It’s a Mystery #6

Hello everyone!

It’s time for another SAL update . This project is the 2025 Mystery SAL from the Fox and Rabbit website called Cloister Garden with some of my own changes. The first few monthly charts have already been published and I’m stitching at my own pace.

This is where I was up to last time.

Stage 5

I added the pretty border which is the same as the original design for May. A gap has been left in the middle of each side for another pot of flowers. I’ll be doing something different but I’m waiting to see what comes later before making a decision. I might end up with no gaps. Not sure yet.

Stage 6

A much wider border is coming up next. I’m going to have to change that as well because I’ve tried it and my thread choices don’t work at all. That’s why this update shows a lot less stitching than usual. I’ve been unpicking. Oh well, I’m getting used to mixing it up!

Christina has decided to take a break from the SAL for a while. Hopefully, she’ll be back soon.

Please visit the other blogs that are also taking part in this SAL. There are so many different projects to enjoy. The participants live all over the world so you may need to allow for time differences. We’re posting today at local time. Click the links to their blogs below and see what they’re up to.

Avis, Claire, Kathy, Margaret,

Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, Cathie,

Linda, MaryMargaret, Cindy, Helen

Our next updates will be posted on the 26th October 2025.

About the SAL

Please note this SAL is not accepting any more new members until further notice but this is what it’s all about anyway. This SAL (Stitch Along) is slightly different to other SALs in that we don’t all stitch the same design at the same rate. We choose ONE unfinished project, or ONE new one, and show progress of its completion over a series of three weekly updates. There are no deadlines and no set amount to stitch. The result is that the space in our drawers full of WIPs (works in progress) is gradually being freed up to store lots of new crafty goodness. It’s surprising how much motivation I’ve gained from being in this SAL.

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by Sewing Beside the Sea on October 5, 2025  •  Permalink
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It’s a Mystery #5

Hello everyone!

It’s time for another SAL update . This project is the 2025 Mystery SAL from the Fox and Rabbit website called Cloister Garden with some of my own changes. The first few monthly charts have already been published and I’m stitching at my own pace.

This is where I was up to last time.

Stage 4

I’ve now added the four corners (slightly different from the original design) and that completes the stage for April. It’s about 7 inches square now.

Stage 5

There’s a very pretty border coming up next. I should get that done for next time.

Please visit the other blogs that are also taking part in this SAL. There are so many different projects to enjoy. The participants live all over the world so you may need to allow for time differences. We’re posting today at local time. Click the links to their blogs below and see what they’re up to.

Avis, Claire, Christina, Kathy, Margaret,

Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, Cathie,

Linda, MaryMargaret, Cindy, Helen

Our next updates will be posted on the 5th October 2025.

About the SAL

Please note this SAL is not accepting any more new members until further notice but this is what it’s all about anyway. This SAL (Stitch Along) is slightly different to other SALs in that we don’t all stitch the same design at the same rate. We choose ONE unfinished project, or ONE new one, and show progress of its completion over a series of three weekly updates. There are no deadlines and no set amount to stitch. The result is that the space in our drawers full of WIPs (works in progress) is gradually being freed up to store lots of new crafty goodness. It’s surprising how much motivation I’ve gained from being in this SAL.

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by Sewing Beside the Sea on September 14, 2025  •  Permalink
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It’s a Mystery #4

Hello everyone!

It’s time for another SAL update . This project is the 2025 Mystery SAL from the Fox and Rabbit website called Cloister Garden with some changes. The first few monthly charts have already been published and I’m stitching at my own pace.

This is where I was up to last time.

Stage 3

I added the rectangle to the 4th side which completed the part for March.

Stage 4

The next chart for April completes the four empty corners so it’s not a huge amount of stitching. I plan to make a small change because there are plant pots on the four inner corners and I’d prefer more flowers. It’s no extra work to swap them.

Please visit the other blogs that are also taking part in this SAL. There are so many different projects to enjoy. The participants live all over the world so you may need to allow for time differences. We’re posting today at local time. Click the links to their blogs below and see what they’re up to.

