Monday, August 13, 2012

Need Opinions Please!

So I'm starting to look around to gather the materials I need to do my first HAED, and I would really like to use a hand dyed fabric for the piece. I'm going to be doing Flames of Desire first:

I am doing some looking around online for quality affordable vendors, preferably state side though I'm not stuck on that, that do the hand dyed fabric. Aida/Even weave is what I'm used to working with, but I'm willing to expand to linen. I'd like to find a red/orange fabric to compliment the figure as really, except for the portion within the halo/circle surrounding the figure, all of that cream in the image above is fabric, not stitches. Only the inner halo/circle has cream stitching.

So sell me on your favorite fabric vendor! All suggestions welcome and appreciated!
~Katy
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  1. Samplers, Silks and LinensAugust 13, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    why dont you go take a look at Karens blog? she has an amazing collection of hand dyed fabrics from different companies and may be able to help you select something for your piece - mystitchyramblings.blogspot.com

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    1. KatyAugust 13, 2012 at 6:52 PM

      I completely forgot about that! Thanks for the suggestion!

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  2. RahennaAugust 13, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    I would recommend against using linen because the threads can be uneven, and the HAED patterns look best when the stitches are a uniform shape/size.

    Picture This Plus is my favorite place for fabric. :)
    http://www.picturethisplus.com/store/categories.php?cat=8

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    1. KatyAugust 13, 2012 at 11:18 PM

      Thanks for the insight, Rahenna! This will be my first HAED, so I appreciate that feedback!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 14, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Since I only stitch on evenweave I can't help you with your fabric choice =/ But I hope you will find something that suits you and I am looking forward to see what you chose

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  4. CarlaAugust 14, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    I would go with evenwave too. Do some test stitches so you know how many strands of there work best for you.
    Good luck with your first HAED, it's a beautiful piece and I look forward to seeing your progress pics :)

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  5. Jo who can't think of a clever nicknameAugust 14, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    I'd agree with Rahenna about using evenweave not linen for any picture design not just HAED. I use linen for samplers and evenweave for figures and dragon etc.

    I can recommend two good UK based dyers - Crafty Kitten and Sparklies if you can't find a US one!

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