Hello new member here, introduce yourselves

missmisery

I just joined a few days ago.  I am from AL and would like to know where you are all from.  I am a cross stitcher/pattern collector, with an emphasis on HAEDs (have more than anyone could ever finish in 1 lifetime, lol).  This site had enable me to find 2 charts that I especially have been looking for, thank you.  Having fun expanding my collection.

I am considering stitching a version of the Monopoly board but with a Harry Potter theme for my daughter, any advice on where to find charted graphics would be appreciated as well.

Feel free to include any special tips/advice you have discovered.

Let the fun begin...

Wildsparkle

Have never done Haeds! They are a huge commitment!

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2018-7-21 12:31
Have never done Haeds! They are a huge commitment!

I have 2 going right now, 1 for my daughter and 1 for a family who recently moved.  Yes they are a time commitment to be sure, but otherwise I actually find them easier to do.  Being a full coverage piece you can get landmarks placed easier to work off of and reduce amount of counting needed.  You just have to make sure the colors you are using for your landmarks are counted correctly.

Wildsparkle

Still in awe- I have a Hare one I would love to do!

qltdswan

Hi!  I am new here too!  In fact just discovered this site today and am trying to navigate and learn the basics.  I live in Texas in the hill country between Houston and Austin.  It is super hot here now so spend a lot of time indoors but I love to garden, especially roses, quilt, cross stitch, needlepoint and paint in both watercolors and oils. I am happily married and have two grown children as well as two grandchildren.  I love to travel and explore new places.  Im looking forward to meeting everyone!  Thank you for allowing me to join!

adaSpain

HI, I´m from spain. i study english but its difficult for me. I love knitting.

zephyr

Hi welcome!

Im from the Netherlands
Im a stitcher to and "into" HAED also. Im a cross stitch pattern collector for many many years, first on paper by mail, and now on my laptop.
Maybe you can help me. Im searching for Moonlit Moorings from John Bradley, do you have that HAED? Its retired since may this year.

zephyr

I found a cross stitch pattern on Etsy.

qltdswan

What are HAEDs?  May be a stupid question, but I havent got a clue!  Thanks!

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2018-9-8 23:38
What are HAEDs?  May be a stupid question, but I havent got a clue!  Thanks!

HAED is short for Heaven and Earth Designs. These patterns are mostly big and without backstitch or other stitches, only cross stitch. However, some use half cross stitch. Google on Heaven and Earth Designs and see what patterns they make from many artists.