I am still embroidering away on Anita’s chikan work class, though I am falling a little behind since I’m busy with work. I’m very happy with how it is turning out. The fabric is very transparent. It looks ivory in the photo because I folded the fabric over several times behind the embroidered area.
Here is a closer view of the double back stitch embroidery.
From the back it looks like herringbone stitch. There are a lot of tails showing since I haven’t trimmed them all yet.
Here is one more photo from the front.
I think if I worked a long narrow design and then backed it with silk it would make a truly gorgeous scarf.
embroidery for ducks 
If you finish it neatly enough, you won’t need to back it…!
True, but you can also create some lovely effects with the background fabric showing through the chiffon!
That’s looking beautiful. Very ethereal.
thank you!
How on earth do you *not* catch up those long tails? I guess you can see where they are through the chiffon, but I’m curious why you haven’t trimmed them yet. I always get nests of knots if I don’t trim them.
I have this irrational feeling that the whole thing will fall to pieces if I do. I know, it’s ridiculous, it won’t, but as a result I have been delaying trimming the tails for a little while.
How do you finish the thread on the transparent chiffon (I imagine this is why you are hesitating?)
http://artisticfingers.blogspot.com/2012/03/how-to-start-and-end-thread.html
It just seems like such a short tail!
ooooo…nice – thanks! I get about as sophisticated as a waste knot, and my finishes especially leave something to be desired.
Hannah–it is so beautiful!!! it must be difficult. I could never do this type of embroidery.
Monique
This is looking absolutely stunning
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Your stitching is nice. Interesting use of color. I think that was the hardest decision for me. I look forward to seeing your completed piece.
thanks! I am still debating how to color the rest of it.
I love the colours!
thanks!