I’m Happy Dancing today!
This is where I was up to last time. It was still rolled around the frame at the top so you can’t see the sky yet.
Here it is with all the back stitching done. It’s finished :-).
My sister bought me this kit for my birthday and I think she made a great choice. I’ve really enjoyed stitching it and its brought back many memories of wonderful holidays spent in the Scottish Highlands.
The back stitching on the thistles in the foreground was a nightmare to do so I ended up doing my own thing. It’s worked on 14 count aida but the back stitching on the chart was anywhere but in the holes. I’m very happy with how it turned out. I think if I’d tried to follow the chart for the thistle details I would’ve still been stitching now. I did intend to have it all framed in time for the Happy Dance but the shop is closed temporarily. I’ll get it done as soon as I can and let you see it then.
Some readers might remember Helen who is rejoining the group after a break. I’m looking forward to seeing which project she’s chosen to stitch along with us. Welcome back Helen!
Please also take a look at the latest SAL project updates from the rest of the group 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 31st May 2020.
Avis, Claire, Gun, Carole, Sue, Constanze, Christina, Kathy, Margaret, Cindy, Heidi, Jackie, Sunny, Hayley, Megan, Deborah, Mary Margaret, Renee, Carmela, Jocelyn, Sharon, Daisy, Anne, Connie, AJ, Jenny, Laura, Cathie, Linda, Sherrie, Helen
About the SAL
Please note this SAL is not accepting any more new members until further notice but this is what it’s all about anyway. 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.
Sewing Beside the Sea 
gingerninjacrafts
/ May 10, 2020Yay! Enjoy your happy dance, it looks beautiful and I think you did a great job with the thistles! Looking forward to seeing what is next! Take care, Jenny xx
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 10, 2020Thanks Jenny. I’m moving onto a seascape next 🙂
Linda Sunderland
/ May 10, 2020Avis, the finished project is wonderful. Gives me happy memories of holidays in Scotland too.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 10, 2020Thank you Lin. I just wish I could get it framed. I’ve done my own cheap framing on my last few pieces but I want a nice frame for this one.
CathieJ
/ May 10, 2020Hooray! That project is so pretty. I love how the sheep came to life and those thistles are beautiful. Doing your own thing came out perfectly.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 10, 2020Thanks Cathie. I like how the boat appeared from nothing when the back stitching was added.
Pyros & Patch
/ May 10, 2020Happy dance,Avis! Beautiful face of the sheep and the boat on the shore! Curious about your new projects. Hugs!
Carmela
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 10, 2020Thank you Carmela. I think the boat is my favourite part. Next time, I’ll be starting a seascape. Your sampler is growing really fast! So pretty too 🙂
kathyreeves
/ May 10, 2020It is such a gorgeous piece, I love the colors and the artwork is beautiful.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 10, 2020It’s very easy on the eye I think 🙂
Sharon
/ May 10, 2020Never been to Scotland but this is exactly how I have pictured it. Your sister gifted you the perfect kit. It turned out beautiful, the detail is amazing on this. What a great dance party with this one 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 10, 2020Thank you Sharon. She knows what I like 🙂 I’m starting something much simpler and quicker for my next project.
Stitchingginny@gmail.com
/ May 10, 2020Congrats on the finish! It is so beautiful! I think your version of the backstitching looks great. Sometimes we have to do that with some designs. Great job. I can’t wait to see what you stitch next.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 10, 2020Thank you Ginny. It’s going to be another calming scene next time but not full coverage.
stitchingranny
/ May 10, 2020He he he I have been watching this from the sidelines Avis and I hope your happy dance is a highland fling. I cannot wait to see what is next.
Thank you for the warm welcome back. x
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 10, 2020Aw! Thanks Helen. It was a bit of a sword dance with those thistles! I was tearing my hair out so I had to do something “artistic” LOL.
stitchingranny
/ May 11, 2020artistic worked x
claire93
/ May 10, 2020woo hoo! a lovely piece that is deserving of the perfect frame!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 10, 2020Thank you. I think so too 🙂
magpiesue
/ May 10, 2020What a beautiful finish! Happy dancing with you! Whatever will you choose to stitch next? 😉
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 10, 2020A seascape 🙂 So much easier than this one.
wybrow1966
/ May 10, 2020Wow, the colours are gorgeous. Congrats on your happy dance!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 11, 2020Thank you! Still dancing 🙂
Christina
/ May 11, 2020Hurray! Congrats on the finish! I love the way that little boat turned out. It’s my favorite part of the piece. Can’t wait to see what you start next 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 11, 2020Yes, it appeared from nowhere. My favourite too 🙂
Jocelyn Thurston
/ May 11, 2020Congrats on a great finish. It’s a beauty, Avis.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 11, 2020Thank you. On to the next one 🙂
marymargaretripley
/ May 11, 2020Congratulations on the finish. It’s fabulous!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 11, 2020Thanks! Still dancing 🙂
hettyanddaisy
/ May 11, 2020Absolutely gorgeous – makes me want to run away to Scotland and have me some of that landscape. Happy Dance for you and what will be next?
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 12, 2020Haha! It’ll soon be time for the midges. I’d stay away for a while 😉
AJ
/ May 11, 2020Congratulations! It really is a beautiful piece!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 12, 2020Thank you! I really enjoyed stitching it 🙂
AJ
/ May 12, 2020That’s all that matters!
teamwilsun
/ May 12, 2020Avis, it’s so beautiful! I’m sitting next to the far smaller and simpler piece I stitched after our Scottish honeymoon in 2005 and your stitching makes so many memories come back. Congratulations!!!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 12, 2020Thanks! I’ll bring back some more when I show you it all framed 🙂
rutigt
/ May 12, 2020One Happy dance for you! It´s so beautiful and I love the thistle!!!!!!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 12, 2020Thank you Gun. I should’ve showed some of the back stitch chart. It was madness and there was no way I was going to do it that way.
Carole
/ May 16, 2020That looks fabulous. Congrats on a beautiful finish 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 18, 2020Thank you Carole. I’ve just started the next one 🙂
craftycreeky
/ May 20, 2020Congratulations, it’s beautiful.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ May 31, 2020Thank you 🙂
wybrow1966
/ June 7, 2020Just love the colours in this piece – so pretty. Congratulations on your finish!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 8, 2020Thank you. I’m really pleased with it. Just wish I could get it framed now.
Renee
/ June 20, 2020Avis, this is absolutely stunning! Congratulations on a gorgeous finish!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ June 20, 2020Thank you Renee. I really enjoyed stitching this one as it reminds me of so many wonderful times in Scotland 🙂