Our Friends' HAED SAL: Shauna Train of Dreams finished!

Friday, July 8, 2011

Shauna Train of Dreams finished!

After seventeen months of work, I finally finished Train of Dreams. My son Ryan is so thrilled to be receiving it. I've included a picture of him and his sister Alexandra holding it even though it's not a good picture of the actual stitching. I've decided to send it in to Jill Rensel for some special framing. She just makes your stitching shine and I can't wait to see what she'll do with this. It's stitched 1x1 on 25 ct. Lugana. I'm now going to start on my SAL Fairy Bride so look for on update on that as soon as I order my threads. Thanks for checking it out.

18 comments:

Tanja said...: This is such a cute design :o) I love the bright colors in it. Your son is a very happy boy!; July 8, 2011 at 9:29 AM
ricketyjo said...: That's amazing, I love how colourful it is! Well done! :); July 8, 2011 at 10:24 AM
Ali O'Donnell said...: Gorgeous! Congratulations on a stunning finish =); July 8, 2011 at 1:36 PM
Shelleen said...: Awesome job and can't wait to it framed.; July 8, 2011 at 2:31 PM
Sara said...: Happy dance for you:) Congratulations on your finish. It's really gorgeous and your son seems very happy with it.; July 8, 2011 at 3:05 PM
http://ingridsknitting.blogspot.be/ said...: Congratulations , it is fabulous, really great job, I love this ...; July 8, 2011 at 3:19 PM
sharine said...: Beautiful finish and very cute children!; July 8, 2011 at 3:51 PM
Astrid said...: Congratulations !!! very lovely done. And your son will love this you can see his face smile !!!; July 9, 2011 at 1:07 AM
grannie said...: fabulous finish and your children are so cute! I can't wait to see it when it's framed ...; July 9, 2011 at 3:11 AM
demeter83 said...: It's such a gorgeous chart, and you've finsihed beautifully. Can't wait to see how you get it framed!; July 9, 2011 at 3:23 AM
Magally said...: Congrats on this wonderful finish !! Your son must be really happy !! Can't wait to see it framed !; July 9, 2011 at 4:31 AM
Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...: It looks amazing, your son is so lucky!
I have Jill Rensel envy too. Can't wait to see what she does with this one.; July 9, 2011 at 10:54 AM
Joke said...: Of course Ryan is thrilled! It's a fabulous piece of stitching and a memory for life!Well done :); July 10, 2011 at 10:53 AM
mdgtjulie said...: It's gorgeous!! Huge grats coming your way on the finish! Can't wait to see what Jill comes up with for it!; July 10, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Joanie R. said...: Wonderful!!!!! Congrats on the finish..come help me with mine!

LOL, Joanie; July 10, 2011 at 12:36 PM
CathE said...: Congratulations on your finish!; July 11, 2011 at 11:35 AM
Mrs Macaw said...: Congratulations! It is wonderful!!!; July 18, 2011 at 10:22 AM
Amanda J. said...: Your kids are so cute. Randal Spangler sure has some nice designs. I'll remember this one and maybe make it for my kids someday. That is a lot of work. What will you do next?; July 21, 2011 at 10:48 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.