2007

Birthday New Year Party

People who are born on 31st December or on 1st January have the advantage of celebrating the New Year's Eve and their birthday together, thereby saving some bucks. Lucky ones, hehe. Jokes apart, I would suggest anyone whose birthday falls on the last week of December would better postpone the celebrations for few days and club the New year party and birthday party to have a blast on the New Year Eve celebration. Here are some birthday party ideas to be celebrated on the last day of the calender:-

Decorations
If you are going to have the party at home, then decorate the home with streamers, balloons with the noisemakers and hats. Fill the balloons with some noisemakers and tie them in such a way that even kids' can reach them to make the noises at the stroke of midnight. Make New Year noisemakers at home by filling the plastic film canisters halfway with corn kernels and decorate with shiny stickers. Make a hole at the canister's cap and put a thread and hung them. For more decoration tips click here.

Birthday food recipes
On birthday, birthday cake is inevitable. In the other menus, there can be Italian meatballs, apple pie, baked ham, Deviled Egg boats along with cookies and chocolates. If there are children present in the party, then do the toasting with something non- alcoholic drinks like hot spiced cider or any colorful cocktails suitable for kids.

Birthday party activities
Since it is the New Year's Eve, arrange for some activities that will go with the mood of the celebration. One of the common activity of New Year party is to writing of letter telling one's aims and wishes for the coming year and then keeping them in a safe place without lettting anyone to read it. On the next New Year's Eve, the letters will be opened and it will continue as a cycle. Or there can be batting of balloons but there is a catch. Guests have to be in pairs with their one hand locked with each other and they have to volley the balloon with one hand. The pair that does it longer will be the winner. Or other funny games can be done like memory gift exchange or writing of resolutions on sheets of paper separately and then mixing them randomly someone reads it aloud asking the guests who made what resolution.

So, start the countdown for the New year 2008 and enjoy double celebration on this New Year eve

Birthday gifts for Capricorn

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People born within 22nd December - 20th January fall under the zodiac sign of Capricorn. The common Capricorn traits are that they are traditional, practical, respects authority, neat and tidy and has a likeness for elite things. So if you know someone whose zodiac sign is Capricorn and you don't know that person too well, then go for the conventional birthday gifts like photo frame, bracelets, watches, diaries, wallets, apparels or monogrammed briefcase or leather bags. They will love anything that is of utility so think of something that will be useful for them in future.

It is said that a Capricorn is sensitive to cold is so something warm like scarves, gloves, waistcoat will make them happy. Also, being a practical person, a Capricorn might not make extravagant buy, but it does not mean they won't be happy if they get a expensive gift like diamond pendant or a silk bathrobe.

Being a earth sign and the ruling planet being Saturn, the main gemstone for this zodiac sign is Garnet. So, one option can be any kind of jewelery consisting of this stone.

Gifts for birthday on Christmas

Are you going to celebrate anyone's birthday on Christmas? If yes, then it is good for you as you can give the birthday cum Christmas presents at one time. Hehe. Jokes apart, when it comes to birthday gifts on this holiday season, it is better to give something that goes with the mood of the season.
When it comes to selecting a gift for him, my experience tells me that men usually prefers gifts that can be of utility rather than showpieces. So give them "A Christmas Story" Lamp
or a video and MP3 Jukebox or a Digital photoframe . Or you can pamper your boyfriend or husband with the Men's Bracelet watch or leather wallets.
When it comes to women, then most men try to go for the traditional gifts like jeweleries and perfumes. But you can be a little different and present her a beautiful candle holder with some beautiful candles or a digital camera.
If there is a birthday party of a kid, then Animal Skittles and carry case or electronic drum sticks. Or else, you can present a a story book like the classic "A Christmas Carol".

Whatever gift you might buy, the celebrant's taste and hobbies should be kept in mind while finding the gift. That's the golden rule for buying any gift for birthday or any other occasions.

Famous Birthday Quotes

Not everyone likes to celebrate birthday. To some people, birthday is a reminder of getting old and it means regular health check ups, more responsibilities and more wrinkles. Famous people have also something to say about this yearly celebration that everyone celebrates.

