Papaver rhoeas WIP 2

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yovi2912 replied at 2012-10-16 12:27

                               
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I've bought aida 25ct. is it the same like linen? i want to make "HAED Christmas Tree Bear". But it  ...

Aida is different from linen & evenweave because aida threads are already grouped in blocks.  The blocks are neat little squares making counting and seeing the holes easier.  With linen & evenweave, we need to train our eyes to visually 'group' the threads in twos, hence the 'over 2 threads'.  

With a HAED design, aida might work better !  When trying out evenweave / linen for the first time, select a design that has most of the stitches in a group eg a mouse.  This will help with getting used to the new fabric.

Enjoy !
cheers, p

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Verank replied at 2012-10-16 12:50

                               
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It is looking lovely already- can not wait to see the finished piece!

Thanks verank. I stitch slowly, so it might take a while to finish.  I will post weekly WIPs though ;P

Cheers, p

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dagada replied at 2012-10-16 13:31

                               
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it's lovely work

Thanks dagada. Because I stitch so slowly, I start imagining how it will look like when finished, but find that it's more real to just stare at the charts ;P

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porcini replied at 2012-10-16 14:53

                               
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Aida is different from linen & evenweave because aida threads are already grouped in blocks.  The  ...

thanks for explanation. now, i get it.

loki2012

Absolutely fabulous.. I also love VE designs.  Keep us informed of your progress

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cckruk replied at 2012-10-17 06:27

                               
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Absolutely fabulous.. I also love VE designs.  Keep us informed of your progress

Thanks, will post weekly WIPs :)

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sallyrose

Her designs have such a graceful style. This is already beautiful.

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sallyrose replied at 2012-10-17 11:15

                               
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Her designs have such a graceful style. This is already beautiful.

Totally agree.  She has a way of blending the colours so subtly, resulting in delicate nuances that are rich at the same time.

Thanks for popping by :)
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p

anniekins

This a very lovely design.  It will be beautiful when it is finished, porcini.

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anniekins replied at 2012-10-19 02:12

                               
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This a very lovely design.  It will be beautiful when it is finished, porcini.

Thanks Anniekins, for the encouragement and the generous rating :)  It is a lovely design - I catch myself staring at the chart sometimes !

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p