Hello everyone,
Today is SAL project update day. I’m still stitching a kit by Design Works based on part of a painting by Ronald West.
This is where I was up to last time.
I’ve now started the final square at the right of this row. No more backstitch yet. That’ll be done for next time. Not too many colour changes to manage on this bit.
I’ve been busy on several projects other than the SAL one lately. Once I pick those knitting needles up…
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 17th June 2018.
Avis, Claire, Gun, Carole, LucyAnn, Kate, Jess, Sue, Constanze, Debbierose, Christina,
Kathy, Margaret, Cindy, Helen, Steph, Linda, Mary Margaret,
Heidi, 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
/ May 27, 2018Wow, it’s nearly happy dance time! Looks great, it’s a lovely design 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 27, 2018Not quite. There’s another row above this one but we can all have a mini happy dance at the end of this row if you like 🙂
nanacathy2
/ May 27, 2018Goodness, so nearly done, love this funny piece.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 27, 2018I love your enthusiasm but there’s still another chunk to do above this bit LOL.
lucyannluna
/ May 27, 2018Great progress, it looks fantastic
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 27, 2018Thank you LucyAnn 🙂
marymargaretripley
/ May 27, 2018Wow Avis! Maybe next time you will be doing a happy dance? Almost there! Great project 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 27, 2018No not quite. There’s another bit across the top still to do.
claire93
/ May 27, 2018two scarey heads and a lot of background there!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 27, 2018True but they were quick to stitch. I’ll add the detail for next time.
Lindashee
/ May 27, 2018Looking good and alot of background done !
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 27, 2018I suppose the boring bits have to be done at some point. Nice easy stitching so I don;t mind.
katechiconi
/ May 27, 2018Good to see the other arm; it makes me feel that the lovely lady is a bit safer as he holds her up!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 27, 2018Hehe! If only she wasn’t balancing on a table!
katechiconi
/ May 27, 2018Better than teetering on a stool, I suppose.
stitchingranny
/ May 27, 2018Lol Avis, as I look at the bottom of yours and the top of Claires, I can see the whole picture, and know exactly how much more you have to do. You are coming along well however and the three blocks to do above will only take 3 sal post so you will be on the home straight after the next post.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 27, 2018Ten out of ten for your detective work. I seem to have fooled a few other people LOL. Thanks for your optimism 🙂
kathyreeves
/ May 27, 2018You are getting close to the final stretch, even though it is a full row! This square looks to be a relaxing stitch with those nice chunks of color.😊
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 27, 2018It’s been a nice easy bit to do and I think the rest is pretty straightforward from now on. Trouble is, my knitting needles are calling 😉
kathyreeves
/ May 27, 2018Ah yes, I have that problem too, I’m trying to ignore mine for a few more days!
lbick
/ May 27, 2018Looks great. You are getting close. I love watching your project grow.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 27, 2018Thank you 🙂 I thought I would have lost interest and started looking for another project by now but I’m still up for it.
lbick
/ May 27, 2018Great.
Carole
/ May 27, 2018I think a happy dance at the end of each row is perfectly justified LOL
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 27, 2018OK, you’re on 🙂
magpiesue
/ May 27, 2018At least the waiter has his other arm now! I know what you mean about getting distracted by other projects. 😉
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 27, 2018I’ve found sock knitting again 😉
Christina
/ May 27, 2018Well done Avis! Sounds like other craftiness was in progress and that’s all that matters!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 27, 2018Yes, it was. Two pairs of knitted socks and now onto a third pair. Not that I need more socks. I just enjoy knitting them LOL.
ccflo3
/ May 27, 2018Good progress. I have also been knitting so know what you mean about not putting the knitting needles down. It does take away from stitching time.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 28, 2018I don’t mind at all 😉
tonymarkp
/ May 28, 2018Good progress! Just that one little area up there and it’ll be time to finish up!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 28, 2018No, there’s another big chunk across the top to do as well 😉
tonymarkp
/ May 28, 2018Oh, well, that means you’ll be staying out of trouble for a little while longer, then!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 28, 2018That’s the plan 😁.
rutigt
/ May 28, 2018So I guess you´ll be joining us in a Happy Dance next time 🙂 Well done!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 28, 2018No, there’s a lot more to stitch above LOL.
rutigt
/ June 2, 2018🙂
teamwilsun
/ May 28, 2018Well done! Finish this and then you’ve just got the section across the top to go.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 28, 2018Hurray, somebody realised there’s more to stitch 🙂
JJ Crafts
/ May 31, 2018Ooooh. You’re nearly there
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 1, 2018No, there’s another row across the top.
Debbierose
/ June 11, 2018lovely Avis
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 21, 2018Thank you 🙂