1. A decorative embroidery stitch that creates a feather-like pattern by alternating diagonal stitches from side to side.
Usage: plural form; commonly used in needlework and textile arts

1. To create or decorate with featherstitches; to embroider using the featherstitch technique.
Usage: third-person singular present tense or plural form

Examples

• The quilt featured delicate featherstitches along the border.
• She featherstitches the fabric with green thread to create a leafy design.
• The embroiderer used featherstitches to add texture to the pillowcase.
• Featherstitches are popular in traditional needlework projects.
• He carefully featherstitches each seam to give the garment an elegant finish.
• The vintage dress was decorated with intricate featherstitches in silk thread.