Avis, Claire, Christina, Kathy, Margaret,

Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, Cathie,

Linda, MaryMargaret, Cindy, Helen

Our next updates will be posted on the 14th September 2025.

About the SAL

Please note this SAL is not accepting any more new members until further notice but this is what it’s all about anyway. This SAL (Stitch Along) is slightly different to other SALs in that we don’t all stitch the same design at the same rate. We choose ONE unfinished project, or ONE new one, and show progress of its completion over a series of three weekly updates. There are no deadlines and no set amount to stitch. The result is that the space in our drawers full of WIPs (works in progress) is gradually being freed up to store lots of new crafty goodness. It’s surprising how much motivation I’ve gained from being in this SAL.

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by Sewing Beside the Sea on August 24, 2025  •  Permalink
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It’s a Mystery #3

Hello everyone!

It’s time for another SAL update . This project is the 2025 Mystery SAL from the Fox and Rabbit website called Cloister Garden with some changes. The first few monthly charts have already been published and I’m stitching at my own pace.

You saw that I’d started the March chart last time. I changed the flower a bit.

Stage 2 blog pic

After a lot of head scratching, drawing and re-drawing, I settled on the following design for the rest of the rectangle. It’s partly mine, partly Ink Circles and probably part Pinterest inspired. I messed about with it for so long that I can’t remember which bits I found where or what changes and additions were mine. March isn’t a lot like the original.

Stage 3a

This is where I’m up to now.

Stage 3

Just one more rectangle to complete and that will be the March stage finished.

Please visit the other blogs that are also taking part in this SAL. There are so many different projects to enjoy. The participants live all over the world so you may need to allow for time differences. We’re posting today at local time. Click the links to their blogs below and see what they’re up to.

Avis, Claire, Christina, Kathy, Margaret,

Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, Cathie,

Linda, MaryMargaret, Cindy, Helen

Our next updates will be posted on the 24th August 2025.

About the SAL

Please note this SAL is not accepting any more new members until further notice but this is what it’s all about anyway. This SAL (Stitch Along) is slightly different to other SALs in that we don’t all stitch the same design at the same rate. We choose ONE unfinished project, or ONE new one, and show progress of its completion over a series of three weekly updates. There are no deadlines and no set amount to stitch. The result is that the space in our drawers full of WIPs (works in progress) is gradually being freed up to store lots of new crafty goodness. It’s surprising how much motivation I’ve gained from being in this SAL.

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by Sewing Beside the Sea on August 3, 2025  •  Permalink
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It’s a Mystery #2

Hello everyone!

It’s time for another SAL update . This project is the 2025 Mystery SAL from the Fox and Rabbit website called Cloister Garden. The first few parts have already been published so I started from the January chart and I’m stitching at my own pace.

I’d stitched the January stage last time.

1.January

I got straight on with February and finished that.

2.February

This is where I’m up to now. The fabric is actually white.

Stage 2 blog pic

I did less filling on the flower petals than there is on the SAL chart and I’ve completely changed what was in the rest of the box but haven’t stitched any of that yet. Hopefully I’ll get some done soon and like what I end up with. The same box will be on all four sides of the centre square.

Please visit the other blogs that are also taking part in this SAL. There are so many different projects to enjoy. The participants live all over the world so you may need to allow for time differences. We’re posting today at local time. Click the links to their blogs below and see what they’re up to.

Avis, Claire, Christina, Kathy, Margaret,

Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, Cathie,

Linda, MaryMargaret, Cindy, Helen

Our next updates will be posted on the 3rd August 2025.

About the SAL

Please note this SAL is not accepting any more new members until further notice but this is what it’s all about anyway. This SAL (Stitch Along) is slightly different to other SALs in that we don’t all stitch the same design at the same rate. We choose ONE unfinished project, or ONE new one, and show progress of its completion over a series of three weekly updates. There are no deadlines and no set amount to stitch. The result is that the space in our drawers full of WIPs (works in progress) is gradually being freed up to store lots of new crafty goodness. It’s surprising how much motivation I’ve gained from being in this SAL.

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by Sewing Beside the Sea on July 13, 2025  •  Permalink
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It’s a Mystery #1

Hello everyone!

