The basic foundation of many other embroidery and stitch works like the Indian Kantha work or Chikankari work.
hand embroidery sample : running stitch
Running stitch is also laid as a foundation for a variety of patterns, some of which I will show in subsequent posts, so that you get an idea on what different ways these stitches can be used as a foundation for. Then, the rest is upto your imagination!
hand embroidery sample : running stitch varieties
Tags: embroidery, kantha, running stitch, stitches
nice post sarah. this simple designs really give a temptation to try this. thanks
Good to know that these designs have inspired you Priya. You may follow the stitch lessons to know how to make them.
great!…this is a good initiative…we do share some similar interests….i have enjoyed stitching and knitting since school days and have been always experimenting on my wardrobe. My mom and dad also loved doing it, they have made some awesome shawls, curtains, kurtas…
keep posting, i will be a regular audience now on….:))
that’s great to know marlin! after reading you, juby will ask me to join her :O
hmm…Roxy u should indeed join her!…
In the days to come, you both will cherish those moments together…:))
yes, though i am not yet into the manual part of the stitching, i have been into every other nook and corner of it with her
thanks a lot for inspiring us 
Hey Marlin, great to see that we share some common interests and your eagerness.
My appreciations to both of them.
And wow! your dad also enjoyed stitching/knitting!? Except for real artisans, it was difficult for me to even imagine a man holding a needle.
Yes, am starting with the most basics and will be progressing to the more complicated ones, so you wont fall short of new stitches to learn. And, you may share some tips and techniques, history, or any info and suggestions as well. It will make learning more interesting.
yeah!..when it comes to art and books, i am overly enthusiastic..hehe
My appa is a persona – great culinary skills, fantastic singer, awesome painter…n many more skills to cite…
And he completely complements amma…
Would surely love to share stitching notes with you but I stitch or design as per the imagination that brew in my mind…alas, i get to learn it the apt way from you here….:))
I say, am already a fan your dad and mom
. It is a nice thing to see rare talents like this. ‘Rare’ I say, coz your dad is a sport for all. And in that way, Roxy also is an enthusiast in helping me out in my interests.
It is always the nature of a true artist to have ideas and ways of her own throwing up in her work. So I appreciate your way of doings. And along the way if you find there is a scope for a suggestion or correction here, do mention it.
Dear Sarah,
Its quite interesting to see your site!
How can i learn stitches here..? i am seeing only stitched designs..!! Kindly help me..!
regards,
Devarpirankrishnan
Dear Devarpiran,
Thanks for referring our pages.
If you look on the right hand side panel, you will see a list of stitch families. Just click on them to get a list of stitches in that family. Click on any of the stitches to get the detailed tutorial.
What you see here is the general information on the running stitch family. On the right hand side, click on ‘running stitch family’ to get a list of stitches demonstrated in the designs here.
Hope this helped.
You can also check the Stitch Dictionary (link on right hand side panel) for stitches in Alphabetical order.
http://www.rocksea.org/hand-embroidery/stitch-dictionary
Thank you for those tutorials. I am a beginner and want to use emb. in my fabric art journal.
you are super and great i need to ask you one think now im complted go throught all your stitches but how did i know if you post you new stithes
Dear Jaya,
Thanks for your interest shown.
If you want to be updated of all the new posts that I will be posting, just subscribe to our pages using google reader. Check the topmost part of the right hand side panel of this page to help you subscribe.
hi sarah i was really very haapy about this site