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.
I’ve filled the gaps in the greenery and the rest of the fox cub. There’s some backstitching to do which I think will make the fox look even more cute. I intend to do the backstitched detail on the fox and leaves next and then there’s a couple of easy patches of sky to complete. Then it’ll be back to greenery again.
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 28th November 2021.
Avis, Claire, Gun, Constanze, Christina, Kathy, Margaret, Cindy, Heidi, Jackie, Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Renee, Carmela, Sharon, Daisy, Anne, AJ, 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 
Cathie J
/ November 7, 2021That fox is adorable even without the backstitching. I am immersed in backstitching right now. Sometimes loving it and other times really hating it. Enjoy your stitching.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 9, 2021I finished back stitching on this section last night but I’ve used my own judgement as to whether some of it was really necessary and didn’t stitch 100%. I don’t see the point of backstitching with one thread in the same colour as the crosses under it for example. I’m happy to do it if it makes a difference.
witchylin
/ November 7, 2021I agree with Cathie J, the fox is adorable. He will look even more so when totally completed. I love the owl too.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 9, 2021It’s done. I’m just hoping I’ve got the eyes right 🙂
Debbierose
/ November 7, 2021Very nice
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 9, 2021Thank you. I’m beginning to enjoy this one a bit more now.
hettyanddaisy
/ November 7, 2021Wow! you have also been making good headway and the fox is adorable.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 9, 2021Most of the body was full crosses. So much more enjoyable to stitch.
claire93
/ November 7, 2021aww foxy looks very shy ^^
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 9, 2021Plotting something maybe 🙂
kathyreeves
/ November 7, 2021That little guy look so real!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 9, 2021I hope I haven’t messed him up with the back stitching I did last night.
Lucyannluna
/ November 7, 2021Lovely 😊
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 9, 2021Thank you. Next up is a fawn when I get past all the trees.
Lindashee
/ November 7, 2021This is looking gorgeous! Love this little fox
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 9, 2021The body was mostly full crosses so I really enjoyed stitching it.
rutigt
/ November 8, 2021Great progress! The fox is already very cute! 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 9, 2021There’s a fawn coming up next.
AJ
/ November 8, 2021That Fox is already so cute!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 9, 2021I finished the back stitching last night so I’m hoping it’s even better now.
AJ
/ November 9, 2021Good for you!
Sharon
/ November 8, 2021Such a precious project and you made a lot of progress. The fox is really adorable 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 9, 2021I have foxes visiting my garden every night so it was lovely to stitch this one 🙂 They get on very well with the resident hedgehogs.
anne54
/ November 8, 2021Wow! You made excellent progress on that very cute fox. Not being a cross-stitcher I can only imagine how difficult it is to get the fine detail just right.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 9, 2021I can’t take any credit for the artistry. I just follow the chart. If it was left to me I wouldn’t end up with anything looking remotely like a fox.
Stitchingginny@gmail.com
/ November 8, 2021You have been making very good progress! The fox is so cute. Great job!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 9, 2021It’s amazing how much quicker it is to stitch when it’s full crosses. Much more enjoyable too!
Christina
/ November 9, 2021Such a sweet little fox! I can’t wait to see what the backstitching does to him ❤
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 9, 2021I did it last night. I think it’s an improvement. See what you think next time.
Christina
/ November 11, 2021Looking forward to it!!
wybrow1966
/ November 9, 2021What a sweet little face – such a lot of progress.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 9, 2021I’m hoping I’ve got the eyes right with the back stitching I’ve just finished. Lots of trees and a fawn coming up next.
craftycreeky
/ November 10, 2021Master Fox looks so cute already 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ November 30, 2021I think so too 🙂