Good morning,
Doesn’t time fly? It’s time for the three weekly SAL update today.
I’ve been jumping around between several stitching projects recently but this one has taken priority. Firstly, because I feel motivated by the SAL and secondly, because I’m really enjoying stitching this one. I have to say it’s a challenge due to frequent thread changes but I’m happy to push myself now and again. I have now completed one of the two dogs. The back stitch will enhance the picture but I haven’t done any of that yet. He’s definitely ready to go isn’t he? The design is from the James Herriott Collection.
Please visit the blogs of the rest of the ladies who are taking part in the SAL by clicking on the links below. We are all making something different. Regular readers will notice that there is a new addition to the group. We are welcoming Debbierose to the SAL from today. I can’t wait to see what she has chosen to make or finish. Take a good look around her blog.
Claire, Gun, Carole, Wendy, LucyAnn, Kate, Jess, Sue, Constanze, Debbierose
If you are reading this and thinking you could do with finishing a few of your WIPs, why not join us? The SAL is a great motivator for getting some stitching done every three weeks. Let me know if you’d like to join in. There are only a few simple rules. You can email me at the address in the column on the right or leave a comment and I’ll contact you.
Our next update will be on the 3rd of July 2016. See you then!
Sewing Beside the Sea 
katechiconi
/ June 12, 2016Goodness, you’ve done a lot. That dog is definitely waiting for the command, isn’t he? Even without the sharpening the outline stitching will give him, it’s very clear. Love his boss’ baggy corduroy trousers, too!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 12, 2016Yes, I like the trousers too 🙂 The nice thing about the back stitch on this design is that it just hints and highlights rather than making the picture look like a cartoon.
katechiconi
/ June 12, 2016Which is good! Light detail rather than heavy outline.
witchylin
/ June 12, 2016You are really getting ahead with this one Avis. The first dog is jumping out of the picture and looks brilliant.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 12, 2016I’m steaming ahead on the gate post next. It’s very enjoyable to stitch this one 🙂
nanacathy2
/ June 12, 2016I love the dog! The James Herriot designs are great.I managed a bit more of my red geranium this time but progress is imperceptible so not ready to post yet.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 12, 2016Me too 🙂 You can rejoin the SAL whenever you choose, and remember, you can even post when you haven’t done any stitching at all. Just link to the rest of us 😉
claire93
/ June 12, 2016ears to the alert ^^ I agree with Kate, even without backstitch, we still get the idea of movement in this
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 12, 2016It’s nice to stitch something real life for a change. I’m loving the colours in this one 🙂
lucyannluna
/ June 12, 2016Great progress seeing dog & master come to life.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 12, 2016Onto the gate post next 🙂
Debbierose
/ June 12, 2016Cute little collie, its really growing, well done
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 12, 2016There’s a lot of hours in this one already but it’ll be worth it 🙂
Carole
/ June 12, 2016I love that dog. This project is coming on beautifully 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 12, 2016If it doesn’t warm up here I’m going to have to put the stitching to one side and get the purple blanket knitting out. Max temperature so far this year is 14 degrees!
rutigt
/ June 12, 2016That dog is looking so cute! You´ve really done a lot 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 12, 2016I had a good couple of weeks to spare and made progress 😃
Magpie Sue
/ June 17, 2016Excellent progress!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 20, 2016Thanks Sue. I’m really happy with it so far 🙂