Old age isn't so bad when you consider the alternative.
~Maurice Chevalier

People ask me what I'd most appreciate getting for my eighty-seventh birthday. I tell them, a paternity suit.
~George Burns

If I'd known I was going to live this long (100 years), I'd have taken better care of myself.
~Ubie Blake

As you get older three things happen. The first is your memory goes, and I can't remember the other two.
~Sir Norman Wisdom

A diplomat is a man who always remembers a woman's birthday but never remembers her age.
~Robert Frost

The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.
~Lucille Ball

Middle age is when your age starts to show around your middle.
~Bob Hope

The best birthdays of all are those that haven't arrived yet. ~ Robert Orben

In a dream you are never eighty. ~ Anne Sexton

Thanks to modern medical advances such as antibiotics, nasal spray, and Diet Coke, it has become routine for people in the civilized world to pass the age of 40, sometimes more than once. ~Dave Barry, "Your Disintegrating Body," Dave Barry Turns 40, 1990

People might crave for returning to youth, here is a word of wisdom from Jonathan Swift
"No wise man ever wished to be younger."

So, keeping this line in mind, enjoy your birthday. Always.

Christmas is coming!

Hello friends! I know I have been out of touch with all of you. Actually there was so much of work as well as there was the Thanksgiving week. This year we had small gathering on Thanksgiving as most of the relatives and friends are coming home on Christmas. I have already started counting the days. Even I put up a Christmas countdown. Isn't it nice? It's a perfect Countdown to pimp for your profile. Check it out.

Homemade Birthday Cakes

Birthday cakes are an integral part of any birthday celebration and the choices are galore when you buy birthday cakes from a bakery. However, it is best if you can bake the birthday cake at your home. If you have a passion for baking and love reading cookbooks, then you have nothing to worry about. Just gather all the necessary cake ingredients, and you are all set to prepare your own personalized birthday cake! The best part is, you can decorate your birthday cake with your favorite colors, toppings and icing. Last week, it was my friend Tammy's birthday, and her mom baked a wonderful sponge birthday cake at home. Here's the recipe for you all:

Sponge Birthday Cake(Baking time:15 mins)

You will need: white flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 tsp of baking powder, 6 eggs, 1 tsp lemon juice, vanilla essence, ½ tsp grated lemon rind

Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Separate the whites and yolks of the eggs and beat the yolks until thick. Now add the sugar gradually and add the lemon juice and the rinds. Cut and fold in the sifted flour and cut and fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites. Bake in an ungreased pan in a very moderate oven.
Bake until the cake is puffed and springs back when gently pressed. Now you can sprinkle some caster sugar on top of the sponge cake or have your favorite toppings and icings.

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Halloween Birthday Treat: How To Make Spicy Vampire Batwings

If you have your birthday on Halloween, there are many special recipes with which you can surprise your guests. Halloween is the time to whip up some spine chilling and unusual recipes! Here's a ghoulish treat that's fit for a Halloween birthday!

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How To Make a Sweet Sixteen Birthday Cake

Turning sixteen is the first biggest milestone in one's life. Sixteen is the sweetest age and is the first step toward adulthood. Have a talk with your about-to-be-sixteen-year-old boy or girl and ask what kind of a birthday cake they would love on their birthday party and plan things accordingly. For additional surprise, you can have sixteen gift certificates to their favorite stores or sixteen of their favorite movies!
Since this age has its own sweetness, the colors for a sixteenth birthday cake can be pink, white, light blue, light yellow, orange and green. However, chocolate birthday cakes are universal favorites. So if your sweet sixteen girl or boy loves everything chocolate, then chocolate birthday cake would be a good idea.
Now that Halloween is here, here's a birthday cake recipe that is bound to impress your sixteen year old:

Pumpkin Crunch Cake

You will need: 1 can of pumpkin puree, 1 can evaporated milk, 3-4 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 2tsp of pumpkin pie spice, 1 tsp salt, 1 packet of yellow cake mix, 1 cup chopped pecans, 1 cup melted margarine, 1 can frozen whipped topping(thawed).

Directions: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly the baking pan. Take a large bowl and mix pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Mix well and spread evenly into the greased baking pan. Now sprinkle yellow cake mix on the top of the cake spread and pat lightly. Sprinkle chopped pecans on the top of this cake spread and drizzle with melted margarine. Bake for 60 to 80 minutes, until done. Top with whipped topping and your pumpkin crunch is ready to serve!

