Featured Cross Stitch Patterns

LGBTQ Pride Cross Stitch Pattern Roundup

June is PRIDE month. Spread the love and show your support with these LGBTQIA+ PRIDE cross stitch patterns:

PRIDE! Tattoo from Son of a Cross Stitch – available on Etsy as a full cross stitch kit or just the PDF cross stitch pattern

LOVE is Love Celebration Rainbow is free right here at Stitching the Night Away!

All of these awesome pieces from Junebug & Darlin:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BhAAlBGnEM3/

Peace and Love cross stitch pattern from Susan Saltzgiver (while not necessarily #pride themed, peace and love and rainbows fit the bill)

Love is Love Rainbow Flag from Stitchnmomma

Love by alcnaurewen on Deviant Art

Keep Calm and Love Who You Want from PrettyWittyPatterns on Etsy

Love Wins Wedding Sampler cross stitch pattern from Subversive Cross Stitch

Love is Love cross stitch pattern from CraftTimeInArkham on Etsy

Love is Love cross stitch pattern from ScarvesToEurope on Etsy

Two Hearts Become One from Buzy Bobbins

All You Need is Love cross stitch pattern from DollymopDandies on Etsy

Never Be Bullied Into Silence cross stitch pattern from hardcorestitchcorps on Etsy

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But wait, there’s more….

These patterns were featured on the Stitching the Night Away Facebook Page during the month of June. There’s some really amazing work out there, I hope you’ll check it out and pick up a pattern or two, or maybe one of everything if you’re feeling adventurous 😉

The Gay Agenda from Cats In Space Art
Love Always Wins from MasandraGifts
Purride Cat from PeaceSnitchesCo
Pride Rainbow Mandala from Happy Sloth Patterns
Y’all Means ALL from Lizard Queen Stitchery
Pride Moth from The Stitchety Witch
It’s Not Just A Phase from LaHooplaCo
All You Need is Love from DollymopDandies
Love is Love No Matter How You Roll from Nova Stitch Creations
Safe Space from stephXstitch
99 Problems from Screaming Heart Design
The Wine, Not the Label (inspired by David in Schitt’s Creek) from Finnegan and Fox
Human Beings 100% Organic from Demented Stitchers
Love Wins from Zahra Design Studio
Be Ewe from Untwisted Stitches
Love is Universal (Space Invaders inspired) from Save Point Crafts
Love Grows Here from Martha Mary Stitchery
LGBT Planets from The Nerdy Pixeler
Pru on Parade from Stitch By Drey
Welcome – Feel Free to Be Yourself by Stitchy Little Fox
Pride Not Prejudice by Lemonaida
Diverse, Inclusive, Accepting, Welcoming, Safe Space for Everyone by Zahra Design Studio
20 Pride Mini Stitches by Scrappy Little Crafts
Progress Pride Biscornu by HH Stitchery and Supply
Science Pride by Stitching Science
Human by Teajeigh Designs
Pride Flag Street Houses by Cranky Cat Cross Stitch
Equality Hurts No One by Demented Stitchers
Pride Shark from Shermanns Stitching
No Gender, Only Goose by Lacewood Cottage
All Love, No Shade by Sassy Fox Cross Stitch
Prudence Kitch Read Gay Books from Stitch by Drey
We Are All Human by Zahra Design Studio
Intersectional Flag by Happy Sloth Patterns

One more thing before you go…

The Pride Bundle Charity Cross Stitch Pattern Bundle at The Starlight Stichery, proceeds benefitting Rainbow Railroad and The Transgender Law Center

The Pride bundle will be available to purchase at Starlight Stitchery from 12:00 am PDT on June 1, 2023 through 11:59 pm PDT on June 30, 2023.

100% of the proceeds from this pattern bundle go to charity ~ 50% to Rainbow Railroad and 50% to The Transgender Law Center

I personally purchased the bundle on the 1st. Great patterns by awesome people that will benefit two wonderful organizations.

Big List of Cross Stitch SALs to Join in 2023

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 2023…

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 ups on Etsy and the Tempting Tangles website.

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

The theme for 2023 is Royal Garden, and the popular annual stitchalong can be found at https://shop.foxandrabbit.com/

Modern Folk Embroidery Reaching Skyward SAL ~ paid

The details and order page can be found at https://www.modernfolkembroidery.com/product/2023-SAL-reaching-skyward/

Climbing Goat Designs Wonders of the Hubble Space Telescope SAL ~ paid

If you’re looking for amazing space and astronomy themed stitchalongs, Climbing Goat Designs is the place to go. Full details and ordering available at https://www.climbinggoat.co.uk/products/wonders-of-the-hubble-space-telescope or via Etsy if you prefer
(Check out the stitchalongs page for previous SAL charts and upcoming announcements)

Snarky and Modern Gothic Valentine SAL ~ free

The stitchalong itself is free in the Snarky and Modern Facebook Group, however, if you don’t use Facebook there is an option to purchase the PDFs instead. There’s also a beautiful fabric and threads packet that you can get via Etsy.

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 available via Etsy (and you can check out previous SAL designs in the shop as well)

Nerdstitchalong ~ free

A part of Nerdfelt Insiders, this free Facebook group is just for stitchalongs. The group is currently brainstorming themes for new SALs, so pop by and check it out.

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. (Happiness is Handmade SAL starts in January)

The Cross Stitch Studio In the Garden Mystery SAL ~ paid

A full coverage mystery stitchalong that runs January through December. Sign ups are open until the end of February at https://thecrossstitchstudio.com/collections/featured-patterns/products/2023-mystery-stitch-along

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/)

Shell’s Arty Fartsy Shop SALs ~ multiple

A few hobby themed (coins and stamps, book lovers, etc…) stitchaongs starting up in January 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

Stitching Cabin Co Autumn Walks Band Sampler SAL ~ paid

Already underway, part five comes out in January, but you can still join in via Etsy.

