Hi everyone,
Another three weeks have flown by and it’s time for an update on the SAL I’m taking part in. This time, the newbie is Miss Green on the left. I’ve also done as much back stitch as possible on the two dolls to the far left. I usually prefer to leave all the back stitch until last but I’m pleased I decided to do it as I go this time. It isn’t much fun backstitching in black thread around black crosses. I didn’t actually enjoy this stage as I was finding it hard to concentrate on the kimono. I miscounted and unpicked several times which is no fun on even weave fabric. Anyway, I can hopefully put the errors behind me. I must focus better from now on!
There are only two dolls left to stitch, so probably a total of three more updates. The design is called Kokeshi Friends by Joan Elliott. Claire is sewing the same design as me and the other ladies are all doing different projects. Please click on the links below to visit their blogs and see what they are all up to.
Claire, Gun, Carole, Jule, Wendy, LucyAnn, Kate, Cathy, Jess, Jacqui
Our next update will be on 20th March. See you then!
Sewing Beside the Sea 
witchylin
/ February 28, 2016Back Stitching. Ahggggg! I think you are spot on back stitching as you go.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ February 28, 2016Me too. I don’t mind so much on aida fabric.
Debbierose
/ February 28, 20163 weeks have flown. Your girls are growing 😁
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ February 28, 2016Only two left 🙂
rutigt
/ February 28, 2016They are even more cute now. The backstitching are giving them life!!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ February 28, 2016I’m liking them too 🙂
katechiconi
/ February 28, 2016I’m glad you’ve backstitched because it brings the little ladies into focus so much more – and besides, it gets the boring bit done as you go instead of leaving it all to the end.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ February 28, 2016Yes, is was the right decision 🙂
claire93
/ February 28, 2016hurray for the SAL without which, we wouldn’t have come so far so fast ^^
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ February 28, 2016And the bright colours make it fun too 🙂
Wendy
/ February 28, 2016Looking great! I don’t know why we all dread backstitching so.much!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ February 28, 2016I’m fine with it on aida. Me and evenweave don’t get along too well.
nanacathy2
/ February 28, 2016They are so cute! Coming along quickly now.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ February 28, 2016I need to think about how to finish now. Maybe a cushion.
Magpie Sue
/ February 28, 2016Aren’t they a cute bunch! I’ve only been peripherally aware of this SAL; I can see now that here is another temptation to negotiate. ;- )
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ February 28, 2016Why not join us? There are minimum rules. We are a very relaxed group 🙂
Carole
/ February 28, 2016This is looking so lovely, but every time I see it I get a song going round in my head – Three little maids from the Mikado.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ February 28, 2016From schooool! 🙂
mommermom
/ March 1, 2016I don’t do any needlepoint but always so impressed by such intricate handiwork. Very nice.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 3, 2016Thank you. It’s really very easy to do, just like colouring in with thread 🙂