This special Halloween birthday cake tastes great and is very easy to make. Try this birthday cake on your sweet sixteen's birthday!

Birthday Cake Themes

Ever wondered what makes birthday cakes so special and extraordinary? It is the perfect theme that makes a birthday cake look gorgeous and unforgettable. Themes for birthday cakes can vary according to the age of the birthday girl or boy. For example, birthday cake themes for young girls can be Cinderella Castle Cake, Princess Castle Cake, Ice Cream Castle Cake, Madeline's Hat Cake, Pink Pony Cake, or a Sunflower Cake.

Young boys who love sports can have their birthday cake themes on sports, like Bowling Ball Cake, Bowling Lane Cake, Skateboard Cake, Football Cake, Pirate and Pirate Ship Cake, Lego Cake or a Treasure Chest Cake. Girls and boys and adults loving animals can have Horse Cake, Sheep Cake, Pony Cake, or a Cow Cake as their birthday cake theme.

Adults' birthday cake themes can range from fun cake ideas like Campfire Cakes, Hot Dogs & Fries Cake, Catch the Rainbow Cake, Pool Party Cake, to beach ideas like Hawaiian Beach Cake, Fish Cake, Mermaid Cake, Pail of Sand Cake and Under the Sea Cake.

Select the appropriate birthday cake theme according to the age and preference of the person who's having a birthday. An adult will not like a cartoon character like Spiderman, Snowhite and Batman as the theme for his birthday cake. The theme for an adult birthday cake should synchronize with the celebrant's age, personality, and interests. The same goes with teens and kids. They will not like if you choose a serious theme for their birthday cake. A light and funny theme would be perfect for a kid's or teen's birthday cake.

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Birthday Cake Designs for Adults

Adults like a lot of changes in their birthday cake patterns. They like to experiment with different flavors in their birthday cakes. Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, White Sponge Cake, Chocolate Dipped Cookie Cake, Rum Cake, Fudge Crunch Cake, Ice Cream Cake are some of the favorites among adult birthday cakes. The designs for adult birthday cakes can be simple and sometimes a little naughty. Flowers are universal favorites among women; hence, it will be a good idea if you shape the birthday cake of an adult woman like a flower. Alternatively, you can design her birthday cake like her favorite fruit, animal, or personality. For adult boys, birthday cake designs can range from sports cars, spaceships, bikes, footballs, baseballs, gift-wrapped boxes, clocks, to CDs and guitars. You can select a specific theme for adult birthday cakes, like 50's theme, Cowboy theme, Country theme, Casino theme, Musical theme, Mexican theme,Gardening theme, or Retro theme. While you can order these adult birthday cakes at any bakery, it is always a fun to prepare fantastic looking birthday cakes at home. For your or your loved one's birthday, plan to make some of these wonderful and creative birthday cakes at home and get showered with everybody's praise.

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Birthday Cake Designs for Teens

Birthday cakes for teens and pre-teens are slightly different in their designs. Teen age is the time to grow up and get engaged in a lot of activities. If your teen boy or girl loves sports, like football, tennis, baseball, or rugby, you can shape their birthday cake like a football, tennis racket or a football stadium. You can get such sports birthday cakes at a good bakery or you can prepare them at home. You can design your teen's birthday cake in the shape of his or her favorite sports star or a sports car. If your girl or boy loves music, you can shape their birthday cake like a guitar, drum, violin or a piano. For young girls, Barbie, Mermaid, Doll, Fairy birthday cakes will be good choices to win their heart. Young boys will be delighted if their birthday cakes are designed like a pirate, ship, Harry Potter, iPods, computers, airplanes and spaceships. For additional fun, you can place a toy airplane, ship or Barbie doll at the center of the birthday cake. Surprise your teen boy or girl by baking a birthday cake in any of these fantastic teen birthday cake designs.

