It's official...I'm participating in my very first SAL! I had never heard of this particular fun stitching activity until I recently started stitching again and joined a few Yahoo groups that are all about cross-stitching!
This particular SAL is a 'mystery' SAL and is being done through the Yahoo group, Oakhaven Designs
The way this SAL works is there are 15 parts to this mystery pattern. The group moderator is releasing each part individually on a time schedule. In the event there are stitchers in the group who are wizards and can stitch faster than others, those folks can email the group moderator directly for the next part of the pattern in order to keep working. Everyone is encouraged to post a picture of their 1st 4 completed parts in the group album and then beyond that is where the mystery lies. Everyone will work on the remaining parts until completed in full and then post their finished piece in the group album. Above is a picture of Part 1
I've just started Part 4 and will be posting pics of that very shortly!
For a 1st time participant of a SAL, I'm stoked!! Something about not knowing what lies ahead is the driving force behind this project that makes me want to stitch fervently on each part so I can get to the next one...FAST!!! (Funny...I've always had a fear of the unknown!!! What is it about cross-stitch that makes us women nuts; abandoning all sense of self, household chores, motherly duties, and WORK ....for the sake of stitching!!!) It must be the overwhelming feeling of being relaxed as we stitch away that can't be found in other things we partake in!!! Or wait...maybe it is the feeling of accomplishment when we've finished a piece. Whatever it is, I have no doubt this is one WIP that will NOT become a UFO!!!!
OH...& one last thing. If I've managed to cause major excitement to swell within you over this piece, & you have the overwhelming urge to now stitch this piece...SORRY..the sign-up for this SAL is now closed! BUT...there will be others!!! Boy...am I ever glad I started stitching again!!!!
Happy Stitching!! :)
16 comments:
This looks lovely. Have thought it must be quite nice to take part in one of these. Look forward to seeing this progress
Beautiful!
Glad to hear it has redreshed your stitching drive.
It is just beautiful. The colors are wonderful!
Very pretty.
Question. I can't find the word trasversal in any dictionary. What does it mean?
Nice design - will be beautiful!
Very very pretty!
how pretty!!!! I love the colors on it!! You are doing a wonderful job!!! Keep it up!!!
Wonderful colors in this design!
What a beautiful pattern! Lovely stitching too.
That is going to be a neat piece. Can't wait to see the updates.
Heidi-ILCS
Your mystery SAL piece looks great so far. You are much braver than I am. I just don't know if I could sign up for something without knowing how it is supposed to turn out. :-)
Love the mystery SAL ! Can't wait to see more of it.
It's lovely. Looking forward to see more of it.
Great colors in this one, I am too chicken to do mystery SAL, I am afraid I won't like the finish! Your's looks great and its nice you are keeping up so well with it too
that is a beautiful piece :) I'm looking forward to see it finished. good luck with the SAL! :D
Kikie from ILCS
It looks wonderful! Looking forward to seeing more. It's so much fun working on a great project!
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