Wheatear Stitch
Wheatear stitch creates a branched line with a heavy central section which looks like wheat or corn.
The stitch is worked in a downward motion. It is simple to work being made up of two diagonal straight stitches set at right angles joined by a chain stitch as illustrated.
This is a versatile stitch as the length of the diagonal straight stitches can be varied and many types of embroidery thread can be used. This stitch can also be worked in single units.