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Kids' Birthday Cake Designs

Your little one's birthday is always special. Kids love to celebrate their birthdays and so they want their birthday cakes to look gorgeous and taste yummy! While there are thousands of varieties of birthday cakes available for the kids in any cake shop or confectionery, it is all the more better if you bake a home made birthday cake for your kid. Birthday cakes are an integral part of any birthday celebration. The designs of birthday cakes keep on changing, but the impact that birthday cakes have on us is something immeasurable. For kids, birthday cake designs are of a wide range and the names are also quite unique. It is actually quite simple to prepare a birthday cake for a kid, as they love simple designs and exciting colors. Kids want their birthday cake to be yummy and eye-catching; so you can safely make their birthday cake in the shape of any cartoon character or animated figure from a popular comic strip. Kids love cartoons, such cakes are big hits in any kids' birthday party. Popular cartoons which find their way into birthday cakes are Tom and Jerry, Mickey and Mini Mouse, Donald Duck, Nemo the fish, Bugs Bunny, Scooby Doo, Archie, and a whole lot of other Disney characters.

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So the next time you prepare a birthday cake for your kid, think of these popular animated characters for the cake design. The cute and colorful design, the mouthwatering aroma, and the rich, creamy taste, will surely be a delight for your kid.

Celebrate Birthday With the Festival of Lights!

I have an Indian friend Mansi, who lives here in San Jose, quite close to my place. Over the years she has become a very good friend of mine. We keep chatting for long hours whenever we meet and visit each other's homes. In this way, I have come to know a lot of facts about Indian culture and their biggest festivals. Diwali or The Festival of Lights is one of them. This is one of my favorite festivals too. I have heard from Mansi how the Indian homes are adorned with colorful lights and lights with oil and earthenware, which they call diyas (spelled as DI-YAA). They even celebrate this particular day with offerings to the Goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, with fireworks and crackers.

Now, wouldn't it be exciting to have someone's birthday on Diwali? For those who have November 9 birthdays, it can be quite a fun! You can decorate your house with colorful lights and arrange for a sparkling fireworks display for the guests invited to your birthday party. Diwali birthday can be a pleasant and the brightest day for you, especially if you are depressed that Halloween is over for this year:) So, get geared for double delight and party time on the joyous occasion of Diwali or the Festival of Lights, and wish the birthday boy or girl who is lucky to have a Diwali birthday!

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Birthday Wishes for Same Day Birthday

My friend Suzanne and I share the same day birthday. It's coincidental, but somehow I feel that she is one of my very best friends, because we were born on the same day. We were both born on December 7th and it's unbelievable, that we hardly have any differences of opinion and cat fights, that are so very common among women friends. Same day birthday, though little uncommon, is wonderful, coz you get to enjoy two birthday celebrations and double yummy delights! Twins, who have same day birthdays, are often found to be diametrically opposites. I am lucky to share the same birthday with my dearest friend Suzanne. I feel that our friendship is eternal. We have two different birthday parties in our respective houses and we are showered with great birthday gifts from our common friends.

If you too are lucky to share same day birthday with your friend, brother, sister or anybody else, send a two-in-one birthday wish for sharing birthdays on the same day!

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Bunka Shishu Embroidery

Bunka shishu in English often shortened to bunka, is a form of Japanese embroidery originating around the turn of the 20th Century. Bunka artists use a specialized embroidery needle and rayon threads to create very detailed pictures that some liken to oil paintings.

Typical subjects include people, living things, and traditional Japanese scenes.
Unlike some other forms of embroidery, bunka is fragile and is usually presented as artwork rather than as clothing adornment.

Bunka has gained in popularity since the advent of numbered kits, which provide a step-by-step guide to producing artwork.

Wish Eminem on his 35th Birthday!

Marshall Bruce Mathers III, better known by his stage name Eminem celebrates his 35th birthday 0n October 17. This Oscar winning American rapper, record producer and actor has sold approximately seventy million albums worldwide. He is one of the highest-selling rap artists of all time. Wish him good luck on his birthday on his MySpace profile. Mockingbird(from the album Encore) is one of my favorite Eminem songs. Watch this video and enjoy!

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Halloween Birthday Celebration Ideas Part 2

In my last post about Halloween birthday, I discussed about unique Halloween recipes that would surprise everyone invited to your party. Here are some more Halloween birthday party ideas:

1) For your Halloween birthday party, select a theme which you like. You can plan something like Harry Potter theme, especially if you have children coming to your party. Include Harry Potter games and quiz for the children and give the winners special Harry Potter prizes like Harry Potter coins, sweatshirts, goodie bags filled with Harry Potter magic tricks, candies, wizard hats etc. which would please the little monsters invited to your party!

