How to Do Ainu Running Stitch – Easy Tutorial for Beginners

 The Ainu running stitch is a beautiful and rhythmic embroidery stitch that creates neat, geometric lines. It is commonly used in Ainu traditional designs and is perfect for borders, outlines, and simple patterns. In this post, I’ll guide you through how to do this stitch—and yes, a video tutorial is available for easier learning!

I learned this lovely stitch from Queenie, whose clear teaching made it so simple to follow.

Video tutorial Below

The Ainu running stitch is simple yet elegant. It adds a traditional touch to your embroidery and is easy enough for beginners to master.

Try it out, enjoy the process, and keep creating beautiful designs. Happy stitching!

Flower Embroidery #6 - Pistil stitch flower

Welcome back to the Flower Embroidery Series!

I’m so glad to have you here again as we move on to our sixth design — the elegant Pistil Stitch Flower. This stitch creates lovely elongated petals with a dotted tip, perfect for adding a delicate and graceful touch to your fabric. It’s simple, relaxing, and looks beautiful whether stitched alone or in clusters. Learn how to make this charming flower in the video tutorial below and continue growing your embroidery garden! 🌼✨

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Pattern for the design

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Stitches used & Thread numbers

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Flower - Pistil stitch - 6 strands, 1 wrap - 894, 893

Centre - French knots - 6 strands, 1 wrap - 893

Stem - chain stitch - 3 strands - 856

Your Pistil Stitch Flower is now complete, standing tall and graceful with its unique, dotted petals. This simple stitch adds charm and detail to any embroidery project, making your floral designs even more special.
Have a happy time with your needle n thread!

Flower Embroidery #5 - Fly stitch flower

 Welcome back to the Flower Embroidery Series!

It’s wonderful to have you here as we move on to our fifth design — the Fly Stitch Flower. This stitch is simple, neat, and perfect for creating soft, open petals that give a delicate look to your fabric. Whether you’re adding it to small motifs or using it in clusters, the fly stitch brings a lovely lightness to any embroidery project. Let’s learn this beautiful flower in the video tutorial below and keep your embroidery garden growing! 🌼✨

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Pattern for the design

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Design size is 2.5" * 1.5"

Stitches Used & Thread numbers

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Flower - Fly stitch - 6 strands - 168

Centre of flower - French knot - 6 strands, 1 wrap -  307

Stem - Split back stitch - 3 strands - 258

Leaf - Blanket stitch - 3 strands - 258

Your Fly Stitch Flower is now complete, giving your fabric a gentle and graceful bloom. It’s amazing how such a small stitch can add so much elegance. Keep exploring these simple techniques to build a colorful and creative floral collection.

Have a happy time with your needle n thread! 

Learn Broken chain Stitch - Video Tutorial, How to do broken chain stitch in hand embroidery

Welcome to today’s embroidery lesson! In this post, you’ll learn how to make the Broken Chain Stitch — a beautiful variation of the classic chain stitch that adds a unique textured look to your designs. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to expand your stitch collection, this step-by-step video tutorial will guide you through each part of the process with ease. Grab your needle and thread, and let’s start stitching this elegant design together!

Video Tutorial below

Now that you’ve learned the Broken Chain Stitch, try adding it to your floral patterns, borders, or decorative motifs to bring extra charm and texture to your embroidery work. Keep practicing to get smooth and even stitches, and soon it’ll become one of your favorites to use. Don’t forget to watch the full video tutorial for clear step-by-step guidance and more stitching tips. Happy embroidery! 🌸

Flower Embroidery #4 - Lazy Daisy Sunflower

 Welcome back to the Flower Embroidery Series! 🌸

It’s a joy to have you here again as we create our fourth design — a bright and cheerful Lazy Daisy Sunflower. Using the same easy lazy daisy stitches, this flower gets its sunny look with layers of golden petals and a cluster of French knots at the centre. It’s simple yet striking, perfect for adding warmth and a pop of color to your fabric. Learn how to make this beautiful sunflower in the video tutorial below and bring a touch of sunshine to your embroidery garden! 🌞

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Pattern for the design

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The design size is 2" by 1"

Stitches used

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Flower - Lazy Daisy Stitch - 6 strands - 298

Centre of flower - French Knots - 6 strands, 1 wrap 

Stem - whipped back stitch - 3 strands 

Leaf - Herringbone stitch - 3 strands

Your sunflower now glows beautifully with golden petals and a textured centre of French knots. 🌻 It’s amazing how a few simple stitches can capture the brightness of a real sunflower. Keep experimenting with different thread shades to make your flowers even more lively. In the next post, we’ll explore another unique floral design to make your embroidery garden bloom with even more colors and creativity.  

Have a happy time with your needle n thread. 🌸

Flower Embroidery #3 - Lazy Daisy flower

 Welcome back to the Flower Embroidery Series! 🌸

It’s lovely to have you here again as we move on to our third design — the pretty Lazy Daisy flower. This stitch is one of the most fun and relaxing ones to learn, creating soft, petal-like loops that instantly bring your fabric to life. Whether you’re stitching it on a saree, kurti, or cushion, this simple flower adds a touch of elegance and charm. So, let’s pick up the needle and make these lazy daisies bloom beautifully! 🌼✨

VIDEO

Step by Step photos

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Lazy daisy stitch with 6 strands for petals 

1 french knot with single wrap at the centre of the flower

Stems are embroidered using 6 strands of back stitch

Leaves are done with 6 strands of thread.

 Each leaf is a lazy daisy stitch with a straight stitch inside the lazy daisy

Pattern for the design

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My stitched sample is 1.5" * 1.25"

Anchor threads used

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Flower - Lazy daisy stitch - 330 - 6 strands

Centre of flower - French knot - 302  - 6 strands, 1 wrap

Stems - Back stitch - 856 - 6 strands

Leaves - Lazy daisy stitch with a straight stitch inside - 856 - 6 strands

And just like that, your Lazy Daisy flower has come to life — soft, delicate, and full of charm. 🌸 With just a few loops and stitches, you’ve created petals that look effortlessly graceful. Keep practicing this stitch to create clusters or borders of daisies that brighten any fabric. In the next post, we’ll continue adding new blooms to your embroidery garden, one stitch at a time. 🌼✨

Flower Embroidery #2 - Easy round flower with straight stitch

 Welcome back to the Flower Embroidery Series! 🌸

It’s wonderful to have you here again as we move to our next design — a cute and easy round flower made with straight stitches. This pattern is simple to follow and perfect for adding a neat, cheerful touch to your fabric. With just a few stitches, you’ll create a lovely round bloom that pairs beautifully with your first 8-petal flower. Let’s begin stitching and make your embroidery garden grow even brighter! 🌼

Step by Step photos

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1 straight stitch along the lines in the pattern

1 straight stitch in between each straight stitches

Satin stitch in the centre

Stem stitch for the stem

Back stitch leaves

Pattern for the design 

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My stitched Sample is 2" * 1"

Anchor threads used

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Flower - 46, 10(6 strands) - Straight stitch

Centre - 298(2 strands) - Satin stitch

Stem - 257(3 strands) - Stem stitch

Leaves - 257(3 strands) - Back stitch

And there you have it — a sweet little round flower stitched with ease and charm. 🌸 It’s amazing how a few straight stitches can create such a bright and cheerful design. Keep practicing and combining these flowers to form your own patterns. In the next post, we’ll explore another beautiful floral design to add more variety to your embroidery garden. 🌼✨