Wednesday, 28 May 2014

Fancy laced running stitch

Fancy laced running stitch is one of the popular borders in kantha embroidery.
I just thought y'all might like to learn it so here it is..
                                                  



Step 1 - Work 5 rows of non-aligned kantha stitches.
(click on the images for a better view)








Step 2 - Start lacing with a second color or shade thread by passing the needle and thread under the diagonal row of stitches as shown.







Step 3 - Continue lacing as shown.










Step 4 - Go back down and fasten the second color/shade thread as shown.








Step 5 - Repeat steps 2,3 and 4 with third color/shade thread and next set of diagonal stitches.








Step 6 - Repeat steps 2,3 and 4 with fourth color/shade thread and next set of diagonal stitches.








Step 7 - Repeat steps 2,3 and 4 with fifth color/shade thread and next set of diagonal stitches.








Step 8 - Repeat steps 2,3 and 4 with sixth color/shade thread and next set of diagonal stitches.









Step 9 - Repeat steps 2,3 and 4 with seventh color/shade thread and next set of diagonal stitches.





                                     
Have you stitched this border before? Please let me know if you know this stitch by any other name.

Happy stitching!
Anita.
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14 comments:

  1. Leelagovind28 May 2014 at 20:10

    i never seen this before..too beautiful..one more additional stitch in kantha..apt borders for necks and edges of sleeves on kurtas..thinking of applying somewhere..thanks for sharing anita:)

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  2. Anita28 May 2014 at 20:59

    @ Leela - yes, it's a beautiful and interesting stitch! This is one of my favorite stitch and I've stitched this on neckline,sleeve, saree/quilt border,yoke, cq seam …it looks gorgeous everywhere and lifts the entire pattern :)

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  3. margaret29 May 2014 at 11:09

    this turns a running stitch into a very pretty piece, think it will appear on one of my crazy blocks before too long, thanks

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  4. Erica29 May 2014 at 15:06

    Anita, this looks gorgeous.I will try it on a doodle cloth and depending on how it goes for me, I may do the border around my Kantha stitching from the SAL before making it into a panel on a project bag. You are so kind to show us these wonderful stitch patterns. Thank you.

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  5. nsangheetha30 May 2014 at 10:53

    This is a new stitch for me and looks different. Will definitely try it out soon.

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  6. crazyQstitcher31 May 2014 at 03:26

    Hi Anita, I've laced many stitch varieties but never so many rows of running or on such an angle. The laced Bejod border is lovely.

    I think I'll try it on my next postcard.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  7. Anonymous1 June 2014 at 13:21

    Hi Anita,

    I have posted the picture without filling up the bird. How do I maintain the distance between and the length of the jod and bejod stitches.

    Prashanti

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  8. l'alternativa3 June 2014 at 01:02

    Sei un'isegnante perfetta e un'artista. Baci
    Emi

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  9. Anitha9 June 2014 at 13:55

    Hi Annitha

    This is such a beautiful stitch.
    Thank you very much.

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  10. Gembirdie9 June 2014 at 23:52

    Wow, Anita - how pretty!
    Thanks for sharing!

    Isabelle

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  11. jayashri22 June 2014 at 19:44

    Hey Anita
    Beautiful stitches and nice tutorials. I like to know how to join your classes. I do lot of embroidery generally on saries.As I am a working women whenever I find time I do embroidery. So I am not sure whether I can catch up with your classes.Will you accept a part time student ?
    Jayashri

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  12. Anita23 June 2014 at 20:05

    @ Jayashri - I do offer online classes.If you are interested then please e-mail me.

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  13. nsangheetha26 June 2014 at 11:48

    Hi Anita,

    I have started a new Kantha embroidery on a cotton kurtha(unstitched). Pls have a look when you get time. It is in-progress. Hoping to finish it soon.

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  14. nsangheetha7 July 2014 at 09:37

    Hi Anita,
    I did this Fancy laced running stitch in the neckline on the Kantha Emb Kurta which I'm making. I have taken pic but not yet posted. Pls have a look when you get time. The stitch is very interesting. I had trouble in the corners as I was stitching square neck. (tamil pa)
    Thanks,
    Sangheetha.

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