Hello everyone,
Here we are again. Another three weeks have flown by and I’m still working on other things but maintaining good progress on Getting Ready at the same time. This one is from a kit by Design Works. The picture is part of an artwork by Ronald West.
This is where I was up to last time.
I’ve now squared off at the top right and done the backstitch detail as well.
It feels good to have tidied that bit up. Now there’s another chunk to stitch across the top and that’s it. I seem to have inadvertently fooled a few of you last time. Several readers commented that there might be a happy dance this time. Sorry to disappoint. There’s still a way to go yet.
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 8th July 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.
Debbierose
/ June 17, 2018I adore the couple at the table, the back stitch really makes the project pop – well done
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 21, 2018Thank you. Looking forward to finishing this one now. It’ll be a while though.
katechiconi
/ June 17, 2018Coming so close… I can see why some people were fooled, but your reclining lady does need a head…
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 21, 2018She does! LOL
claire93
/ June 17, 2018seeing your progress really makes me want to get a move on with mine!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 21, 2018Yes, get a move on! LOL No seriously, take your time and enjoy the process 🙂
kathyreeves
/ June 17, 2018It’s getting quite close for you though, Avis! Lots of fun details in this project, I enjoy studying it every update.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 21, 2018I’m wanting to race ahead but the knitting needles are still shouting louder at the moment.
kathyreeves
/ June 21, 2018It must be that time of year, mine have been shouting too!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 24, 2018I’ve rediscovered sock knitting LOL.
kathyreeves
/ June 24, 2018Uh oh…..😂
Lindashee
/ June 17, 2018Lovely progress, one row to go !
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 21, 2018Yep, slowly but surely…
Christina
/ June 17, 2018A great milestone achieved! Such a motivator to us all 😀
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 21, 2018There’s still a long way to go 🙂
lucyannluna
/ June 17, 2018Great progress
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 21, 2018Thank you 🙂
ccflo3
/ June 17, 2018Love this one. Can’t wait to see your happy dance.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 21, 2018It’ll be a while 😉
tonymarkp
/ June 17, 2018Even though it isn’t done, wow you stitched a lot! Good for you!!!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 21, 2018Plodding along 🙂
Carole
/ June 17, 2018It must be very satisfying to have finished that corner off. It’s like a mini finish 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 21, 2018It is. On to the final row now 🙂
Anonymous
/ June 17, 2018Looks great! Nit much more to go and you’ll be doing that happy dance 😀
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 21, 2018Yes, it’ll be a while but it’s coming along 🙂
rutigt
/ June 18, 2018As I´ve already told Claire, these guys really makes me smile! I love his embroidery!!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 21, 2018Me too 🙂
Catherine
/ June 18, 2018Such a fun design! It’s looking great. Well done on finishing the corner!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 21, 2018Just the final plod now 🙂
stitchingranny
/ June 18, 2018Three more Sal posts and your will be doing the HD, Avis. You have worked at a really good pace and this one is really coming to life now.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 21, 2018That’s quite a long way off then. Plenty of time to knit in the meantime 🙂
marymargaretripley
/ June 19, 2018Yes you can’t be done yet. The poor woman needs a head! 😉 great progress!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 21, 2018She does! Hehe 🙂
craftycreeky
/ June 20, 2018Great progress, love this design 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 21, 2018Thanks. Me too 🙂
JJ Crafts
/ June 21, 2018The way you are stitching this must be so satisfying every time you finish a section. Rather than doing colours all over. Being able to see fully completed sections is really cool.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 24, 2018It helps to motivate me this way 🙂
teamwilsun
/ June 22, 2018You’ve made great progress — and now you get to unroll a bit more!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 24, 2018Yes, I’m about to lose the feet!