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Chicken Scratch Embroidery is known by many other names including Amish Embroidery, Snowflake Embroidery, Depression Lace or Gingham Lace. Chicken Scratch Embroidery uses the Smyrna or Double Cross Stitch and other woven embroidery stitches and is often confused with the more complex embroidery style known as Teneriffe Lace. Chicken Scratch Embroidery is traditionally done on gingham fabric.
Free Chicken Scratch Embroidery Patterns
Chicken Scratch Embroidery, a variation of Cross Stitch, is done on gingham fabric. Use these free patterns to practice this traditional embroidery style.
Chicken Scratch Hearts
Information about stitching reverse Chicken Scratch is included with a free pattern for a heart trio.
Chicken Scratch Star Pattern
This simple star pattern is accompanied by several pages of basic information about Chicken Scratch Embroidery.
Tiny Chicken Scratch Heart Pattern
This pattern is perfect for beginners who want to try a small Chicken Scratch pattern.

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