It’s time for another SAL update and this time I’m starting something new. I found a free Mystery cross stitch SAL ages ago and it kept screaming at me. It’s the 2025 Mystery SAL from the Fox and Rabbit website called Cloister Garden. The first six stages have been published but I’ll be starting from the January chart and stitching at my own pace. Some of the stages are small and others will take a lot of time to complete so I won’t be attempting to catch up or keep up.

This is where I’m up to now. I’m stitching with variegated and solid threads on white, 20 count aida fabric. Who would’ve guessed I’d go with purple and green?

1.January

Choosing to stitch this piece means my stash drawer won’t be shrinking for a while. I didn’t have either fabric or threads in the size or colours that I wanted but I did have some birthday vouchers to spend Winking smile.

Please visit the other blogs that are also taking part in this SAL. There are so many different projects to enjoy. The participants live all over the world so you may need to allow for time differences. We’re posting today at local time. Click the links to their blogs below and see what they’re up to.

Avis, Claire, Christina, Kathy, Margaret,

Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, Cathie,

Linda, MaryMargaret, Cindy, Helen

Our next updates will be posted on the 13th July 2025.

About the SAL

Please note this SAL is not accepting any more new members until further notice but this is what it’s all about anyway. This SAL (Stitch Along) is slightly different to other SALs in that we don’t all stitch the same design at the same rate. We choose ONE unfinished project, or ONE new one, and show progress of its completion over a series of three weekly updates. There are no deadlines and no set amount to stitch. The result is that the space in our drawers full of WIPs (works in progress) is gradually being freed up to store lots of new crafty goodness. It’s surprising how much motivation I’ve gained from being in this SAL.

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by Sewing Beside the Sea on June 22, 2025  •  Permalink
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The Cut Thru’ Tea Room–Happy Dance!

Hello everyone!

It’s time for another SAL update. I was stitching the Cut Thru’ Tea Shop from Bothy Threads.

This is where I was up to last time.

10b

As you can see there was only a small strip left to do. It looked like this before the back stitching was done.

11a

Here it is all finished and off the frame. I added a water stand pipe and toasting fork this time. I’m Happy Dancing today Smile.

Finished

I’ve had my cross stitch stash drawer turned upside down during the last few days. After all the SAL projects I’ve done over the years I still have a few more to choose from. My friend Lin offered me her stash a few years ago and I couldn’t turn it down so I promise I’m not really a hoarder Open-mouthed smile. Seriously though, I don’t remember buying some of these kits! What will I choose to stitch next? I still have no idea but I’ll have to make a choice and get stitching soon.

Please visit the other blogs that are also taking part in this SAL. There are so many different projects to enjoy. The participants live all over the world so you may need to allow for time differences. We’re posting today at local time. Click the links to their blogs below and see what they’re up to.

Avis, Claire, Christina, Kathy, Margaret,

Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, Cathie,

Linda, MaryMargaret, Cindy, Helen

Our next updates will be posted on the 22nd June 2025.

About the SAL

Please note this SAL is not accepting any more new members until further notice but this is what it’s all about anyway. This SAL (Stitch Along) is slightly different to other SALs in that we don’t all stitch the same design at the same rate. We choose ONE unfinished project, or ONE new one, and show progress of its completion over a series of three weekly updates. There are no deadlines and no set amount to stitch. The result is that the space in our drawers full of WIPs (works in progress) is gradually being freed up to store lots of new crafty goodness. It’s surprising how much motivation I’ve gained from being in this SAL.

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by Sewing Beside the Sea on June 1, 2025  •  Permalink
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The Cut Thru’ Tea Room–Stage 10

Hello everyone!

It’s time for another SAL update. I’m stitching the Cut Thru’ Tea Shop from Bothy Threads.

This is where I was up to last time.

9b

I continued working to the right and this is the next bit without back stitched details.

10a

Here it is with all the details including a buried broken teapot.

10b

Just one slither of stitching to do at the right hand side so I’ll be Happy Dancing next time Smile.

Please visit the other blogs that are also taking part in this SAL. There are so many different projects to enjoy. The participants live all over the world so you may need to allow for time differences. We’re posting today at local time. Click the links to their blogs below and see what they’re up to.

