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Big List of Cross Stitch SALs to Join in 2024

Before we get to the list, I want to touch on a comment I see in the groups and on the blog pretty frequently about “keeping up” with the SALs. Don’t feel like you can’t participate in a stitchalong based on how fast you stitch or how much time you have to stitch. Stitch at your own pace, enjoy the pattern, and don’t worry about keeping up with other stitchers.

It’s more about the community feeling and the fun of the pattern than the time in which you stitch the piece. I have SAL patterns (free and paid) from previous years that I haven’t even started the actual stitching on yet, but I enjoyed watching the pattern pieces come together and seeing progress photos in the community. It’s okay to not “keep up” as long as you’re enjoying the journey.

I’ve rounded up as many as I could find, but there’s always more being announced and some really great mid-year starts as well, so keep an eye out. If you see something out there that hasn’t been mentioned, please drop a comment below and let us all know about it.

In no particular order, the cross stitch SALs in 2024…

Modern Folk Embroidery No Time Like the Present SAL ~ paid

The details and order page can be found at https://www.modernfolkembroidery.com/product/2024-sal-no-time-like-the-present-pdf/

Climbing Goat Designs Dragons: A Field Guide Stitchalong ~ paid

The details and order page can be found on the Climbing Goat Designs website or via Etsy

Dee’s Twenty Stitches Stitch4Pride SAL ~ paid

A year-long stitchalong highlighting 2SLGBTQIA+ artists. Starting in January, there will be an email each month with a new motif inspired by an artist from the community. You’ll also receive some learning, research, and action items to get your activism going! The details and ordering can be found at https://ko-fi.com/s/0f8e4e40c3

Fox & Rabbit Annual SAL (formerly Linen & Threads) ~ free

The popular annual stitchalong can be found at https://shop.foxandrabbit.com/

Tempting Tangles SALs (multiple) ~ paid

Hosting several stitchalongs throughout the year, there’s always something enjoyable and lovely to stitch. You’ll find project sign up and ordering details at the Tempting Tangles website.

Taylor and Cromwell Broadway SAL ~ paid

A smash hit each year, and it sounds like this year’s Broadway themed stitchalong is going to be even bigger and more fun. Details and ordering are available via Etsy (and you can check out previous SAL designs in the shop as well)

Stitchonomy Stitchalongs ~ multiple

Sign up for notifications and keep an eye out at https://stitch-along.com/
(there’s also a Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/StitchonomySAL/)

Creative Poppy with Two Lesley Teare SALs ~ paid

There’s an American Bird SAL and a British Bird SAL with designs from Lesley Teare.

The Cross Stitch Studio Fashionable Pet Mystery Stitchalong ~ paid

Year-long mystery design stitchalong with a pet theme. Details and ordering information on the website at https://thecrossstitchstudio.com/products/2024-mystery-stitch-along

Creatively Crafting Cute Cupcakes SAL ~ paid

In a world full of muffins, be a cupcake. https://www.creativelycrafting.com/product-category/cross-stitch-patterns/2024-cupcakes/

Snarky & Modern SALs ~ multiple

Winter SAL and Mini Art SAL are already happening in the Snarky and Modern Facebook Group. There’s also beautiful fabric and threads packets that you can get via Etsy. (Even if you’re not joining a stitchalong, do check out their Facebook Group, it’s a lot of fun in there!)

Nerdstitchalong ~ free

A part of Nerdfelt Insiders, this free Facebook group is just for stitchalongs. 

Lakeside Needlecraft Stitchalongs ~ multiple

Hosting a variety of stitchalongs throughout the year, you’ll want to keep an eye on the website and the Facebook page to see what’s next. 

Shell’s Arty Fartsy Shop SALs ~ multiple

Several stitchalongs available via her Etsy shop, where you’ll also find full patterns from previous stitchalongs.

Tiny Modernist Stitchalongs ~ multiple

Hosting several SALs each year at https://www.tinymodernist.com/collections/stitch-a-longs, where patterns from previous SALs are also available.

Peppermint Purple Annual SAL ~ free

Details for the annual blackwork SAL are available at https://peppermintpurple.com/pages/2024-details, including several layouts and borders to use for your stitching.

