hand embroidery tutorials

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Sakura

Embroidery Pattern: Sakura. You will learn 3 Stitches At a Time – Brick Stitch, Plucked Knots, Open Back Stitch. Springtime is magical and watching the beauty of the Sakuras blooming in pink and white is something that cannot be explained. Standing upon a small bridge that is overshadowed by these...

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Indian Edging Stitch

This a very pretty looking stitch with a lot of scope to experiment with. I suppose this stitch is used extensively in certain kind of Indian embroidery, the reason why it has its name. It can be combined with embellishments like beads and sequins to get fabulous outcomes. Fig 1:...

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Antwerp Edging Stitch

Also known as: knot stitch edging, Antwerp stitch This a very pretty looking edging stitch which looks like a blanket stitch with a knot. It can be made loosely and is generally used for more of a decorative purpose, than for securing the edges as with blanket stitches. The Antwerp...

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Threaded Chevron Stitch

Threaded Chevron Stitch is also known as Puntada de Cheurón Roscada [ES], Umschlungener Wabenstich [DE] How to do the Threaded Chevron Stitch This is a decorative variation of the Chevron Stitch Family. You need to know the Chevron Stitch to be able to continue with this tutorial. Fig 1: First,...

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Chevron Stitch

Chevron Stitch is also known as Punto de chevron / Punto pata de gallo [ES], Point de chevron [FR], Wabenstich [DE],  Punto chevron [IT], Ponto chevron [PT]. How to do the Chevron Stitch This stitch follows a zig-zag pattern. It can follow easy curves and can be used creatively to...

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TOI features Sarah’s Embroidery

Times of India featured our hand embroidery tutorials in their bookmarks section:     Thanks to all our readers for the encouragement and feedback 🙂 Rocksea and Sarah  

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Turkey Rug Knot

Turkey Rug Knot is also known as Turkey stitch / Ghiordes knot / Velvet stitch / Rya stitch / Rya knot [EN], Punto de bolonia [ES], Point de franges [FR], Fransenstickerei / Türkischer Knoten [DE], Ponto em tufos [PT]. How to do the Turkey Rug Knot This is a very interesting...

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Pearl Knot Stitch

This stitch is a very simple stitch worked from right to left. Make these stitches close enough to see it look like like a string of pearls, which explains the name. I will be working over a single stitch line. Fig 1: Begin by bringing out the needle at the...

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summer workshop

Hand Embroidery Workshop Location: Pashan-Panchvati, Pune Complete stitch kit will be provided.   Embroideries taught: Redwork An old embroidery style in red or blue using various stitches. Can be used over any kind of furnishings or children’s clothes and materials. Chicken Scratch An old embroidery from early America, using few...