running stitch in English

noun
1
a simple needlework stitch consisting of a line of small even stitches that run in and out through the cloth without overlapping.
For hand appliqué, outline the flowers and leaves with three strands of embroidery floss using a backstitch, running stitch or stem stitch.

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1. The primary stitches used in Blackwork embroidery are backstitch and double running stitch (also called Holbein stitch), which give the patterns their iconic crisp lines

2. The Backstitch DIY Embroidery Stitches May 27, 2015 By Laurel Randolph Leave a Comment The back stitch is similar to the running stitch, except that it connects the spaces as it goes.

3. The Backstitch gets its name because the needle goes into the fabric behind the previous stitch. On the contrary, with a running stitch, the needle simply passes through the fabric an even distance in front of the previous stitch.

4. ‘a series of small Backstitches’ ‘Mattress stitch instead of Backstitch means that I can see what I'm doing as I'm attaching.’ ‘For hand appliqué, outline the flowers and leaves with three strands of embroidery floss using a Backstitch, running stitch or stem stitch.’

5. Blackwork embroidery is a type of counted thread embroidery with geometric looking patterns done with Holbein stitch or double running stitch; as the name suggests it is mostly done on white even-weave linen with black silk thread in a Double Running or Holbein Stitch.Occasionally couching or …