Our Friends' HAED SAL: Train of Dreams

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Train of Dreams

It is so much fun to see this appear. The colors and the things that make this such a happy project. The litlle dragon is sleeping in the wagon. I can not wait to see the next items. I dont think I can make this a secret very long for my Dil. I want to show it on my blog. And that is the only thing she is looking at. Maybe I can tell her that it is for somebody else, if she asked me about it, and I can see how she react on it.

14 comments:

Sabine S. said...: Ohhhhh, it is wonderful!!! Makes me wish I had a little one still...

If I can offer my opinion,don't post it on your blog. Let it be a total surprise for her. I know she will love it! She is the one who stitches also?
Sabine; May 13, 2010 at 8:47 AM
Tania said...: This looks so lovely! love the little planets. The colors are also very beautiful. Can't wait to see the other parts.; May 13, 2010 at 9:04 AM
Astrid said...: sorry Sabine I did it. (sigh); May 13, 2010 at 9:11 AM
Sabine S. said...: You know her best, I'm sure all will be fine! And I can't blame you for wanting to share your progress!!!
Sabine; May 13, 2010 at 10:55 AM
Sjoukje said...: You know, I simply LOVE it!; May 13, 2010 at 1:35 PM
Jan said...: Just beautiful. The colors are fabulous. Can't wait to see more.; May 13, 2010 at 3:17 PM
Marie said...: Astrid, your work is gorgeous !!
So fun and happy !!!
I really love the little planets and it's exactly the same as you : I can not wait to see the next items !!!
Thank you so much for making us dream with your wonderful work !

Your DIL is really lucky !!!

Happy stitching !!; May 13, 2010 at 10:31 PM
Joke said...: * Sigh* Another one I want to stitch and you are the one who made me want this LOL
Your progress and stitching is great, happy DIL!; May 14, 2010 at 3:56 AM
http://ingridsknitting.blogspot.be/ said...: ooohh wow the color is really fantastic, beautiful design I'm looking forward to see more!; May 14, 2010 at 10:13 AM
Anne said...: Your work is beautiful. I am anxiously awaiting the next update.; May 14, 2010 at 4:28 PM
CathE said...: Wow it's looking georgeous. The colours are a pure delight. Glad you are enjoying it so much.; May 15, 2010 at 2:31 AM
Mimosa said...: Just beautiful!!; May 16, 2010 at 8:26 AM
KiKi said...: I love the colors in this pattern! It is looking great!; May 16, 2010 at 10:46 AM
MarchAnn said...: Goodness this looks great Astrid. Can't wait to see more of the little dragon in his little train. Great Job.; May 20, 2010 at 3:58 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.