Our Friends' HAED SAL: The Final Few

Thursday, July 9, 2009

The Final Few

Hi Everyone,

Here is my progess. It has been a couple of weeks because we have been having computer problems and I didn't want to add to them. My picture is getting into more and more colors so it makes the stitching a little more fun and faster. I really admire those of you who can keep two of the HAED going at one time. I would lose whatever mind I have left.

Have a great week stitching.

Anne

11 comments:

Carolyn NC said...: Wow - this is so pretty and you've done some amazing stitching. End is in sight!; July 9, 2009 at 4:00 PM
Shari said...: every time you post progress, I fall more & more in love with this one!!!!; July 9, 2009 at 4:32 PM
Jan said...: Wow, it really is coming along. Looks great.; July 9, 2009 at 5:04 PM
Beatrice said...: He looks so cuddly!!
Great progress!; July 9, 2009 at 5:46 PM
Astrid said...: You are almost there !!!! beautiful; July 9, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Joke said...: Great progress, his left paw is disappearing in the clouds already! I really love this design.; July 10, 2009 at 6:03 AM
kerbear said...: Looks great! I love that Panda..he looks so cuddly :); July 10, 2009 at 7:31 AM
Marie said...: In fact, your Final Few is growing fast !! Really really nice to see...
Thank you for sharing it with us !

Happy stitching !; July 10, 2009 at 1:34 PM
Wendy said...: Wow, that is really coming along so nicely! I love the Panda on this design. It looks like real.; July 11, 2009 at 4:06 AM
http://ingridsknitting.blogspot.be/ said...: Very nice design, that panda is really super and he is growing very quickly! great job!; July 12, 2009 at 6:00 AM
Cindy F. said...: Love this!! Beautiful progress Anne!!; July 12, 2009 at 7:57 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.