Hello everyone,
Another three weeks has flown by! My SAL project called Getting Ready 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.
Here’s where I’m up to now. The middle section is all finished and there wasn’t a lot of backstitch to do.
I’m hoping to have this project completely finished in time for the next update. The top left corner will be the rest of the blackboard and some backstitched writing so there won’t be many colour changes. No problem!
I’ve already chosen my next project so that’s the best kind of motivator for me. As you know, I made a working copy of the chart for Getting Ready and then chopped it into 12 equal sections. I found it easy to work that way, concentrating on stitching one square section at a time. It’s been motivating me to finish each part. I’ll definitely be using that method again next time.
Please hop around the rest of the lovely SAL blogs by clicking the names below. We live all over the world so you may need to allow for time differences. Posting takes place every third Sunday, local time.
Our next updates will be posted on the 30th September 2018.
Avis, Claire, Gun, Carole, LucyAnn, Kate, Jess, Sue, Constanze, Debbierose, Christina, Kathy, Margaret, Cindy, Helen, Steph, Linda, Heidi, Jackie, Sunny, Hayley, Tony, Megan, Catherine, Deborah, Connie
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 
lucyannluna
/ September 9, 2018Looks fantastic
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 9, 2018Thanks. Almost done.
claire93
/ September 9, 2018So glad we’ve been stitching this together. I wouldn’t have been motivated on my own
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 9, 2018Very stitch intensive isn’t it? We can do it!
JJ Crafts
/ September 9, 2018Oooh looking forward to seeing the finish and what you’ve picked to do next!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 9, 2018It won’t be long now. I’ve got a fun cross stitch planned next 🙂
kathyreeves
/ September 9, 2018You will indeed finish next round! I have my next project picked out, and I hope it spurs me on to finish my towels in a quick fashion too!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 9, 2018We’re all addicted to finishes now 🙂
Connie Butner
/ September 9, 2018I’m sure you will finish by the next time! I think I will break my next project up this same way!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 9, 2018I’ve just been making a working copy of the chart for my next project and cutting it up into sections. It works for me 🙂
Ginny @ Mytimestitching .com
/ September 9, 2018Your piece looks awesome!! You are so close to finishing this one. Looking forward to seeing your completed project.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 9, 2018It’ll definitely be done by next time 🙂
wybrow1966
/ September 9, 2018That is quite a lot of progress and I love the detail in the lady.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 9, 2018Thank you. I’m running for the finish line now.
katechiconi
/ September 9, 2018I hope you’ve got your dancing shoes ready, because I think the Happy Dance is pretty imminent. Are you and Claire working on the same project again next time?
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 9, 2018Yes, it’s time to get this one done and dusted. I love finishes and starts 🙂 We’ve chosen different projects for next time, shock horror! They’re both quite stitch intensive on 16 count and almost the same size as each other so we’ll be trying to synchronise a finish as usual.
katechiconi
/ September 9, 2018It wouldn’t be the same without you both racing for the finish together!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 9, 2018Hehe! I can’t bear to let her get her nose in front.
katechiconi
/ September 9, 2018😉
Carole
/ September 9, 2018It’s exciting when you’re so close to a finish 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 9, 2018It won’t be long 🙂
craftycreeky
/ September 9, 2018Looks great, so nearly there 😊
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 9, 2018It’s been almost a year so it’s time it was done.
Christina
/ September 9, 2018So close! Exciting to hear you’ll be finished for the next update. Looking forward to seeing your new project.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 9, 2018It’ll be another cross stitch. I’m ready to start something new.
tonymarkp
/ September 10, 2018Choosing a new project to start is definitely a motivator! Great progress, too.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 10, 2018Yes, I’m determined to have a finish to show next time.
rutigt
/ September 11, 2018I love this embroidery and I´m impressed how much you´ve managed to stitch between posting 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 18, 2018I’ll be glad when I can start something new hehe!
lbick
/ September 11, 2018Yeah almost finish! It looks awesome. Can’t wait to see what your next project is.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 18, 2018It won’t be long now 🙂
magpiesue
/ September 12, 2018I bet you can taste the finish line for this one by now. And there’s nothing like a new project to motivate one to finish the current project!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 18, 2018Exactly! I do love starts and finishes 🙂
Lindashee
/ September 13, 2018Very nice progress. Looking forward to a happy dance !
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 18, 2018Thanks! Definitely next time 🙂
Catherine
/ September 18, 2018It’s looking fabulous, and you are oh so close! I can’t wait to see it finished and to see your next project!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 18, 2018Yep, my shoulders are dipping close to the finish line 🙂