Peppermint Purple Annual SAL ~ free

Details for the free 2023 stitchalong are available at https://peppermintpurple.com/pages/2023-sal-details

The Steady Thread Botanical Blackwork SAL ~ free

Starting info for the 2023 stitchalong is posted at https://thesteadythread.com/pages/sal-2023, you can access the files throughout the year on the website or in the Steady Thread Facebook Group

Pixel Prime Women in Video Games SAL ~ free

The theme for the 2023 stitchalong is celebrating women in video games, patterns posted monthly at https://pixelprimecrossstitch.blogspot.com/p/pixsal2023.html

Caterpillar Cross Stitch SALs ~ multiple

There are several stitchalongs throughout the year at Caterpillar Cross Stitch https://www.caterpillarcrossstitch.com/collections/cross-stitch-a-longs

Cloudsfactory The Postman Always Rings Twice SAL ~ paid

A fun postcard themed stitchalong that runs all year, details and optional supply packages available at https://cloudsfactory.net/postman-always-rings-twice.html

Paint with Stitches Mystery SAL ~ paid

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

Leslie Teare Country Folk SAL ~ paid

This design features 12 delightful scenes portraying Country Folks on their farm and is available via https://www.creativepoppypatterns.com/country-folk-lesley-teare-designs-2023-stitchalong-subscription-xml-667-4039.html

Stitchingly Stichalongs

I haven’t seen the announcement for the next one yet, but I’m hopeful we’ll see something soon at https://stitchingly.vipmembervault.com/

Olivia Lee Studios The Darkness SAL ~ paid

Flashback to that time when Tom Cruise was in a sci-fi fantasy movie. Details and sign up over on Etsy.

Flossy Fox Shop Farming Magic Stitchalong ~ paid

Will feature a colorful, magical farmyard with harvest fairies, dragons, and more. Details and sign up available via Etsy.

Cliffside Stitches SALs ~ free

Two stitchalongs, one cross stitch and one blackwork, both available at https://cliffsidestitches.com/stitch-alongs/

The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery Halloween Wreath SAL ~ paid

Scary, spooky, and cute mystery stitch runs through August 2023. Details and ordering information available at https://www.thefrostedpumpkinstitchery.com/collections/2022-cross-stitch-a-long-sal/products/halloween-wreath-club-downloadable-pdf-cross-stitch-pattern

Satsuma Street SAL

This one doesn’t start until Spring, but you can sign up for the newsletter or keep an eye on the stitchalong page at https://satsumastreet.com/stitch-alongs

Story Stitches SALs ~ multiple

Upcoming themes include Fantasia and Part of your World (The Little Mermaid). Details and announcements available at https://story-stitches.com/

Witch’s Garden Crafts The Dark Goddess Stitchalong ~ paid

Twelve goddesses will be featured in this stitchalong available via Etsy (beautiful hand-dyed fabric also available)

Quaternion Creations Of Dragons and Apples SAL~ paid

The SAL motifs will be released once every two weeks on Wednesdays and every motif will be accompanied with a short mythological story about a dragon or a serpent from the world mythologies. Available via Etsy.

Crafty Geeks and Fiber Freaks Whovian Mystery SAL ~ free

This Doctor Who themed kicks off March 1st in the facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftygeeksandfiberfreaks

Autumn Lane Stitchery Dark Queen of the Earth SAL ~ paid

A companion to Dark Queen of the Sea (previous SAL) you’ll find the details and ordering information on Etsy

Urban Stitches Stitchalongs ~ multiple

You’ll find some interesting stitchalongs going on at https://www.theurbanstitches.co.uk/pages/stitch-alongs

Ingleside Imaginarium Storied Steeds Stitchalong ~ paid

Every other month throughout 2023, a new legendary or mythical horse will be added to this sparkling carousel, available via Etsy

Pixel Pixie X Stitch The Natural World Mystery SAL ~ paid

Think nature meets science meets a cross stitch black sampler. Get all the details and ordering information at https://pixelpixiexstitch.com/products/the-natural-world-2023-mystery-sal

CrossStitch4Everyone Mysteries of the Heart SAL ~ paid

Two pages of chart released per month, info and sign up available via Etsy

Tangled Threads and Things Blackwork Stitchalong ~ free

This free 27-week blackwork stitchalong is available at https://www.tangledthreadsandthings.com/post/the-blackwork-stitch-along-week-1

One Point Mind Over the Moon Mystery Sampler SAL ~ free

No sign up or subscription necessary, you’ll find the pattern releases available at https://www.onepointmind.com/2023mysterysal.html

Ship’s Manor Fairy Tales SAL ~ paid

Familiar fairy tale favorites, with beautiful (optional) hand-dye thread and fabric packs available at https://www.shipsmanor.com/fairy-tales-sal-2023/

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/

WIPocalypse (12th annual SAL)

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/2023-wipocalypse-info/

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/

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.

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

Grandma Be Wildin Goth Stitch-A-Long Temperature Cabinet

The cabinet was charted for 2022, but you could easily swap out the year, 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

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

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 Galaxy SAL

A spiral galaxy to stitch throughout the year, 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.

Paddock Lane Designs Craftroom StitchCount SAL

You can use temperature or anything else that you’d like to track throughout the year with this stitchalong pattern available at https://paddocklanedesigns.com/en-us/products/craftroom-stitchcount-sal-pdf-chart-only (thread and fabric packs also available)

Great Big List of Cross Stitch stitchalongs to Join in 2023

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

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 and 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

Big List of Cross Stitch SALs to Join in 2022

It’s SAL announcement time again. I love keeping an eye on these projects over the course of the year, watching mystery designs come together, and seeing the customizations folks add to their stitching.

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 in stitching.

In no particular order, here are the cross stitch SALs in 2022…

Modern Folk Embroidery Mystery SAL (€22.00)

This year’s piece is based on antique Dutch sampler design. You’ll find all the information on their website at https://www.modernfolkembroidery.com/product/2022-mystery-sal/

Linen & Threads Annual Mystery SAL (Free)

Information about the pattern and downloads available at https://linenandthreads.com/mystery-sampler-stitch-a-long (previous year’s SAL patterns are also still available for download)

Ship’s Manor Folk Art House SAL ($14.00)

This one is sure to be fun and colorful http://www.shipsmanor.com/folk-art-house-sal-2022/ specially created fabric and threads are also available

Shells Arty Farty Shop SALs (multiple)

Monthly Quaker, Love to Bake, and Games Night stitchalongs are all available via Etsy.

Stitching Cabin Co Nordic Winter Band Sampler SAL ($16.78)

Inspired by Fair Isle winter designs this SAL is available via Etsy.

