Simple hand embroidery design with a combination of kasuti and kutch embroidery

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Today I am very happy to share with you an easy embroidery design that combines both kutch and kasuti embroidery.  This design can be used as a motif all over the sarees and kurtis.  And when worked continuously it forms a beautiful border to the dresses.  

Video Tutorial below

Pattern for design

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The design size is 3" x 3".  I have used three strands of anchor embroidery thread for both kutch and kasuti works.  For the sample I have used red colour silk cotton fabric with black and white threads.  

Hope you all like this design.  See you soon with another design.  Till then have a nice time with your needle and thread.  

Simple Braid Stitch Flower Design for Sarees & Kurtis | Beginner Friendly Braid Stitch Flower Embroidery Pattern

The design for today is braid stitch.  Here I have provided an easy floral design to practice braid stitch.  This design includes French knot flowers also.  Video is also linked below.  Hope you will all like this design.  

Video Tutorial

Pattern for the design

Design is worked with 6 strands of thread throughout.  Hope you all like this design.  See you soon with another design.  Till then have a happy time with your needle n thread.  

Learn Byzantine Stitch - Needlepoint Stitch #7

Byzantine stitch is a classic and elegant needlepoint stitch known for its textured, diagonal pattern. It is made using slanted stitches worked in alternating directions, forming a series of interlocking blocks that create a rich, woven effect on the canvas.

This stitch is especially popular for its strong structure and durability, making it ideal for items that receive regular use, such as cushions, upholstery, and bags. The raised texture adds depth to the design, while the repeating pattern gives a neat and organized appearance.

Byzantine stitch works beautifully with wool, cotton, or silk threads and looks stunning in both single colors and shaded combinations. It is often used as a filling stitch or for backgrounds, where its bold texture can enhance the overall design.

Although it may look intricate, Byzantine stitch is quite beginner-friendly once you understand the stitch sequence. With a little practice, it can become a versatile and reliable stitch for creating stylish and long-lasting needlepoint projects.

Video Tutorial

Pattern Chart

Byzantine stitch is a timeless needlepoint stitch that combines strength, texture, and elegance in a beautiful way. Its structured pattern makes it perfect for both functional and decorative projects, while its versatility allows you to experiment with colors and designs. With a bit of practice, this stitch can become a go-to choice for adding depth and durability to your needlepoint work. Happy stitching! 

Learn Heart Stitch - Needlepoint Stitch #6

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Today I am going to share with you the tutorial for heart stitch in needlepoint.  

Heart stitch is a decorative needlepoint stitch that creates small heart-shaped patterns on canvas. It is formed using a combination of straight stitches arranged in a way that resembles a heart, making it both charming and eye-catching. This stitch is often used as a filling stitch or as a small motif in needlepoint designs.

One of the appealing features of heart stitch is its textured and slightly raised appearance, which adds depth and interest to embroidery projects. It works beautifully with different thread types such as wool, cotton, or silk, and can be stitched in one color or multiple shades to highlight the heart shape.

Heart stitch is commonly used in decorative items like cushions, samplers, wall hangings, and small accessories. Because of its simple structure and repeating pattern, it is suitable for beginners who want to explore creative needlepoint stitches while adding a playful and elegant touch to their designs.

For this sample I have used 10ct aida fabric & 6 strands of thread.  That's why the fabric is seen in between the stitches.  To give full coverage use 12 strands of thread.  If doing on single thread canvas 6 strands of threads or tapestry thread gives the full coverage.  

Video Tutorial

Pattern chart

Heart stitch is a delightful needlepoint stitch that adds a charming and decorative touch to embroidery projects. Its simple structure and lovely heart shape make it perfect for borders, fillers, or small motifs. With a little practice, this stitch can bring texture and beauty to your needlepoint work, making your designs look unique and expressive. Happy stitching!

Simple & easy beginner friendly lazy daisy flower border embroidery for cushions, sarees & Kurtis

 In today’s tutorial, we’ll learn how to make a beautiful  lazy daisy flower — a simple yet elegant embroidery border design perfect for cushions, handbags, sarees, and Kurtis. This design is easy enough for beginners and adds a lovely handcrafted touch to any fabric.

Video Tutorial

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Stitches Used

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Flower - Lazy daisy stitch,  then one more petals around the existing one. Then a small loop in white colour around the first lazy daisy - 6 strands

Centre of flower - French knots - 6 strands, 1 wrap

Leaf - Raised herringbone stitch - 6 strands

Hope you all like this tutorial.  See you soon with a kutch work design.  Till then have a nice time with your needle and thread.  

