Chikankari Embroidery class 5 - Balda stitch

 Today let us learn the next stitch in chikankari Embroidery.  It is Balda stitch.  It is another simple stitch but a little time consuming.  Although it is time consuming it produces an elegant look.  This stitch is mostly used for stems and fern leaves.  

This stitch uses a couching technique. Close running stitches are made over the stitch line and then couching stitches are worked closely over the running stitches.  Here couching stitches in the sense satin stitches worked closely.  Satin stitches should cover the runny stitches.  The width should not be more than that.  

6 strands of threads are used for running stitch and 2 strands of threads are used for couching.  

Pattern for practice 

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Hope all of you find this tutorial useful.  See you in the next class.  Bye.