2) If you plan to have a pumpkin carving party for your birthday, you can request everybody invited to bring their own pumpkin. Play some fun Halloween music to greet your guests. You can have a “build a scarecrow” competition in your party to add to the fun. Pack all the old and tattered clothes in a big laundry bag. Divide all the children into 3 or 4 groups and let them take some assistance from an elder. Give them instructions what the scarecrow should look like. The group who makes the best scarecrow will get a surprise gift. After that, you can start the pumpkin carving competition, so that everyone has their own Jack O' Lantern. The most perfect 3 pumpkin carvers will walk away with the prize.

3) Keep sufficient food in the dining area, so that your guests can snack in whenever they feel hungry. Chicken pizzas, veggies, chicken wings, pumpkin pies, pumpkin cakes, Halloween cookies, candies, desserts, hamburgers, mashed potato, sandwiches, sausages, etc, would be fantastic to make children and adults lick their fingers.

4) When it's time for dinner, shut off all the lights, and light candles, to create the maximum scary effect. Keep the glowing Jack O' Lanterns and play scary music in the background. Let everyone share their spooky stories, experiences and jokes amid the light and dark ambiance.

5) For Halloween costume birthday party, decorate the inside and outside of your house to give it a haunted look. Place spider webs (available at any Halloween store), tombstones made from plywoods, creepy scarecrows in your garden or front of the house to welcome the guests! Inside of the house can be decorated with spider webs, artificial skeletons, mummies (made from old clothes and rolls of gauze), Jack O' Lanterns, scary masks, and so on. Make bats (cut out from black paper) and hang them from the ceiling using clear thread. Keep candy bags for children as special gifts and mouthwatering Halloween recipes.

If someone close is having a birthday on this Halloween, wish them lots of luck with this spooky surprise!

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Birthday Flowers: Wish Happy Birthday with Flowers-Part-2

Birthdays will always be extra special for your loved one, if you wish him or her with flowers. Birthday flowers have a wide range and you can gift a single beautiful flower or a bouquet. There are online sites which charges you a minimal amount for sending fresh flowers for any occasion, including birthdays. It is best if you can wish the birthday boy or girl personally with a bunch of Marigolds, Calendulas, Cosmos, Sunflowers, Roses or Zinias, but it is not always possible to do that. We often live in a different city or location where we cannot attend the birthday fun. If you are in a similar situation, do not worry. Sending flowers online is now just a click away! You can now send beautiful virtual birthday flowers anywhere in the world in matter of seconds!

If your sweetheart or loved one's birthday is pretty soon, wish him or her a wonderful birthday ahead with this special floral birthday greetings!

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Holiday Birthday Special Wishes

Can you imagine the amount of fun that you'll have if your birthday falls on a special day? Birthdays become all the mote special and wonderful if it is on a holiday. Holiday birthday celebrations can never pass without a mega celebration. It feels great to know that your birthday is on a special day and would be remembered by all those who are invited. The anticipation for a holiday birthday is great too! Birthday countdown for holiday birthdays begins a week ahead of the actual big event. So it's fun and celebration all the way! Send this cute and heartfelt message to someone special who has a holiday birthday and make his or her day extra special!

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Bright and Colorful Birthday Flowers Part-1

Birthdays are not complete without flowers. Flowers are the ultimate décor items for any occasion. Make your birthday fun bloom into a bright and colorful day with colorful birthday flowers. Arrange for beautiful October flowers like Marigold, Calendulas, Carnations and Roses for your birthday and let everyone invited at your house appreciate your sense of beauty and style.

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Embroidered sarees

A beautiful crush brocade georgette saree in blue color .Crush body is brocaded in golden zari leaf , floral and creeper motifs. It is with contrast rust color border and pallu. The border and pallu are woven in golden zari floral and creeper motifs. The contrast rust color self-brocade skirt design border enriches the beauty of the saree. The saree is with the matching blouse material. This collection is an ever-lasting dream, charisma and lasting thought of every womans prized possession.

