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A stitch used in stem work to produce a fine line, much used in old church embroidery to work the hands and faces of figures.

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  1. A stitch used in stem work to produce a fine line, much used in old church embroidery to work the hands and faces of figures.
  2. A stitch used in stem work to produce a fine line, much used inold church embroidery to work the hands and faces of figures.