stitch, 

and use Snail Trail for the blue stitch.


The best pictorial instructions I have come across are at Kimberly Oimet.


Homework:

Let a Snail leave Trails on these samplers.



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4 comments:

  1. Pamela23 August 2021 at 06:15

    I agree that the blue is different and should be the snail trail. I like the coral stitch more than the snail trail. Maybe it’s the name.

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  2. crazyQstitcher23 August 2021 at 08:32

    It's surprising how stitches can be maneuvered into being being something different. Both are worth keeping.

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  3. Rachel24 August 2021 at 04:56

    I've seen Snail Trail presented as having the knots closer together, as well..

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  4. Janie26 August 2021 at 03:06

    Yes there is a subtle but distinct difference and both can be 'maneuvered' into many useful options.

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