Our Friends' HAED SAL: Shoot the Moon

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Shoot the Moon - Darlene Hamelin

Hello

My name is Darlene and I am attempting my first HAED design, Shoot the Moon by Michele Sayetta. I am stitching on 25 count Lugana, over one stitch using one strand of floss. So far I am pleased with my progress and have learn allot about stitching such an complex pattern. I have been stitching for over twenty years and still enjoy finding challenging patterns. I have recently had back surgery and have found myself with lots of time to sit and stitch. I have learn a couple of things about stitch HAED design and I am already searching for my next project. Question has anyone use two strands of floss on 25 count over one?

Here is my progress so far!!!!!

4 comments:

Anonymous said...: Hi, yes I stitch 2 over 1 on lugana and really like the effect. Sometimes with confetti stitching it's a little harder. I cross-country stitch too. Your stitching looks really good! :); December 14, 2014 at 7:52 PM
lizbirdk said...: Hi! Lovely work so far.
I stitch 2 over 1 on Dublin (linen) which I love. Have to say my one attempt at 2 over 1 on Lugana is not so successful, but I will persevere. I guess I'm weird - 1 thread on Lugana, 2 on Dublin! Enjoy the crazy world of HAED.; December 15, 2014 at 4:29 AM
Wiretap said...: I have one project 2x1 on 25ct...I stitch mostly on 18 , 20 or 22 ct and use 2x1.

Your current project looks great...very pretty

best wishes
janet; December 15, 2014 at 2:30 PM
Wiretap said...: looks great

best wishes
janet; December 19, 2014 at 1:37 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.