Our Friends' HAED SAL: Journeys...

Friday, October 30, 2009

Journeys...

Hello everybody!

No, no... I'm not lost ! I still know the way to the blog...!
Here are some news...

My dear husband told me that Autumn is my Spring. And he's right !

While the leaves are falling and while the nature gets ready for it's long winter's sleep, stitching projects are blossoming by me !
First, I was not enchanted with the idea of having more than one HAED project at the same time. And the, some circumstances have changed my phylosophy. I was then slowly telling myself : "Why not ?"... Life is too short !

Do you remember when I was writing how much I was looking forward to see my Winter Angel finished ? Lately, I really realized how the journey is much much more important than the destination. So I'm going to begin new trips, with a lot of colors adventures, and feelings that you don't find anywhere else than in a HAED journey...

I will start two charts from Stephanie Pui-Mun Law, and one from Scott Gustafson.
So, for the moment, I'm working on gridding fabrics and ordering all the floss... It's such a pleasure to prepare the journey !

I'm so glad to be here sharing my enthusiasm with you !
I'm looking forward to show you the first stitches of each one as soon as I will be stitching on them. Of course, my Winter Angel will continue to progress too !

Let me wish you all fun and a great amazement by your stitching journey...

Marie.

9 comments:

Wendy said...: Oooh Marie, we missed you!!!

Well, I totally agree your theory. If you want to start something new, go ahead, life is indeed to short and we have to enjoy every minute of it, with things we really want to do. I'm still in a doubt of starting something new. I keep collection new stash, even if I won't be able to finsih it in my lifetime, but at least I enjoyed buying them and looking in my stash all the time.

I'm really looking forward to see your new starts.

Hugs,
Wendy; October 30, 2009 at 9:58 AM
kerbear said...: It should just be about enjoying what you do and if you want to start and work on many different projects than you should! I love being able to work on different things. I have many interests and wouldn't want to limit myself to just one thing! I can't wait to see your new starts!!

:) Kerri; October 30, 2009 at 2:29 PM
Jan said...: I totally agree. That must be why I have three HAEDs going right now and several other projects also! Stitching is for enjoyment and relaxation. It's a pleasure,not a chore. Can't wait to see what you are going to start. Show us soon.; October 30, 2009 at 3:09 PM
Gabi said...: Looking forward to admire any WIP you're stitching Marie. And you are right. If you feel like having 3 HAED's on the go, then you should do just that. It's your hobby after all and it's meant to make you happy :); October 30, 2009 at 9:19 PM
Valerie L. said...: what are they, what are they??? I want to know the titles of your new projects!
I'm glad to have some news Marie, I missed you ;); October 31, 2009 at 8:03 AM
Cindy F. said...: Marie! This is exciting news! I can't wait to see your new starts:); October 31, 2009 at 9:54 AM
Joke said...: Marie, you are so brave, starting two other HEADs, if that is what Spring does to you, I only can wish you a whole year of Spring! Even in autumn :); October 31, 2009 at 10:06 AM
Astrid said...: I love the autum the leaves and the storms. The summer is oke but the change of wehter I like it very much. And the updates of youre new starts, cant wait to see them. Love to hear from you again. If you start the rose from christensen ??? I adore here !!!!; October 31, 2009 at 11:24 PM
Sabine S. said...: Well just jump right in and have a great time with your new starts! I have no doubt they will be as great as your angel.
Sabine; November 2, 2009 at 11:29 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.