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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Chikan Catch-Up




Just showing  pics of my Chikan Embroidery 

with lesson 7 completed. There's 1 more lesson already posted, and I'm still behind. I plan to stitch on this tonight, and maybe even my April CQJP.




This is a view of the front of my Chikan. The variegated 'pink grapefruit' floss creates a nice, subtle, but different look to the pattern.
This is the same Chikan, but with the work sitting in the window and the light showing through from behind. It really shows the shadow work.


I'm thinking of framing the embroidery and hanging it in a north window, allowing the light to show the stitching to advantage, but hopefully, without chancing any fading.


On to lesson #8!
I shall miss not receiving new lessons every week. I have thoroughly enjoyed learning about the beauty of Chikan Embroidery. Thanks to Anita for sharing her skills and knowledge with us!



My company has gone on to her next stop, and I hope to soon catch up on all the postings I've missed.
Happy Stitching!
Thanks for visiting.
Hugs from Suz


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29 comments:

  1. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeMay 1, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    Wow! Is that pretty! I've never heard of Chikan Embroidery... time to do some research!

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  2. BSOTFMay 1, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    Amazing! I love seeing things of old being a love of someone new again. Your touch is just like how those before done them. Lovely & breath taking! Thankyou my dear friend for sharing this & all your creations with all of us. Hugs,

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  3. SuztatsMay 1, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    It's different, isn't it? I really like this technique, and hope Anita will agree to teach us more.
    Hope you're tatting 'Stumpies' aplenty! Thanks Diane
    Hugs

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  4. SuztatsMay 1, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    Thanks BSOTF! This was a lot of fun to learn.
    Hugs

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  5. FoxMay 1, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    Never heard of this before...so very pretty.
    Fox : )

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  6. jenclairMay 1, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    Beautiful work! So fine and delicate!

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  7. Bree at "Bree's Way"May 1, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    Very very pretty, and you are learning so beautifully!

    To help with the fading, why not sandwich your work in a clear glass frame, glass on both sides, but use uv protectant glass? They make Uv glass at art stores, hobby llobby etc for framing paintings. It is a little thicker, and costs slightly more than other glass, but it protects the art. :)

    Such a beautiful piece :)

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  8. shirleyMay 1, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    Your chikan embroider is lovely I like the addition of the colour. Your work is always great.

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  9. Stephanie GraceMay 1, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    That is beautiful!!! *picks jaw up from floor*

    You never cease to amaze and inspire me!

    ♥,
    Stephanie Grace

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  10. AnitaMay 1, 2012 at 11:13 PM

    It's coming out so well,looking forward to see the finished paisley ...

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  11. AnonymousMay 2, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    It's amazing to see the difference between the two pictures - the back-lighting is really effective. Lovely neat work, Suz!

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  12. MargieMay 2, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    I have never heard of this either and I'm loving the look of it. Need to check into this further. Where might a person find patterns for this? I have bookmarked the page for the lessons. Thanks for showing this!

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  13. SuztatsMay 2, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Thanks, Fox! I didn't know you were into embroidery before the tatting bug got you. I find it very relaxing, and I'm learning lots of new stiching techniques and styles. Stitching bliss!
    (don't tell anyone, but sometimes I get frustrated with tatting, so this is a calming break. shhh)
    Hugs

    Thanks Jenclair, it really looks different that way, I think.
    Hugs

    That's a good idea, Bree, and I'll keep it in mind. Thanks so much!
    Hugs

    Thanks for all the encouragement and support, Shirley. I really appreciate it.
    I quite like the variegated thread, too.
    Have a stitchy day!
    Hugs

    You can thank Anita, Stephanie, for her instructions were clear and concise. I so enjoyed this! Are you tempted?
    Hugs

    Thanks, Anita! I am very pleased with how it's looking so far.
    Hugs

    Thanks Puppet Lady! Hope you're having a wonderful week.
    Hugs


    Hi Margie. I learned about the class from Anita, who wrote and ran the SAL on her blog-artisticfingers. She's a member of the Yahoo group StitchMAP, as am I, and she offered to share her skills and knowledge with any members who were interested. I follow her blog, and she does wonderful stitching.
    I recently purchased a book of Chikankari patterns (Chapters/Indigo), but it has only the pattern pieces, and no instructions.
    Once people saw what we were doing, there were so many requests that Anita began a second class. There may be more classes in future- but I do not know for certain. You could always contact Anita through her blog and inquire.
    Hope this helps.
    Hugs

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  14. Mosaic MagpieMay 2, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    I am at the same point in my work so don't feel as though you are the only one behind! I love the thread you have used it really adds a nice detail.
    Deb

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  15. DortheMay 2, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    Dear Suz, they are SO beautiful both,
    such a very fantastic work of embroidery, I think you have made so very wonderful two pieces . A delight to watch.
    Hugs Dorthe

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  16. MarjoleinMay 2, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    Beautiful, it shows up well in front of your window!

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  17. SuztatsMay 2, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Thanks Deb. I've seen other 'Chikans' stitched in coloured thread, and although they look quite pretty, I'm still partial to the soft variegated. Hope you're having fun stitching.
    Hugs

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  18. magicmoonmusingsMay 2, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    That looks spectacular! Love the colour you chose, too.

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  19. SuztatsMay 2, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    Thank you, Dorthe. I wish I could hang both of them, as I like both effects.
    Hugs

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  20. SuztatsMay 2, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Thank you, Marie! Have you seen Chikan Embroidery before? I think it's a wonderful new-to-me technique.
    Our trilliums are just popping through the ground and the leaves are unfurling. I should have blooms showing before too long.
    Hugs

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  21. Magpie's MumblingsMay 3, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Beautiful - I really love the pink addition. Subtle, but shows off the pattern to perfection.

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  22. KarenMay 4, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    this is so pretty and appealing. My eye is getting there... thanks. Have a lovely weekend x

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  23. CreateologyMay 4, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Your Chikan embroidery is lovely. I really like the quiet differences of the variegated thread you are using. Blissful stitching dear...

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  24. SuztatsMay 4, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    Thanks Karen. I hope you have a good weekend, too.
    Hugs



    Thank you so much, Createology! i'm looking forward to finishing up this embroidery, and hanging it in a window so I can see the shadow work. Hope you're having a good week.
    Hugs

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  25. maxMay 5, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    Wow so nice!

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  26. SandyMay 5, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    Beautiful. Thanks for commenting on my blog. It does look like a face.

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  27. SuztatsMay 5, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    Thank you, Max! Cute pic.

    Thanks Sandy. It's a happy face!
    Hugs

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  28. DIANMay 6, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Fantastic work. It would look lovely as a hanging.

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  29. SuztatsMay 6, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    Thanks Dian, but I still have to finish it, first.....*chuckle*
    Maybe sometime this week.....then I'd like to hang it in a window.
    I'm looking forward to your post on stitching on lutrador-- I won some a while ago, and I'm not sure just how I want to use it.
    Hugs

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