The Warmth of Home HAED**Updated 5 Nov**

[kelixander]

I spent a few day's checking out all the HAED design's, but as soon as I saw this one by Shim Schimmel I knew it was the one

I've sorted all of my thread's and gridded my fabric for the first time and am now ready to start It measures 14w x 9 1/4h ins (81,550 stitches)

After doing several different tests I have decided that I am going to stitch it on 25 count Lugana, 1x1 full x stitch.

This is what it will look like this when it is completed.



I will post my first update picture in the next few days.

[kerbear879]

That is a really cool design! I can't wait to see you start stitching it!

[kathryn]

oh he looks awesome!

[maggs]

Wow what a great design

[4blessings]

I'll look forward to watching this one. I'm new to this board but I do believe there is a bench I can sit on and watch. I bet it looks amazing when it's all finished.

[ohstitcher]

This is gonna be a beauty can't wait to see it in progress

[burgundyice]

Great to see another HAED
I'll join you all on the bench

Louise

[minij]

This will be lovely, is there room on the bench for me please

[Sarah Gixxer]

Aww, this is gorgeous, can't wait to see the first installment of your work!

[K1nS]

I really like this one, I can't wait to see your progress

[Midge]

Make room on that bench, I'm waiting too.
What a fabulous design.

[Mabel Figworthy]

He's beautiful, looking forward to this!

[Lizzy]

Hes gorgeous

[Mumof3]

I like the Schim Schimmel designs, I might do one of those next. Not even finished gridding for my first HAED yet and I'm already thinking about my next project. I think I've caught the HAED bug.

[meerkat]

[mags]

[kelixander]

Thanks for all the comments but i've decided that I don't like the coverage on this after all, even tho I did several tests on different fabrics and different stitches. I've been back to Hobbycraft to get different counts with no luck, so i'm gonna have to order some online and hope it arrives soon.

At least I only did about 400 stitches, could have been worse.

[Mabel Figworthy]

what a shame -- but as you say, better to decide this when you haven't done too much yet! Good luck finding the perfect fabric

[kerbear879]

Yes sometimes it takes awhile to figure out which fabric and coverage you really like and better to learn it early on before you've stitched too much! I hope you find the right fabric you like and will look forward to seeing this once you do!

[kelixander]

Well i've finally made a start, 700 stitches and i've already used over 40 colours.

I finally decided to use 22 ct 2x1 full cross stitch

Here's what it looks like so far



Not much to see, just the tip of the montains.