HAED:LOTR - 7/29/12 - ON HOLD
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Re: My first HAED:LOTR The Burden - 8/10/11 update
Very cool - bet you're glad to see something appearing! You really stitched that 2nd page fast - great job!
Dana
WIPs
HAEDS
Lovers, Christmas Fairy, Goblins Fae Guide, Autumn Pears, Ride the Wind, Chimera Black Rose, Surfers Dream, Witching Hour, QS Nostlagy, Lg Treasure Hunt Bookshelf, Owen
Chatelaine
Konstantinople Hamam, Serengeti, Alpine Seasons
WIPs
HAEDS
Lovers, Christmas Fairy, Goblins Fae Guide, Autumn Pears, Ride the Wind, Chimera Black Rose, Surfers Dream, Witching Hour, QS Nostlagy, Lg Treasure Hunt Bookshelf, Owen
Chatelaine
Konstantinople Hamam, Serengeti, Alpine Seasons
Re: My first HAED:LOTR The Burden - 8/10/11 update
Thank you all. The feedback and encouragement is so important.
Since there is so much black right now it does go a little faster. The chain has a lot more confetti than it looks like, but working in the 10 x 10 squares makes it more manageable. This is different than how I have stiched even some of the really complicated (I thought) designs I have done in the past. Partly because of the confetti, but mostly I think the difference is between 18 ct aida and 25 ct evenweave. Counting would be almost impossible for me without grids. but I think I am severely hooked.
Carole
Since there is so much black right now it does go a little faster. The chain has a lot more confetti than it looks like, but working in the 10 x 10 squares makes it more manageable. This is different than how I have stiched even some of the really complicated (I thought) designs I have done in the past. Partly because of the confetti, but mostly I think the difference is between 18 ct aida and 25 ct evenweave. Counting would be almost impossible for me without grids. but I think I am severely hooked.
Carole
WIPs
Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
Re: My first HAED:LOTR The Burden - 8/10/11 update
Yay! A chain! Looking good. 
Re: My first HAED:LOTR The Burden - 8/10/11 update
Very cool! Starting to see some detail, that means it's time for happy dance 
(at least that's what I do when I can finally see the picture in my stitching, but I might just be weird )mechie
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The Elementals (HAED) - Finished 9/42 Pages
Fall Fairy (Dimensions Gold) - Finished 4/4 Pages only backstitch left!
Springtime Roses Freebie (Chatelaine)
The Encounter - Finished 3/24 Pages (HAED)
The Elementals (HAED) - Finished 9/42 Pages
Fall Fairy (Dimensions Gold) - Finished 4/4 Pages only backstitch left!
Springtime Roses Freebie (Chatelaine)
The Encounter - Finished 3/24 Pages (HAED)
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Squirrel
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Re: My first HAED:LOTR The Burden - 8/10/11 update
You are amazing coping with all that black and knowing there is still more of it. Fabulous work, you are going great guns really.
sally
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Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
WIPS
Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
Re: My first HAED:LOTR The Burden - 8/10/11 update
Excellent!
Hang in there because all that black sure makes what it surrounds look great!
Hang in there because all that black sure makes what it surrounds look great!
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We Love Dogs
Warm Winter Woolens
Finished in 2014 ~
By The Bay Needleart 2012 Mystery SAL
We Love Dogs
Warm Winter Woolens
Re: My first HAED:LOTR The Burden - 8/10/11 update
Wonderful!!!!!!!!
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Mrs Milkybar Kid
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Re: My first HAED:LOTR The Burden - 8/10/11 update
Great update! Bet you were glad to see a piece of the chain! Can't wait to see this one stitch up, you're doing really well with all that black!
Amanda
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Mini Tears of Yesterday (HAED)
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nachosmiley
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Re: My first HAED:LOTR The Burden - 8/10/11 update
Congrats on page 2!! I think I would have to have a break after all that black, I'm currently in a similar situation with my superstitions chart but its all 939, may as well be black! I have completed page 1 but I just had to have a break and work on something else for a bit as it seemed downright endless...how do you keep your motivation up?
I think I would have to have a break after all that black, I'm currently in a similar situation with my superstitions chart but its all 939, may as well be black! I have completed page 1 but I just had to have a break and work on something else for a bit as it seemed downright endless...how do you keep your motivation up?W.I.P.
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Chatelaine Mystery XV-Deep Blue Sea 6/12
HAED Mini Fairy Book 43.55%
HAED Lady in the Meadow 13.07%
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Duality
Zelda valentine
Beware of the DM
HAED SK Oak King
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My Altair chart 66.11%
Chatelaine Mystery XV-Deep Blue Sea 6/12
HAED Mini Fairy Book 43.55%
HAED Lady in the Meadow 13.07%
Finishes
Duality
Zelda valentine
Beware of the DM
HAED SK Oak King
Magic Dragon
Re: My first HAED:LOTR The Burden - 8/10/11 update
Great update, I'm looking forward to see more =)
Looks fab with some color in it =)
Looks fab with some color in it =)
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Starlight - Haed
Eternal Promise - Haed
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BizzieLizzie
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Re: My first HAED:LOTR The Burden - 8/10/11 update
Great update!! Just think - one fine day, when you're gazing lovingly at your beautifully completed LOTR, all those hours spent stitching in black will be a distant memory ...
Just think - one fine day, when you're gazing lovingly at your beautifully completed LOTR, all those hours spent stitching in black will be a distant memory ... Sew many patterns, sew little time!
WIP
HAED Drawing Room
HAED Stitchers Retreat
Lion Profile
Coniferous Forest
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HAED Drawing Room
HAED Stitchers Retreat
Lion Profile
Coniferous Forest
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vanessanjf
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Re: My first HAED:LOTR The Burden - 8/10/11 update
Fantastic!!!!
