09/06/2026
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Types of Kantha Stitch - Part 2
The Darning Stitch
Today we will see what is a Darning stitch –
Darning stitch is a variation of the humble running stitch (remember – part 1)!
However the fundamental difference between both is the purpose or functionality – when stitched in one direction, when the needle moves in and out of the fabric in a continuous line, like to make an outline or Joining, quilting, – its is Running stitch
But when used to fill an area, make patterns, creating a denser continuous patterned area, it is transformed into what is called a Darning stitch.
Traditional Kantha is fundamentally associated with running stitches worked through multiple layers of cloth. But artisans bring in more innovation to that basic running stitch in different ways by changing
1)stitch length, 2)spacing, 3)direction and 4)density—to create motifs, shading, borders and textures.
