Here is my SAL update on the Cut Thru Garden Shed cross stitch kit. 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.
This is where I’m up to now. There was a lot more detail on this square than I’d expected.
Here it is with the back stitched detail. I’ve had to roll the top bit around the frame so we won’t see that bit again until it’s all finished. Anyway, there’s some mushrooms and a wiggly worm joining in this time.
Please enjoy the latest SAL project updates from the rest of the group by clicking the links 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 22nd September 2019.
Avis, Claire, Gun, Carole, Sue, Constanze, Christina, Kathy, Margaret, Cindy, Helen, Linda, Heidi, Jackie, Sunny, Hayley, Megan, Deborah, Clare, Mary Margaret, Renee, Jenny, Carmela, Jocelyn, Sharon
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 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
/ September 1, 2019Every time I look at this I see something different! Love it 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 2, 2019Me too 🙂
claire93
/ September 1, 2019good to see you’ve got that bottom corner all stitched . . . bombing along the bottom now!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 2, 2019I seem to be reluctant to settle down and sew at the moment. The last few stages have been a bit of a chore. The winter months are coming…
Pyros & Patch
/ September 1, 2019Hi Avis!, Good progress! Beautiful the cock! Happy Stitching!
Carmela
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 2, 2019Thank you Carmela! I’m loving your pretty sampler too 🙂
nwpaintedlady
/ September 1, 2019Wow ~ your getting close to a finish! This is a true labor of love, the detail amazing…it screams gorgeous and fun!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 2, 2019I’ve got two more on this series in my stash and I’m kicking myself for not buying the Haberdashery Cut Thru years ago. I think it’s now discontinued 😦
gingerninjacrafts
/ September 1, 2019Oo exciting to be on the home stretch now! I love those toadstools. Jenny x
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 2, 2019Don’t they just pop?
wybrow1966
/ September 1, 2019So much detail in such a little space.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 2, 2019It’s been fun to stitch but I’m struggling to stay motivated at the moment. Too many things to enjoy outdoors instead.
wybrow1966
/ September 2, 2019I know that feeling!
Lindashee
/ September 1, 2019I hadn’t noticed the chicken before ! This project is almost like one of those “Wazzgig” puzzles where there was always so much going on. Great progress !
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 2, 2019I remember those puzzles. We bought one while on a rainy holiday years ago. The chicken must’ve sneaked in when you weren’t looking 😉
Carole
/ September 1, 2019Love those mushrooms! This is such a brilliant design 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 2, 2019Yeah, I’ve got to find the Cut Thru Haberdashery now (even though I still have others in my stash).
Carole
/ September 3, 2019So I had to google the haberdashery to see what it was like, and I’m now in love with the cruise ship and the haunted house. (the haberdashery is fab too 🙂 )
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 3, 2019I’ve already stitched the camper van and the narrow boat and I’ve got the vintage caravan and the tea room in my stash. I love them all!
kathyreeves
/ September 1, 2019Love that pop of red on the mushrooms, the underground will add another level of interest!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 2, 2019I think it’s going to get easier to stitch from now on but the garden is calling.
Christina
/ September 1, 2019Love those sweet little mushrooms! Avis, you are moving through this project fast! Looking good 😀
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 2, 2019I feel like it’s been a bit of a plod lately. Too many other interesting things to do. It would be much better if we had 36 hour days.
Christina
/ September 3, 2019Oh I agree with that! 😉
magpiesue
/ September 2, 2019This must be such fun to stitch – there’s a surprise around every corner!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 2, 2019I’m looking out for more of these kits, even though there’s still two new ones in my stash. Naughty I know 😉
Renee
/ September 2, 2019I love that you share how it looks before and after back-stitching. It looks fantastic and you are getting so close to a finish!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 2, 2019Yes, without the back-stitching I doubt anyone would guess all of what’s going on.
rutigt
/ September 2, 2019Lovely mushrooms, but I wouldn´t eat them if I was you 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 2, 2019No, I suspect they’d be poisonous.
marymargaretripley
/ September 2, 2019Oh yes, lots of detail in this block. I bet it’s fun to just sit and look at all that’s going on in this. 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 2, 2019It is. I often stare at the other ones on the wall. The narrow boat is my favourite so far.
Jocelyn Thurston
/ September 3, 2019So much wonderful detail in this one!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 3, 2019Yes, it’s fun to stitch all the blotches that come to life with back stitching.