feath·er·stitch
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Definition of featherstitch
: an embroidery stitch consisting of a line of diagonal blanket stitches worked alternately to the left and right
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“Featherstitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/featherstitch. Accessed 6 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of featherstitch was in 1835
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