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Stitch Angles<br />
Stitch angle is the direction of the stitch inside a column in a satin stitch or the direction of the stitches in a tatami fill.<br />
The stitch angle in a turning angle fill is controlled by the line that connects each set of points.<br />
The stitch angle in a tatami fill is parallel and does not turn.<br />
Adding Realism<br />
This leaf is an example of how stitch angle can add realism to an embroidery design.<br />
The leaf is made of 2 colours, one for the leaf and a second for the stem and veins. In the image on the left, the leaf is stitched<br />
with 1 stitch angle and the result looks a little flat. In the image on the right, the leaf is stitched with 2 angles one for each side<br />
of the leaf. The result is that the leaf looks more three-dimensional. The complete leaf is made of three objects one for each<br />
side of the leaf and a third for the stem and veins.<br />
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