CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO BACKSTITCH
PRESENT
Present
I backstitch
you backstitch
he/she/it backstitches
we backstitch
you backstitch
they backstitch
Present continuous
I am backstitching
you are backstitching
he/she/it is backstitching
we are backstitching
you are backstitching
they are backstitching
Present perfect
I have backstitched
you have backstitched
he/she/it has backstitched
we have backstitched
you have backstitched
they have backstitched
Present perfect continuous
I have been backstitching
you have been backstitching
he/she/it has been backstitching
we have been backstitching
you have been backstitching
they have been backstitching
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I backstitched
you backstitched
he/she/it backstitched
we backstitched
you backstitched
they backstitched
Past continuous
I was backstitching
you were backstitching
he/she/it was backstitching
we were backstitching
you were backstitching
they were backstitching
Past perfect
I had backstitched
you had backstitched
he/she/it had backstitched
we had backstitched
you had backstitched
they had backstitched
Past perfect continuous
I had been backstitching
you had been backstitching
he/she/it had been backstitching
we had been backstitching
you had been backstitching
they had been backstitching
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will backstitch
you will backstitch
he/she/it will backstitch
we will backstitch
you will backstitch
they will backstitch
Future continuous
I will be backstitching
you will be backstitching
he/she/it will be backstitching
we will be backstitching
you will be backstitching
they will be backstitching
Future perfect
I will have backstitched
you will have backstitched
he/she/it will have backstitched
we will have backstitched
you will have backstitched
they will have backstitched
Future perfect continuous
I will have been backstitching
you will have been backstitching
he/she/it will have been backstitching
we will have been backstitching
you will have been backstitching
they will have been backstitching
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would backstitch
you would backstitch
he/she/it would backstitch
we would backstitch
you would backstitch
they would backstitch
Conditional continuous
I would be backstitching
you would be backstitching
he/she/it would be backstitching
we would be backstitching
you would be backstitching
they would be backstitching
Conditional perfect
I would have backstitch
you would have backstitch
he/she/it would have backstitch
we would have backstitch
you would have backstitch
they would have backstitch
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been backstitching
you would have been backstitching
he/she/it would have been backstitching
we would have been backstitching
you would have been backstitching
they would have been backstitching
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you backstitch
we let´s backstitch
you backstitch
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Past participle
backstitched
Present Participle
backstitching
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BACKSTITCH»
Discover the use of
backstitch in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
backstitch and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Beautiful in their simplicity, the designs in this colorful collection use just one type of stitch—and most can be completed in a single weekend. “Elegant embroideries... includes a full color photograph of the finished project, and a ...
Every project is shown in an inspiring photo and accompanied by information on the type and amount of thread to use, a full-color pattern, detailed stitching instructions, the time it will take to complete the work, and plenty of practical ...
3
New Complete Guide to Sewing: Step-by-step Techniques for ...
Backstitch One of the strongest and most versatile hand stitches, the backstitch
serves to secure hand stitching and repair seams: it is also used for hand
understitching. topstitching. and hand-picking zippers. Though there are several
...
4
Couture Sewing Techniques
19). 1. Use a long needle such as a cotton darner in a small size. 2. Anchor the
thread with a knot or backstitch and take several small, even stitches about 1⁄8 in.
long on the needle. Pull the needle through and repeat the process to the end of
...
5
The Art of Bead Embroidery: Techniques, Design & Inspiration
Backstitch 6 is great for beading around larger cabochons and beading lines.
The only difference between Backstitch 4 and 6 is the number of beads you start
with. For Backstitch 6 you will be adding six beads to start, and going back up ...
Heidi Kummli, Sherry Serafini, 2007
6
14 New Mormon Temples: Counted Cross-Stitch Patterns of ...
Complete the stitch with a full diagonal in the color being used, or complete it as
part of the backstitch outline as indicated. (See Figure 2.) Backstitch Outline—
This stitch provides linear detail or emphasizes the design. Using one strand of ...
Jean Crowther, Bill Crowther, 1988
7
Explorations in Beadweaving: Techniques for an ...
Begin 1 round of backstitch using I until you reach the point at which the A
backstitched row ends. Switch to using C and finish the row of backstitch to come
around and cover the top half ofthe bezeled cab. This will be just above the row
of ...
8
Cross Stitch Antique Style Samplers: Over 30 Cross Stitch ...
Backstitch is added after the cross stitch has been completed, to prevent the
backstitch line being broken by the cross stitches. To work backstitch, follow the
number sequence in the diagram, working over one block ofAida or two threads ...
9
Stitch At Home: Over 20 Handmade Fabric and Embroidery Projects
Add a few French knot flowers in dark pink and pink. Chain stitch the shed base
in dark pink, filling in the door with gold satin stitch. Backstitch the roof in brown,
and add an inner border of gold backstitch and a dark pink cross stitch to finish.
10
Prayer: Three Beautiful Adaptations of Artwork by Francis Hook
Complete the stitch with a full diagonal in the color being used or complete it as
part of the backstitch outline as indicated- (See Figure 2.) Backstitch Outline—
This stitch provides linear detail or emphasizes the design- Using one strand of ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BACKSTITCH»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
backstitch is used in the context of the following news items.
PATTERN: How to knit a teddy
Backstitch a diagonal line across corner of head to form ears. Stuff and slip stitch closed area left for stuffing. Embroider face on teddy. «Burton Mail, May 15»
Tartan Tales: Are You Plaid Mad Like Kate Middleton?
... are you weary of the tartan print or are you simply plaid mad and can't get enough of it? And can someone help Kate with her backstitch? «Entertainment.ie, Apr 15»
Bunny Guild builds smiles
“I haven't done the backstitch embroidery since I was 8 years old at my grandma's knee,” she said. “Easter week is a real busy week for me, but ... «Grand Haven Tribune, Apr 15»
Inspired by The Great British Sewing Bee, our Undomesticated …
It's time for more backstitch, this time 10mm from the edge and all the way around the cushion cover. Once finished, I snip the corners off, turn ... «Cambridge News, Feb 15»
Unbelievably beautiful quilts to be auctioned for Ferdinand's 175th
Mary Englert stitched the outstanding embroidery, featuring both the satin stitch and backstitch. The taupe floss replicates wheat atop the ivory ... «Dubois County Free Press, Feb 15»
The four basic home skills Gen Y need
The backstitch is a strong stitch that can be used to repair a seam. Full instructions can be found here. Another stitch worth committing to ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Dec 14»
Tardis stroller for the young 'Doctor Who' fan
The police call box sign on the stroller is hand-embroidered in cross-stitch and backstitch. "I created the pattern for the wording myself based on ... «CNET, Sep 14»
[Interview] Making a career of “dissing” the Korean fashion industry
The distance between each backstitch is really small, right? There are still loads of Koreans who have great sewing skills. Our country is ... «The Hankyoreh, Sep 14»
National Quilt Museum Presents "Backstitch" Exhibit, Celebrating …
The museum will be hosting "Backstitch: A 25 Year Retrospective of Advances and Milestones in Quiltmaking," an exhibit originally staged at ... «PR Newswire, Jul 14»
A Swedish Midsummer Night's Dream
An architect by trade, he devised the proprietary backstitch that creates the tufting on the mattresses as well as the individually cogged springs ... «New York Observer, Jun 14»
