Our Friends' HAED SAL: new member

Friday, March 20, 2009

new member

Hi,

I am a new member of HAED. I have 2 HAED charts. I haven't decided yet which one I will stitch first. My name is Susan (socialsue) from Vancouver Island, Canada. I am looking forward to my first HAED experience.

socialsue

9 comments:

Carolyn NC said...: I'm new to HAED, too, Sue. But you are definitely in the right place!; March 20, 2009 at 8:08 PM
Mich said...: Hi, I'm as new as you, but attention, you could get addicted to HAED, I already feel it ;-)); March 20, 2009 at 11:25 PM
Wendy said...: Welcome Susan! Well I'm stitching my first HAED too and I'm already addicted to it! It is really fun to do.
Can't wait to see your start.; March 21, 2009 at 2:32 AM
Suzie said...: Hi Sue, and welcome! There are a number of us (ahem), that have had HAED patterns lurking in our stash baskets for some time, and are just now seeing the light of day, so you are in great company!

I have to tell you too, that I have a friend who moved to Vancouver Island a few years ago, from inland, British Columbia, and sends photos. I'm jealous! lol It is gorgeous!!

So, what patterns do you have? And I should warn you, they are addicting, so don't be surprised if you acquire more before too much longer. Especially when they go on sale!

Have a great weekend!; March 21, 2009 at 3:13 AM
Puppy Love said...: Hey sue, I think I know you from other groups. Glad you're here.

Which charts are you deciding between?; March 21, 2009 at 6:24 AM
Valerie L. said...: Welcome!
Hello from the eastern side of the country! (I'm from Québec)Does BC is ready for Olympic Games? :)
I can't wait to see your choice of HAED!; March 21, 2009 at 7:50 AM
Cindy F. said...: Welcome Sue!! We can't wait to see your start! We're very excited you've joined us!; March 21, 2009 at 9:31 AM
Joke said...: Looking forwar to see which one you are going to stitch!; March 21, 2009 at 9:43 AM
Annie Bee said...: Hi Susan and welcome. Once you start you will be totally hooked. Can't wait to see which one you start.; March 22, 2009 at 11:41 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.