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Buttonhole Shading Stitch

Also known as: Blanket Stitch Shading The Buttonhole Shading Stitch allows rows of Blanket Stitch or Buttonhole Stitch to be worked closely together in successive rows of different shades of a colour to build up a gradient effect. It can make wonderful fillings and comes with great scope for experimenting. This can be a good substitute for the Encroaching Satin Stitch. Let us work over a leaf...

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Laced Herringbone Square

This stitch is an example of how a base of Herringbone Square Stitch can be used for weaving. The result is a beautiful tight stitch that allows experimenting with colors and can be used for scattered filling.

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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 same colors.

Fig 1: Mark the stitch points on the fabric. In this variation you will be stitching two petals at a time by laying straight stitches between two diagonally placed petals. Learn how to make this pattern from the basics .
Fig 2:  So, you will stitch A-a. Then, you come out from b and stitch b-B. Next, come out from C and stitch C-c, and so on. Finish the first wo petals and then stitch the third and fourth petals.






Fig 3: Now, weave the two petals you stitched first. That is, stitch the petals that are on the bottom of the pattern first. Start from somewhere close to the center and work your weaves upwards.
Fig 4:Here, I have already woven one of the bottom petals and I am working on the next one. If required, nudge the woven threads down with your needle.






Fig 5: Make sure that you are weaving the corresponding spokes on both sides the same number of times. This keeps the petals symmetric.
Fig 6: To finish the weaving, always take the last weave OVER the foundation stitch and pass the needle under it into the fabric.






Fig 7: Both petals are now done.
Fig 8: Now, start weaving the petals on the top of the pattern.






Fig 9: The finished flower looks like this.
Fig 10: I have completed the pattern with some stems and leaves.

 

Kamal Kadai variation 2

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 your own inspired variations.

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 can choose to use beads on all the spokes or just the one in the centre.

Fig 1: Transfer the stitch points to your fabric. Learn how to mark the stitch points the right way from here .
Fig 2: Start stitching the foundation between two diagonal petals. You can start from the longest stitch and move towards either side to finish both the petals first.






Fig 3: After coming out from one point, put two small beads into the needle as shown.
Fig 4: Now, take the needle in through the diagonally opposite stitch point.






Fig 5: Now, push the two beads onto either side of the stitch, as shown. You can then proceed to make the next foundation stitch and follow the same process.
Fig 6: Once you have made all the foundation stitches, you can tie down the centre with a small cross making sure that the centre is tacked down tightly to the fabric.






Fig 7: Now, weave the two petals on the bottom first. Then, you can weave the ones on the top. Push the beads to the edge to make sure that you are covering the petals with the weave completely.
Fig 8: Spruce up the flower with some leaves and stems. The pearl cotton brings smoothness and sheen to the flower.

Kamal Kadai other variations

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.

Kamal Kadai variation 4