Doesn’t time fly? We’re more than half way through January already! It’s time for another SAL update.
Tiny Treasures was designed by Liz Almond and the chart is a free download from Blackwork Journey. This is where I was up to last time.
Another four boxes and 5 flowers have been added.
I really like the basketwork box this time. There’s now only 4 more rows to stitch before our Happy Dance.
Please check out what everyone else has been up to by clicking their names below. We live all over the world so you may stitch. need to allow for time differences. Posting takes place every third Sunday, local time. Our next updates will be posted on the 7th February 2021.
Avis, Claire, Gun, Carole, Sue, Constanze, Christina, Kathy, Margaret, Cindy, Heidi, Jackie, Sunny, Hayley, Megan, Deborah, Mary Margaret, Renee, Carmela, Sharon, Daisy, Anne, Connie, AJ, Jenny, Laura, Cathie, Linda, 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 
claire93
/ January 17, 2021I enjoyed the basket stitch block too ^^ Aren’t we doing well!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ January 17, 20219/13 complete (if you don’t count the last bit of the outer border. Easy does it 🙂
gingerninjacrafts
/ January 17, 2021Looks beautiful, the basket weave is really lovely. You will be dancing in no time I think! Jenny xx
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ January 17, 2021We’ll have a happy dance in 4 more stages. I’m enjoying knitting too much at the moment. That always happens in the dark, winter evenings.
Lindashee
/ January 17, 2021This project has a staggering amount of boxes, but each one is prettier than the other !
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ January 17, 2021Yes, there’s 52 boxes and 70 flowers. One step at a time…
Cathie J
/ January 17, 2021I love watching your progress. It is fun to see each new set of pretty blocks and flowers.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ January 17, 2021My mind is turning to how I’ll finish it. I know framing will keep it clean but I’m tempted to make a wall hanging.
Carole
/ January 17, 2021So pretty and elegant! I love that basketwork one too 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ January 17, 2021I thought it wouldn’t look very good in variegated but I like it a lot.
Sharon
/ January 17, 2021Gorgeous ~ this is like a kaleidoscope of amethyst jewels! 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ January 17, 2021That’s a lovely way to describe it 🙂
Connie Butner
/ January 17, 2021Each block is so pretty. I do like the basket stitch block, but I couldn’t choose a favorite because I like them all!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ January 17, 2021Thank you Connie. I like having all the mini finishes 🙂
Linda
/ January 17, 2021I love this it’s beautiful and the SAL sounds like fun. I’m enjoying looking at everyone’s work. 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ January 17, 2021Welcome to my blog Linda 🙂 Yes, we’ve been going for several years now. It’s nice to see all the different projects isn’t it? The trouble is it’s sometimes too much inspiration and I want to make them all myself!
kathyreeves
/ January 17, 2021The basket weave box really looks cool with the variegated thread. I love looking at these boxes each time!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ January 17, 2021Yes, I thought it wouldn’t work with my thread and was expecting to have to unpick and do my own thing 🙂
teamwilsun
/ January 17, 2021I love how different each of the boxes are and how you are stitching this up so steadily. 4 more sessions feels really soon!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ January 18, 2021Sometimes it feels like I’m dragging it out but I enjoy doing other crafts at the same time, mainly knitting and sewing.
Christina
/ January 18, 2021I adore that pop of purple 💜
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ January 18, 2021I love anything purple 🙂
marymargaretripley
/ January 18, 2021I agree this project is huge! How many rows and boxes are there total? Amazing!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ January 18, 2021There’s 13 rows, 52 boxes and 70 flowers plus the outer border. I suppose you could stop at any number but me and Claire agreed on this size and shape.
AJ
/ January 18, 2021You have made such good progress. I can’t wait to see it all done!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ January 18, 2021I’ll try to take a photo of it unrolled next time 🙂
stitchingranny
/ January 18, 2021It amazes me that although you and Claire are both stitching using the same chart, you works are both so different. Not just the colours but the patterns you have chosen too.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ January 18, 2021Claire is following the chart but I’ve changed a lot of the designs. At first it was because I didn’t think my thread choice was showing up very well but now I’m just changing things because I’m enjoying myself 🙂
Jackie Murawski
/ January 18, 2021Links are fixed. Thanks for letting me know. ps. also new email
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ January 18, 2021Thank you x 2 🙂
craftycreeky
/ January 18, 2021These are gorgeous, so much to look at!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ January 19, 2021Yes, I’m looking forward to seeing mine unrolled. I’m resisting at the moment 🙂
rutigt
/ January 19, 2021Seeing both yours and Claire´s embroidery, I know it will be hard to decide what colors to use once I start on mine 🙂 They are both lovely!!!!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ January 19, 2021I looked on Google images for colour inspiration but I couldn’t find any other versions. I’m hopeless with colour choices!
hettyanddaisy
/ January 19, 2021I’m really amazed at how much you have done – it will be good to see it unrolled and I love your colour version – there is so much intricate delicate looking stitches in this pattern.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ January 19, 2021It’s fun to stitch as well. Lot’s of mini finishes 🙂
Laura White
/ January 19, 2021This is a beautiful piece!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ January 19, 2021It’s also very enjoyable to stitch 🙂
Pyros & Patch
/ January 23, 2021Impressive! … Beautiful and perfect !!
Hugs, Carmela
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ January 23, 2021Thank you Carmela 🙂 I’m still unable to comment on your blog so I’ll do it here….I love your new horses project. It’ll be a worthwhile challenge and I imagine it’ll take quite a long time to complete.