Stitchin Ain’t EZ Tim Burton Themed SAL ($15.00)

Your favorite Tim Burton characters might just make an appearance in this stitchalong available via Etsy.

Creepy Domestic Supernatural Themed SAL ($20.00)

This year’s biweekly release Supernatural SAL features the monsters and is available via Etsy. The show might have ended, but our love of #SPN carries on.

Paint With Stitches Mystery SAL ($7.33)

This ten-part mystery image stitchalong is available via Etsy.

Snarky and Modern Weekly Blackwork SAL (Free)

This mystery stitchalong releases a bit each week in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/snarkyandmodern. While the SAL pattern and group are free, there are fabric and thread packs optionally available in The Fernway Studio Etsy shop.

The Witchy Stitcher Creepy Cryptids SAL (C$22.00)

This stitchalong started in the Fall and runs until the end of January, but you can still join the fun at https://www.thewitchystitcher.com/sals (and watch that page for future SAL announcements)

Stitchingly Inspirational Quotes SAL (£16.99)

Featuring 12 patterns designed by Durene Jones, information and sign up is at https://stitchingly.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1107140

By the Bay Needleart Home Sweet Home SAL ($84.00)

You can purchase each piece individually or prepay for the whole set of home scenes available at https://bythebayneedleart.blogspot.com/p/home-sweet-home-stitch-long.html

The Cross Stitch Studio Under the Sea Mystery SAL ($12.00)

This mystery stitchalong will reveal a full coverage piece 200×350 stitches in size. Details at https://thecrossstitchstudio.com/collections/tcss-2022-mystery-sal/products/2022-mystery-sal

Nerdstitchalong Facebook Group SALs (Free)

I discovered this group when I was doing the research for the 2021 SAL list and it’s been a lot of fun to be a part of. I hope you’ll check it out at https://www.facebook.com/groups/nerdstitchalong/. The next SAL hasn’t been announced yet, but will be more coming up soon.

Taylor and Cromwell Broadway SAL ($15.00)

Bringing Broadway to your stitching again this year with a classic musicals themed stitchalong, details and sign up available via Etsy.

Jodyri Designs Scandanavian Gnome Horoscope SAL (£15.00)

Cute little horoscope gnomes (based on artwork by Louise France) available at https://jodyridesigns.com/products/2022-horoscope-scandanavian-gnome-sal

BDL xxxStitch Emporium Gnome Thing SAL ($10.00 per gnome)

A stitchalong of gnome designs available at https://179i09084300322.3dcartstores.com/gnome-collection.html (and also on Etsy) a Facebook group link is provided for the SAL as well.

Stitchonomy SALs ($8/month)

The Stitchonomy Pattern Club includes extra bits during stitchalongs, which are announced at https://stitch-along.com/

Lakeside Needlecraft SALs (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. Crystallise SAL
exclusively designed by Oxana Polyakova is starting in Janaury.

Jeanette Douglas Mini Bouquet Sampler SAL (Free)

A mini bouquet pattern each month of the year, the border is available for download and the first bouquet will be released in January (pineapples!) at http://www.jeannettedouglas.ca/

Cloudsfactory ABC-Dinosaurs SAL ($23.95)

Featuring 26 dinosaurs from A to Z, of course. Pattern and optional supply kits are available at https://cloudsfactory.net/abcdinosuars-yearly-stitch-a-long-and-kit.html

Caterpillar Cross Stitch How Does Your Garden Grow SAL (£16.50)

A garden themed mystery stitchalong project. Details and optional supply kits are available at https://www.caterpillarcrossstitch.com/products/gardening-grow-cross-stitch-a-long-sal

Craftzilla American Horror Story SAL ($54.00)

The Stitches That Scare Us stitchalong is sure to be enjoyable for AHS fans. Pattern details and sign up available via Etsy.

fanSTITCHtic Netflix and Stitch SAL ($9.78)

Inspired by Netflix originals, this stitchalong has different options each month. Details and sign up info available via Etsy.

Tempting Tangles SALs (multiple)

Hosting several stitchalongs throughout the year, there’s always something enjoyable and lovely to stitch. You’ll find project sign ups on Etsy and the Tempting Tangles website.

Odd Thread Designs 360 Days of Stitching ($20.00)

You’ll receive a one-inch bit of pattern via email every day for 360 days. Pattern is available via Etsy.

Stitching Book Club SALs (multiple)

Classic literature plus stitching. Projects have included Pride and Prejudice, Frankenstein, The Secret Garden, and more. Patterns available via Etsy.

Living on the Rainbow Bear of the Month SAL ($20.00)

This calendar stitchalong has already begun and runs through May. There are also two bonus patterns for a total of 14 pieces. Pattern available via Etsy.

Tiny Modernist SALs (multiple)

Hosting several SALs, Patterns available at https://www.tinymodernist.com/collections/stitch-a-longs

Lindy Stitches Marvelous World SAL ($14.00)

You can see the full design and pattern details at https://www.lindystitches.com/collections/marvelous-world-stitchalong-for-2022. Optional fabric and thread packs are also available.

Pixel Prime Power-Up Plaza SAL (Free)

This year’s theme is a shopping spree, parody, mashup with some of our favorite video game characters. Details and pattern downloads at https://pixelprimecrossstitch.blogspot.com/p/pixsal2022.html

Peppermint Purple Blackwork & Cross Stitch SAL (Free)

There are lots of options to make this piece your own with the layouts, borders, colors, and more. Details on the weekly pattern release available at https://peppermintpurple.com/pages/2022-sal-details

The Steady Thread Blackwork Garden SAL (Free)

Templates, patterns, and paths for a relaxing stitch. Details on the pattern and joining the Facebook group are available at https://thesteadythread.com/pages/sal-2022

The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery Red Riding Hood Parade SAL ($10.95)

A bit of fairy tale fun, this stitchalong includes a finishing tutorial at the end. Optional supply packs are available as well. Details available at https://www.thefrostedpumpkinstitchery.com/products/little-red-riding-hood-downloadable-pdf-cross-stitch-pattern

Climbing Goat Designs SALs (multiple)

The Wonders of the Night Sky stitchalong (£20.00) and Travel the World stitchalong (£16.00) are both available via the website or Etsy.

