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What is a SAL?

By Connie G. Barwick, About.com

Question: What is a SAL?
I received this question via Twitter. @crossedcat wanted to know - "What is a SAL?"
Answer: A SAL is a stitch-a-long. There are several different kinds. Stitchers may gather in person and work on the same project together or members of a board or forum may work at the same time and post photos documenting their project.

Another type of SAL is a Mystery SAL. A designer will post parts of a pattern and stitchers will complete it without knowing exactly what they are stitching until the pattern begins to be revealed.

Some stitchers have SAL weekends where stitchers each work on a different project. These also may be in person or online.

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