Our Friends' HAED SAL: 2 Confessions in 1 entry

Thursday, April 16, 2009

2 Confessions in 1 entry

Confession No.1 : I have been stitching on QS Black Cherry for the SAL on the HAED board. I haven't got loads done but I am finding it a real bind to pick her up and stitch on her. I am not quite sure why really - I love the colours, but its just not grabbed me to the stage where I NEED to stitch on her.

So I have decided to put her away and bring her out only for the SAL weekends on the HAED board. Then at least she will get some stitching done on her - just at a slower progress.

BUT - now here is where Confession No.2 comes: I made a new start yesterday.......... yes I know thats 2 new starts in a space of about a week......

And this time I have started TT Violet Sometimes. Love the colours of this so much and its by JBG who is my fav designer. Last night I made a good start by stitching just short of 400 stitches. I will get a pciture uploaded soon.

7 comments:

Carolyn NC said...: Life's short, so by all means start something new! Can't wait to see pics!; April 16, 2009 at 5:35 AM
Cindy F. said...: If it ain't fun, then it's work!
I have to stitch on what's calling my name the loudest too:) and thankfully I really love my St. Nick piece!
Can't wait to see your new start!; April 16, 2009 at 7:44 AM
Sabine S. said...: Heeheehee...I started my second HAED yesterday and am waiting for another non-HAED pattern to arrive. This will also make two new starts in a week, but I need a selection to choose from depending on my mood!I like the colors in Violet Sometimes too, although the look on her face always makes me think Violent Sometimes! LOL! Have fun!
Sabine; April 16, 2009 at 8:33 AM
Gabi said...: Looking forward to see your new start. Sounds lovely.; April 16, 2009 at 9:42 AM
Wendy said...: Can't wait to see your picture of your new start. This is really fun if you can start something new. I had a finish last week (on a Dimensions kit) and I still have 4 other WIP's, but I'm wondering how long it will takes me before I start something new, and I think it won't be long ;); April 16, 2009 at 1:47 PM
Jan said...: There's absolutely nothing wrong with two starts (or three, four, etc.); April 16, 2009 at 3:23 PM
Yoyo said...: I shamelessly started a new one this week too, after promising DH I wouldn't. I think I can honestly say he will not notice for about three weeks and by then it will be far too late. I definitely need to work on what's calling to me. I knew this blog would be dangerous, but I really had no idea how much!!!!!!; April 17, 2009 at 10:15 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.