Lesley Teare Bird Homes SAL ($13.99)

A year of birdhouses to stitch available via Creative Poppy Patterns at https://www.creativepoppypatterns.com/birds-homes-lesley-teare-2022-stitch-along-cross-stitch-xml-667-3902.html

Paine Free Crafts Wind in the Willows SAL (£15.00)

Based on the artwork of Chris Dunn, you’ll find the details and sign up for this stitchalong at https://www.painefreecrafts.com/product/2022-sal/

One Point Mind Mystery SAL (Free)

In addition to the patterns, each installment will include information on contemplative crafting practice for those who would like to learn how to turn a craft such as cross stitching into a meditative activity. Get the details and sign up at https://www.onepointmind.com/mysterysal-signup.html

For the Stitcher’s Soul Ornament of the Month Club ($25.00/month)

Full kits for this subscription are available at https://www.forthestitcherssoul.com/products/2022-ornament-of-the-month-1

Naughty Frog Designs King of Horror: The Overlook SAL (Free)

Inspired by Stephen King’s The Shining, you’ll find this free stitchalong on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/161129939009014/

String or Nothing Epic Fandom SAL (Free)

This stitchalong began in 2021 and will finish during 2022. You’ll find the details and pattern downloads at https://string-or-nothing.com/stitch-alongs/

Stitching the Night Away SAL (Free)

There will be at least one stitchalong here at Stitching the Night Away this year. Announcements to come in January 😉

Temperature Cross Stitch Patterns

Stitchnmomma Temperature Block Sampler ($10.00)

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 on her website 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 ($10.00)

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

Miss Maple Stitchery Temperature Sampler ($5.00)

Available via Etsy

Climbing Goat Designs Rainbow Temperature Galaxy SAL ($12.61)

A spiral galaxy to stitch throughout the year, available via the Climbing Goat website or Etsy.

Kristi’s Corner Needle Temperature Library ($9.00)

A colorful library shelf full of books, available via Etsy.

Princess Pixel Stitch High Low Daisies ($4.72)

A petal a day to stitch, available via Etsy.

Stormie Girl Stitches Bee Themed Temperature SAL ($10.00)

Available via Etsy

Tom & Lily Creations Temperature Tree of Love ($12.47)

You stitch a little heart shaped leaf on the tree for each day of the year. Pattern available at Etsy.

Stitches in Blue Temperature Sampler (Free)

This one starts in the center and works around in a sort of quilt pattern. You’ll find the instructions and pattern at http://creativeworkshopsfromhetti.blogspot.com/2017/12/happy-new-year-2018-surprise.html (you might need to use Google Translate on the page)

StitchinMommy Temperature Garden Pattern ($10.00)

Cute little rows of flowers bloom throughout the year in this one, each petal with two colors (one for the high temp of the day and one for the low temp of the day.) You’ll find the pattern available on Etsy. There’s also a butterfly temperature piece in this shop.

Carolyn Manning Designs Granny’s Daily Temperature Stitch ($10.00)

This is a granny square inspired design with different colored squares to represent the daily temperature in your area. Both Fahrenheit and Celsius keys included, along with layout, color and black symbol keys, and all project information. 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

ApricotPolkaDot Temperature Pattern ($7.50)

Done a little differently, each little bit of pattern comes together to look a bit like a quilt block. You’ll find the pattern available on Etsy. This shop also has a really cute heart-shaped temperature cross stitch project pattern.

Weather or Dot from the TheItsyBitsyETSY ($7.50)

You can choose from a large pattern (each dot 37 stitches) or a small pattern (each dot is 12 stitches). Details and patterns available on Etsy.

Customized Cross Stitch Annual Heatmap from Tanglewear ($20.00)

Ongoing Cross Stitch Stitchalongs That Continue Year to Year…

TUSAL (aka Totally Useless SAL)

This one has been around for awhile. The idea is to empty your ort jar (your thread scraps) on the New Moon of every month and share a photo of your snippets. It’s free to participate in and it’s a fun way to look back and your stitching progress over the month. You’ll find all of the info on DaffyCat’s Stitching Blog https://itsdaffycat.blogspot.com/2018/01/a-totally-useless-stitch-long.html

Mill Hill Monday SAL

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. I’ll be stitching my Mill Hill kits on Mondays throughout the year and I invite you to join me and share your own project progress in the group. This is free to participate in. Bring your own stitching and join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/224469291428374/

Ongoing Christmas 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. The big themes for 2020 are The Twelve Days of Christmas, Christmas Carols, Ornaments from Just Cross Stitch Magazine. You’ll find all of the information on themes and signing up at http://christmasorniesal2015.blogspot.com/

WIPocalypse SAL

Great Big List of Cross Stitch stitchalongs to Join in 2022

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

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

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

I’ll try to update this post as often as I can to include new SAL discoveries throughout the year. Enjoy and happy stitching 🙂

20 Star Wars Cross Stitch Patterns

One of the most frequent requests I find in my email inbox is from people in search of Star Wars cross stitch patterns, so in celebration of May the 4th here’s a roundup of some fun and interesting designs to stitch 🙂

Death Star Cross Stitch Kit by Stitchering – available on Amazon

Star Wars Yin-Yang (Falcon and Death Star) by CrossStitchCrochet Patterns – available on ArtFire

Millennium Falcon Pattern by VallesMarineris – available on Etsy

I Love You to the Death Star and Back by PixelPower – available on Craftsy

Art Deco Boba Fett Cross Stitch Pattern by NikkiPattern – available on Etsy (and there’s a whole series of these lovelies in her shop!)

