This stitch is decorative and one of the ways in which we can add to a simple running stitch to make it more interesting.
You need to know the running stitch to be able to attempt this variation.
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| Fig 1: Lay a foundation of running stitch. With a contrasting thread, bring out the needle from below and between two running stitches, as shown. Take the needle under the first stitch and then turn and take it under the second. Do not pluck the fabric while doing so. | Fig 2: Finish up by taking the needle in through the same point from where you began. Repeat the process for the entire row of the running stitch. |
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| Fig 3: A finished row of the Laced Edging stich looks like this. |
Sarah has been researching and sharing hand embroidery lessons for over 17 years, making it accessible to everyone around the globe.
Thanks for the tutorial Sarah. I have worked out a flower design using this stitch.
What a clever and gorgeous way to apply this stitch, Shami! Love the flowers and love the leaves too. This is definitely inspiring. Thanks for sharing it with us!
You could use Inuit instead. Then it doesn’t erase the origins of the stitch.
Hi Corinna,
Thank you for dropping by. When I was looking up, it looked like the term ‘Inuit’ is also not appreciated by some. So, I decided to keep it neutral in all ways. 🙂
As an Inuit woman, believe you and me, we do not take offence to being called Inuit, just Eskimo!
Hi and thank you for your content! I wanted to write that esk*mo is used as a racial slur and was an colonial name used against Indigenous people in “Canada” and “Greenland” Here is more information:
https://www.uaf.edu/anlc/resources/inuit_or_eskimo.php
Hi Em. Thank you. After extensive research and discussion, I have made the change.
Sarah, you are a gifted teacher!
Thank you, Janet!
Hi Sara
I have tried this stitch in one of my blouse back neck. The outcome is really beautiful and simple. I have a post in my blog with a link to your page and site. Here it is:
http://shamiatcraft.blogspot.com/2013/09/blouse-back-neck-embroidery.html
Hi Shammi,
Thanks. Nicely used.
sarah I like to learn strawberry stich.please teach me.thankyou.
Dear Vijayalakshmi,
I am not so sure of a strawberry stitch in embroidery. But the closest I can get to is the seed stitch: https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/stitch/running-stitch/seed-stitch/
Hi Sarah.
Thank you so much for all your knowledge and wonderful visual examples. This has been such a joy and inspiration that I have found your website.
I haven’t been able to find a book that even comes close to your art which you share and only ask for a donation.
Thank you for allowing me to see your unconditional offerings!!
Caren
plz add chevron stitch and its other types soon…
Love your elegant hand. What do you use to trace on your fabric? pencil or any special marker. I have used pencil and is hard to get it out after.
Thank you
Dear Rocio,
Thanks. Generally, I trace using carbon sheet, or the tailor’s tracing paper. They wash off easily. Pencil can sometimes be tough, especially if you mark them hard. I use pencil too, but lightly. You can use water soluble pens that are available in embroidery shops.
such a pretty stitch, I’ve never seen this before.
awsome plz show the mirror work
Please suggest me good design book and Embrodiery book
Dear Sarah:
Thank you for your wonderful embroidery blog. I have linked your site through my primarily textile/fiber arts based blog on Tumblr. I had to share such an amazing textile treasure.
Best regards,
Coco
Dear sarah,
I like your site and your name too.Blessed hands.So creative and nice work.I love all your stitches.
Vry nice intersting……… 🙂
Beautiful stitch. Thanks, Sarah
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Dear Sarah your web site very helpful and awesome.
I really like it.
thanks