Also known as: Ghiordes knot

This is a very interesting stitch which can be used in many ways to create different effects, like make ‘hairy’ fillings or rug like edgings.

I would work over a straight stitch line. You can also try the edge of a fabric to create this stitch.

Fig 1: To begin, do not knot the thread ending as we would normally. Like in the illustration, put the needle in through A. Leave a length of thread. Now, bring out the needle through B, in through C and again out through A. The point A lies in the middle of B-C.		Fig 2: Now, take the needle in through D and out through C. The point C lies in the middle of A-D. Make sure you do not pull the thread looping between A-D is pulled through completely, but left as a loop.
Fig 3: Now, continue this process, each time leaving a loop of thread. Try to keep all the loops of the same length.		Fig 4: A finished row of this stitch would look like this. This adds nice finishing touch when the loops fall free out of the edgings.
		Fig 5: You can bring out a different effect by cutting these loops in the middle leaving the threads to hang open. The closer the stitches, the denser it will look. You can also do fillings by doing rows of closely stiched turkey rug knots to cover the  inside of the pattern. Later, cut the loops and trim it to desired length. This gives a ‘velvety or hairy effect to the pattern fillings.

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This stitch is a very simple stitch, which does not incorporate knots, but loops.  It is worked from right to left.

I will be working over a single stitch line.

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Fig 1: Begin by bringing out the needle at the right end on the stitch line, at a point A. Then, take the needle through B, which lies on the stitch line and bring it out from C, a point right below B.		Fig 2: Now, before pulling the stitch A-B tight, take the needle under it as shown. Do not pluck the fabric underneath.
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Fig 3: Pull the needle out completely to get the first knot. Then, again, take the needle in through D, which lies on the stitch line and bring it out through E, a point right below D. The shorter this stitch, the more ’round’ and ‘pearled’ the look. Continue the procedure for the entire length of the stitch line.		Fig 4: A completed row of pearl stitch would look like this.
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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.
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Chicken Scratch   An old embroidery from early America, using few stitches to give a laced effect. Can be used to make over anything made from checkered cloth.
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		Kutch Embroidery   A traditional Indian embroidery from Gujarat. Uses a little complicated stitch to make wonderful embroidery patterns on furnishings and clothes.
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Kasuti   A traditional Indian embroidery from Karnataka. Uses four different styles of stitches to create intricate designs over small furnishings and clothing like sarees and blouses.
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		Sashiko   A traditional Japanese embroidery done in white over dark blue using a single type of stitch. Contemporarily, this embroidery technique is used with different threads and fabric over furnishings and clothing of any sort.
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Basic Stitches   Introduces 50 basic stitches to beginners for skill development. Students will get an idea about the different types and levels of stitches, giving them practice in stitching and developing an interest in hand art. These stitches can be used as per the imagination of the student for various projects.
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For information and registration, contact:
Tel: 8275697147 /         Email: juby.sarah@gmail.com
         

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The stitch dictionary is arranged in alphabetical order and will help you to go to a stitch directly. Just click on the alphabet given in the index to go to the stitch beginning with that alphabet. Some stitches are known by multiple names and all names are included here. Hovering over the stitch names will give you the most common name by which the stitch is known.

A .B . C . D . E .F .G . H I . J . K . L . M .N . O .P . Q.R . S . T . U .V .W .X . Y .Z

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