Hello everyone,
It’s time to share progress on the SAL project again today. The good news is that I have a Happy Dance. This is where I left off last time.
Here is the finished piece. The design is called Cirque des Triangles and it’s by Ink Circles. It’s been a pleasure to stitch.
Here’s a close up of the middle section which shows off the colours much more realistically.
I’ll be framing this one and it’ll be hanging with the other two that I’ve already completed from the set. I’ve stitched three out of the four now and might just fancy doing the last one. Maybe Santa will treat me (again).
So, this means I’ll be starting a new project next time. Me and Claire have had our heads together and we’ve chosen something we nabbed in the January sales. All I’m saying for now is that it’s completely different to anything I’ve ever stitched before.
Everyone else in the group is doing something different. Please take a look at how they are progressing with their own chosen SAL project. I promise you won’t be disappointed, maybe even inspired. We’ve also got a new member to welcome aboard this time. Just click on the names below and you’ll hop over to their blogs. Jackie is our new member. We live all over the world so you may need to allow for time differences but we post local time, every third Sunday.
Our next updates will be posted on the 8th October 2017. See you then!
About the SAL
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. If you’d like to finish a project you’ve left unfinished for a while, or start a new one with us, you can join us by leaving a request in the comments below or sending me an email. The address is on the right of this page. I’ll send you a few simple rules to agree.
Jill
/ September 17, 2017Lovely work. It looks so pretty close up. The other photos don’t do it justice. What a lot of stitching!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 17, 2017Yes, I do like to stare at this one. Thank you.
claire93
/ September 17, 2017didn’t we do well, eh? gorgeous colours!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 17, 2017We did! Thanks.
katechiconi
/ September 17, 2017Gorgeous, as always! Such lovely colours, and now all the gaps are filled, you can really enjoy the complexity you get with the variegated thread.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 17, 2017Thanks Kate. I’m really pleased with how it turned out.
katechiconi
/ September 17, 2017And so you should!
witchylin
/ September 17, 2017Another excellent project. You are a fantastic cross stitcher.:-)
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 17, 2017Thank you. That’s very kind 🙂
susanpblog
/ September 17, 2017this is beautiful. Both of you should be very proud of this work
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 17, 2017I think we are 🙂 Lovely to see you again Susan!
lbick
/ September 17, 2017It’s beautiful! Congrats on being able to do the happy dance 😀 Looking forward to seeing what your next project is.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 17, 2017I’ve just started it. I know the picture won’t be to everyone’s taste.
lbick
/ September 17, 2017As long as your happy with it that is all that matters!
ccflo3
/ September 17, 2017What a beautiful finish. I really love the colors you used in this one. Can’t wait to see what the new project is.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 17, 2017Thank you. This thread has to be one of my all time favourites.
Christina
/ September 17, 2017Hurray for the finish! It’s beautiful and the close up of the colors is breath taking. The color variegation of that thread is not subtle and looks like you changed thread colors to make the effect! I really like that aspect of using one color for this type of project. Your new project sounds intriguing; can’t wait to see it!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 17, 2017Thank you Christina. I do love using the variegated threads as they make everything look complex when it isn’t at all.
Catherine
/ September 17, 2017Well done on the finish! They both look lovely, although quite different with your different choices of threads and fabric which is nice. Such a lot of work in this piece, but it was well worth it!
You have me intrigued about your next project – can’t wait to find out what it is!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 17, 2017Thanks Catherine. I how it won’t disappoint 😁.
craftycreeky
/ September 17, 2017Beautiful, I love the way it looks symmetrical but they are all subtly different. Congratulations on the finish 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 17, 2017Thank you. It’s the perfect project for lots of mini finishes.
lucyannluna
/ September 17, 2017Well done, great job, it looks amazing
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 17, 2017Thanks. Now for the next one 🙂
mymakingdoadventure
/ September 17, 2017Well done! Very excited to see what you’re going to pick next!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 17, 2017Thanks. Keeping you guessing…
Carole
/ September 17, 2017Wow, congrats on a gorgeous finish. Now I’m impatient to see what you’re doing next 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 18, 2017Not long to wait. I’ve just made a start on the new one 🙂
kathyreeves
/ September 17, 2017Soothing, summer, serendipity, cool ocean breezes. This piece is all of those and more!♥️
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 17, 2017And possibly a hint of spring and winter too 🙂
rutigt
/ September 18, 2017Congrats and a happy dance to you both. I love the colors you´ve used, it´s very beautiful!!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 18, 2017Thank you Gun. Now for something completely different.
Jule
/ September 18, 2017Congratulations on the finish – I’m really curious about what’s next 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 18, 2017I beginning to feel bad about building the suspense now.
jessicacrafts
/ September 18, 2017Yay! Also that sounds mega intriguing can’t wait to see what is up next.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 23, 2017Oh no, it isn’t that special.
Connie Butner
/ September 18, 2017Congratulations!! It’s beautiful and I can’t wait to see what you choose to do next!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 23, 2017Thank you. It’s going to be a fun picture in my opinion anyway.
Debbierose
/ September 24, 2017Congratulations
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 24, 2017Thank you 😁
magpiesue
/ October 16, 2017Wow, hats off to you and Claire for these beautiful pieces. Do, please, beg Santa for the fourth in the series!