Avis, Claire, Christina, Kathy, Margaret,

Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, Cathie,

Linda, MaryMargaret, Cindy, Helen

Our next updates will be posted on the 1st June 2025.

About the SAL

Please note this SAL is not accepting any more new members until further notice but this is what it’s all about anyway. This SAL (Stitch Along) is slightly different to other SALs in that we don’t all stitch the same design at the same rate. We choose ONE unfinished project, or ONE new one, and show progress of its completion over a series of three weekly updates. There are no deadlines and no set amount to stitch. The result is that the space in our drawers full of WIPs (works in progress) is gradually being freed up to store lots of new crafty goodness. It’s surprising how much motivation I’ve gained from being in this SAL.

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by Sewing Beside the Sea on May 11, 2025  •  Permalink
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The Cut Thru’ Tea Room–Stage 9

Hello everyone!

It’s time for another SAL update. I’m stitching the Cut Thru’ Tea Shop from Bothy Threads.

This is where I was up to last time.

8b

I continued working to the right and this is the next bit without back stitched details. Two little thieves are having their own tea party under the floorboards!

9a

Here it is with all the details.

9b

The last photo was taken a few days ago so I’m already working on the next bit to the right. I won’t have time to finish it for the next update but it’s looking doable for 6 weeks time because the last bit will be narrower than all the previous sections. I can just about see the finish line….

Please visit the other blogs that are also taking part in this SAL. There are so many different projects to enjoy. The participants live all over the world so you may need to allow for time differences. We’re posting today at local time. Click the links to their blogs below and see what they’re up to.

Avis, Claire, Christina, Kathy, Margaret,

Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, Cathie,

Linda, MaryMargaret, Cindy, Helen

Our next updates will be posted on the 11th May 2025.

About the SAL

Please note this SAL is not accepting any more new members until further notice but this is what it’s all about anyway. This SAL (Stitch Along) is slightly different to other SALs in that we don’t all stitch the same design at the same rate. We choose ONE unfinished project, or ONE new one, and show progress of its completion over a series of three weekly updates. There are no deadlines and no set amount to stitch. The result is that the space in our drawers full of WIPs (works in progress) is gradually being freed up to store lots of new crafty goodness. It’s surprising how much motivation I’ve gained from being in this SAL.

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by Sewing Beside the Sea on April 20, 2025  •  Permalink
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The cut thru’ Tea Room–Stage 8

Hello everyone!

It’s time for another SAL update. I’m stitching the Cut Thru’ Tea Shop from Bothy Threads.

This is where I was up to last time.

7b

I continued working to the right and this is the next bit without back stitched details.

8a

Here it is with all the details.

8b

There was a lot of back stitching to do this time and, for a change, it wasn’t all using the fabric holes grrrr. I don’t recall there ever being so many short stitches on a Bothy Threads kit before (and I’ve made a lot) but there were several facial features to do in this stage and, I must admit, it does look better for the tiny details. Anyway, I’m glad this bit is done and hope I can now revert to whole stitches and an easy time for the rest.

Please visit the other blogs that are also taking part in this SAL. There are so many different projects to enjoy. The participants live all over the world so you may need to allow for time differences. We’re posting today at local time. Click the links to their blogs below and see what they’re up to.

Avis, Claire, Christina, Kathy, Margaret,

Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, Cathie,

Linda, MaryMargaret, Cindy, Helen

Our next updates will be posted on the 20th April 2025.

About the SAL

Please note this SAL is not accepting any more new members until further notice but this is what it’s all about anyway. This SAL (Stitch Along) is slightly different to other SALs in that we don’t all stitch the same design at the same rate. We choose ONE unfinished project, or ONE new one, and show progress of its completion over a series of three weekly updates. There are no deadlines and no set amount to stitch. The result is that the space in our drawers full of WIPs (works in progress) is gradually being freed up to store lots of new crafty goodness. It’s surprising how much motivation I’ve gained from being in this SAL.

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by Sewing Beside the Sea on March 30, 2025  •  Permalink
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