Ok...so newbie here at the forums, and a bit ambitious! I have chosen to do the HAED merlin and arthur piece...a picture is below...
I have just ordered the pattern from HAED and in the process of downloading! I already have most of the colors needed so my next purchase needs to be the cloth...I'd love some input here guys...I've worked on linen before but I've never heard of evenweave. Is there a reason to use the evenweave over the linen? P.S. The directions are to do this 1 over 1.
This is gonna be a long journey you all so bear with me But I'm determined to get through it!
Ok...so I've been looking at fabrics...The pattern recommends 25 count Lugana so off I went to see what I could find...I stubbled upon a site called Willow Fabrics. They have 25 count lugana and even show a picture at lease for the first option...but there are four options...What on earth is the difference? anyone that has ever worked with this stuff have any advice on what to go with? Again the stitching is done 1 over 1.
Hiya and welcome i've been stitching for about 6 years and i've only just started my first HAED(I have the sal on here its the pirate dragon) I was inspired to try it after a few of the ladies on here started them......
Im using Lugana and got a fat quarter(18x22 inches) wich was more than enough, It depends on the size of the finished design as to which size to go for
Id recommend reading through the hints and tips page on their web sitehttp://www.heavenandearthdesigns.com/" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank I found it really useful
Hope this helps and I can't wait to see your progress
Hey Jenny! I just commented on your dragon! it looks like fun! And the finished piece on this is 23W X 13-1/2inches on 25ct! Biggest I've ever done! go figure...
and I have read their tips and tricks (that was what convinced me that if I tried hard enough I could tackle this!!! We will see...no turning back now...I bought the pattern and have the thread...so last element needed is the fabric and it is a go!
Since I have never done a HAED I can not help much with the fabric. What you have put up looks like the only difference is the size of the fabric you are buying. They are all the same fab just the description is to tell you the size of the fabric you are buying.
I have ordered from sugar and silkweaver both very good service. They will have you Lugana fabric and they have some pretty ones. Since you are doing a HAED though you really wont want a background that is dyed but I think both sites have standard colors as well as dyed ones. good luck with your project we will all be very interested in your progress.
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Oh thats pretty BIG Um I think you will need the fat half it will be about 39x27.5 inches(100x70cm) you'll have some left over but that would be a good practise piece
I relly hope im getting this correct, you may want to double check my measurements
Well I've ordered some fabric....I actually found a site called Cross-stitch Direct and they had it all together. The Chart, the recommended fabric and the dmc threads for the piece...so it was easy! Now that I've finished all the easy stuff I guess I'll just wait and see just how tough the rest is when my material gets here
quirkyk wrote:Well I've ordered some fabric....I actually found a site called Cross-stitch Direct and they had it all together. The Chart, the recommended fabric and the dmc threads for the piece...so it was easy! Now that I've finished all the easy stuff I guess I'll just wait and see just how tough the rest is when my material gets here
Oh please no how u get one with these as i was going to get a HAED from here and was in two minds, (dont no y but i was, im just to parinoid i think lol)
Good luck with this and i cant wait to see this come along.
quirkyk wrote:Well I've ordered some fabric....I actually found a site called Cross-stitch Direct and they had it all together. The Chart, the recommended fabric and the dmc threads for the piece...so it was easy! Now that I've finished all the easy stuff I guess I'll just wait and see just how tough the rest is when my material gets here
Oh please no how u get one with these as i was going to get a HAED from here and was in two minds, (dont no y but i was, im just to parinoid i think lol)
Good luck with this and i cant wait to see this come along.
I actually bought the pattern from HAED but only because I could get the large print! :) I have the worst time reading the patterns more than anything! So I got the pattern in large print from HAED and the material from Cross-stitch Direct since that meant I didn't have to do guess work on the size And obviously I haven't started yet but I say if I can do it...then EVERYONE can
Oh right, sorry didnt read it right. Yes i would have had to get it form HAED to as i wanted the large design but i emailed cross stitch direct and asked if they could do it in large print and they said yes but i would recommened asking them so they could tell u the prices etc.
Your HAED is gorgeous, great choice. I admire you brave souls willing to tackle them. A few years ago I might have but times short and I have just too much I want to stitch. I will live viariously through your progress.
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Oh, my! That's HUGE! You're such a brave soul for this and I admire you for that...You have the energy I can feel it and I know you'll get through this...We'll be with you on your progress once you start...
BTW...how many colors are involved in this HUGE project...? I'm just curious...I can see several shades of browns/yellow....
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charmagne_capalad wrote:Oh, my! That's HUGE! You're such a brave soul for this and I admire you for that...You have the energy I can feel it and I know you'll get through this...We'll be with you on your progress once you start...
BTW...how many colors are involved in this HUGE project...? I'm just curious...I can see several shades of browns/yellow....
Take care!
Since you ask...the color count is 90!!! Can you believe that!!! 90!!! And the pattern...well let's just say I about cried! I ordered the large print so I could see and it is 50 pages...so I guess there is plenty of space for those 90 colors :)
On another note...I think I've found my frame....since I need semi portable...I know that sounds funny with this scale and all... (I spend alot of time at my mother's visiting my grandmother so would like to take it along:) ) I'm thinking about the American Dream E-Z Stitch Lap Stand...I can get a 36 inch adapter rod to accommodate 36 inch rods... I just got an email saying my fabric was shipped so I'll wait and see when it gets here if the 36" would be ok....if not I'm off to the drawing board again Here is what they look like if you wanna see...And one question...would you all suggest the one that is no basting using the velcro or the one with the webbing???
I've never used one with velcro. It should work, if you can keep it taut along the top edge when you are just starting your HAED (in the top left-hand corner, of course!). I'll be interested to learn about others' experiences.
But I'm determined to get through it! 
i've been stitching for about 6 years and i've only just started my first HAED(I have the sal on here its the pirate dragon) I was inspired to try it after a few of the ladies on here started them......
We will see...no turning back now...I bought the pattern and have the thread...so last element needed is the fabric and it is a go!
Um I think you will need the fat half it will be about 39x27.5 inches(100x70cm) you'll have some left over but that would be a good practise piece 
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