Whipped Running Stitch
A variety of running stitch
Whipped running stitch is also known as cordonnet stitch.
Whipped running stitch will follow intricate curves easily.
Work a foundation of running stitches.
Whip a second thread over this foundation, without picking up any ground fabric.
Use a blunt ended tapestry needle for this part of the process to avoid splitting the foundation running stitches.
A much heavier contrasting thread can be used for the whipping.
A much heavier contrasting thread can be used for the whipping.
Metallic and fine ribbon also creates interesting effect.
Running Stitch Varieties:
There are many varieties of running stitch. You will find a few here: Running Stitch, Interlaced Running Stitch, Interlaced Double Running Stitch No 1, Interlaced Double Running Stitch No 2, Interlaced Double Running Stitch No 3, Stepped Threaded Running Stitch (version 1), Stepped Threaded Running Stitch (version 2), Threaded Running Stitch, Whipped Running Stitch
