HAED-Mini Awakening Spring Fairy update 23/12

[millymolly]

Managed to get the majority kitted out just waiting on threads coming that were not in stock. Enough to be getting on with
1st HAED not expecting anything too fast.
25 ct lugana.

[millymolly]

Just done a quick hour tonight to get it started
Im finding it huge Need to get something better than balancing a hoop on my legs and having one hand behind and one infront and balancing chart in all funny ways.


Also not sure if im covering it right - am i only supposed to use one of those TINY squares lol?

[jamesap35]

what an amazing project. I do admire all you ladies taking on HAED's. Such a challenge but so worth the effort. looking forward to more of this one!

[rcperryls]

for a good start on a lovely design.
Yes, it's usually over 1 and 25 count is pretty small, though quite a few stitch on 28 ct fabric. Are you using 1 or 2 strands of thread? I am doing one HAED that is 2 over 1 and I find it a bit bulky, but it was the only way to get good coverage for the black stitches and there is a lot of black. I am doing several 1 over 1 and find it much easier stitching and still pretty good coverage. Are you doing regular x's or tent/half crosses? All that can make a difference. Be warned. This can get very addicting.

Carole

[karen4bells]

what a lovely design! I hope you will find this to be a lot of fun!

[Squirrel]

A gorgeous design and pretty colours in this one plus you have made a great start on it

[Parksfarm]

Great start!

[Pippa]

Will be good to see your progress, Millymolly. Keep up the good work!Cheers, Pippa.

[vanessanjf]

Great project, so glad you have given into doing a HAED too Can't wait to see more

[Kirstylou]

beautiful design and a great start, look forward to seeing your updates

[Rose]

What a super new project and great start!!!!!!

[Mabel Figworthy]

Looks like it will have some lovely subtle shading!

There's no reason why you shouldn't stitch it "over two", but it will be twice as high and wide. Most heads are stitched "over one", or on a fine aida, but as i said you can stitch it any way you like !

[CayenneCat]

Great start, and congrats on starting a HAED!!!

Did you get to do any test stitches on different counts of fabric? Even though the 25 ct fabric is recommended, HAEDs are stitched on all different counts of fabric. Since it takes a long time to stitch a HAED, stitching on a comfortable fabric count can make a big difference.

Since you've just started the design, it wouldn't be too late to switch to a different fabric count if you want.

For me, I prefer 2x1 on 20 ct fabric, but I do have a HAED that I'm stitching 1x1 on 28 ct fabric.

[millymolly]

I did try a few different cts but i think im going to change anyway not decided yet, but Mr has had a good jump around and im going to start something else in the meantime

[caitief]

That is so pretty! Excited to see your progress

[CayenneCat]

I hope your HAED design doesn't get put aside for too long. Been there myself not that long ago. Please feel free to ask any questions you have. I know you can do it!!!

[millymolly]

I hope so too. I found a hogwarts crest which i am going to do now for my cousins birthday as she is HP DAFT!! So as soon as that is done I will get this one back out. I would really like to hang it in my room so there is motivation there to get back to it

[cristaltipps]

Yes unless you doubled the material size to take into account doing it over 2 which is what I see in your photo then you should be doing it over 1 and your material will not be big enough, it would be awful to do so much and run out of room. You do get used to working over 1 after a relatively short while I find, good luck with it when you pick it back up.

[tiffstitch]

Beautiful design. I hope the frog stays away!

[dollystitcher]

Bad !!! Hope to see more of this one soon, it's a lovely sedign.