It’s time for another SAL project update. I’m stitching the Woodland Sampler by Anchor. The design number is PCE958.
This is where I was up to last time.
This is where I’m at now.
It’s growing very slowly. There were lots of fractional stitches to do but I’m plodding along. I did some of the trees and sky plus the squirrel’s muzzle. It looks a bit strange I think but I checked the chart and the backstitched detail will put that right. I did panic at the beginning of last week because I’d only managed to do a few stitches since the last update but I picked up a bit in week 3.
Please check out what everyone else has been up to by clicking their 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 25th July 2021.
Avis, Claire, Gun, Carole, Constanze, Christina, Kathy, Margaret, Cindy, Heidi, Jackie, Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Renee, Carmela, Sharon, Daisy, Anne, AJ, 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.
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Lucyannluna
/ July 4, 2021Looks fantastic 😁
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/ July 5, 2021Thank you 🙂
claire93
/ July 4, 2021that squirrel is looking so life-like!
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/ July 5, 2021It’s getting there.
stitchingranny
/ July 4, 2021If you had only done a few stitches before this week then the steam must have been coming of that needle this week Avis. So sorry my post was late and have only just posted (though at least its on the correct day he he he) xx
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/ July 5, 2021And my eyes were crossed as well! You weren’t late. Anytime on SAL day (local time) is fine 🙂
marymargaretripley
/ July 4, 2021Looking lovely Avis. Mr. Squirrel will look great when backstitched
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/ July 5, 2021Yes, it’ll make a difference I hope.
hettyanddaisy
/ July 4, 2021The squirrel looks mischievous. Slowly but surely looking gorgeous.
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/ July 5, 2021Thank you. He does have a naughty look LOL.
Cathie J
/ July 4, 2021I love that adorable squirrel. You made a lot of progress.
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/ July 5, 2021If the garden slows down a bit I’ll be able to stitch more next time.
Carole
/ July 4, 2021I love this! Beautiful autumn colours and I love that squirrel 🙂
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/ July 5, 2021There’s a butterfly and woodpecker coming up next.
Renee
/ July 4, 2021I know those fractional stitches are a pain and slow going, but this looks fantastic!
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/ July 5, 2021I’m getting used to them now but it doesn’t stop my moaning haha.
Lindashee
/ July 4, 2021I think it’s making good progress! Slow and steady
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/ July 5, 2021Hopefully better next time when the garden slows down a bit.
Sharon
/ July 4, 2021The squirrel looks so cute. When we only saw the portion of it in your last posting all I could see was a parrot. Fractional stitches are the pits –
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/ July 5, 2021I agree! I honestly don’t think they add anything to the design. A parrot? I didn’t see that until I went back to look. A feathery tail 🙂
kathyreeves
/ July 5, 2021The detail on this is amazing!
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/ July 5, 2021And quite frustrating too haha!
witchylin
/ July 5, 2021Keep plodding along. It is starting to look great even without the back stitching.
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/ July 5, 2021It’s growing on me. I’m blocking the backstitch out of my mind for now LOL.
rutigt
/ July 5, 2021I think you´ve done a lot and the squirrel is so cute! 🙂
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/ July 5, 2021Thank you Gun 🙂
AJ
/ July 5, 2021I think the squirrel looks great, but it is amazing what back stitching can do!
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/ July 5, 2021I agree 🙂
Christina
/ July 5, 2021That squirrel is so cute!! I love the negative space around the animals and background.
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/ July 5, 2021I was wondering about it at first but it seems to work.
Laura White
/ July 5, 2021Your stitching looks great! My project is going very slowly too.
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/ July 5, 2021We’ll get there. At the moment I’d rather be outside in the fresh air. When the days are shorter and cooler I’ll be back to more crafting.
wybrow1966
/ July 6, 2021Oh the squirrel looks amazing.
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/ July 7, 2021Thank you 🙂
Debbierose
/ July 8, 2021Fractional stitches are a pain. You have done a marvellous job
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/ July 8, 2021Thank you Debbierose 🙂