Lesson #1

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Here is the small sample for trying Belarusan Nizanka technique.

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The stitching method for this piece is to take each row at a time and to start each new row with a new thread.

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Please note: If you prefer to have both sides of your work show up as the 'right side', it is best to use the ‘stab’ method instead of the darning stitch. Pull each stitch through the fabric completely, otherwise the working thread won’t be clearly seen at the other side.

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See Chart 1.

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Each black line on the chart equals one fabric thread.

Each intersection of the graph lines would be each stitch point. Take each row at a time and each new row is started with a new thread.

For designs like this one it is convenient to start to stitch from the central row which is indicated Row 1 on the Chart 1.

1.Thread your needle and work with the Running stitch the Row1 from right to left. For this, put the thread down at Loose End stitch point. Don’t fix the end of your thread, instead of it, pull the thread down and leave the end of the thread on the fabric (see the picture above)

So, work with Running stitch the whole Row 1 from right to left to another Loose End stitch point at the left. At this point, get the thread up, unthread the needle and leave the tread loose. Don't secure the thread not at the beginning, nor at the end of the row, just leave the ends loose, like on Photo 1.

Take a second thread and work the Row 2 from right to left again.

And so on, work each row with a new thread.

These loose ends can be used as frindges then along with the fabric threads.