Learn the vintage hand embroidery technique called Chicken Scratch by stitching a textured star motif. The star is a classic image used in Chicken Scratch embroidery, which is always stitched on a gingham check base cloth. In this pattern you will learn the core chicken scratch stitches, creating a lace‑like star design, which you can finish all kinds of ways- as a pillow, framed, or part of a larger quilt project. A fat quarter of gingham, embroidery thread, needle and a hoop you are ready to go!