Saturday, June 10, 2006

My newest WIP revealed :)



Verdure
Original artwork by Linda Ravenscroft and charted by Michele Sayetta of Heaven & Earth Designs
Stitched 1 over 1 full cross using DMC floss on 27 count antique white Linda evenweave


I started her on 3rd June but have kept her quiet so Fudgey could use what I'd done so far for the Mystery WIP Pic on the Heaven & Earth BB :) Nicki from NZ very cleverly guessed it so now I can reveal :) I am working in 10 x 10 columns down each page and I think this is the way for me to stitch HAED charts without having to grid :) I'm extremely impatient you see :)

9 comments:

Kim said...

I work in 20x10 columns and I have to grid(I'm such a chicken; I'm afraid I'll mess up if I don't). Verdure looks great so far and you got to be the mystery WIP--fun!
I'm still trying to decide if I'll buy anything during the sale--there are a couple of charts calling out to me, as always.

Unknown said...

I have yet to stitch enough to worry about gridding. But in past experience of gridding, I can't be bothered with it and the thread just annoys me. Looking good so far Mel.

Von said...

Oh, I agree, Mel! Too much gridding is tedious. Sometimes I'll mark out the center lines, plus a few more. These HAED projects are much more dense and complicated than anything I've ever stitched and can certainly see the use of grids! :D

Carol said...

Oh my gosh! I am so impressed with your commitment to those HAED designs! You are my HAED idol, that is for sure!

Nicki said...

You know, that's the first time I've even had a good idea what the mystery WIP is! Just love those colours - in fact, I'm putting her on the wish list. You've done a good enabling job! :)

And I know what you mean about gridding - it takes up way too much time! ;)

Leonie said...

Very nice Mel!! As you know, I am a big fan of 10 stitch wide columns ;) How many HAEDs is that now? LOL

Nicole & Phil said...

this is looking great Mel! I have never thought of working like this. Do you end up having to change thread more frequently?? I tend to work from the middle, and pick a colour and do as much as I can with that colour, and then pick up another colour to work around it.
By the way.....what is the name,model of the camera you bought..I love the idea of the 5 photos in a row...I love the water shot ith the kids!

Anne S said...

All your WIP's are looking great - I wouldn't have the patience for those HAEDs, but I love to see them being stitched :)

Anne S said...

All your WIP's are looking great - I wouldn't have the patience for those HAEDs, but I love to see them being stitched :)