Our Friends' HAED SAL: More "Bunny on Path"

Saturday, March 14, 2009

More "Bunny on Path"

Hi Everyone!
Kim from Florida here. I made much more progress this week, especially since I didn't have to deal with any little froggies this time!
Also, I stitched on Wednesday, Thursday, and a bit on Friday. Now I can see what the entire width of the project is. I'm so excited because soon I'm going to be stitching the beautiful purple shades of his coat!
I really need to pick up a few DMC colors - but I'm afraid to go to the craft store. I must be strong and put my blinders on and focus only on FLOSS! Wish me luck!
I'm loving this blog - what an inspiration! It's so much fun to encourage each other, I feel I'm a part of every project. I look forward to all the new postings!

5 comments:

Wendy said...: Wow Kim this is a great progress! You did quiet a lot of stitching on it!
Good luck with your visit to the craft store! I don't think I won't be able to take just a look at the floss!
Glad to read that you are enjoying our blog too. I also enjoy it a lot!; March 14, 2009 at 2:37 AM
Mich said...: Great progress !! It's fun to see your bunny come to life now !; March 14, 2009 at 3:24 AM
Annie Bee said...: How cute is that Bunny and I can understand your excitment as you start to stitch his gorgeous coat.; March 14, 2009 at 5:22 AM
Cindy F. said...: Look at this!! You are really moving on this adorable bunny!!
Good job girl!
And good luck at your LNS...I have the same "I need blinders on" problem:); March 14, 2009 at 1:32 PM
Carolyn NC said...: Wow - great progress! Looking so cute!; March 14, 2009 at 1:58 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.