Another way to emphasize motif edges with double outlines is to embroider adjacent rows of coral knot stitches.
This variant can be found in many traditional models from the end of the 18th century onwards.
Many motifs were designed using this alternative on a densely embroidered bodice sleeve border.
The detailed photos show,
that a row of chain stitches with thick thread was often worked within the coral knot stitches.
These not only ensure a clean finish to the filling patterns, but also accentuate the edge.
However, there are also examples where the coral knot stitch double row forms the only border decoration.
Sometimes only part of the motif’s border is decorated in this way. The remaining edges are given a different design, as seen here with blanket stitches and – partially visible to the right – Interlaced Straight Stitches
See also:
Double Outlines (1) – Remaining Free Areas
Double Outlines (2) – Interlaced Straight Stitches
Double Outlines (3) – Interlaced Herringbone Stitches
Double Outlines (4) – French Knots
Double Outlines (5) – Bullion Knots Knots
Double Outlines (6) – Blanket Stitches
Double Outlines (7) – Honeycomb Darning Stitches
Double Outlines (8) – Chain Stitch Variations
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