My new SAL project is a kit that was bought by my dear friend Lin. She’d planned to stitch it herself but realised after completing only a few stitches that her eyes were no longer up to cross stitching. I know how much she loves the design and I can’t see a kit go to waste so I offered to stitch it for her.
It’s called Pumpkin House from the Enchanted series by Bothy Threads. Did anyone guess the theme after my clue last time?
Lin says there’s no hurry to complete this one but it jumped the queue because I was ready for another monochrome project. It’s mostly full crosses and there are a handful of 3/4 stitches, some back stitched details for the webs, metallic silver thread for the moon and some star shaped sequins which will add a bit of sparkle.
Here’s where I’m up to.
As you can see I’ve made good progress already. It’s all been stitched using 3 strands of black so far which is giving good coverage. The fabric is hand dyed which makes the colours all cloudy and moody.
Bothy Threads kits are really good quality. I’ve made loads of different ones from their range and they never disappoint with lovely threads and very clear charts and instructions.
Next, I’m going to tackle the spooky tree to the left of the roof.
Please visit the other blogs that are taking part in this SAL. 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, 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 26th March 2023.
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
/ March 5, 2023this looks like a lovely project to stitch. Lots of careful counting, but no colour changes (or very few).
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 5, 2023The chart is so good that the counting is no problem. I’m loving stitching in one colour.
Cathie J
/ March 5, 2023I am not usually a fan of monochrome stitching, but it does stitch up quickly. I like this kit so much that I bookmarked it for a future purchase. How nice that you are stitching it for your friend.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 5, 2023I’m not usually a fan of monochrome designs unless they’re variegated threads which I love to stitch with. There’s quite a few other kits in the series that aren’t on the website at the moment. I’ve seen Alice in Wonderland, fairies and more on Ebay.
witchylin
/ March 5, 2023Wow you have done such a lot already. I just couldn’t see well enough and especially with black. It is looking amazing and I’ll be looking in on each SAL to see how it is progressing. Thank you Avis.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 5, 2023You’re very welcome 🙂 You know how much I enjoy stitching and this one being in one colour makes it very easy for me to stitch. I didn’t even think about it being all black.
Sharon
/ March 5, 2023You are off to such a great start. I love the background coloring. I am going to have to take look at these kits (never have) Love the project, especially since it’s for a friend 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 5, 2023If you like Bothy Threads designs you’ll like the kits. I’ve done several and they’re all really good quality.
Sharon
/ March 6, 2023Thank you – I am going to take a look 🙂
Izzie Knits
/ March 5, 2023love the Halloween theme !
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 5, 2023I’m not a fan of Halloween but I’m still enjoying the stitching 🙂
Christina
/ March 5, 2023So sweet of you to stitch this for a friend! It looks like it will be a fun stitch. I love halloween stitching!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 5, 2023I’m really enjoying it so far. There’s some big blocks of stitching so I can watch TV or listen to a book at the same time.
Laura
/ March 5, 2023How nice to stitch this fun project up for a friend! Love it! 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 5, 2023She’s worth it 🙂
Linda
/ March 5, 2023I love your new project! I have looked at that kit, but I have so many projects in the queue I’ve put off getting it. So nice you can do this for your friend
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 5, 2023I know Lin will appreciate my stitching and I’m having fun so it’s win win 🙂
teamwilsun
/ March 5, 2023Oooh, I love that hand-dyed Aida! And you know how much I love Halloween projects! I’ve eyed their Alice kit but wondered if the fabric was really that nice. You’ve made great progress; enjoy your stitching.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 6, 2023The colours in the fabric are lovely but they’ll vary slightly in each kit. Just don’t iron it with steam or you’ll end up with an orange ironing board cover 😉
My Time Stitching
/ March 6, 2023You are a sweet friend. Love monochrome stitching. Love the fabric. The black really pops on it.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 6, 2023I love to make things for Lin. She always appreciates hand made 🙂
rutigt
/ March 8, 2023Oh, how exciting! And I agree with the comments above. The background is perfect!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 21, 2023Thank you Gun 🙂
Amo
/ March 8, 2023I like Bothy too. I’m doing a Cword one at the moment. Not sure I’d be good with black now but good lighting helps I’m sure.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 21, 2023It’s a lot easier than I thought it would be. I think not having to change threads helps.
kathyreeves
/ March 9, 2023That background fabric is really amazing! You are having fun with this, I think.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 21, 2023I am 🙂