Machine Embroidery GlossaryGlossary

Dense parallel stitches used for borders, lettering, and narrow columns.

A needle with a finer, more pointed tip that pierces cleanly through tightly woven or dense materials.

The total number of stitches contained within an embroidery design. Higher stitch counts generally increase stitching time.

A support material placed behind, beneath, or above fabric to prevent distortion during embroidery.

A pre-made embroidery design available for purchase and immediate download.

A quilting style made of wandering, curved lines, also called meandering. It adds texture across an area without large filled sections, and it stitches in a single thread color.

A needle shaped to prevent skipped stitches on very stretchy fabrics such as spandex blends and activewear knits.