diff --git a/lib/compass/sass_extensions/sprites/sprite_methods.rb b/lib/compass/sass_extensions/sprites/sprite_methods.rb
index 78302326..c620e95a 100644
--- a/lib/compass/sass_extensions/sprites/sprite_methods.rb
+++ b/lib/compass/sass_extensions/sprites/sprite_methods.rb
@@ -66,8 +66,8 @@ module Compass
               cleanup_old_sprites
             end
             engine.construct_sprite
+            Compass.configuration.run_callback(:sprite_generated, engine.canvas)
             save!
-            Compass.configuration.run_callback(:sprite_generated, sprite_data)
           end
         end