A beautiful pure georgette saree in khaki brown color. Body is decorated all over with gold kasab work floral motifs outlined with resham thread work and embellished with beadwork. It is with contrast 9-yard brown color cutwork border. The contrast border with kasab work leaf motifs in double line embellished with sequins and beadwork enhances the beauty of the saree. The same work floral and creeper are beautifully decorated on the pallu. The same work is repeated on the matching blouse material.. An immaculately finished embroidery set in diversified trend to remarkably designed traditional yet novel sarees. A saree for all special occasions.

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Embroidery contest

I have reviewd all the entries and the lucky winners are ramani from chennai and lakshmi from delhi.Both of them are from india,let this just be a start and i hope that the next time,many oversees participants are also in.

Ramani

I asked ramani to describe her embroidered saree and also how she did it,she gave me a good explanation which I found to be genuine,so here goes...

Lakshmi

Lakshmi is a down to earth person and shes well known in mayur vihar(Delhi) for all her works.
Her embroidered product was good enough to win a saree.Congrats.

I would like to mention about sheethal too..Her saree looked good though but anyways i wish her good luck next time.

Win a saree worth $450

Readers,this is your opportunity to seize a saree.Send in the picture of your favourite embroidered product(it could be anything) with its description and also how you did it.

Well,if you are an excellent player in embroidery,then expect something big because we will be handing over 2 Aari embroidered sarees(worth $450 each) to two winners.Send in your entries to lemoninfo@gmail.com

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Smyrna Stitch

Smyrna Stitch is a Another variation of the cross stitch, this beauty is sometimes
known as the double cross stitch.

It forms a good depiction of the eight Sabbats in the Wheel of the Year.

Bring needle from back to front at odd numbers and enter fabric at even numbers.

For larger stars, finish with a tiny stitch across the center to prevent snagging

Basque knot

Basque knot also known as Basque Loop stitch, and Knotted loop stitch. As a stitch it can be employed singly, or scattered over an area.

They can also be worked as a textured line, as they can be easily worked joined together. The line produced is well defined as it is knotted.

Basque knot is similar to Palestrina. The main difference, as you can see from the illustrations you work the stitch from right to left, along a line instead of left to right.

The stitch is worked in the same manner as Palestrina stitch only work the stitch from right to left, along a line instead of left to right. Also instead of moving diagonally behind the fabric you move vertically.
Basque knot

Interlaced Running Stitch

Interlaced running stitch is an attractive line of loops which follows curves well.

To work this stitch simply pass the needle over and under the fabric to create a line of running stitch. Lace or thread the stitches with a contrasting colour or weight thread.

This forms the first half of the loops. At the end of the row, turn and lace to form the other side of the loops.

Use a tapestry needle to avoid splitting the foundation running stitch. With this stitch, take care to lace, and not to pick up any of the fabric.

A thread of one color winds through a line of running stitches, then the other side intertwines with a thread of a complimentary hue. Because of the perfect symmetry, it represents the balances of love and hate, light and dark, the right and left hemispheres of the brain, magickal energies, and the polarities of male and female. The intertwining threads also symbolize the mingling of ideas and thought. Interlaced Running Stitch

Colonial knot

Colonial knot is called as figure eight knot, Colonial knot looks very much like a French knot.

To work Colonial knot stitch, bring your thread up through the fabric. I hold the thread in my left hand and with the thread loose place the needle to the right of the thread with the needle pointing away from you. Take the thread under the needle and then over the needle to form a figure 8. This can be done in a hooking action by turning anti-clockwise the needle 180 degrees.

Take the needle to the back of the fabric close to where it first came out. Before you pull it through make sure the loop is snug around the shaft of the needle

Candlewicking

Candlewicking is a form of surface embroidery that traditionally uses an unbleached cotton thread on a piece of unbleached muslin. It gets its name from the nature of the thread, which very much resembles the wick used in a candle. Motifs are created using a variety of knots and satin stiches. Subject matter is usually taken from nature, flowers, insects, etc. Other traditional motifs resemble PA Dutch or colonial designs. Modern designs include colored floss embroidery with the traditional white on white stitching.

