Our Friends' HAED SAL: Maxine's Dragon Riders Update

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Maxine's Dragon Riders Update

Hi everyone :) I haven't been able to get on here as often as I would of liked because my OH's laptop has gone to be fixed so he's using 'my' computer and I just can't get on lol. The good thing with this is at least I can stitch a bit more so I have been stitching on Dragon Riders....I've got down to the half page on page 3 now and will be joining in with the SAL tomorrow where I'm hoping to get quite a bit done as we don't have to go anywhere . Here's my latest pic

I've also included a pic of my DD Jennifer's stitching after Cindy saw it on my blog and said I should put it on here (thanks Cindy). She started Caron Vinson's QS Moonlight last year and didn't do too much on it what with college and everything but this year she has really got on with it....it won't be long before she has finished! Here's what the finished pic looks like..

And here's where she's up to...Thanks for taking the time to look and comment ....I know we can't all comment on each and every post....I try to do as many as I can. Happy stitching everyone :)

Maxine (So Much Stash - Sew Little Time my blog)

8 comments:

Wendy said...: Wow! Great progress on your Dragon Riders. Can't wait to see this one grow.
Your DD is doing a great job! That is a beautiful design she is stitching too! Congrats for her.; March 25, 2009 at 11:03 AM
Gabi said...: Beautiful stitching from both of you. Your dragon is stunning, so is your daughters fairy.; March 25, 2009 at 1:40 PM
Cindy F. said...: Maxine, Both you and DD are incredible stitchers!! These are gorgeous wips and how awesome to have your daughter stitching an HAED too! Beautiful work...both of you! Thank you for sharing and please tell DD I think her work is as incredible as her mom's!; March 25, 2009 at 2:00 PM
Carolyn NC said...: Looks fantastic - and how cool that your DD is almost finished with one!; March 25, 2009 at 6:04 PM
Annie Bee said...: The reds of Dragon Rider are so rich and make a good contrast to the background. How neat having your DD stitch on a HAED too.; March 25, 2009 at 7:37 PM
Yoyo said...: It must be nice to have DD to stitch with. You are both doing a great job ! Tell DD we look forward to her progress and well as yours; March 25, 2009 at 7:50 PM
Bellatrix said...: Your Dragon riders looks incredible! Even more beautiful than original picture i think! Great progress!; March 25, 2009 at 10:20 PM
Yvonne said...: Your Dragon Riders is so lovely. I love the colours combination.

Your DD has very neat stithing and please post her wip along with yours too the next time :0))

Yvonne; March 26, 2009 at 1:20 AM

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.