Sarah's Hand Embroidery Tutorials

indian embroidery

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Kamal Kadai variation 1

Kamal Kadai- twisted centre and two colours This Kamal Kadai flower is very basic and done over an odd number of spokes. I have used different colors for laying the foundation stitches (spokes) and the weaving. The effect from two colors is different from what might result from using the...

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Kamal Kadai other variations

Kamal Kadai – in modern hand embroidery It is great fun to use Kamal Kadai technique over modern embroidery. It is possible to combine the weaving technique with other stitches that can pose a favourable foundation. This page will give you a few such ideas and encourage you to create...

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Kamal Kadai variation 4

Kamal Kadai – petals with beads When using an odd number of spokes, it is a great idea to use beads at the ends of the petals. This not only covers the elongated part of the stitch left unwoven but also gives a beautiful enriched touch to the flower. You...

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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...

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Kamal Kadai variation 2

Kamal Kadai – open centre This version of Kamal Kadai is typical kind used in this embroidery form. The centre part of the flower is left open, and so the spokes are worked one petal at a time, radiating from the centre . The centre space is then filled with...

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Kamal Kadai

Kamal Kadai – the basics Kamal Kadai literally means ‘Lotus Embroidery‘ in Hindi/ Urdu languages. The name must have come about from the way the shape of the petals is made using the weaving technique. The petals are longest in the middle with a step-like descending formation on either side,...

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Interlaced Herringbone Stitch

This stitch is beautiful, made by weaving over the Double Herringbone stitch with another thread of same or different color. Interlaced Herringbone Stitch forms one of the main stitches for two traditional embroideries called the Kutch Work and the Armenian Marash Work. You need to know the Double Herringbone Stitch...

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Double Herringbone Stitch

Simply put, this stitch is just a double layer of the Herringbone Stitch. Now, note something important – If your intent is to just use the Double Herringbone stitch as it is over the patterns, you can just check out Variation 1 for it.  But, if you are going to...

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Laced Herringbone Stitch

Also known as: German Interlacing Stitch This stitch requires a base of herringbone stitch, around which we weave using a contrasting colored thread. It is highly decorative and so makes a good stitch for borders. You need to know how to do herringbone stitch before beginning this tutorial. Herringbone Stitch:...

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Tied Herringbone Stitch

Also known as : Knotted Herringbone Stitch, Coral Knotted Herringbone Stitch This stitch is done over a base of herringbone stitch. It is an incorporation of coral stitch over herringbone stitch. You need to know how to do herringbone stitch and coral stitch before beginning this tutorial. Herringbone Stitch: Make...