Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The running stitch is the very first stitch every embroiderer should know —
it's simple, beautiful, and incredibly versatile. In this tutorial I'll show
you exactly how to do it, nice and slowly, step by step, and we'll be
practising it right inside our slow stitch book.

Whether you've never picked up a needle before or you're just building up
your stitch library, this one is a brilliant place to start.
And once you know it, you'll find yourself reaching for it again and again.

What we'll cover:
🧵 How to prepare your thread and needle
🧵 The running stitch technique, broken down nice and slowly
🧵 Tips for keeping your stitches even and neat
🧵 Beautiful variations to try in your slow stitch book

All you need is some fabric, a needle, and a little thread —
nothing fancy, nothing expensive. Just have a play and enjoy the process.

📖 MAKE YOUR SLOW STITCH BOOK FIRST: youtu.be/8zCLRJG1lIc
🧵 BLANKET STITCH TUTORIAL: youtube.com/watch?v=ofnBmni1k4o

If you give this a go I'd love to hear how you get on —
leave a comment below and let me know which stitch you'd like to see next!


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