ead is laced through the colour, thread it through as shown. The needle passes under the first Back a) In whipped running ae eo n ile atva the Stitch from right to left(not into the fabric), through the second Back Stitch stitches, without passing throug die, or a tapestry needle. from left to right, and soon. Do not draw the interlacing thread too tightly — thread, use the blunt end of the needle, z or the effect will be lost. Tene ae Threaded Back ——__ oe erended Back stitche | ___4. Running Stitch Variations Stitch Variations Work a line of Back Stitch, and using a blunt needle and contrasting 3. Running Stitch This is one of the oldest and simplest of Stitches, It is used for maki outlines and creating simple line effects, and also as a foundation { overcast stitch. The needle is passed regularly over and under the fabrie. worked without a frame, several stitches ean be made at a time. b) Lu this variation two threads are laced through the stitches. without being drawn tightly! <, View Mier ates bs aT een 2 5, Stem Stitch Keephrg the tmrcud ov the same side of the needle me agkee!, mete } royular and even stitches, bringing the needle aut to the left, halfway stim ime previous stitch, The stitches overlap each other ina fine, strais ut hoe ULwd forautlines, lines and fillings. ko et ee! row of running Ses i NL ety (he cess holes made by M2 ut, 6. Whipped Stem Stitch - Wok a caw of stem stitch. Then pass a second thread uns ero ches where they overlap - but not into the fabric. Pass over the serine, jv uncer again, working in theopposite direction tothatof the stem stitch, se ihe blunt end of the needle or a tapestry needle to avoid splitting the Hi witches,