Vanessa
A little progress every day adds up to big results
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The adoration of the kings- Golden kite completed
A little progress every day adds up to big results
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The adoration of the kings- Golden kite completed
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Fljotsdale
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Re: My first HAED:LOTR The Burden - 8/10/11 update
Gosh! I am all admiration for your determination with all that solid dark stitching! I dunno that I could do it, and I'm a solid LOTR fan! Well done!
Well done! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVDUTAn6Ttg" target="_blank"
Watch Leonard and the young singer!
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Cohen's son, Adam.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiP3PkLoMdI" target="_blank
Watch Leonard and the young singer!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye6JssTdnvw" target="_blank"
Cohen's son, Adam.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiP3PkLoMdI" target="_blank
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thatrabbitgirl
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Re: My first HAED:LOTR The Burden - 8/10/11 update
OMG, that's a lot of black stitching! 
But it's going to look awesome when it's done. Hang in there!
But it's going to look awesome when it's done. Hang in there! --Alice 
WIPs
1. Santa and Snowman Ornaments (Dimensions Kit)
2. Anhinga Blues (RK Portfolio)
3. William Morris Rabbits (Artecy)
2011 Finishes
1. Easter scissors fob
WIPs
1. Santa and Snowman Ornaments (Dimensions Kit)
2. Anhinga Blues (RK Portfolio)
3. William Morris Rabbits (Artecy)
2011 Finishes
1. Easter scissors fob
Re: My first HAED:LOTR The Burden - 8/10/11 update
Awesome design to choose! im a big LOTR fan myself! Your doing it a excellent job! specially keeping your paitence with all the black! but at least the picture is appearing now! cant wait to see more! 
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Scarlet Macaw by Bills Images
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The Emperor by Lanarte
Grand Tigers by DMC
Enchanting Geisha by Dimensions(14th sep 2011)
Birds of Paradise by Riolis(24th febuary 2012)
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Whats this by HAED
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Grand Tigers by DMC
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jocellogirl
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Re: My first HAED:LOTR The Burden - 8/10/11 update
Hi there.
Fabulous progress so far, it's looking wonderful , especially now there's a bit more colour coming through.
I've bought 2 HAED carts but haven't got round to starting them yet - I'm going to be strict with myself and finish what I've already started first! However, I've been doing a bit of research into pregridded fabric and found this on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank
I'll definitely be buying some of that when the time comes. One of the charts (Trio)calls for 27 skeins of black, so I guess I'll be going stir crazy when I get that far. I managed to find a cone of black DMC on ebay - it worked out far cheaper than buying individual skeins.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DMC-CONE-BRAN ... 48416268b8" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank
Good luck with all the black and it's looking great!!
All the best
Fabulous progress so far, it's looking wonderful
, especially now there's a bit more colour coming through.I've bought 2 HAED carts but haven't got round to starting them yet - I'm going to be strict with myself and finish what I've already started first! However, I've been doing a bit of research into pregridded fabric and found this on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank
I'll definitely be buying some of that when the time comes. One of the charts (Trio)calls for 27 skeins of black, so I guess I'll be going stir crazy when I get that far. I managed to find a cone of black DMC on ebay - it worked out far cheaper than buying individual skeins.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DMC-CONE-BRAN ... 48416268b8" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank
Good luck with all the black and it's looking great!!
All the best
Jo x
WIP:
Celtic Autumn
On the back burner:
HAEDs Rhyme and Reason
Trio Godspeed Sistine Chapel
Around the World in 80 stitches, Herbularius
WIP:
Celtic Autumn
On the back burner:
HAEDs Rhyme and Reason
Trio Godspeed Sistine Chapel
Around the World in 80 stitches, Herbularius
Re: My first HAED:LOTR The Burden - 8/10/11 update
WOW 27 skeins beats my 25. I will have to go check out the one you picked. Trio ? What is the other one?
Carole
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Did just check out Trio. That is going to be beautiful. When you are working on the black background make sure you come to the forum for encouragement. It helps a lot.
Carole
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Did just check out Trio. That is going to be beautiful. When you are working on the black background make sure you come to the forum for encouragement. It helps a lot.
Last edited by rcperryls on Fri Aug 12, 2011 12:38 pm, edited 1 time in total.
WIPs
Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
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jocellogirl
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Re: My first HAED:LOTR The Burden - 8/10/11 update
Rhyme and reason. I'm itching to get them started but you know how it is - too many projects, too little time!! 
I posted links to ebay in the UK without realising you were in the US, sorry
. I did an ebay search for 25 count DMC magic guide and it found the fabric I was looking for. I guess postage to the US from UK would be really expensive for fabric, but having it pre-gridded has to be the answer.
Good luck with the black - you're doing great!!
Take care
I posted links to ebay in the UK without realising you were in the US, sorry
. I did an ebay search for 25 count DMC magic guide and it found the fabric I was looking for. I guess postage to the US from UK would be really expensive for fabric, but having it pre-gridded has to be the answer.Good luck with the black - you're doing great!!
Take care
Jo x
WIP:
Celtic Autumn
On the back burner:
HAEDs Rhyme and Reason
Trio Godspeed Sistine Chapel
Around the World in 80 stitches, Herbularius
WIP:
Celtic Autumn
On the back burner:
HAEDs Rhyme and Reason
Trio Godspeed Sistine Chapel
Around the World in 80 stitches, Herbularius
Re: My first HAED:LOTR The Burden - 8/10/11 update
Looks great!Vani, St. John's, NL, CAN
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Re: My first HAED:LOTR The Burden - 8/10/11 update
Great progress!! You're very brave to work on all that black, but you do have the QS' to break up the monotony. The chain looks excellent!