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The Emporia => Embroidery and Embellishment => Topic started by: Lowena on November 29, 2018, 11:20:47 AM

Title: Kantha Stitching
Post by: Lowena on November 29, 2018, 11:20:47 AM

I have started my Kantha stitched, "moongazing hare " I love the look of kantha and have seen it many times in West Bengal and Bangladesh, so I thought I'd have a go. If it turns out ok I'll post a pic..... not too sure at the moment  -< :| :D

Title: Re: Kantha Stitching
Post by: Renegade Sewist on November 29, 2018, 23:42:41 PM

We want a pic no matter how well you think it turns out. Think of it as a public service.  :devil:

Title: Re: Kantha Stitching
Post by: Iminei on November 30, 2018, 07:15:18 AM

my birthday present last year was a gorgeous handstitched Sashimo cushion from Lowena and hand quilting is her forte, the Moongazing Hare (a kit I coveted at FOQ) will be beautiful!

Title: Re: Kantha Stitching
Post by: Renegade Sewist on November 30, 2018, 07:54:10 AM

Quote from: Iminei on November 30, 2018, 07:15:18 AM

my birthday present last year was a gorgeous handstitched Sashimo cushion from Lowena and hand quilting is her forte, the Moongazing Hare (a kit I coveted at FOQ) will be beautiful!

Precisely my point! And even if Low doesn't think it turned out well (rubbish) we still want to see it. She can hand stitch! More than I can say about myself...

Title: Re: Kantha Stitching
Post by: Lowena on November 30, 2018, 09:50:53 AM

Thank you @Iminei  I am enjoying doing it, however it turns out  :)
@Renegade Sewist  I'm more rubbish at taking pictures than I am at stitching......but...we'll see  :devil:

Title: Re: Kantha Stitching
Post by: Lowena on January 20, 2019, 15:51:56 PM

This is the first front of a set of placemats I'm making as a present. You can't see the moon clearly, but there will be many more pics as we go along  :D :D  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  

Title: Re: Kantha Stitching
Post by: Ellabella on January 20, 2019, 17:08:01 PM

Is that green I see @Lowena?

Seriously it’s absolutely lovely and they will be very upmarket place mats. Far too nice to put plates on.

Title: Re: Kantha Stitching
Post by: Lowena on January 20, 2019, 19:28:44 PM

Yes @Ellabella your eyes do not deceive you... but they are for my d.i.l and her dining room is dark  :x ( she has a very high Georgian room )
Thank you for your kind words :)

Title: Re: Kantha Stitching
Post by: Celia on January 21, 2019, 12:42:44 PM

These are lovely I really must get back to some hand embroidery, I have tried quite a lot but never this stitch.
You are inspiring

Title: Re: Kantha Stitching
Post by: Lowena on January 21, 2019, 13:08:23 PM

Thanks  <3

Title: Re: Kantha Stitching
Post by: Kenora on January 21, 2019, 17:49:07 PM

Lovely bunnies and lovely stitching. <3 They have such character.  :)

Title: Re: Kantha Stitching
Post by: Lowena on January 27, 2019, 19:41:01 PM

2nd placemat finished

Title: Re: Kantha Stitching
Post by: Roger on January 28, 2019, 22:06:05 PM

Wow! They’re great!