Our Friends' HAED SAL: QS Alisha & Moon Fantasy SK

Monday, June 29, 2009

QS Alisha & Moon Fantasy SK

Sorry I've not posted since the end of last month. Things here are just so chaotic and stitching time is very limited. I'm not able to stitch everyday or even every few days some weeks, and my own blog is suffering from a lack of updates. I understand that this blog is intended for everyone to post each week with their updates but I'm finding it impossible to manage that, so if Cindy & Wendy feel that my place on the blog would be better taken by someone who can post more regularly then I totally understand, although I would love to stay if that's ok.
Anyway, I do have a couple of updates. I've mainly been working on my Alisha QS for the last few weeks, not done a lot compared to some of you speedy stitchers, but I'm really happy with how she's looking and I've loving stitching with these gorgeous colours.

I also made a start on the freebie Storykeep SAL on the HAED BB when that began earlier in the month. As you can see I only managed a tiny amount, but it's a start.

I love coming on here and seeing all the gorgeous updates. I do feel sad sometimes that I'm not as quick a stitcher as some and don't make as much progress, but I keep telling myself it's my hobby and I just need to slow down and enjoy the process.

7 comments:

Cindy F. said...: Lisa, you stitch at the pace you enjoy:) QS Alisha is progressing beautifully and you've made a great new start on Storykeep SAL!!

Post when you can, but no pressure. If you go months and we don't hear a word, we will write you out of concern to make sure you are ok:)

We do have 14 people waiting to join us and as long as you are able to post occassionally, we will not ask you to give up your spot:) (((HUGS))); June 29, 2009 at 7:59 AM
kerbear said...: Lisa - I really like your QS Alisha! The colors are so vibrant!

I understand how you feel about being sad that you don't get to stitch as much. I certainly have that happen to me a lot and sometimes I am lucky if I get in even 100 stitches in one week. You just do what you can and enjoy it! Can't wait to see more! :); June 29, 2009 at 12:56 PM
Anonymous said...: Lisa, Your QS Alisha is very pretty - I love the colors. Great start on your Storykeep SAL.; June 29, 2009 at 10:58 PM
Maureen said...: Love the colours on QS Alisha - looking forward to seeing your progress.

I'm with you on the whole lack of stitching time, sometimes life just gets in the way but hey everything will get there eventually. I don't get to post too often either but plan to get some done after my hols..; June 29, 2009 at 11:30 PM
http://ingridsknitting.blogspot.be/ said...: Lisa it looks really great, you did great job and we all want to stitch something more than we have time ....is quite normal!(lol); June 30, 2009 at 4:00 AM
Joke said...: Alisha is beautiful, I can imagine you like to stitch on her. It's like my Call of the Raven, lots of vivid colors!; June 30, 2009 at 4:15 AM
Wendy said...: Wonderful! Love the colors on this one!!; July 2, 2009 at 7:38 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.