R2D2 Hidden in the Scene (super cool!) from HelenaKovalchuk – available on Etsy

May the Porgs Be With You (cross stitch bookmark) by PovitrulyaHandmade – available on Etsy

Star Wars: Cross Stitch Kit: 12 Iconic Patterns from a Galaxy Far, Far Away by Rhys Turton and John Lohman – Available on Amazon

You Are the Droid I’m Looking For (heart shaped R2D2) from CrazzzyStitch – available on Etsy

Star Wars Six Tiny Space Ships by dinosaurspaceshop – Available on Etsy

Bless This Wretched Hive of Scum and Villainy by hardcorestitchcorps – Available on Etsy

Star Wars Aurebesh Sampler by AdLeones – Available on Etsy

Sugar Skull Storm Trooper by Stitcharea – Available on Etsy

Star Wars Poster Reproduction by Mystic Stitch – Available at MysticStitch.com

Star Wars Christmas Sampler by Up2XStitch – Available on Etsy

BB8 Cross Stitch by ParvumAutomaton – Available at ParvumAutomaton’s Cross Stitch

Star Wars Character Word Art (set of four includes R2D2 – C3Po – Yoda – Clone) by NikkiPattern – Available on Etsy

A Woman’s Place Is In The Resistance by GoodMorningMaui – Available on Etsy

Star Wars Original Trilogy Cross Stitch Sampler by IndigoStitchworks – Available on Etsy

Come to the Dark Side (we have cookies) by dorkstitch – Available on Etsy

I could probably do this all day, but I really need to get back to work.
Go stitch something geeky and fun today!

10 Beautiful Tulip Cross Stitch Patterns

My favorite part of Spring is probably the tulips blooming. Such a simple flower, but somehow also elegant and bold. Here’s a round-up of 10 of my favorite tulip cross stitch patterns that I came across while pattern shopping.

Fresh Picked Tulips from Petal Pusher on Etsy

Fresh Picked Tulips from Barbie Tingley, Petal Pusher on Etsy

Includes pattern for both the large tulips cross stitch with a stitch count of 149 x 91 and a smaller pinkeep that is 32 x 72.

Available on Etsy.com

Delft Tulips Cross Stitch Bookmark from Textile Heritage

7½” x 2½” cross stitch kit contains chart and instructions for completing the bookmark, needle, 15 count Aida band, tassel, and stranded cotton threads.

Available on Amazon.com

Dreaming of Tulips from Rosewood Manor

Dreaming of Tulips Cross Stitch Pattern from Rosewood Manor

This 10-page booklet includes 10 minis and several “Be Creative” ideas, so each motif can be stitched individually or all together. Sampler layout is199 X 199 stitches.

Available on RosewoodXstitch.com

Also available at 123stitch.com and Amazon.com

Watercolor Tulips Cross Stitch Pattern Set from Green Terrace on Etsy

The three tulip designs can be stitched individually or together depending on how you’d like to display them.
(I confess that purple tulips will always grab my attention over the others)

Available on Etsy.com

Tulips Cross Stitch Pattern from Amanda G Cross Stitch on Etsy

Beautiful spring colors in this design, it really captures the simplicity and elegance of tulips in bloom.

Available on Etsy.com

Blackwork Tulips from Bothy Threads

This is actually a kit that includes 14 count white Zweigart Aida, stranded cotton and metallic threads, gold beads, needles, stitch diagram, and instructions.

Available on BothyThreads.com

Dance of the Tulips from Glendon Place

Dance of the Tulips Cross Stitch from Glendon Place

While the design is charted using 7 colors of Caron Waterlilies and 3 colors of Mill Hill Beads, you could certainly swap those out for cotton threads if you don’t enjoy working with silks and/or beads.

Available on GlendonPlace.com

Also available on Etsy.com

Free Tulip Cross Stitch Pattern from Alita Designs

This little tulip pattern freebie would make a beautiful biscornu or pin cushion.

Available on AlitaDesigns.com

Striped Parrot Tulip Cross Stitch Pattern

PDF downloadable pattern from Annie’s Catalog includes stitching instructions as well as a full-size chart with clear and concise directions for completing. The stitch count is 124 x 180.

Available on AnniesCatalog.com

Tulip House from Hands on Design

Tulips in the fun chalk board style that Hands on Design is best known for.

Available on HandsonDesign.biz

Also available on Etsy

Big List of Cross Stitch SALs to Join in 2021

Every year the list of stitch along projects grows. I love watching these projects take shape and seeing the color choices and customizations everyone adds to their own stitching.

In no particular order, here are the cross stitch SALs in 2021…

Linen & Threads 2021 SAL (Free)

Information about the pattern and downloads available at https://linenandthreads.com/mystery-sampler-stitch-a-long (previous year’s SAL patterns are also still available for download)

Wonders of the Solar System Stitchalong from Climbing Goat Designs ($25.38)

Another space themed stitchalong this year from Climbing Goat Designs, including realistic depictions of all the planets in the Solar System, along with some other Solar System bodies. This SAL runs from January to November 2021. Available on Etsy.

Seasonal Skies SAL from Ship’s Manor ($14.00)

There are lots of beautiful extras you can get for this SAL, custom fabric, threads, buttons, and needle minders. The details about the pattern and optional add-ons can be found at http://www.shipsmanor.com/seasonal-skies-sal-2021/

Aster’s Amazing Adventure Mystery SAL from Fuzzy Fox Designs (£21.40)

This fun mystery SAL will start in mid-March 2021. There are 26 groups of pattern pieces that will be released over 28 weeks. Custom dyed fabric available separately from CraftyLeeny. Full project details and pattern ordering information available on Etsy.

Galdra Stafir Magical’s SALs (Free)

There are so many stitchalongs from Galdra every year and they’ll all amazing and beautiful to work on. I hope you’ll take a minute to join a few. You’ll find the details for all of the Magical SALs on the blog at https://magicalquilts.blogspot.com/
This year’s projects include:
– NFSAL 2021
– Friday Freebie
– Ornament of the Month 2021
– Temperature SAL 2021
– Blackwork SAL 2021: Shades of Blackwork
– Sampler SAL

Peppermint Purple Blackwork SAL (Free)

A new section released each week. Lots of fun things happening with layouts and colors in this one. Thread packs are optionally available. Information about the pattern and how to join at https://peppermintpurple.com/pages/2021sal

Mandala Millefiori SAL from Peppermint Purple ($13.61)

This is a six part stitchalong running January through March. You’ll find the pattern details and other information at https://peppermintpurple.com/products/mandala-millefiori-stitch-a-long

Broadway Themed SAL from Taylor and Cromwell ($13.61)

This stitch along is inspired by Broadway musicals and begins February 3rd. As a fun bonus, the listing mentions that anyone who finishes the project by June 9th 2021 (sharing a picture) will have their name added to a hat and one lucky winner will receive a special prize box. Get the details and ordering info on Etsy.

