SAL: Stiefmütterchen

I started something new on Thursday. My first Stitch-Along!

Renee and I are both stitching a pattern by Der Feine Faden, called "Stiefmütterchen." If you are wondering what the German word "Stiefmütterchen" refers to (the direct translation is "little step-mother"), check out the photo that came with the chart:



Yes, that's right! They're pansies!

Renee and I both love pansies, so this will be a lot of fun to work on together. Neither of us really knows how a SAL is supposed to work, though. Do you try to stay together? Do you put the piece into both of your rotations? Or do you just talk about it as you go along? I'm sure it depends on the people involved. Renee and I are both pretty laid back so I am sure we'll work out something that fits us both.

Already it's been good to talk about the piece together. Renee has the kit for this piece and I just have the chart, so I asked her about what size linen was recommended. (I ended up going with 32-ct antique white Lugana, actually, and it's a dream to stitch on.)

And then we noticed that the squares marked on the pattern (for each pansy) were not actually squares -- in fact, they weren't even all the same size. We both came to the same conclusion that they should be 42x43 stitches. It was great to be able to talk about it though!

Our pieces are already different, since Renee changed the color on the long stitch to navy blue and stitched it with two strands instead of one. Mine is done with the one strand of green suggested on the pattern.

Today I am planning to finish up the long stitch and start on the first pansy. I am really looking forward to this! Renee and I will be sure to keep you updated on our progress!