Our Friends' HAED SAL: Firefly

Friday, August 14, 2009

Firefly

So ... This page is also done. Well its crazy to me, that in one week its done. They are not very big pages. But still. I have the Madonna of Christensen also set next to me. I can now look at her. I am looking out to go back to her again. I also bought a new one. I think I will also start it, but keep it a mystery . Haha can you guess what it should be.

7 comments:

Jan said...: Wow this is looking so great. You're almost done.

Hmm, a new one. Well, knowing that you like Christensen, I'm going to guess Rhyme and Reason?; August 14, 2009 at 4:49 PM
Yvonne said...: I am cheering for you Astrid!! Wow! Firefly is stunning! Hmmmm.. don't keep us in suspense. I am really curious to know which new chart you bought and can't wait to start!; August 14, 2009 at 8:05 PM
Claire said...: WOW - its stunning!! Curious as to which chart you selected!

Hugs
Claire; August 15, 2009 at 12:59 AM
Marie said...: Hello Astrid !!
Your work is gorgeous and so close to the end...
I am curious too about the new chart that you keep in secret !!! Please give us a clue.... maybe the name of the artist ?! Please, please, please....!!!!

It's a pleasure to see your update, because you really give me motivation and faith for my project.

Have a nice week !; August 15, 2009 at 2:26 AM
Cindy F. said...: this is so amazing to look at from the computer,,,I can only imagine how incredible it is in real life!
Beautiful Astrid!! I'm so proud of you:); August 15, 2009 at 9:36 AM
http://ingridsknitting.blogspot.be/ said...: Wow this is incredibly beautiful, the colors are so amazing ..... great job!; August 16, 2009 at 4:06 AM
Carolyn NC said...: So pretty - great work!; August 16, 2009 at 3:01 PM

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.