Nerdstitchalong Facebook Group (Free)

You can learn more and join in the fun on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/nerdstitchalong/

A Cross-Stitcher’s Perspective from Hassle Free Crafts ($20)

This SAL will begin March 5 with weekly emails sent out every Friday with more of the pattern, until April 9. Information and sign up details at https://www.hasslefreecrafts.com/stitchalongs/p/2021-stitch-a-long

Sarky & Sweet SAL from Joydri Designs (£7.50)

You can choose if you want to stitch the sarcastic quotes or the sweet quotes, or both. Information on the pattern release and sign up is available at https://jodyridesigns.com/products/sarky-sweet-sal-2021

Stitchonomy Year of SALs

Stitchonomy upped the SAL game and moved their seasonal stitchalongs to a website dedicated to just the SALs, where you can sign up to receive all the details for current and upcoming projects http://stitch-along.com/

Lakeside Needlecraft SALs

Themes for the 2021 stitchalongs haven’t been announced yet, but there will definitely be projects to join in on. Keep an eye out on Facebook and on the Lakeside Needlecraft website for announcements.

Modern Folk Embroidery Annual SAL (£18.00)

You’ll find the pattern purchase and design information for what’s sure to be another amazing project at Modern Folk Embroidery https://www.modernfolkembroidery.com/product/2021-sal-subscription-pdf/

Made to Create SAL from Caterpillar Cross Stitch (£15.50)

A six part mystery stitchalong with a handmade arts and crafts theme. You can pick up the pattern and/or optional supply kits (and adorable matching needle minder) on the website at https://www.caterpillarcrossstitch.com/collections/cross-stitch-a-longs/products/made-to-create-cross-stitch-a-long-sal

There is no Planet B stitchalong from Cloudsfactory ($19.99)

We only get one planet and we really need to take better care of it. This year-long SAL will feature 24 endangered species from all around the world. You can get all the details and/or optional supply kits on the website at https://cloudsfactory.net/there-is-no-planet-b-yearly-stitch-a-long-and-kit.html

Lady Scandinavian Gnome SAL from Jodyri Designs (£12.50)

You might have seen the adorable gnomes from last year’s Scandinavian Gnome SAL, so you can think of this year’s Lady Scandinavian Gnome set as companion piece (sure to be just as adorable) You can sign up for this one at https://jodyridesigns.com/products/lady-scandavian-gnome-sal

Animal Crossing SAL from Cunning Cross Stitch (Free)

Animal Crossing was pretty popular in 2020, this SAL brings those characters to your stitchy world. You can pick up the frame and find more details at http://cunningcrossstitch.co.uk/animal-crossing-sal/

Magic Kingdom SAL from Cunning Cross Stitch (Free)

As you probably guessed from the title, this one is Disney themed. There’s no frame for this one, but you can find the details and a few little previews of the design at http://cunningcrossstitch.co.uk/magic-kingdom-sal/

Supernatural SAL from CreepyDomestic ($20.00)

Yes, that means the TV show. If you’re feeling sad that the journey has ended for the Supernatural family, no worries, we’ll carry on in this sampler style stitchalong that will include text quotes and images. Details and pattern ordering available via Etsy.

Beetlejuice SAL from VillinesDesigns ($15.00)

It’s showtime with some of the most memorable scenes from the hit 1988 movie, this SAL includes 10 mystery rooms. Things have already started, but there’s plenty of time to join in the fun. Details and pattern available on Etsy.

Grim Grinning Ghosts SAL (Free)

A free Haunted Mansion themed stitchalong in the group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/grimgrinningghostssal/

The Haunting of SAL from SomethingElfDesigns ($15.00)

This mystery SAL was inspired by The Haunting of Bly Manor (on Netflix, if you haven’t seen it yet, also check out The Haunting of Hill House.) Pattern details and ordering info available on Etsy.

Dark Queen of the Seas Mystery SAL from Autumn Lane Stitchery ($20.00)

Mermaids and mystery stitching is a good way to spend a weekend. There’s even a custom fabric you can get that was designed for the stitchalong. Get the details about the fabric, supplies, and pattern ordering on Etsy.

Zodiac Signs from Tiny Modernist ($33.00)

Since it’s the Zodiac signs, I guess it’s not entirely a mystery what each section is going to be, but this celestial sampler will also have 2 mystery motifs. The frame is shown on the website with the pattern details and it’s really lovely https://www.tinymodernist.com/collections/stitch-a-longs/products/zodiac-signs

Spring Blessings Easter SAL from Tiny Modernist ($19.00)

This 4-Part Series features fresh spring designs, including a bunny, large egg basket, chicks, sheep, flowers, and chalkboard Spring greetings. You’ll find the pattern details and ordering info at https://www.tinymodernist.com/collections/stitch-a-longs/products/spring-blessings

Beside the Sea Mystery SAL from Fourboysandanlgirl (£5.11)

Each Friday in January beginning January 1st, 2021 up until February 15, 2021, a new section of the pattern will be revealed in your email inbox. One section is a little larger than the others so two weeks will be given to complete that part. Details and ordering info available on Etsy.

Read and Stitch with Stitching Book Club

Pairing classic literature with cross stitch projects, book club style. Follow on Facebook to see what books are coming up throughout the year. Check out the cross stitch patterns on Etsy.

Funky Menagerie from Lindy Stitches ($12.00)

This mystery stitch has four parts and will be a sampler style design of animals both real and imagined. You can find all the details at https://www.lindystitches.com/collections/funky-menagerie-2021-stitchalong

Christmas Wreath Club SAL from Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery ($17.95)

This mystery stitch runs through September 17, 2021 and will include finishing instructions at the end for creating an easy to sew pillow. You’ll find all of the pattern details and sign up info at https://www.thefrostedpumpkinstitchery.com/collections/2020-stitchalong/products/christmas-wreath-club-cross-stitch-pattern

Lesley Teare Designs
2021 Tea Cup Stitch Along ($13.99)

Teacups, birds, bees, flowers, a bit of blackwork, everything you’d expect in a Lesley Teare stitchalong. You’ll find the pattern details and ordering info on the Creative Poppy Patterns website https://www.creativepoppypatterns.com/lesley-teare-designs-2021-stitch-along-cross-stitch-xml-256_279-3742.html

