SAL Update-Seasonal House January #1

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Well it’s been 3 weeks so time for another update. Unfortunately I don’t have any progress to show you on the Mystery Shawl. After the last update I noticed another mistake and ripped it out for the second time. I was able to re-knit what I ripped out, but decided I needed a break so the shawl is in time out.

I did decide on a cross-stitch project though. I’m doing the Sitchy House of the Month by Erica Arndt

Here is what the January house will look like……

Each month’s house has a cute quilt on it. I think I may have tried to stitch this pattern once before, but didn’t like the color of the house. I started with the light blue the pattern called for but didn’t like the way it blended in with the fabric color…….

Thankfully I only did a few rows before I decided I want a darker blue. So here is the color I chose. I think it shows up a lot better…..

So I guess I’ve done a lot of ripping out these last few weeks, but hopefully I’m on the right track.

Please check out what the others in the SAL have been working on and I’ll see you for the next update.

Avis, Claire, Kathy, Margaret, Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, Cathie, Mary Margaret, Cindy, Helen

SAL-Mystery Shawl 1

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Thank you ever for your well wishes. My knee is much better. I’m getting around and doing most things and in a minimal amount of pain. It will now just take time and some more PT, but good overall.

I still haven’t started any new cross-stitch project. I did find a couple of UFO’s (unfinished projects) cleaning up the other day so think I may work on one of those next.

In the mean time I have started a mystery shawl. I have signed up for the Hedgerow Mystery Shawl by Helen Stewart at Curious Handmade

With the mystery shawl you get a clue once a week. I have had a little problem with one part and dropped a stitch. Unfortunately I didn’t notice until I had finished about 20 rows. So I figured it was easier to just start over.

So here is what I’ve been able to finish on my second attempt………

Hopefully there will no more mistakes, no promises lol.

Please check out what the others in the SAL have been working on and I’ll see you next update.

Avis, Claire. Kathy, Margaret, Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, ,Cathie, Mary Margaret, Cindy, Helen,

SAL 2026

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Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. It’s hard to believe it is February already.

The last 6 weeks have been crazy for us. Christmas was a busy time. Then in January I had a total knee replacement. I’m doing very well, but as you can quess haven’t felt much like stitching.

I did get some crocheting in. I made these two cute little guys to go with my winter decorations.

My snowman……

And a cute penguin……..

Please check out what the others in the SAL have been up to and I’ll see you for the next SAL

Avis, Claire, Kathy, Margaret, Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, Cathie, Mary Margaret, Cindy, Helen

SAL-Update Halloween Wreath #19

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Well the day has finally come. Time for a Happy Dance! I finished the Halloween Wreath. I checked when I first started this project. It was 2 years ago. Wow! I did take some time off to work on other projects. But I’m very excited I finished it.

Here is where I was last up date….

And now the finished project…..

It is so cute. All I need to do is wash it and then I think I’ll turn it into a pillow.

Now I get the fun job of deciding on my next project, thinking I’ll do something Christmas.

This is going to be the last SAL for the year. The next one is scheduled for December 28th, but we decided to skip that one since it is such a busy time of year.

Hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.

Please check out what the others in the group have been working on, and I’ll see you next year for another update.

Avis, Claire, Kathy, Margaret, Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, Cathie, Mary Margaret, Cindy, Helen

SAL Update Halloween Wreath #18

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So life has been a crazy, busy, blur. All fun, good stuff, just busy. I quess I even posted an unfinished post, and didn’t even notice. Thanks Avis for bringing it to my attention 🤪🤣

Here is where I was last time……..

And now……

I like this cauldron, it’s going to be even cuter with the stars finished.

Here is what the whole wreath looks like so far.

Please check out what the others have been working on. Hopefully I’ll have more done next time.

Avis, Claire, Kathy, , Margaret, Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, Cathie, Mary Margaret, Cindy, Helen,

SAL Update Halloween Wreath # 17

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I can’t believe it’s September already. The summer just flew by

Here is were I was last update…..

Here is where I am now……

Here is an updated full picture……

I’m hoping to get this done by Halloween, fingers crossed.

Please check out what the others in the SAL have been working on and I’ll see you in 3 weeks

Avis, Claire, Christina, Kathy, Margaret, Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, Cathie, Mary Margaret, Cindy, Helen

SAL-Halloween Wreath # 16

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Well this summer has been super busy and has just flown by so far. It mostly been good fun things, so I can’t complain.

so I guess I’m not surprised that I totally forget the last update.

Even though it’s been busy I was able to get some stitching in.

Here is where I was the last time I updated…….

And what I have finished now ……

I’m really starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Makes me want to work more on this project so I can have a happy dance.

Please check out what the others in the SAL have been working on and I’ll be back in 3 weeks with another update.

Avis, Claire, Christina, Kathy, Margaret, Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, Cathie, Mary Margaret, Cindy, Helen

SAL- Halloween Wreath #15

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Wow where did the last 3 weeks go. This time of year always seems busier, I love the warmer weather and the daylight. Just makes me want to spend time outdoors.

I have been enjoying working on my knitting. It’s hard to tell, but I have made good progress.

Here is where I was last update.

And now…..

I was able to get about 6 inches done on the body and have 3-4 inches more to go.

I have also have been working on my Halloween Wreath cross-stitching again. It’s hard to believe I haven’t really worked on this project since mid October of last year. Guess it was time.

Here is were I was last time I worked on it….

I have made some progress….

And here is how far I have come on the whole piece….

I really don’t have a lot left to go, even though it feels like a lot.

So I quess that is all I have to update this time.

Please check out what the others in the SAL have been working on.

Avis, Claire, Christina, Kathy, Margaret, Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, Cathie, Mary Margaret, Cindy, Helen

52 Weeks of Christmas Cards- Week 23

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This week’s card is a reindeer card. I like the silhouette look of the reindeer with the red bow. I put some sparkles on the bow, but it is hard to capture with the camera.

Here is the card…..

Front of card
Inside of card
Back Art

So I have 23 cards done, 29 more to go.

SAL-Luggage Tag #2

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As I’ve mentioned, I have been terribly busy and miss the last update all together.

The good news is I have finished my luggage tags. On the last update I had started Larry the Pineapple.

Here he is finished and in the luggage tag.

The second one I made was called Calvin the Cappuccino. I was able to finished him as well

He is so cute.

They will definitely make it easier to find my suitcase on my next trip.

The next project I’ve started is a knitted tank top. The name of the pattern is Maxine’s Tank Top by Ainur Berkimbayeva. This is what it looks like.

Maxine’s Tank Top

I really like this pattern. It is top down and has been very easy to follow.

This is where I am so far. It is knitted in the round and I took it off the needles and put it on some scrap yarn to be able to try it on and see how the fit is so far. I have about 10” left in the body.

Hopefully I’ll have a finished top by the next update, I can’t wait to wear it

Please check out what the other members of the SAL have been working on and I’ll see you in 3 weeks for the next update.

Avis, Claire, Christina, Kathy, Margaret, Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, Cathie, Mary Margaret, Cindy, Helen