Smalls SAL - October 2017

Hello again!

I've been a bad blogger for the last couple of months but have returned for this month's Smalls SAL posting. Thanks as always to Heather of Stitching Lotus for continuing the stitch along.

I wasn't originally keen on October's animal but in the end did enjoy stitching him. He's a cheeky little fella; I wonder if he ate the inside of the pumpkin first?!

October Calendar by Durene Jones

Stitched on 16ct Nantucket from Sewitall.com 2 over 1

Stitch count 43 wide by 56 high

Started - 1st October 2017

Finished - 12th October 2017

Total stitching time - 7 hours

Only two more months to go! See you at the end of November for the next check-in.

Take care,

Rachel x

Smalls SAL - September 2017

Hello again!

I'm a bit later than usual for this month Smalls SAL posting (and I haven't even posted last month's finish or progress reports either). Must be old age catching up with me! Thanks as always to Heather of Stitching Lotus for continuing the stitch along.

Oh boy, did I enjoy this month's little cutie even if it did include 3.5 - yes, 3.5 - hours of backstitching! It's certainly not a recommended chart for the backstitch loather! I don't usually have to cross off the backstitching as I go but for this chart I definitely did!

September Calendar by Durene Jones

Stitched on 16ct Nantucket from Sewitall.com 2 over 1

Stitch count 43 wide by 56 high

Started - 1st September 2017

Finished - 11th September 2017

Total stitching time - 10 hours 20 minutes

I won't be showing the whole calendar again now until it's completed.

I'm not keen on October's animal but I do like the remainder of the chart, which includes a lot less backstitching and some lovely clumps of colours. See you around Halloween for the next check-in.

Take care,
Rachel x