Odd Thread Designs 2021 SALs (Free and Paid)

It looks like there are three SALs planned at Odd Threads so far, two with a Bargello them (one free and one $12.00) You can find more information about their stitchalongs for the year at https://odd-thread.com/stitch-alongs/

Adult Themed Blackwork SAL by Urban Stitches (Free)

Over 18 years old only for this Facebook group stitchalong featuring adult themed blackwork designs. Details are at https://www.facebook.com/groups/391222205556538/ (you must answer the sign up questions about your age to join the group)

16-Month Wildlife Stitchalong from Cross Stitch Studio ($12.00)

It’s a 16-month full coverage mystery SAL with a wildlife theme. One page will be released each month in the special Facebook group set up for it – the link for that is only available to those who purchase the SAL package at https://thecrossstitchstudio.com/products/2021-mystery-stitch-along

12 Days of Christmas SAL from Ivory Needle Cross Stitch ($14.99)

A new section revealed each month, so it’s holiday stitching all year and a with a finished piece just in time for 2021 holidays. Details and pattern ordering information available on Etsy.

All The Smalls Stitch Along from Carolyn Manning Designs ($12.00)

This is a six-month SAL where you get four 22w x 22h “smalls” each month. You can stitch the blocks together a a sampler or individually as fobs, ornaments, etc. You’ll find the pattern details at https://www.carolynmanningdesigns.com/stitch-along.php#!/All-The-Smalls-Stitch-Along/p/262218651/category=22531532

A Year in Flowers / Book of Flowers from Tempting Tangles Designs ($15.00)

This set of 12 detailed floral vignettes, in a botanical look, can be stitched individually or together, depending on what sort of finished product you’d like at the end of the year. More information and ordering details can be found at https://temptingtanglesdesigns.com/shop/ols/products/a-year-in-flowersbook-of-flowers

Dreaming Girl Mystery Stitchalong via Creative Poppy Patterns with design by Barbara Ana Designs ($7.99)

Pattern design by Barbara Ana Designs and exclusive to Creative Poppy. Pattern details and information for the five part stitchalong can be found at https://www.creativepoppypatterns.com/barbaraanadreaminggirlsalcrossstitchpattern-xml-296_302-3748.html

A Grand Vierlanden SAL by Quiltify Design (£24.00)

The pattern is a modern take on a traditional Vierlanden sampler and will have 12 parts, one per month throughout 2021. The pattern comes in three variants and you can choose motifs from these to customize and create a personal design for your stitching. You can find the details and pattern ordering information on Etsy.

8-Bit Video Game SAL from PixelPrime (Free)

One video gamed themed stitchy installment per month throughout 2021. You’ll find the frame and pattern download info at https://pixelprimecrossstitch.blogspot.com/p/pixsal2021.html

Botanical Blackwork SAL from The Steady Thread (Free)

49-week long stitchalong with customization options that include flowers in dinky blackwork vases, hexagons (because bees and flowers belong together) good old squares and a traditional formal garden to be fully planted up by the end of the year.in The Steady Thread Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSteadyThreadBlackworkSAL/

We Believe Stitch-a-long from Notorious Needle ($12.50)

A 10-part mystery SAL filled with messages of peace and change, optimism and hope for the future. You’ll find the details at https://www.notoriousneedle.com/shop/we-believe-cross-stitch-a-long-sal/

Our Year Stitchalong from Historical Sampler Company (£15.00)

The theme this time is the best of each month of the year. You’ll find the details for this one at https://www.historicalsamplercompany.co.uk/shop/ouryear-stitch-a-long/
While you’re there, keep an eye out on the SALs page (https://www.historicalsamplercompany.co.uk/stitch-a-longs/) for the upcoming projects Hello Summer Stitchalong (starting July 15) and a holiday stitchalong later in the year.

Temperature Themed Cross Stitch Patterns

Stitchnmomma Temperature Block Sampler Cross Stitch Pattern

Stitchnmomma Temperature Block Sampler ($10)

I like this one because it has a block for each month. You’ll find an overview of this design along with the ordering information on her website 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 ($10)

Also quilt inspired, new this year in the Stitchnmomma shop is a Flying Geese temperature chart https://www.stitchnmomma.com/cross-stitch-patterns-misc/flying-geese-temperature-sampler-cross-stitch-pattern

Tom & Lily Creations Temperature Tree of Love ($13.39)

You stitch a little heart shaped leaf on the tree for each day of the year. Pattern available at Etsy.

Stitches in Blue Temperature Sampler (Free)

StitchinMommy Temperature Garden Pattern ($10.00)

Carolyn Manning Designs Granny’s Daily Temperature StitchAlong ($10.00/PDF or $13/paper copy)

ApricotPolkaDot Temperature Pattern ($7.50)

Weather or Dot from the TheItsyBitsyETSY ($10.00)

You can choose from a large pattern (each dot 37 stitches) or a small pattern (each dot is 12 stitches). Details and patterns available on Etsy.

Temperature Calendar from I Practice Stitchcraft ($2.82)

A simple but fun temperature cross stitch that you can easily add customizations to. Available on Etsy.

Customized Cross Stitch Annual Heatmap from Tanglewear ($20)

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.

Ongoing Cross Stitch SALs That Continue from Year to Year…

Mill Hill Monday SAL

Kitty and Me Designs Never-Ending Sampler SAL

This is exactly as it sounds, an ongoing stitch-a-long with pretty sampler bits from Pamela Kellogg. You can stitch all the parts or just some of the parts, or mix and match parts in different orders. Since it’s ongoing indefinitely, there’s no exact size or stitch count to give and everyone’s pieces will be totally different. You’ll find all the information at http://kittyandmedesigns.blogspot.com/p/never-ending-sampler-stitch-along.html

TUSAL (aka Totally Useless SAL)

Ongoing Christmas 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. The big themes for 2020 are The Twelve Days of Christmas, Christmas Carols, Ornaments from Just Cross Stitch Magazine. You’ll find all of the information on themes and signing up at http://christmasorniesal2015.blogspot.com/

WIPocalypse SAL

You make a list of the works-in-progress that you want to make progress on throughout the year and check in each month. There are additional challenges and themes throughout the year to keep everyone motivated and having fun, including special events during the Olympics. You’ll find the information for this year, including the monthly themes and the Olympic Stitching challenge, on Measi’s blog at http://measi.net/measiblog/wipocalypse_main/2021-wipocalypse-info/

Great Big List of Cross Stitch StitchAlongs to Join in 2021

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

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

This is certainly not an exhaustive list of all the stitch-a-longs and groups that are out there in the cross stitching world this year, but it’s a good starting point if you’re looking for an SAL to participate in.

