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Whipped running stitch

  • Whipping
  • Cordonnet stitch

​Whipped running stitch is an embellishment to a normal running stitch. By entwining or ‘whipping’ another length of thread through the original base of running stitch, you can produce some interesting effects, particularly when combining different colour and texture threads.

For more background see the entry for running stitch.

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Composite Running Solid-line Whipped Outline Surface Crewelwork Ribbonwork Running stitch Whipped blanket stitch Whipped chain stitch Whipped stem stitch Whipped back stitch

Whipped running stitch is generously sponsored by Ingrid Coombes

Method

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Whipped running stitch method stage 1 illustration
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Complete a line of equally spaced running stitches.

Running stitch
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Whipped running stitch method stage 2 photograph
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Using a tapestry needle, take the needle under each surface stitch. Remember to approach each loop from the same direction.

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It can be worked in a similar or contrasting thread.

Whipped running stitch

Structure of stitch

Composite Running Solid-line Whipped

Common uses

Outline

Embroidery Techniques

Surface Crewelwork Ribbonwork

Variant Stitches

Running stitch Whipped blanket stitch Whipped chain stitch Whipped stem stitch Whipped back stitch

Related Stitches

Whipped back stitch Whipped blanket stitch Whipped chain stitch Whipped stem stitch Back stitch

Identifying Whipped running stitch

​An outline stitch

The whipping thread will always enter under the base running stitch from the same side and whip each stitch in sequence.

References

  • Mrs Archibald Christie, Samplers and Stitches (1921) , p.67
  • Jennifer Campbell, Ann-Marie Bakewell, Guide to Embroidery Stitches (2004) , p.122