Our Friends' HAED SAL: Choosing HAED

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Choosing HAED

Hi,

This is my first post, sweet!! I wish I had more to show you! So far I've just picked the HAED design I want to do. Since I've only every done kit cross stitches I thought I'd ease my way into things by trying something relatively small...so a Peekaboo it is!! I just loooove Jasmine-Beckett designs and am now tossing up between Pale Rose, Sea Beacon and I Will Hear No Evil. (Don't worry, the joys of owning a store mean I will have them all available!) But kitting them out will be a new experience. I've only stitched on aida before and really want to try evenweave or linen. This is all very exciting and I'm thankful that you guys are letting me participate!! Thanks so much!!

Chantal

7 comments:

Sabine S. said...: Welcome to the blog and to the world of HAEDs! Once they pull you in, no kit will ever do again! The 25 ct Lugana is easy to work with, once your eyes adjust. As for kitting, I choose the color of my material based on if I think I want some of it to show after framing or not. The floss I buy 20 skeins at a time, based on the when the symbols appear from my starting point. These may take longer, but you'll have fun.Can't wait to see which pattern you choose. Have fun.
Sabine; April 28, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Annie Bee said...: Hi and welcome can't wait to see which one you start and see pics of your work.; April 29, 2009 at 1:59 AM
Wendy said...: Welcome to our blog! Can't wait to see your start on your project.; April 29, 2009 at 4:02 AM
Cindy F. said...: Yay!!! So glad to see you posting Chantal! and we can't wait to see your new start!
Hey, can you please email me with your state, country and if you have a blog let me know that too please:)
cindy2k2tx@yahoo.com; April 29, 2009 at 9:12 AM
http://ingridsknitting.blogspot.be/ said...: welcome, I stitched up to now only Aïda and would like to agree evenwaeve or linen, and soon I will also try it .. so thank you Sabine for the explanation! I look forward to your start and what the pattern has become; April 29, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Carolyn NC said...: Welcome! Good luck with your start! You'll love it here. :); April 29, 2009 at 6:46 PM
Anonymous said...: Hi Chantal and welcome. This is my first HAED and also my first time using evenweave (25ct). Once you get used to the size of the fabric - the stitches seem so tiny - it does become easier! Look forward to seeing your pic.
Sheila; April 30, 2009 at 4:02 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.