Many different things are called reversible patchwork. Some people make quilts with a pieced side on the front and the back. Sometimes they are even lined up perfectly so that the quilting is aligned on both sides. Those are beautiful, and a great way to get extra use out of your pieces, but that isn’t …
Running stitch is usually used for hand sewing things. It is a great utility stitch to hold pieces of fabric together. It is the stitch that is used for hand quilting. Running stitch is often overlooked as a decorative embroidery stitch, but it ca be a great option.
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In embroidery, there are some times the stitch to use is obvious. Stems? Maybe stem stitch. Flowers? Maybe lazy daisy. But part of the fun of embroidery is to use stitches in different and unexpected ways. I’ve tried to do that in the Intense Option of the house embroidery.
