This part was stitched on a hand dyed 26 count linen foundation cloth.

Stitches from top to bottom include Montenegrin stitch, an arrangement of cross and straight stitch, another arrangement of straight stitch and half Algerian eye stitch, a blackwork design of back stitch, algerian eye and rhodes, back stitch, and then rows of threaded running stich.




Montenegrin Stich

Montenegrin is a form of cross stitch which is also known as Montenegrin cross stitch, and two sided Montenegrin cross stitch.



It is sometimes confused with Long armed Cross Stich which looks similar but it has an extra vertical stitch made during construction.

This is another canvas stitch that can be worked as a filling on linen or Aida in a fine thread. On even weave fabrics it can be used also as a border stitch. Any type of embroidery thread can be used as long as it is compatible with the fabric or canvas.

Montenegrin is simple and quick to cover an area.

Work from left to right.

Start the row with a diagonal stitch twice the width of the depth of the cross stitch.

In the illustration I have worked over four threads.

Work the diagonal stitch and then work the vertical stitch as illustrated.

Continue in this manner until you have completed the row.