Our Friends' HAED SAL: First Rose

Friday, June 24, 2011

First Rose

What a month. Nice weather, lots been outside, Sanne sick, and at last holidays. So now only an update of the First Rose. About time too. I think the hand is very beautiful looking. It shows that it is a high work. It is difficult to figure out what color the background you should not stitch. Of course I had when I bought it, do without any background. But I forgot. Since I have vacation now, and next week it is July 1st, there will still be a finger done, but that's all I think.
Sanne is recovering, just a pain setback yesterday. We just drive to the optician was. Her glasses were off balance. Still of the accident. And it hurt on her nose. Now she can see things right. Her embroidery is close at hand. I think that she have a couple of stitches to do.

Everybody has beautiful work. some are just stunning, the bee and the sunflower ! I love always the details of work. I know how much work the details are. Snow White and Gaudi, Gothic Rose, Dragon Fly and Good book, Dragon knot,Emerald Dragon, and many more !!!! Good Job stitching Friends...

8 comments:

Sabine S. said...: Oh I can imagine how difficult it is to remove the background of this one! You are doing a great job, she looks lovely so far. Best wished for Sanne's recovery.
Sabine; June 24, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Mrs Macaw said...: Your "half-hand" look VERY good!:); June 24, 2011 at 12:48 PM
Marie said...: Astrid,

I think that I have already told you that, but now with the hand, it's a clearness that you have chosen the perfect color of fabric for the background... Congratulations for your excellent choice, it's not always easy, and you managed it perfectly...

And concerning your work... I haven't got enough words to tell you how much you inspire me...
I was thinking about your first rose, and I know that you post an update around the end of the month... So, I was excited... And when I saw the result of your work, my eyes just couldn't stop starring at it...
The hand looks very delicate, and so real...
When you have a needle in your hand, it's a gift for all of us...
Thank you !; June 24, 2011 at 10:40 PM
Astrid said...: Marie your words tough me, I have also my bad moments and you also give me inspiration to go on :); June 25, 2011 at 2:59 AM
Ali O'Donnell said...: Looks great Astrid =); June 25, 2011 at 8:16 AM
mdgtjulie said...: It looks great Astrid. The hand is so delicate!!! Glad you are having nice weather there! I'd bet taking out the background is difficult. You're managing well though. It's just beautiful! Hope Sanne is still doing well, and that her glasses are fitting better now!; June 25, 2011 at 11:19 PM
Louanne said...: Stunning Astrid, WOW!; June 26, 2011 at 4:26 AM
Unknown said...: Beautiful work, it's going to be stunning!!!; June 26, 2011 at 6:35 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.