Our Friends' HAED SAL: Moon Fantasy Storykeep

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Moon Fantasy Storykeep

I am so sorry that I have not posted for such a long time. I have been in a big stitching slump for the last few months and I'm sad to say not much stitching has been done in that time. I started off not stitching at all for a few weeks to see if that would bring back my need but it didn't work, so since then I've just put a few stitches in every now and again, mainly on small projects however. My HAED's have therefore been very sadly neglected. I miss them so much, but they feel like a struggle right now so I have put in the odd 100 or so stitches then put them away again.

I thought I'd post an update pic of my Moon Fantasy Storykeep as I've done about another 1000 stitches since the last pic. I've also put a few stitches in on my Cabin In The Woods, but not enough for a pic yet really.

I am pleased to say that I think this last week I've enjoyed the little stitching I have done more, and so am hoping that the worst may be over and my love for my stitching is coming back.

All of your wips are absolutely gorgeous and I look following your progress whilst I cannot make much of my own. I'm so happy that a way has been found for the girls on the waiting list to participate as well.

I will try to be back much sooner this time. Til then, happy stitching.

6 comments:

CathE said...: Your stitching is lovely. I'm glad to hear your starting to stitch again. I think it can be a lot easier to stitch in the autumn and winter when the weather isn't calling us all outside.; October 4, 2009 at 10:34 AM
Sabine S. said...: I've been through that too. Then one day someone on a board or group said something that brought back the desire or showed a pic of their work and viola, I went running for mine, cursing that I had lost so much time!
Sabine; October 4, 2009 at 10:48 PM
Carolyn NC said...: I haven't stitched on my HAED much, either, but yours is coming along!; October 5, 2009 at 12:12 PM
kerbear said...: I went through a 3 month stitching hiatus earlier this year. It took me awhile to really want to pick it up and have a go at it but then all of a sudden the stitching bug came back and I am sure it will for you to. Besides, even 100 stitches here and there is still progress!; October 5, 2009 at 2:54 PM
Wendy said...: Nice to read that you started stitching again! Your progress is nice, keep up the good work :); October 6, 2009 at 1:58 AM
Cindy F. said...: Lisa!! We've missed you friend!!
You HAVE made great progress!! Even though you lost your mojo for a bit, you still didn't give it up entirely!! We all go through those slumps. Hang in there girl!! Sending you big stitchy (((hugs)))!!; October 6, 2009 at 10:14 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.