It’s time for another SAL update. I’m stitching one of the Roll Your Own designs from Ink Circles.
This is where I got up to last time.
I was enjoying doing the black stitching so much that I decided to finish all of it. I was almost at the end before I got tired of black so just one last push was needed to get it all done. Here it is.
I’m really pleased with how it’s looking so far and I can’t wait to stitch some of the colours. The garden needs a good tidy up before the autumn sets in and I’m also distracted by knitting again but I’m sure there’ll be plenty of time to stitch some pretty colours in the next 3 weeks.
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 as we’re posting today at local time.
Avis, Claire, Gun, Constanze, Christina, Kathy, Margaret, Heidi, Jackie, Sunny,
Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, AJ, Cathie, Linda, Helen, Connie, Cindy, MaryMargaret
Our next updates will be posted on the 9th October 2022.
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
/ September 18, 2022Stitching all of one color does eventually get boring, but this pattern is so pretty. I am looking forward to seeing the colors. One thing that will never distract me is gardening. Enjoy your week.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 27, 2022Until 4 years ago I didn’t do any gardening because I was too busy working. The grass got cut and everything was kept low maintenance and tidy. Then I started to grow flowers and some veg. The grass is slowly disappearing and I’m loving being out in the fresh air with some free food 🙂
Debbierose
/ September 18, 2022Interesting, i haven’t heard of ink circle designs, and look forward to seeing this unfold
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 27, 2022Claire introduced me to Ink Circles years ago. There’s something for everyone in their range 🙂
letsgocrafting
/ September 18, 2022Now that’s dedication! I don’t think I could have stayed with the black knowing all the pretty colors that were to come.
My garden has been distracting me as well. All of a sudden everything is ready to be harvested. I feel like I’ve spent more time putting up food than doing anything else! It will be nice in the winter to have good food that we’ve grown ourselves.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 27, 2022I was happy to continue with the black and then have the “reward” of adding the other colours. I’ve just taken out all the remaining tomatoes. Most will ripen indoors and the rest will become chutney. There’s still plenty of veg growing for the winter months but the fruit is finished now.
kathyreeves
/ September 18, 2022This looks like leading on stained glass! I hear you with the garden…it is a relief when October arrives and everything has to be done!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 27, 2022I’ve started adding the colours which are shaded so you’re right about the stained glass effect. As for the garden, I’m a plodder, little and often is what I do. If something goes wrong it just means there’ll be more compost to use next year.
claire93
/ September 18, 2022now for the fun part of colouring in ^^
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 27, 2022Exactly. I’ve started colouring in and I like how it’s turning out.
Christina
/ September 18, 2022Well done pushing through to get the outline done. The colors will so much fun! I too need to tidy up the garden for fall. I can’t believe it’s here already!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 27, 2022It’s been very cold here for the last few days. I like this time of year when the garden goes to sleep. The trouble is my mind turns to what I’ll be doing next year LOL.
hettyanddaisy
/ September 18, 2022I like this as it is – blackwork but i’m sure the colours are going to be fantastic.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 27, 2022I like the black on its own too but I promise you the colours are looking pretty.
stitchingranny
/ September 18, 2022Will you start in one corner and follow with each different shade, or will you do all the sections of the same colour before moving to another. Guess I have to wait for three more weeks to find out lol x
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 27, 2022I’ve started in the middle and I’m working outwards, filling all of the same shape before moving to the next one.
marymargaretripley
/ September 18, 2022Wow! Fabulous! I hear you on the outside garden stuff too. Mine is a mess
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 27, 2022Don’t worry, I won’t be a slave to the garden. I go out for the fresh air more than anything. Free food is a bonus and if anything goes wrong it just means I have more compost for next year.
anne54
/ September 18, 2022I love this too, and am looking forward to seeing how the colours make it pop.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 27, 2022I think you’ll love the colours 🙂
AJ
/ September 18, 2022That is so wonderful! I’ve never heard of a roll your own, but I’m intrigued:)
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 27, 2022It’s just the designer’s way of saying “colour it your way”. There’s a lot more fabulous designs on the Ink Circles web site. I’ve made several of their monochrome designs in variegated threads.
AJ
/ October 10, 2022Oh that would be so pretty!
rutigt
/ September 19, 2022This is so exciting! Can´t wait to see the colors being stitch 🙂 but three weeks do fly away, don´t they! So til next time, happy stitching!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 27, 2022I’m adding the colours and it’s looking really nice. Not long to wait now!
Lindashee
/ September 19, 2022It looks very detailed, I hope the garden doesn’t keep you too busy for the next update, am looking forward to seeing the colours show !
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 27, 2022The garden only keeps me busy for as long as I’m enjoying it. I’m already making progress on the colours.
sunnydelaney
/ September 22, 2022I agree with Kathy — it looks like the leading on stained glass! I would have done the same — gotten all the “outlining” done and then moved on to coloring in. Can’t wait to see how you fill it!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ September 27, 2022Yes, the colour shading is looking like stained glass and I’m enjoying my “reward” of adding the colours. I’m actually toying with the idea of making it bigger but I’ll finish this square first.