Our Friends' HAED SAL: Bonnie"s Breast Cancer Fairy

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Bonnie"s Breast Cancer Fairy

Hi Everyone, My name is Bonnie. I live in Gilbert, South Carolina. It is about 20 miles from Columbia. I am a converted southerner (originally from Idaho). I have been stitching for I would say 30 years. I have recently retired and I am in the process of cutting back hours at work. I will probably be working three days instead if 5. That will give me 2 more days for stitching. YEAH!

I really like HAED Designs. Several years ago, I purchased Breast Cancer Fairy by Wendy Kathleen. I didn.t want to stitch the background so I ordered hand dyed fabric from Silkweavers. It is a pretty 25 count pink Luguna. I started it doing 1 over 1. Somewhere along the way I kind of got discouraged and didn't feel like I was making any progress. Now that I see everyone's lovely work and gorgeous pictures, I am again optimistic. I can do this, I can. It is possible. lol. I think I am going to enjoy stitching all the lovely shades of pink and seeing her come to life.

This is my progress as of now. I started stitching on her shoulder, neck and hair. I am not sure which page it is but I thought it would be easier to go back later and stitch the pink ribbons which are her wings.
Thanks Wendy and Cindy for starting this wonderful blog and for the invite and welcome comments.

8 comments:

Wendy said...: Welcome Bonnie to our blog! I love your progress so far! The colors are so lovely! We will cheer you here to keep going with your HAED.
I can't wait to see it grow!; March 10, 2009 at 7:32 AM
Yoyo said...: I'm pretty sure this blog is going to be the most enabling place I visit. Must run out and get that one if it's still available. You've got a really good start,,,we'll nudge you along.; March 10, 2009 at 7:40 AM
Cindy F. said...: Welcome Bonnie!! Such a beautiful design you've chosen! And you have made some incredible progress already! Don't give up girl...you hang with us;) We'll help you!!
Just enjoy the process, cause she is going to be amazing!!
We're so glad you've joined us:); March 10, 2009 at 8:32 AM
Carolyn NC said...: Hi Bonnie,
Such beautiful colors! This will truly be a treasure. Love that fabric you chose!; March 10, 2009 at 9:29 AM
Yvonne said...: Totally agree with Yoyo about this blog being so enabling. I've never thought much of this chart until I see your wip. The colours are really wonderful and you took a great pink to stitch this one.

I understand when you said about being discouraged along the way. Well, you won't be anymore as this blog is a very encouraging blog.; March 10, 2009 at 10:17 AM
jessneal said...: Welcome to the group! I love your progress. I have to say this site gives me the modivation I need too sometimes. BTW what part of Idaho are you from? I live in Emmett.; March 10, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Annie Bee said...: How stunning is this looking. I love your choice of fabric and can't wait to see more. I am glad that you have started stitching on her again.; March 10, 2009 at 2:02 PM
Bonnie said...: Thanks for all the comments, I feel better about starting her. Just have to sneak in some stitching time. Jess I love your Lavender Woods. By the wat I am from Burley, Idaho; March 10, 2009 at 5:23 PM

Tutorials

How to Carry Threads
This is really easy...it takes a while to get used to though....and your back will look terrible...this you will have to live with...One thing...You will be working your 10 x 10 grids in colums...it makes it easier...
1. Start with a 10 x 10 grid..
2. Find your first symbol...and stitch all of that symbol in your 10 x 10 grid....When finished...
3. Find the same symbol on the 10 x 10 grid below it...take your needle and bring your thread up like you are going to make the first 1/2 of the X ...but don't do it...just unthread your needle and lay the thread down..
4. Go back to the first grid you were working on...and stitch the next symbol the same way....when finished bring your thread down....
5. continue each symbol until your first 10 x 10 grid is finished....
6. start the next 10 x 10 grid ....you should have thread there already for you to pick up and stitch...
Posted by Vickie 3/7/2009

Tent Stitching (Wikipedia)
Tent stitch variants
There are three types of tent stitch, all producing the same appearance on the front of the canvas but each worked in a slightly different way and having particular characteristics, uses, benefits and drawbacks. These variants of tent stitch are known as basketweave, continental and half cross tent stitches:
Basketweave tent stitch - The basketweave form of tent stitch is worked in diagonal rows up and down the canvas. The yarn on the back of the canvas has a typical basketweave appearance, with alternating horizontal and vertical stitches. Basketweave is the best stitch to use for covering large areas of canvas as it does not distort the canvas as the other two forms of tent stitch do.
Continental tent stitch - Continental stitch is worked horizontally or vertically across the canvas. On the back of the work, the stitches appear diagonally across two threads. This method uses more yarn than half cross stitch tent stitch but is more hardwearing.
Half cross tent stitch - Half cross stitch is worked horizontally or vertically across the canvas. On the back of the work, the stitch appears vertical or horizontal, not diagonal, and crosses only one thread. This method uses less yarn than other stitches but is not very durable as coverage on the back of the canvas is a little thin.