Our Friends' HAED SAL: Finsihes and Beginings

Friday, June 26, 2009

Finsihes and Beginings

Hey All!

I finally have a finish to post! Introducing Butterfliles Galore Storykeep:

Details:

Started: 18 April 09

Finished: 19 June 09

Stitched on 18ct Aida with 2 strands of DMC

I also started on the Moon Fantasy SK stitch along from the HAED bulletin board. Not enough done on that one to post a picture. So here's an update on Rainbow Mermaid instead:

She's 64% finished!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Cheryl (in Florida)

9 comments:

Caroline said...: Great finish and so fast!!! Congratulations!; June 26, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Sue in N. Va said...: I love your finish! I have that chart and will be stitching her once we move!

I want rainbow hair like that when my hair gives up its blonde and goes for platinum!; June 26, 2009 at 12:28 PM
kerbear said...: Oh Congrats on your finish! I love it! I also like your mermaid too and you look to be almost finished with her!; June 26, 2009 at 1:00 PM
Bellatrix said...: Your bookmark is even more beautiful than in picture. Also great progress whit Mermaid too!; June 26, 2009 at 1:40 PM
Carolyn NC said...: Nice finish - and great progress, too!; June 26, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Aussie Stitcher said...: Congratulations on your finish Cheryl. It is gorgeous.; June 27, 2009 at 7:22 PM
Solitary Raven said...: yay... u did great :); June 28, 2009 at 10:17 PM
Cindy F. said...: WooHoo Cheryl!!! Congratulations on your beautiful SK finish!!! Such a gorgeous stitch!
and your Rainbow Mermaid is progressing beautifully! Can't wait to see more AND can't wait to see your new start!; June 29, 2009 at 8:05 AM
http://ingridsknitting.blogspot.be/ said...: I love your finish!congratulations, you did a great job!
Rainbow Mermaid is also very nice!; June 30, 2009 at 4:46 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.