Our Friends' HAED SAL: HAED's Mini Semiyar as of 4th January 2012 (Pages Three and Four Done) TOP ROW COMPLETED by Gizzimomo

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

HAED's Mini Semiyar as of 4th January 2012 (Pages Three and Four Done) TOP ROW COMPLETED by Gizzimomo

Hey everyone,

I know I've been a bad blogger again but things have just been so hectic recently but now things are settling down again I should be able to get back on track!

Here's the latest shots of Semiyar....

As of 2nd January 2012 (Page Three Done)

Total Progress So Far

As of 4th January 2012 (Partial Page Four Done)

Total Progress So Far - TOP ROW COMPLETED

..... so as you can see the top row of Semiyar is totally finished and I'm chuffed to bits with him. I was worried about page four as there seemed to be a couple of rather random splodges of white next to the neck of the lute but when you look at the total progress shot you can see exactly what they are and they are definately part of the lute itself! He'll be going on haitus for a spell now so I can make a start on QS Lovers for the HAED BB SAL as I need a bit of colour in my life. I may try to finish Phuan afterwards and get him out of the way and off of the WIPocalypse goals but we will see.

I'll see you guys very soon!

Thea

xxxx

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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...
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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.