30 + Days of HAED Reflections and Progress Update

 

Since December 2017, I have /am participating in several HAED ( Heaven and Earth Design Challenges) hosted by Porsche Parcher  in her Facebook Group ( Stitchtalk) .With each challenge , i did a couple of things to ensure that i would have success. 

#100Days of HAED

The First Challenge was 100 Days. That was a tough one. I stitch on 90 out of the 100 days.

Based on past experiences, I know I needed to switch it up projects if I wanted to be  successful.

For this Challenge this is what I did to be successful.

1. I alternate every 25 day on different HAED Project. I switched between Mini Universe in a Jar and  A Little Light Reading.

2. I just put a few stitches in each day and didn't count or put a time limit.

3. I also gave myself permission to skip a day since it was over the Christmas break and we were driving to visit Family. I did struggle to get my stitches in on both pieces so I adjusted the tools I used  as well.

Typically I don't write on my copy of the pattern. I found with a HAED . I NEEDED to mark off my progress or I will get lost. I also realized that default Large print  page was too small for me . I started making an SUPER Size Working copy with about 1000 stitches. This Change helps me cross off a section faster and reduces the chance that I will mix up a symbol.

I also rewarded myself by buying another HAED and kitting up a 3rd HAED Project.

 

#30 Days of HAED

The Second Challenge is was only 30 days was a breeze since I survived the first challenge. For this Challenge , I started my 3rd HAED, Gingerbread Manor.

With this Pattern, I printed out my Super-Size Working copies and I made sure that I finished whole SS Page before I moved on, It is really tough to make sure you got right ninja stitches. I didn't skip any days. This is where putting in a few stitches regardless of the number helped. I found that I was cruising through. When I completed this challenge, I rewarded myself with a new Pattern, I purchased Aimee Stewart's Oasis. 

#60 Day of HAED

The Third Challenge stared on April 24 , which is another 60 day challenge. I will be splitting the time between two HAEDS. The First half I will continue to work on Gingerbread Manor and the Second Half I will work on Mini Universe in the Jar. The Challenge for me will be that I will be working Gingerbread Manor for 60+ Days . I want to see if I get tired of it.

If that happens then I will switch to Mini Universe in Jar sooner. 

Next HAED Challenge

 For this Challenge, I don't know how I will reward myself.

I know that another 100 Day challenge is coming up. I would like to work on all three of my HAEDs so the general plan will be to work 34 days on A Little Light Reading  and 33 days each on Gingerbread and Universe in Jar.

Overall putting in a few stitches everyday slow adds up and you can see the progress.

Happy Stitching!