The photo above shows the front side or working side of the stitchery while the photo below reveals the backside or shadow created. I haven't ironed it yet and you can certainly see the wrinkles and lines. This really does take muslin to a whole new level.
Below is my TAST stitching for the week. (These projects are keeping me busy!) It is the Barred Chain and Alternating Barred Chain. I used variations of my favorite color, purple, and over course did my weekly tree using the current stitch.
We are into the 12th week already which means nearly 1/4th of the year has gone by. It is gorgeous outside today, so this is going to be a short post. I'm heading out for a bicycle ride later and then do a little more stitching, this time on a crazy quilt block. Tonight is 'Desperate Housewives'. After last weeks being all depressing I'm thinking I am the desperate housewife for watching it. Final season though.
3 comments:
Your Chikan Embroidery is lovely. I can really see how the stitches create the shadows that are so beautiful. I have yet to begin my lessons. Barred Chain is not one I have ever seen and I like it. Reminds me of barbed wire. Blissful Stitching...
I like the barred chain and your little tree...I can see how you could make a lot of great looking trees with that stitch, great for branches. The Chikan (in my mind I'm saying "chicken" but I have a feeling that's not the correct pronunciation!lol) is so delicate and dainty, too, so pretty!
I like your barred chain tree!
Chikan embroidery has come out so well,posted lesson 4 just now..
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