Mastering the Basic Diamond - Foundation
Lines A, B, C and D form the basic square or diamond depending on how it is drawn.
Points 1 and 2 are extensions of the line A at the two ends of line A.
Points 3 and 4 are extensions of the line A at the two ends of line B.
Points 5 and 6 are extensions of the line A at the two ends of line C.
Points 7 and 8 are extensions of the line A at the two ends of line D.
Bring the needle up at 1
Take it down at 2
Bring it up at 3
Take it down at 4
Up at 5
Down at 6
Up at 7
At this point, pass the needle under line A and down at 8.
The skeleton or the foundation for the basic diamond is now complete.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS AN ERROR IN THE FIG ABOVE - 6 AND 7 SHOULD BE INTERCHANGED Thank you Manjeri for pointing it out.
The pictures show pictorial representation and the Basic Diamondworked on fabric.
Did you notice that…
One end of A is over D and the other under B
One end of B is over A and the other under C
One end of C is over B and the other under D
One end of D is over C and the other under A
Understanding this alternating sequence of overs and unders is the secret behind successful working of Kutchwork.
It is essential to understand and master this concept before proceeding to the next step.
10 comments:
Hi Bhavani,
Great article. You have made it so clear and simple. I could do a few samples using your instructions.
Thank you so much for your broad mindedness in helping others learn.
With Best Wishes
Viji
Hi Bhavani
My mother used to do beautiful Kutch work and promised to teach me since I enjoy doing embroidery.Unfortunately she died before she could.Now almost 12 years later I came across you tutorials and and am so thrilled.I can't wait to get started and eventually complete some of her unfinished work.I'm also excited to add it to my future embroidery projects.
Thank you once again.
Aysha
actually there is a small problem, if you would check the diagram that you have posted as versus the instructions you would realise 7 is where 6 is supposed to be and visi versa..... Please correct the above, but I really love the tutorials, its perfect for a designer like me!
Dear Manjeri,
you are right. Thank you for pointing it out. i will corredt the diagram at the earliest.
Beautiful site , you are doing a great service to lovers of embroidery. Please tell me how to get neat looking rows - do you have to mark all the squares on fabric? Also what is the approximate size of each square or basic diamond?
You'll get neat rows if you use graph paper to draw your patterns on.
The approximate size of the square is about 1/16 the size shown in the first diagram.
Dear Sir,
its great job..u made learning this particular work easy as i m an engineer & dont hv time 2 join d clas. thanx a lot.
Kavita
On each page, please provide a link to the previous and subsequent pages. The first time, I just saw your introductory page and could not find the tutorial since there are no links provided.
Hi Bhavani ,
thank you so much ..thru ur comment i get back this link i was searching since long time..its a grt tutorial ..thanks once again..i have gone thru ur design collections also whr u have mentioned abt ur granny's collection of designs and u r difitising them..pls can u share them
hi bhavani,
this is lakshmi vedagiri. ranju had a project to do in embroidery so i made some motifs. I searched some patterns in the net. I got into ur site. The lessons are so clear and easy for beginners.All the best. -lakshmi
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