Stitch tutorial - Pagoda chevron stitch

Step 1 – Bring the needle and thread up at 'a' as shown.

Step 2 – Insert the needle at 'b' and pick up a small stitch as shown and pull the needle.

Step 3 – Keeping the working thread up pick up a small stitch c-b as shown and pull the needle.

Step 4 – Insert the needle at 'd' and pick up a small stitch as shown and pull the needle.

Step 5 – Keeping the working thread down pick up a small stitch e-d as shown and pull the needle.

Step 6 – Repeat steps 2,3,4 and 5.

Swedish split stitch

Thread the needle with 1 ply of colour A and 1 ply of colour B together

                                     

Step 1 – Bring the needle and thread up at 'a'
and go down at 'b'.

Step 2 – Come up splitting the plies as shown.

Step 3 – Go down at 'c' as shown.

Step 4 – Swedish split stitch is made.

This stitch is an isolated stitch but it can also be used to fill larger spaces. It's a good replacement for seed stitch filling too.

You can alternate the shades as shown in the last image to create an interesting effect.

scarf and blanket

Hello everyone,

I've been knitting and crocheting a lot for the past couple of months and it's time to go back to embroidery.

                        

                           baby blanket

                  

                                  shawl

                   

                         loom knitted cowl

Happy stitching!

Alphabet sampler progress

After stitching the tiny lazy daisy leaves and stems I wanted to add some flowers to the letters.

                        

When I was searching for something else in my aari embroidery supplies box I found these tiny mirrors which were perfect for this sampler.So far it looks good I think.

Happy stitching!

Alphabet sampler

First of all I am so glad that my blogger commenting issues are sorted out all by itself. I did nothing so I have no idea how it changed. Now that it's sorted out I can visit all my favorite blogs and comment as well,yay!

I have a thing for samplers like most of the embroiderers. So I've started an alphabet sampler and I promise that I will post my progress here. 

                         

So far it's only A,F,B and G.

Happy stitching!

Hairpin lace

Hello everyone,

First of all I'd like to thank y'all for visiting this space even though I don't post often.

I'd like to share a hairpin lace scarf that I made sometime back.

             

I've used Nako Vals yarn from here for this project.

Knotted garden

Punch needle embroidery was one of the techniques that caught my attention in my childhood.

Artisans used to put up stalls in trade fairs and show us how to do it. Also very often they used to visit my school to show the children this cool craft . We used to call this as pick pick embroidery back then.

                                          

Knotted garden is a small project that I did this week. I haven't decided about how to finish this one yet. The punch needle and the threads are available here

Happy stitching!

doilies

A couple of doilies crochet and blocked 

                      

This one is with Anchor cotton thread #20

                    

This one is with hand dyed variegated cotton thread which is available here

Happy stitching!

Anita

Need help with blogger comments issues

Hello everyone,

After a hiatus I signed in  and tried to post comments in some of the blogs (blogger) that I follow but unfortunately couldn't leave my comments. I tried several times and in different blogs but it's not working.

Did something like this happen to any one of you? If yes, then could you please let me know how did you solve this issue?

It's frustrating and I hope one of you would help me.

Thanks in advance
Anita

doily

I had designed and stitched a small hardanger doily. This little doily is a class project and measures about 10.5'' x 10.5''

The next workshop is on May 9^th at Aesthetic threads, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai.

Happy Stitching!

Anita

textured doily

Hello everyone,
First of all thanks for visiting this space even if I haven't posted anything for sometime.
I'd like to share with y'all a crochet doily that I'd tested recently.

It's a wonderful textured doily pattern designed by Ramalakshmi and the pattern is available in English and Russian. The pattern is available here

Happy stitching!
Anita

doilies

I love variegated threads but I'm not sure why. 

When I saw this hand dyed cotton thread I couldn't resist so I ended up making doilies and coasters.

                

These hand dyed threads are available here just in case if you want to try.

Happy stitching!

Anita

my stitching companion

Hello everyone,

First of all I'd like to thank all my crafty readers who kept visiting the blog even if there are no new posts.I'm so sorry that I neglected this space for such a long time.

I finished knitting this lady few days back and now she is my stitching companion at the studio.

For those who are visiting this space for the first time – I run a needlecraft studio/shop at Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai called 'Aesthetic threads' where we conduct needlecraft workshops/classes and sell products, tools, threads, yarns etc. Please drop in sometime if you stay close by.

Happy stitching!

Anita

Anchor threads

First of all I'd like to thank each and everyone who'd visited my new studio,attended the workshops and for the love and support.

Now that I've moved out of my spare bedroom I'm having fun meeting and greeting fellow crafters.

It feels great to meet like minded people and have a fun little chat over a cup of coffee.Message me if you wanna join us next time.

I'd managed to embellish a silk saree for a dear friend amidst all the chaos.

                    

Now red heart crochet/tatting cotton threads and anchor embroidery cotton floss are available at the studio/shop.

                            

                            

Please drop by if are in and around Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai.

Happy stitching!

a new beginning..

I'm so happy to share with y'all a good news.

Finally I've moved my 'lil studio from a spare bedroom to a new space and started teaching:-)

I've always wanted a studio where I can teach , sell needlework related stuff and am so glad that this year one of dreams has come true.                        

My studio 'Aesthetic threads' is located at Thiruvanmiyur,Chennai,India. If you are located nearby please do visit us.

For further details please do e-mail me at artisticfingers2012[at]gmail[dot]com or call/WhatsApp +91 7397455983

Happy stitching!

laces and a doily

I have started tatting a doily with variegated cotton thread.                       

 Also tatted these laces for sarees.                  

  Happy stitching!

patterns

I have been playing around with different combination of stitches and counts.

                       

                   

so far I am happy with the patterns.

Happy stitching!

oval doily

Hello everyone,

First of all I'd like to thank all everyone who'd visited this space even though I haven't posted anything for a while.

But things are about to change because I've finally managed to come out of a certain kind of block and am back with a newly found energy.So from now on I'll be an active blogger and share my stitching journey with y'all.

Before I sign off let me show my current tatting project.           

            

It's a small oval doily using #20 cotton thread.

Happy stitching!

Anita

Chikankari paisley

I'm back with yet another whitework/chikankari project.                                 

This paisley pattern is stitched on very fine muslin using 1 and 2 plies of embroidery floss.

My plan is to appliqué this onto a saree pouch.

Happy stitching!

blackwork

I love pincushions/needle books so I often end up designing/teaching these accessories.                        

a blackwork biscornu...

Happy stitching!

Anita