Here is my update on the Cut Thru Garden Shed cross stitch. Designer credits are here. If you need a reminder of how it’ll all turn out in the end, you’ll find a photo in this post.
This is where I was up to last time.
I continued working along to the right. Here it is before the back stitching was done.
Here it is with the back stitching all finished.
I’ll keep going across the top of the roof line for next time. There’s a bit more stitching to do in the next section.
As usual, it’s worth hopping around the rest of the lovely SAL blogs by clicking the names below. You never know, you might be inspired to make something too. 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 2nd December 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, Clare
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 
katechiconi
/ November 11, 2018It’s always fun watching your progressive posts, it’s like a curtain slowly dropping to reveal the picture.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 12, 2018I quite like that image 🙂
lucyannluna
/ November 11, 2018Great progress
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 12, 2018Thank you!
Debbierose
/ November 11, 2018Wow your garden shed and little birdies are gorgeous -One day I will attemp the cut through – although I need to get through a ton of other projects first
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 12, 2018Yes, we all have a huge list of future projects. You seem to like fun designs so I think you’d enjoy doing a Cut Thru. There’s a design for everyone in this series 🙂
Lindashee
/ November 11, 2018Lovely !
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 12, 2018Thanks 🙂
lbick
/ November 11, 2018So cute. It’s always amazing what a difference backstitching makes. 😀
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 12, 2018It’s not too bad doing a bit at a time. On the previous two Cut Thru designs I left all the back stitching until the end and I didn’t mind at the time. I’d find it really boring now.
lbick
/ November 12, 2018I agree. It’s easier to do it as you go
kathyreeves
/ November 11, 2018I love your approach on this Avis, I am considering how I might apply this to my next piece! The completed sections look so intricate with all that back stitching, well done!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 12, 2018They might look intricate but they’re not at all. The cross stitching is easy with not too many colour changes.
claire93
/ November 11, 2018Bothy Thread designs always comes to life with the backstitch! Well done!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 12, 2018This one certainly will 🙂
magpiesue
/ November 11, 2018Back stitching makes all the difference! Lookin’ good!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 12, 2018It certainly does. Thank you 🙂
wybrow1966
/ November 11, 2018Before the backstitching I was convinced you had an angel on the roof! Loads of progress and looking good!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 12, 2018Yes, I see what you mean. It’s just a lot of colour splodges before the outlining brings it to life.
rutigt
/ November 12, 2018When I see the back stitching on your embroidery, I suddenly realize why it is so important with back stitches 🙂 It really makes a different!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 12, 2018I’m working on this piece upside down for the first half so I’m clueless about what I’m stitching until the back stitch is finished for each section. I rarely look at the cover photo while I’m stitching.
Connie Butner
/ November 12, 2018I love the way you are progressing on this piece. I agree with the above comments – backstitching really bring a piece to life!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 12, 2018The cartoon look definitely appeals to me which is why this is my 3rd Cut Thru project.
Carole
/ November 13, 2018Love it. And doesn’t the backstitch make a difference on projects like this 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 30, 2018It certainly does!
Catherine
/ November 16, 2018You’ve made great progress! It’s great to see the backstitch bring it to life too. Another fun piece!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 30, 2018Thank you Catherine 🙂
JJ Crafts
/ November 16, 2018I can’t believe how much difference the back stitching makes. This looks like it’ll be a really fun image once it’s done too.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 30, 2018Yes, if the other two are anything to go by we’ll all seeing it hanging up on the wall.
craftycreeky
/ November 22, 2018So cute, love it 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 30, 2018Thank you 🙂