January 12, 2010
Straight (Running) Stitch Embroidery How -To
![running stitch](https://french-knots.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/running_stitch.png)
One of the first stitches to learn in sewing or embroidery. In sewing, where the stitches are long it’s known as “basting.” Nothing to do with turkeys.