The Steady Thread Botanical Blackwork SAL ~ free

Info for the 2024 stitchalong is posted at https://thesteadythread.com/pages/sal-2024-announcement. You can access the files throughout the year on the website or in the Steady Thread Facebook Group

Paint with Stitches Mystery SAL ~ paid

Each month is like assembling a bit more of a puzzle as the image comes together. Ordering available via Etsy

White Raven Patterns Birth Month Flower SAL ~ paid

There will be a new flower pattern released every month. You can choose between two layouts, horizontal and vertical. Details and ordering information available via Etsy

Caterpillar Cross Stitch SALs ~ multiple

There are several stitchalongs throughout the year at Caterpillar Cross Stitch with details and ordering information posted at https://www.caterpillarcrossstitch.com/collections/cross-stitch-a-longs (the Enchanted Realms SAL starts up soon)

Flossy Fox Shop Pixel Dragon Adventure Stitchalong ~ paid

A mystery SAL that will bring twelve dragons to life along with many other dragon-related or just cozy motifs mixed in. Details and ordering information available via Etsy

Cliffside Stitches Blackwork ~ free

Layout and download information is available at https://cliffsidestitches.com/stitch-alongs/, where you’ll also find details on previous stitchalongs and a few other very nice free patterns.

Atomic Tiki Pins Horror Movie SAL ~ paid

This pattern includes 12 alternate movies so you can customize the final project just for you. All movies will fit into individual 4-inch hoops to use as ornaments. Details and ordering available via Etsy

Satsuma Street SAL ~ paid

The theme and details haven’t been posted quite yet, but should be coming soon over at https://satsumastreet.com/stitch-alongs

Cloudsfactory Fairy Tales Stitchalong~ paid

12 fairy tales by H.C. Andersen and other famous authors for 12 months of magic, and a lovely “sampler-style” decoration, details and optional supply packages available at https://cloudsfactory.net/h-c-andersen-and-others-fairy-tales-cross-stitch.html

The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery SALs ~ paid

There’s always a cute stitchalong happening at The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery. The current Castle Homecoming SAL ends in February, but I’m sure there will be something new coming along soon.

Olivia + Lee Studios As You Wish Stitchalong~ paid

Princess Bride themed stitchalong starting in January. Details and ordering information available via Etsy. (cute needleminders and pretty hand-dyed threads are also available in the shop while you’re there)

Quaternion Creations The Odyssey SAL~ paid

The Odyssey SAL is inspired by one of the most renowned stories from ancient Greek mythology and runs through February 2024. Details and ordering information available via Etsy

Urban Stitches Moonlit Market Blackwork SAL~ paid

The details and ordering information are available at https://www.theurbanstitches.co.uk/products/the-moonlit-market-blackwork-stitchalong and you’ll want to keep an eye on https://www.theurbanstitches.co.uk/pages/stitch-alongs for other beautifully done SALs.

CrossStitch4Everyone Out of the Savannah SAL~ paid

This is a full coverage safari themed mystery pattern. Details and ordering information available via Etsy

Ship’s Manor Whisper Wind Carnival SAL~ paid

This new stitchalong will expand the stories of “The Ring Leader” and “The Fortune Teller” from previous SALs. The WhisperWind Carnival is a mix of small town fair and traveling carnival with barkers and sideshows. It’s fun, old fashioned and full of mystery. Details, ordering info, and optional supply options available at https://www.shipsmanor.com/whisperwind-carnival-2024-sal/

Abbie Sue Designs Villains Mugshots SAL~ paid

Your favorite troublemakers mugshot style in a stitchalong, details and ordering information available via Etsy

Cunning Cross Stitch Wandering In Middle-Earth SAL~ free

Lord of the Rings fans, this stitchalong is for you. Each installment/chapter will involve a choose-your-own adventure story, which will guide you to the pattern you’ve to use for that section. What’s more, there are drop-in elements to further customize your finished piece. You’ll find all the details at http://cunningcrossstitch.co.uk/syoa-wandering-in-middle-earth/

Tangled Threads and Things SAL~ coming soon

This new stitchalong will not be blackwork as the previous was, but it will be low-commitment and a ton of fun! Details coming soon at https://tangledthreadsandthings.com/

The Black Needle Society Celebrate Everything SAL~ paid

celebrating some quirky month-long holidays (and observances) https://www.theblackneedlesociety.com/products/celebrate-all-year-stitch-a-long

Ongoing Stitchlongs…

Mill Hill Mondays

This is a Facebook group for a perpetual stitch-a-long that I created for those of us who are addicted to stitching up Mill Hill kits. Bring your Mill Hill kits and join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/224469291428374/

Ongoing Ornament SAL

You might remember from previous year’s posts that this is one of those forever ongoing cross stitch SALs to participate in for folks who want to stitch holiday ornaments throughout the year. You’ll find all of the information on themes and more at http://christmasorniesal2015.blogspot.com/

WIPocalypse (13th annual)

Time to pull out those WIPs and give them a little extra love. Check out the details and schedule for this year at https://measi.net/2024-wipocalypse-info/

Temperature Cross Stitch Patterns

The idea for temperature patterns is a little section of stitching for each day of the year and the color of thread is based on your local outdoor temperature on that day, some projects use the average for the day, others use the high and the low for two bits of stitching per day. It’s a fun project and everyone’s result will be different, and each year’s stitch will also vary based on the weather.

