It’s time to show an update on my SAL project again. The picture is called Getting Ready from a kit by Design Works. This is where I was up to last time.
I’ve now got the top left section squared off and the backstitch has really made the flowers in the vase pop.
Next time I’ll be working to the right. There’s two faces in that square but I’m not sure I’ll get that far. I’ll try!
Hayley and Tony are new additions to the group this time. A warm welcome to both!
Please use the links below to see how we’re all progressing on our chosen SAL project. We live all over the world so you’ll need to allow for time differences. Posting takes place every third Sunday local time.
Our next updates will be posted on the 15th April 2018.
Avis, Claire, Gun, Carole, LucyAnn, Kate, Jess, Sue, Constanze, Debbierose, Christina,
Kathy, Margaret, Cindy, Helen, Steph, Linda, Mary Margaret,
Heidi, Connie, Jackie, Sunny, Hayley, Tony, Megan, Timothy
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.
Sewing Beside the Sea 
craftycreeky
/ March 25, 2018Looks great! The back-stitching makes such a difference. If we put yours and Claire’s together now we get the whole picture 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 25, 2018Thanks. Yes, I just noticed that as well 🙂
lucyannluna
/ March 25, 2018Great progress, it’s looking fantastic
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 25, 2018Thank you. Slowly but surely…
tonymarkp
/ March 25, 2018I can’t believe how fast you can get this going! It looks fab.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 25, 2018It’s very stitch intensive. I don’t work on this project until I know I’ve got a good sized block of time and then I really go for it!
claire93
/ March 25, 2018your fabric is looking wonderfully crisp as always, as you add backstitch to make those détails pop! I need to stop chickening out of backstitch and add some myself.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 25, 2018Yes, get some backstitch done! LOL
kathyreeves
/ March 25, 2018You are really motoring through on this Avis! Such a fun, quirky piece, have you started thinking about how you will finish it? Framing, pillow, a shopping bag?
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 25, 2018It’ll just be framed, the same as most things I stitch. However, not everyone likes this design so I don’t know where I’ll hang it…maybe in my sewing room 😉
kathyreeves
/ March 25, 2018A very good place!😆
Christina
/ March 25, 2018Great job! Those flowers really did come to life and I like the back-stitch on the chalk board. I really like how you section off the patterns to work towards a goal. I should do this with the remainder of my project.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 25, 2018I pretend to myself that one square is a finish. I like finishes and that motivates me. It’s the little things…
Ginny @ Mytimestitching .com
/ March 25, 2018You are making great progress on this one. I can’t wait to see it all finished. Looks great!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 25, 2018It’s got a while to go yet 😉
magpiesue
/ March 25, 2018Every single time it’s amazing to me the difference backstitching makes in a design! It’ll be fun to see how far you get between now and the 15th. 😉
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 25, 2018I’m aiming for at least half of another square 🙂
katechiconi
/ March 25, 2018I love the disembodied arm reaching in! Good job Claire’s already given us that bit or I’d wonder where on earth that came from!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 25, 2018It does look a bit strange. I’ve been wanting to get to the waiter’s heads for ages. Maybe next time.
lbick
/ March 25, 2018Looks great. It’s amazing the difference back stitching makes. I’m really liking this project.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 25, 2018I’m enjoying stitching it too. Claire has posted an image of the original painting. Looks like we’re only stitching half of it. It’s a shame because I really like the missing half 🙂
lbick
/ March 26, 2018I agree too. I liked the other half when I saw it. To bad the don’t have a second kit.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 26, 2018There are other kits from the same artist but I haven’t seen the other half of this one.
lbick
/ March 27, 2018Bummer, maybe they will come out with it.
Debbierose
/ March 26, 2018very nice Avis
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 26, 2018Thank you. I’ve slowed down a bit but it’s still coming along.
rutigt
/ March 26, 20181. Whoever found out that backstitching is making embroideries come to life, should have a gold medallion for that! 🙂 2. I saw the original painting and I understand why you would like to stitch the other half as well 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 26, 2018I know. It’s so simple but so effective too 🙂
teamwilsun
/ March 27, 2018This is coming along so well! The backstitching really makes everything come into focus!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 27, 2018I’ve just done one of the waiter’s heads today and it’s just a peach coloured splodge. The backstitch is everything on this design.
I’ve been trying to comment on your blog but you don’t allow WordPress bloggers to comment. Any chance you would consider adding that facility? I emailed a while ago but you mustn’t have received it as I didn’t get a reply.
Carole
/ March 29, 2018Great progress. I love that vase of flowers. The backstitch really makes those flowers pop 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 30, 2018It does. I had a nightmare with those flowers!
Catherine
/ March 29, 2018Those back stitches make such a huge difference! This will look great with some faces appearing.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 30, 2018I’ve just stitched a head. It’s more like a splodge at the moment.
marymargaretripley
/ April 7, 2018Great progress Avis. I am envious!