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Sunday, March 15, 2009

Qs Motherhood

Hello again.

I thought I would show you my new start which I started yesterday.

I am tent stitching two strands over 1 on 28 count. I must admit that I was daunted when I looked at the confetti but I am loving it and cant wait to get to her face.

I know there is not a deal to look at but I am proud of it.

8 comments:

Gabi said...: That's quite a good progress. And a wonderful design. I like that one a lot too and look forward to follow your progress; March 15, 2009 at 6:02 AM
Cindy F. said...: Since we started this blog, I've thought a million times..I wish I had tent stitched mine! Live and learn...next time:)
You made an awesome start and got a lot of stitches on that fabric!
You should be proud..I'm proud of you! Mostly for having the courage and enthusiasm to start;) Beautiful colors already. We all have to go through the "nothing recognizable" parts...lol! It will come before you realize it! Just enjoy the process:); March 15, 2009 at 8:27 AM
KiKi said...: Any progress on a HAED is progress!!! No matter how little! Great start! Keep going!; March 15, 2009 at 8:31 AM
Wendy said...: That is a great start already!! It sure looks nice it is so nice to see it grow. I just enjoy stitching my HAED.

I would like to know. Tent stitches what is this ?; March 15, 2009 at 9:39 AM
beth said...: Lovely start! This is such a beautiful piece, I'm looking forward to watching your progress on her.; March 15, 2009 at 1:55 PM
Carolyn NC said...: That's nice progress - looking good!; March 15, 2009 at 6:20 PM
Annie Bee said...: This is one of my all times favourite patterns. You have made a great start.; March 16, 2009 at 1:52 AM
Astrid said...: great start looking very nice !!!; March 16, 2009 at 8:43 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.