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Kogin Learning Sampler:
This small sampler will introduce you to Japanese Kogin techniques. The actual stitching is very straightforward – the fascination of working with Kogin comes from the wide variety of designs created.
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This shows the sample design made into a needle holder / pincushion. The traditional colors of blue and white have been used.
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In this photo, other Kogin designs have been made into Christmas ornaments, using non-traditional color schemes.
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Supplies needed:
- 5" x 5" Aida – 14 Ct (Navy blue is the traditional color.)
36" length of Pearl cotton - #5 (White is traditional.)
Tapestry needle
- Fold the 5 X 5 square to determine the center, and begin stitching at that point. Stitch the "Spool and Needle" diagram below. The design will be stitched horizontally, completing each row from edge to edge before moving to the row above or below. In the center portion of the design, there will be long threads carried over the back of the fabric. Relax your stitching and to leave little loops when moving between rows.
View: Learning Sampler – "Spool & Needle" diagram.
- To finish as a needle holder: Fold the sample horizontally along the widest design line (right sides together). Seam the two short edges together vertically 1/4" away from the points of the design. Fold the two remaining raw edges together and seam together 1/4" away from the design, leaving about 1" for turning. Turn to the right side and work out the corners until the needle case is somewhat flat. Insert a square of felt slightly smaller than the needle case in the open seam and hand stitch close. Sew a safety pin on the back so that it may be attached to your later sewing projects.
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Sollerosom Learning Sampler:
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Layer 1 – This Sollerosom fragment shows what the design looks like when layer 1 has been completed.
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Layer 2 – The thread is interwoven into the base layer stitches.
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In this fragment, the design has been placed back to back to expand its size.
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The final sample shows the design being used for a corner.
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Supplies needed:
- 22 Ct Hardanger 9" X 9" or desired size
Pearl cotton #5, or your choice of stitching fiber Tapestry needle
Stitch Diagram for layer one - The dark lines show the movement of the fiber on the underside of the fabric. The diagram is stitched from left to right, with the needle scooping to the left. With few exceptions (stitches 11 to 12, 15 to 16) the fiber always moves four threads to the left.
Complete all stitches in layer one before beginning on layer two. Layer two is worked in horizontal segments four threads high, rather than following the diagonal rhythm of layer one.
View: Stitch Diagram for layer one
Stitching Layer 2 - View: Stitch Diagram for layer two
Begin weaving at the far right hand portion of the design, at the base of the design.
Weave one row at a time, moving from right to left, completely across the width of the fabric. The threading is done with an over and under motion, forming an "S" curve. The direction of the threading alternates between left to right and right to left. At the point where the fibers have been placed from earlier rows, the loops just touch each other, rather than being interwoven.
The thread only moves to the underside of the design at the beginning and ends of the row, or in non-continuous segments of the design (as shown in diagram.)
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