Parallel running stitch is just two parallel rows of running stitches,with each stitch from each row lying one below the other. Using these as the base, many variations can be created using a different thread. I have illustrated the parallel running stitch here and two different ways it could be used. You can try out your own variations. 
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| Parallel running stitch: Lay the foundation by doing two parallel twin lines of running stitch as illustrated. Note that the stitches W, X, Y, Z lie right below A, B, C and D. | ||
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| This variety makes a good edging or boundary design by giving a snake like effect. You may also incorporate some beadwork to add beauty to the work. | ||
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Fig 1: Take another thread and bring it out from near A. Take the needle under the stitches A and W, as shown. Turn around the needle and take it from under X and B. Again, turn around the needle and take it from under C and Y. Continue this process for the entire length of the two parallel rows. Make sure not to pluck the fabric underneath, while doing this. |
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| Fig 2: A finished line of this variety would look like this. The serpentine visual makes it good for edging and boundary designs. | ||
| Variety 2 | ||
| Again, this variety makes a good edging or boundary design by giving a inverted ‘U’ like effect. You may also incorporate some beadwork to add beauty to the work. | ||
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Fig 1: Now, take another thread and bring it out from near A. Take the needle under the stitches A and W, as shown. Turn around the needle and take it from under A again. Continue this action by taking the needle under B and X, C and Y, and so forth. Make sure not to pluck the fabric while doing this. |
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| Fig 2: This is how a finished line of this variety sample would look like. | ||
Tags: parallel running stitch, running stitch, running stitch family, running stitch variants
plz tell which cloth do u use on which u stitch and what is d no. of needle is being used by u?
Dear Sudha,
I use a normal cotton (closely woven) cloth for stitching. I usually use an embroidery needle no.4 or 5. I have also used a blunt needle to do the weavings between the stitches (in the pictures above).
hi sarah
plz upload tutorials for ribbon embroidery also………….
thanks
hi sarah,
very nice tutorials. thanks for sharing. what kind of hand embroidery is good on a silk lace. thanks
adorei vou fazer os dois lindos
Adoro trabalhos manuais estes estão muito lindos .manda mais.
Really its very nice and beautiful ……..
Hi Sarah ur tutorial is very useful for coz I m jus a 1wk learner about embroidery thanks a lot da
Hi Sarah ur tutorial is very helpful for me cos I m jus 1wk learner of embroidery now I m very interested in it …. Thank u