GERMAN EMBROIDERY VOCABULARY



Stitches (Stiche)

German English
Anlegearbeit or Anlegetechnik Couching
Doppelte Vorstich Double Running Stitch
Flachstich Satin Stitch
Französische Knoten French Knot
Hexenstich Herringbone Stitch
Kettstich or Kettenstich Chain Stitch
Kreuzstich Cross Stitch
Plattstich see Flachstich
Sandstich Speckling Stitch
Spaltstich Split Stitch
Steppstich Backstitch
Sternstich Algerian Eye Stitch
Stielstich Stem Stitch
Vorstich Running Stitch
Zopfstich Long-armed Cross Stitch


Materials

German English
Baumwolle Cotton
Faden Thread
Garn Yarn
Grund Ground
Leinen Linen
Perle Bead, Pearl
Seide Silk
Wollen Wool
Drehung Twist (of thread)


Colors (Farben)

German English
Blau Blue
Gelb Yellow
Grau Grey
Grün Green
Rot Red
Schwarz Black
Weiß White
Naturfarben Natural


General

German English
Bild Picture
Breite Width
Faden Thread
Früh Early
Gestrickte Knit
Höhe Height
Jahrhundert Century
Kloster Convent, Cloister, Monastery
Muster Pattern
Ohne Without
Spät Late
Stickerei Embroidery
Stricken Knitting
Teppich Hanging, Tapestry, Carpet
Wappen Coat of arms








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