Candlewicking has its origins in american history as new settlers sought to decorate their new homes with minimal supplies. The dust was easily washed from the fabric and able to endure significant wear.

Candlewicking is most commonly used as a cushion cover.

Berwick stitch

Berwick stitch is also known as Looped edge stitch and forms a line of upright stitches each with a knotted base. This is a quick and easy version of buttonhole which is useful on needlework motifs that have curves.

This needlework stitch is worked from left to right sewing over two imaginary lines.

Bring the thread out on the lower line, insert the needle in position in the upper line making a straight downward motion and then wrap a loop of thread around the needle point. Pull the needle through the fabric to form a loop. Tighten the knot slightly before moving to the next stitch.

Berwick stitch is equally effective with the knotted edge on the inside or outside of the curve.

In the case of using berwick stitch as an decorative embellishment on crazy quilting a more decorative line can be created with the use of beads, and a detached chain, or French knots sewn at the top of each spine.

The length and spacing of the spines can create ornate patterns and effects. This build up of patterns using the texture of the ridge at the base of the spine is also very effective in forms of counted thread and drawn needlework

Coral stitch

Coral stitch is also known as coral knot, German knot stitch, knotted stitch, beaded stitch, and snail trail. It is also incorrectly known as scroll stitch.

Coral stitch is an old embroidery stitch which creates a line that looks like a row of knots and is used for outlines and follows a curved detail well. Coral stitch is frequently found in seventeenth and eighteenth century English crewel work. It is also a very useful stitch for twiggy bits in a floral design. It can also be used to create a knotted filling with the knots form a secondary pattern across the filling.

Coral stitch is worked from right to left. To work bring the thread up from the back of the fabric and hold it loosely on the surface of the fabric with your thumb. Insert the needle at a right angle, above the line to be worked and bring it out just below the line to be worked. Pull the needle through the fabric and over the thread to form a knot.

Coral stitch can be varied by altering the angle of the needle as it passes through the fabric, and by altering the spacing of the knots along the row. The effect created is also altered by the weight and twist of the thread used.

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Filling Stitches

Filling Stitches

Hand embroidery often involves covering small and larger areas with thread. There are several basic stitches commonly used to accomplish this. The most common filling stitches in general embroidery are probably satin stitch and long and short stitch. However, it's nice to have a few alternatives when filling up embroidered spaces. Here are some of the more common basic filling stitches.

Fishbone Stitch:

Here's a good stitch to start with, when it comes to filling smaller shapes such as leaves and flower petals. The advantage of fishbone stitch is that it really looks like a leaf when complet, and you don't have to do anything "extra" to add, for example, the spine down the middle of the leaf. If you want a perfectly smooth leaf, though, you would use satin stitch instead of fishbone. The trick to a good fishbone stitched leaf is to draw a line in the middle of the leaf shape to use as a guide. You want to keep your edges smooth, too.

Direction:

Begin at the tip of the shape, coming up at A. Make a longish straight stitch straight down, following the center line marked in the leaf. Come up at B, and then slant your stitch to cross over the base of the straight stitch, just to the other side of your center line. Come up at C, and go down just on the other side of the center line, crossing over the tip of the previous stitch you just made. Note that the stitches take turns crossing over each other at the center line. They do not enter the fabric "on the line" - rather, just to the other side of the line. In this manner, the stitches overlap each other, all the way down the shape, giving the shape that "woven" look, creating the "spine" down the middle. Keep your stitches close together - you want to cover the area solidly.

flat stich:

This is a lot like the fishbone stitch, but instead of stitching over one center line, you draw two lines just off the center, and take your needle down on either one of them. The flat stitch is also known as the Croatian stitch or the Croatian flat stitch. Again, it solidly fills a shape, forming an overlap in your stitches so that a kind of spine runs down th emiddle of the shape. Once executed, it looks almost identical to the fishbone, except it doesn't come to a point. Flat stitch is a good way to fill in circular flower petals.

Direction:

Again, with this stitch, you're going to be working slightly slanted stitches. Come up at A, go down at B, up at C, cross over the stitch you made when you went down at B, and go down at D. Keep your stitches close together, creating a solid filling. Make certain your edges are kept smooth by following the outline carefully, and taking up very little fabric between stitches

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