Beginner friendly Satin stitch flower embroidery design

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Hope all are doing well and good.  Today I am happy to share with you an easy and simple flower embroidery design that features satin stitch suitable for beginners.  

Video Tutorial 

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Stitches Used

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Flower -  Satin stitch outlined with back stitch     - 3 strands

Stem  -    Satin stitch     - 3 strands

Big leaves -  Open fly stitch     - 3 strands

Small leaves  -  Satin stitch     - 3 strands

curls  -  Back stitch     - 3 strands

Outlined the tear drop portion inside the flower with blanket stitch - 3 strands

Small circles  -   Satin stitch  - 3 strands

Hope you all like this design.  See you soon with another design.  Till then, happy embroidering and have a happy time with your needle and thread.  

Hand embroidered Kasuti work kurti Neck design

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Hope all are doing well and good.  Today I am happy to share with you a kasuti embroidered kurti in green colour.  I am doing this design for the second time. You can view the first one here.  This time also I have done in same color fabric with the same color threads.  But this time I have traced the complete design using carbon paper.  And the advantage is I have completed the embroidery without any confusion and 4 to 5 hours of time is also reduced than working with net.  Because while working with net we have to refer the design pattern and we have to remember it.  But this time that problem is not there and I have completed the whole neck design in 10 hours.  Have a look at the work. 

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I have included a 3 part video tutorial on working this design from the start to end.  You can watch it if you want to know about the working of the design. 

Part 1 - Working the necklines.  

Part 2 - Working the motifs inside the necklines

Part 3 - Working the motifs along the edges

I have purchased this design book  from Mridulas school of embroidery & fashion design.  You can find a good range of traditional embroidery books in there website.

Hope you all like this design.  If you want to purchase this embroidered fabric it is available in my instagram page here.  

See you soon with another design tutorial. Till then happy embroidering and have a nice day.

Simple & easy beginner friendly back stitch frilled flower embroidery for cushions, sarees & Kurtis

In today’s tutorial, we’ll learn how to make a beautiful  back stitch frilled flower — a simple yet elegant embroidery design perfect for cushions, handbags, sarees, and Kurtis. This design is easy enough for beginners and adds a lovely handcrafted touch to any fabric.

Video Tutorial below 

Stitches & threads used

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Flower - 102(Dark), 96(Light), 88(Medium)

• Outline the flower with back stitch in light colour(96)
• From each back stitch make a straight stitch towards the center with the same light colour
• Work Blanket stitches over back stitches without picking up the fabric in dark color(102)
• Add some straight stitches towards the center with medium colour(88)

Leaves - 245(Dark), 254(light), 203(very light) 

• Herringbone stitch - 3 strands
• Centre vein of the leaf in stem stitch 

Stem - 245 - Stem stitch - 3 strands

Centre of flower - 332 - satin stitch - 3 strands

French knots - 298 - 12 strands, 1 wrap

This simple back stitch frilled flower embroidery is a perfect project for beginners and a lovely way to add handmade charm to cushions, sarees, and Kurtis. Try it on different fabrics and colors, practice at your own pace, and enjoy the beauty of creating something unique with just a needle and thread. Happy stitching! 

How to do Plaid Filling Stitch? - Easy tutorial for beginners

Plaid filling stitch is a decorative hand embroidery stitch used to fill large areas with a neat, woven look. It is worked by stitching evenly spaced vertical and horizontal lines that cross each other, creating a checked or plaid pattern. This stitch is simple to learn, uses straight stitches, and looks attractive even with basic color combinations. Plaid filling stitch is ideal for borders, motifs, and all-over designs on fabrics like cotton, linen, and Aida, making it beginner-friendly and versatile.

Video Tutorial Below

I hope this plaid filling stitch inspires you to add beautiful texture to your embroidery projects.  With a little practice, the plaid filling stitch becomes easy and enjoyable. Try it on your next project and enjoy the rhythm of stitching.  Have a happy time with your needle n thread.

Learn Mini Round Bargello stitch - Needlepoint stitch #5

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Hope all are doing well and good.  Today I am very happy to share with you an interesting needlepoint stitch called the Mini Round Bargello stitch.