I know that not everyone considers these stitchalongs, but I think they still count, some have Facebook groups or Instagram hashtags to follow along with, and they’re fun to work on, so I like to include them here as well. Of course, this is also not a complete list, just a sampling, and there are always more patterns to be discovered out there.

Stitchnmomma Temperature Block Sampler

I like the layout of this one because it has a block for each month. You’ll find an overview of this design along with the ordering information at https://www.stitchnmomma.com/cross-stitch-patterns-misc/temperature-block-sampler and the pattern is also available to order from several needlework shops.

Stitchnmomma Flying Geese Temperature Sampler

Also quilt inspired, available at https://www.stitchnmomma.com/cross-stitch-patterns-misc/flying-geese-temperature-sampler-cross-stitch-pattern

TeenyWeenyXStitch Magic Potions Temperature SAL

Rows of potion bottles and shelves full of fun in this temperature stitchalong available via Etsy

Grandma Be Wildin Neato Bats Temperature Stitch-A-Long

Super fun bats to stitch throughout the year, pattern available via Etsy

Kristi’s Corner Temperature Birds

You can use both the high and low temperature of the day for this stitchalong, available via Etsy

Sprouting Lupine Quaker Basket Temperature Sampler

A cute quaker basket for each month with leaves for the days. Available via Etsy.

Sapphire Mt Handicrafts Temperature Sampler

This project uses 23 brilliant colors of DMC floss and comes with several different climate options so that you can choose the one that best suits you and still enjoy the full spectrum of color. Available via Etsy.

Carolyn Manning Designs Granny’s Daily Temperature Stitch

Granny square inspired design with different colored squares to represent the daily temperature in your area. Both Fahrenheit and Celsius keys included. You’ll find the pattern details and information at https://www.carolynmanningdesigns.com/stitch-along.php#!/Grannys-Daily-Temperature-Stitch-Along-PDF/p/159387145/category=22531532

Climbing Goat Designs Rainbow Temperature Patterns

So many lovely temperature patterns from a spiral galaxy, a moon phase pattern, a cute little garden, or a big rainbow, all available via the Climbing Goat website or Etsy.

Peppermint Purple Bookshelves Temperature Stitch

Includes instructions on how to create your own key (both F and C) so it is suitable for your region ie, the highs are lows are appropriate. Available via Etsy.

ExLibrist Gothic Cathedral Window Temperature Stitch

This blackwork temperature map features a view of a beautiful gothic cathedral with colored stained glass windows. Gargoyles, pigeons, angels (and weeping angels) witness Quasimodo holding Esmeralda in his hands. Pattern available via Etsy.

Salty Stitcher Designs Anchors Away Temperature Stitch

Each small anchor, fish, and the compass in this chart represent one day out of the year, available via Etsy

Customized Cross Stitch Annual Heatmap from Tanglewear 

Each column of the heatmap is one day, with high temperature at the top to low temperature at the bottom. You can also choose a timeframe that is not a calendar year (maybe a special-to-you year) for a unique and interesting stitch. Available on Etsy. There’s also a blackwork temperature themed piece from this shop that’s lovely.

This Stitch-a-Long List is a Work in Progress All Year…

Great Big List of Cross Stitch stitch-a-longs to Join in 2024

This is certainly not an exhaustive list of all the stitch-a-longs and groups that are out there in the cross stitching world, but it’s a good starting point if you’re looking for an SAL to participate in. I’ll try to update this post as often as I can to include new SAL discoveries throughout the year.

If you know of a stitchalong or are hosting one that I haven’t mentioned, please leave a comment below or send me an email about it to point us in the right direction to join and stitch along!

Be sure to like, pin, and share this list to enable a stitchy friend 🙂

Comments

  1. You are missing the HAED stitch along where you choose 1 out of 10 patterns (portions of larger charts) and stitch it with 3 pages being released at a time.

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  8. Hi Loretta. I didn’t see a mention of the Owl Forest Embroidery free SAL. Just finished the 2023 SAL for Treasure Island. She’ll be announcing a SAL for 2024 soon.

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  9. Sprouting Lupine also has a really cool vine one, in addition to the basket one you linked! I’m in love with the different color options that aren’t the typical rainbows!

    Not sure if it’s officially a stitchalong, but Cottage Garden Samplings just started a Fabulous Houses series that looks awesome as well!

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  16. Love the list! I have another one—

    Fine Frog Stitching is doing a paid SAL called Femurs and Fungi, releasing in April! There’s not a lot of info out right now but you can sign up for updates at finefrogstitching.com/femursandfungi and the main website is finefrogstitching.com 🍄

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  17. @Leap Year SAL 2024 to 2028 on Facebook
    4 year SAL
    Official start date Feb 28/24
    Min 100×100 stitches
    Must be a new start

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