Our Friends' HAED SAL: Need Moderator Replacement(s) for this Blog....

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Need Moderator Replacement(s) for this Blog....

For months now, Wendy and I have been holding on to this blog. We enjoy our members and truly love to see every one's progress...but....we no longer have the time or commitment we used to have. Wendy has a very busy life with family and businesses and I've got lots going on trying to find a job! We're sorry guys, not trying to bail on you! Our priorities have changed and we hope you'll understand.

We're asking if anyone would like to take over this board...run it the way you want to. It pretty much runs itself, but the main thing is to keep HAED stitchers motivated. Wendy and I would like to stay on as members too. Neither of us will stop stitching our HAED's.

If no one is interested in taking over, we will shut this blog down on 12/31/09. If you are interested, please email me @ cindy2k2tx@yahoo.com.

We wish for everyone a very safe and happy holiday season!

Cindy F. and Wendy

6 comments:

Yvonne said...: Since the blog started, I've received loads of encouragement from all the wonderful members here. I really enjoyed reading posts and wips posted. It will be a great pity if this blog closes down. However, everyone has priorities and I really appreciate all the hardwork both Cindy and Wendy had put in to make this blog such a huge success and a nice place to come to.

I wish Cindy will find a job soon and Wendy being successful in her business.

Have a great holiday season.

Hugxxx
Yvonne; December 9, 2009 at 9:58 PM
Sabine S. said...: It will be a sad day if it comes to that, but I completely understand as I am in no position to step up and volunteer myself right now. Thank you both for all you've done!!!! The friendships, encouragement and enabling have been great!
Sabine; December 9, 2009 at 11:40 PM
http://ingridsknitting.blogspot.be/ said...: I understand completely, I stopped myself as the administrator of my forum brings so much work with it but it is so sad! So many beautiful Haed that showed up and it was so nice to see your progress, hopefully someone can take over; December 10, 2009 at 3:24 AM
Astrid said...: I hope somebody can takeover.... I love it so much. I understand the reason why Wendy and Cindy have no more time..... Thank you both for the time you have put into this blog !!!!; December 10, 2009 at 3:43 AM
Marleen said...: First of all, I want to thank Wendy and Cindy for the start of this blog and updating it! I will miss it too, but I can't take it over, I have the time... but don't speak enough english...
I really hope someone will take it over!
to everyone pretty hollidays!
Hugs Marleen; December 10, 2009 at 4:00 AM
Maxine said...: A BIG thank you to Wendy and Cindy for starting this blog, I hope someone can take it over (I can't due to ongoing health problems)it would be such a shame if it had to close but I fully understand why (((hugs))).; December 10, 2009 at 5:21 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.