Kamal Kadai variation 3

Kamal Kadai- even number of spokes, variegated thread and embellished centre

Kamal Kadai flowers made with an even number of spokes ensures that the petals are filled to the brim and not left with an ‘extra’ long foundation stitch in the middle. The center is filled with a bead or any jewel. I have tried a variegated thread over this sample.

Fig 1: Mark the stitch points over the fabric. Note that the stitch points are even in number. I have marked a small circle for the centre. Learn how to make this pattern the right way from here.	Fig 2: Start making the foundation stitches, one petal at a time. You can start from one end of the petal and move towards the other.
Fig 3: Or, you can do both ends of a petal first and then make the spokes in the inside. This makes sure that the shape of the petal is retained.	Fig 4: I have made the foundation with 6 strands of thread. Once done, it will be ready for the weaving.
Fig 5: Start weaving one petal at a time, starting from the bottom and working upwards.	Fig 6: When the weaving is done, take the last weave over the foundation stitch and go in through the fabric under the other stitch.
Fig 7: The petals are done, and ready to be decorated around!	Fig 8: I will come out with the needle from one side of the center and insert a bead through the needle, as shown.
Fig 9: Take the needle in through the other end of the center and stitch down the bead.	Fig 10: I have added some stems and leaves around the sample.

Next, learn the other variations of Kamal Kadai: