There, it is grouped in the section of Solid Filling Stitches, but I think it would be a good canvas stitch, too. Basically it is a slanted Satin Stitch.
Of course it also features in the Japanese publication, Nihon Shishu wo Tanoshimu, as well as on various Japanese websites, for a bit of light reading, check this out.
The Japanese name for this stitch is Wari Nui 割繡い.
No Swedish name has been found.
Work it like this:
Here,
and on my Aida sampler
It looks much better on Canvas
here in Japanese embroidery style, but using perle on cotton.
Homework:
1) a challenge of 'real' Japanese embroidery with proper flat silk and kimono silk fabric.
2) Fill a square on this piece of fake canvas.
you are certainly sharing stitches I have not come across before, this will be hard with such a fine silk thread I so admire the fine Japanese stitchery
ReplyDeleteI am sure you have seen this before, it is simply a Satin Stitch but on a 'slope'. Perfect for swordlike leaves.
DeleteThat reminds me I have some needlework books up in my bookcase. Maybe I need to check them out.
ReplyDeleteAmong the thousands of stitches around the world, there are some that have gone out of fashion, then become popular again and we don't know their names.
DeleteIf you have any unusual stitches in those books, do let me know!
The silk on silk will be gorgeous, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteI will try my best to use the thread properly - it is very expensive!
DeletePassionnant, nous allons faire le tour du monde en brodant
ReplyDeleteJ'ai trouvé le nom en français de ce point dans le Mary Thomas :
- Point japonais
et nulle part ailleurs
j'ai aussi le "point de passé plat oblique" mais il se travaille de gauche à droite et non de bas en haut
Mattia
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DeleteExciting, we will go around the world embroidering
I found the French name for this point in Mary Thomas:
- Japanese Point
And nowhere else
I also have the "point of flat past oblique" but it works from left to right and not from bottom to top
Thank you Mattia, for always supplying me with Mary Thomas's French names of the stitches.
I think the stitch names are fascinating, and there are so many referring to different countries, regions or cities.
This is one of those stitches which depends a great deal on the fabric and the thread. All the better excuse to play with them!
ReplyDeleteIt is a stitch that could easily be mistaken for other similar stitches. I agree that the fabric and thread will play an important role.
DeleteSuch a pretty variation of the satin stitch. I think you're right, it would be a good canvas stitch.
ReplyDeleteNow that I have tried it, I KNOW it is a good canvas stitch, even better than using it for Satin Stitch!
DeleteThat really is a challenge, I've never got the hang of using real silk thread.
ReplyDeleteAll too true! It is a challenge and I'd never get a job embroidering kimonos, but it is fun nevertheless to try. It's much better as a canvas stitch.
DeleteBeautiful thread, fabric and stitching.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you'll come up with with exciting examples of this stitch.
I'll be back to see.
Yes, the flat silk is so beautiful to look at on its paper bobbin, but it looks a bit messy when worked. Well, I have TRIED! Show and tell tomorrow.
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