Mini Round Bargello stitch is a beautiful needlepoint embroidery technique that creates eye-catching geometric patterns using straight stitches. Worked on a small scale, this stitch is perfect for adding neat borders, accents, and modern designs to needlepoint projects. In this post, you’ll learn how to do the mini Bargello stitch.

For this sample, I used 15 ct Aida fabric and 4-ply acrylic yarn to achieve maximum fabric coverage and a rich, textured finish. This combination helps the stitches sit full and bold on the fabric, giving the mini Bargello pattern a clean, dense look while maintaining the neat structure of the design.

Video Tutorial Below

Mini Bargello stitch is a simple yet striking needlepoint technique that adds rhythm and beauty to any embroidery project. With the right fabric, yarn choice, and a little practice, this stitch can transform even small designs into eye-catching details. I hope this post encourages you to try mini Bargello stitch in your own work and enjoy the creative possibilities it brings to needlepoint embroidery. 

Have a happy time with your needle n thread.  

Kutch work motif for sarees, kurtis & cushion covers

 Kutch work embroidery is known for its bold patterns, vibrant colors, and beautiful mirror work that instantly adds a traditional charm to any fabric. In this blog post, we explore a simple and versatile Kutch work motif that can be used on sarees, Kurtis, and even cushion covers. Whether you are a beginner or someone looking for an easy all-over design, this motif is perfect for adding a handcrafted touch to your projects. Follow along to learn how this classic embroidery style can transform everyday textiles into eye-catching pieces.

Video Tutorial below

Pattern for the design

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I have drawn this pattern in a 8 lines per inch graph paper and then transferred it to the fabric using carbon paper.  For this size I have used 6 strands of embroidery thread throughout the design.  This motif can be used as a border is placed repetitively or it can be used as a big Butta all over the saree.  Also this can be used as a motif for the cushion covers.  

Hope you all like this design.  See you soon with another stitch tutorial.  Till then have a happy time with your needle n thread.  

2 very easy kasuti Butta Embroidery Video tutorial with pattern

 Kasuti embroidery is known for its simple lines and traditional beauty. In this blog post, you’ll learn two very easy Kasuti Butta embroidery designs through a step-by-step video tutorial. The patterns are beginner-friendly and perfect for practicing on blouses, sarees, or home décor. Follow along with the video and start stitching with confidence.

Video Tutorial  

Pattern for the designs

I have drawn this patterns in a 8 lines/inch graph paper and transferred it to the fabric using carbon paper.  

We hope this video tutorial and pattern help you enjoy stitching these two easy Kasuti Butta designs. With a little practice, you’ll gain confidence and start creating beautiful traditional motifs on your projects. Thank you for stitching along—have a happy time with your needle n thread! 

Simple straight stitch flower - Video

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Hope all are doing well and good.  Today I am happy to share with you the video tutorial for the straight stitch flower which I have shared it here.  

Video Tutorial below

You can find the pattern and thread details here.

Four sided stitch tutorial | How to do four sided stitch? Picture tutorial

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Hope all are doing well and good. Today I am going to share the tutorial for doing four sided stitch.

This is a pulled thread stitch.  It consists of horizontal and vertical stitches. It forms a square on the front side of the fabric and crosses in the reverse side.  This stitch formed a nice border. It can be done as a row or we can form squares or rectangles according to the number of stitches done. I am working over three threads on Aida fabric.  

Bring the needle up at one point and bring down straight above over three threads. Pull through the thread. A straight stitch is formed.

Bring the needle diagonally up crossing three threads. And bring down at the starting point.  Pull through the thread. Second straight stitch is done and we have formed two sides.

Again bring the needle diagonally up and bring it down at the end of the first side.  Pull through the thread and third side is formed.

Again bring the thread diagonally up and bring it down at the starting of the third side. Pull through the thread and fourth side is formed.

Now we have done with a four sided stitch.

For the second stitch, again bring the needle diagonally up and bring it down horizontally.  Continue like the first stitch. 

After doing with one row or enough number of four sided stitches, turn the fabric 90 degree clockwise. The picture is shown below.

Again bring the needle diagonally up and make a horizontal straight stitch and continue as shown in the picture’s below.

After doing the second side, again rotate the fabric 90 Degree clockwise and continue.

Now we have a square with four sided stitch.  

This is the back side of the fabric.  If done correctly we will be having squares in the back side.

Hope you find this tutorial useful.  I will be posting the video tutorial soon.  Till then have a happy time with your needle and thread.