Our Friends' HAED SAL: Introducing myself :)

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Introducing myself :)

My name is Gabi, I'm 48 years old, living in Australia, and tackling soon my first HAED. I fell in love with Manhattan Wonderland by Jane Wooster Scott some while ago. I finally purchased it, the fabric is ordered, and soon as it arrives I can start. Even I don't mind stitching over 1, I figured that for such a big piece I rather try to stitch on 22 count Aida with 2 strands. And with the type of painting Manhattan Wonderland is, that should work out fine. (I hope so at least....lol)

I'm admiring all work here, and they all look lovely.

9 comments:

Mich said...: That's a beautiful pattern !! I love the NY skyline. I will be cheering you when you have started your work !!; March 14, 2009 at 11:29 PM
Elfie said...: That's stunning! I'll look forward to seeing your project grow.; March 15, 2009 at 1:22 AM
Annie Bee said...: Hi Gabi and welcome to another Aussie. I can't wait to see your progress on this. This is a really beautiul chart.; March 15, 2009 at 1:28 AM
Joke said...: Great design, and I look forward to see the start of it!; March 15, 2009 at 4:50 AM
Cindy F. said...: Gabi! Welcome:) We're so glad you're going to be stitching with us and we can't wait to see your start! Your design choice is really beautiful!! and it is going to be gorgeous on 22ct. Aida:); March 15, 2009 at 8:30 AM
Wendy said...: Welcome Gabi to our blog! I just love this design. Can't wait to see your start on it!; March 15, 2009 at 9:40 AM
beth said...: This one is on my wish list- i love it, and am looking forward to seeing your start!; March 15, 2009 at 1:57 PM
Solitary Raven said...: lovely choice !!!
welcome!; March 15, 2009 at 5:06 PM
Carolyn NC said...: Hey girl!
Love it, love it, love it! As soon as I finish my RR (hopefully tonight), I plan to start gridding my fabric for mine. I have all my threads and fabric lined up and ready to go! Good luck with yours!; March 15, 2009 at 6:21 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.