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

I’ll try to update this post as often as I can to include new SAL discoveries throughout the year. Enjoy and happy stitching 🙂

Fun and Creative 2020 Cross Stitch Patterns for a Pandemic Year Full of Weird

I think we can all agree that 2020 has been an up and down, totally weird, and sometimes frustrating kind of year. A global pandemic has that effect on things, I suppose.

I’ve been really impressed with the way designers and stitchers are memorializing the year in stitches so creatively. This round up of 2020 themed stitches includes some fun pandemic themed cross stitch patterns, for remembering the year that just wouldn’t give us a break.

Table Of Contents

Let's kick things off with some straight up science with a chart of the Sars-Cov-2 microbe that started this mess…

Covid Microbe Cross Stitch Pattern from CrosstitchGeek

There was a lot of staying at home…

I Made This in Quarantine + Social Distancing Expert – Set of Two Cross Stitch Patterns from OhWowStitch
Alone Together Lockdown Neighbor Windows from CuriousPrintPattern
Zoom Sweet Zoom Cross Stitch Pattern from MarthaMaryStitchery
Corona Quarantine Bundle of 3 Cross Stitch Patterns from MENonWOOLx
Home Is Where Your Ass Should Be from TheStitchetyWitch
Please Scream Inside Your Heart from ScreamingHeartDesign

Holiday ornament cross stitch patterns featuring COVID and pandemic themes are plentiful…

A Very COVID Christmas 2020 Cross Stitch Ornaments (set of 3) from BeverlyStreetShop
2020 Christmas Ornament Cross Stitch Pattern Set from 365DaysofDana
Merry Crisis Ornament from LaHooplaCo
12 Days of Coronavirus Cross Stitch from RecycledBootyBags

Plague doctor designs are definitely popular…

Plague Doctor Blackwork Pattern from FishStitches
Saintly Plague Doctor The Black Death from NightSpiritStudio
6 Plague Doctor Cross Stitch Patterns Bundle Pack from IndustriousOwl

And if the year felt like a total dumpster fire, there's always this…

2020 Dumpster Fire Pattern from GratefulThreadCrafts
3D Dumpster Fire Pattern from LamaCrossStitch

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Let’s kick things off with some straight up science with a chart of the Sars-Cov-2 microbe that started this mess…

Covid Microbe Cross Stitch Pattern from CrosstitchGeek

This microbe pattern is just one of a few science geek themed cross stitch patterns in the CrosstitchGeek Etsy shop, I definitely encourage you to check out some of the others while you’re there as well.

And then there was the theme parks in Japan discouraging screaming on roller coasters… and it became everyone’s favorite catchphrase for a bit.

You know you were singing that in your head while you were reading.

Available on Etsy

Verily, tis the plague. Hast thou considered leeches?
The patterns are also available individually.

Available on Etsy

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And if the year felt like a total dumpster fire, there’s always this…

2020 Dumpster Fire Pattern from GratefulThreadCrafts

2020 Dumpster Fire Cross Stitch Pattern from GratefulThreadCrafts

Small enough that it could be an ornament or stitched anywhere you’d like to express your thoughts about the year.

Available on Etsy

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3D Dumpster Fire Pattern from LamaCrossStitch

Stitched on plastic canvas (perforated paper could probably also work, but wouldn’t be as sturdy) easy to stitch and assemble.

Available on Etsy

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16+ Fun and Creative 2020 Cross Stitch Patterns for a Pandemic Year Full of Weird

Coffee and Mill Hill Kits – Two of My Favorite Things!

I finally got a chance to look at the latest Mill Hill kit releases. I was surprised to find a set of six designs from Debbie Mumm called Good Coffee & Good Friends, all coffee themed!

Stitching and coffee are the two things I most frequently start my day with. When someone asks my kids what their mom likes to do aside from work and family, the answers would be drink coffee, cross stitch, and read a lot of books. Probably in that order. These adorable designs need to get in my kitchen immediately.

available on Amazon

It’s worth noting that these kits come with aida fabric instead of the usual perforated paper stock that often comes with Mill Hill kits, since they’re more stitching than bead work. While they are still of a size to fit in the cute Mill Hill wooden frames that are available, I’m thinking they would make a really cute quilted wall hanging all sewn together with some fun print fabrics.

Six designs:
Coffee Grinder, Coffee Cups, Coffee Grounds,
Coffee Server, Coffee Beans, Coffee Pot

Each kit includes all Mill Hill Glass Beads, Wichelt Permin 16 Count Brandywine Aida, floss, and chart with instructions needed to complete the project

Approximate finished size of each design: 4.75 inches wide x 4.75 inches high

Yes, I admit I have an addiction to Mill Hill kits. At least I know I’m not alone there 😉

Enjoy & Happy Stitching!

This Year’s Spring Eggs from Mill Hill

Last year’s Spring Eggs were seasonal flower themed, this year’s Spring Eggs seem to be seasonal insect themed with a Dragonfly and a Ladybug.

Dragonfly

Ladybug

preview of mill hill spring egg kit contents

inside the package

These eggs are fully beaded designs, so they’re a little bit different than the usually Mill Hill kits. Of course everything you need is included in the kit package and the beads are sorted into groups for you.

There’s a magnet included for finishing and display, but you could add a cord and make it a hanging ornament if you have an Easter or Spring Solstice tree, or a year round tree or display that you change the ornaments on. Have fun with it and get creative 😉 [Read more…]

Pattern Pick of the Day: Twisted Rainbow Sampler

You may have some stitchalongs happening around Facebook groups for this popular pattern by Northern Expressions Needlework, it really is quite stunning to see.

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Onyx by Weeks Dye Works. The floss used in the model are Thread Pickerz silks and the Rainbow Floss packs are available there. Dinky Dyes alternatives are listed at 123stitch along with the pattern purchase info.

Enjoy & Happy Stitching!