Time seems to be speeding up this year! It really doesn’t feel like 3 weeks ago since the last update, but the calendar doesn’t lie. So . . . here’s where I was last time
And photo of where I am now.
That’s 3 bags completed and 4 cats , even though it’s mostly only heads or tails peeking out of bags, with a 4th bag and 5th cat well underway. I’ve done as much backstitch as I could on this section, so I won’t have to worry about going back on myself. Am pretty pleased with progress so far, as I estimated this design would take about 20 stages to complete.
Let’s pop over and see how fellow SAL stitchers are getting on with their projects.
Avis, Gun, Carole, LucyAnn, Jess, Sue, Constanze, Debbierose, Christina, Kathy, Margaret, Cindy, Helen, Steph, Linda, Heidi, Jackie, Sunny, Hayley, Megan, Catherine, Deborah, Connie, Clare, Mary Margaret, Renee, Jenny, Carmela, Jocelyn, Sharon
Next update on 7th April.
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Love it! Their eyes are gorgeous 🙂
Thanks ^^
I’m glad you’ve put the eyes in the tabby – they look very creepy without eyes.
yup eyes & whiskers done. Now to stitch that big cat in the smallest bag.
Hurray for backstitching! Everything now in focus.
I know how you love to see face detail ^^
I do, I do!
Gosh you have done a lot this time and it looks so pretty.
trying to do little & often, but the SAL updates really help to keep me on track.
Love it – just waiting to see cat number 4’s face now!
actually cat n° 5, since cat 4 is just a tail lol
This is a beautiful piece Claire!
isn’t it! All the cats are so expressive.
Love that tail, and the detail on e finished feline is wonderful, great progress!
thanks Kathy. Now to plod on with the large cat.
It looks wonderful ! 😀
It’s looking amazing Claire, the backstitching has brought those kitty cats to life! x
thank you Jenny. Yup, backstitch adds so much detail, and brings everything to life.
Great progress. Love all the cats. They really pop with the backstitching. You’ll be glad you did it now when you are closer to the finish
yep backstitch is my least favourite part, so best to get it done as I go.
I totally agree 😀
The backstitch is bringing them to life! Love the peaking kitties!
Fantastic progress! All of the backstitching really brings it to life. Wonderful progress!
Loads of progress! Love all the back stitched details 🙂
Wow – your progress is amazing and the picture is really taking form. I am totally sold in backstitching as you go!
Very realistic kitties Claire. You got a lot done!
thanks Mary Margaret – I’m trying to stay motivated but that large cat waiting to be stitched is rather daunting.
More like 3 bags full 😂 and looking good
lol yes so typical of cats – give a cat a bag and it can have hours of fun.
Oh, I love the cat up to the left! She reminds me of my cat, Dennis, who passed away last fall.
awww I’ll remember that, Gun, and think of Dennis when I stitch.
Eyes are difficult to get right but yours are perfect! THis will be a magnificent piece when done. Happy Stitching to you!
I think I was supposed to add a few French knots in white too, but didn’t. And you’re right, eye detail can make or break the overall effect.
Wow, his face is gorgeous. So much detail!
Aw, this is adorable. 🙂
That looks like a lot of progress to me. 🙂
I’m sorry I missed the last check in! Our move has been a disaster. You have made great progress, and it’s great to see it coming to life with the backstitching.