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Big List of Cross Stitch SALs to Join in 2020

Every year there seem to be more and more stitchalongs to join, and it’s hard to choose which ones to participate in. I fully and honestly admit to lurking and just watching on a few SALs. Half the fun is watching the pieces unfold and seeing everyone’s progress and customization to their work.


In no particular order, here are the cross stitch SALs in 2020…

Linen & Threads 2020 SAL – Friends and Family Quaker

Free
The 2020 design is inspired by antique Quaker and Vierlande samplers, it will have both traditional and new motifs, plus allow you to personalize your sampler to celebrate your friends and family as you stitch each section. All the details are on the Linen & Threads website at http://linenandthreads.com/mystery-sampler-stitch-a-long

CloudsFactory Grimm’s Fairy Tales SAL

$19.99 for pattern – supply kit also available
This year’s design has 12 amazing stories in a pattern inspired to the old samplers, that will include cute borders, geometrical decorations, and an alphabet. You can also purchase a supply kit if you’d like. Pattern information and ordering at https://cloudsfactory.net/grimm-s-fairy-tales-yearly-stitch-a-long-and-kit.html

Climbing Goat Designs Wonders of Space SAL

$16.35 for pattern
This stitchalong has 9 parts, each portraying a beautiful image from astronomy, and begins on January 15th. You’ll find all of the details and ordering information in the Climbing Goat Designs Etsy shop at https://www.etsy.com/listing/759119625/space-stitchalong-wonders-of-space

Cunning Cross Stitch Letters from Hogwarts Stitch-Your-Own-Adventure SAL

Free
This stitchalong for Harry Potter fans has a bit of a twist. It’s like the popular choose your own adventure reading books, only each choice leads to a different piece of the pattern. Each “chapter” will involve a choose your own adventure story, which will guide you to the pattern to use for that section. There will also be drop-in elements. You’ll find the instructions and all the details you need to get started at http://cunningcrossstitch.co.uk/syoa-letters-from-hogwarts/

Faby Reilly Designs Anthea Calendar SAL

£10.00 for pattern
The floral calendar features a dozen designs, one per month, each 70 x 70 stitches in size that can be stitched all together as one large piece or individually. You’ll find the pattern information and ordering details at https://fabyreilly.com/sals/

Scandinavian Gnome Year Long SAL from Jodyri Designs

£12.00 for pattern
Super cute and fun series of 12 Gnomes, 1 per month, each measuring no more than 80 by 80 stitches. using DMC threads and full, partial and backstitching. You’ll find the pattern information and ordering details at https://jodyridesigns.com/products/scandanavian-gnome-year-long-sal-2020-pdf-only

Bloom-Topia Stitch Along at the Jolly Jabber Quilting Blog

free downloads in exchange for a donation of to Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas campaign
The Jolly Jabber Quilting Blog is hosting both a quilt-along and a stitch-along for this event to raise money for Make-a-Wish, with a goal of being able to grant at least five wishes. Patterns will be available on the Jolly Jabber blog starting February 1, 2020. You can read all about this charity fundraiser at https://blog.fatquartershop.com/2020-bloomtopia-stitch-along/

iStitch Designs Burgundy Band Sampler SAL

$27.00 for pattern
A 28-week stitchalong with a sampler that can be stitched on banding or any fabric of your choice. You’ll find the details and ordering information on Carol’s blog at http://istitchcharts.blogspot.com/2019/10/burgundy-band-sampler-2020-sal.html

Connie Gee Designs Oh Gee SAL

$7.00 for pattern
The official chart will be any one of the three Oh Gee charts, which can be found on Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/shop/ConnieGeesDesigns, BUT you can participate by stitching any Connie Gee’s chart. Progress check-ins on the 10th of each month in the Connie Gee Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/186372224735486/

Peppermint Purple Year of Blackwork SAL

Free
Broken down into 52 parts, you’ll get a little bit of this stitchalong each week in the Peppermint Purple SAL group. You’ll find out more about pattern and get a peek at the border outline over at https://peppermintpurple.co.uk/52-week-sal/

Lesley Teare Designs Birds & Blackwork SAL

$15.99 for pattern
The design includes 12 boxes or “windows,” one released each month, with delightful little birds moving about, flying in and out or unsteadily perched on a flower. Each section will use a mix of cross stitch and blackwork. You’ll find all the pattern details and ordering information at https://www.creativepoppypatterns.com/lesley-teare-designs-2020-stitchalong-birds-blackwork-flowers-xml-296_538-3578.html

Tiny Modernist Every Season Sampler SAL

$20.00 for pattern
The six part mystery sampler starts February 2020. There’s a central design, a border, a design for each of the four seasons, plus four additional motifs. You’ll find the pattern details and order information at https://www.tinymodernist.com/collections/stitch-a-longs/products/every-season

Stitchonomy Year of SALS

Free, optional supply kits will be available
Alyssa is offering six free mystery stitchalongs, with themes to be announced as they come up throughout the year. You can find out more and sign up for email notifications at https://stitchonomy.nl/a-year-of-sals/

The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery Animal Almanac SAL

$15.95 for pattern, optional supply kits and cute needle minder available
The mystery pattern will feature a group of twelve animals, all friends who live in the same area (maybe Pumpkinville’s neighboring community of GourdTown?!) and are just enjoying each month to the fullest in their cute little outfits doing fun seasonal things, as you do. You can find all the pattern details and ordering information at https://www.thefrostedpumpkinstitchery.com/collections/clubs/products/animal-almanac-pdf-cross-stitch-pattern

Caterpillar Cross Stitch Bloom and Grow Stitchalong

£15.50 for pattern, optional supply kits and cute needle minder available
The eight part floral mystery pattern starts in January and ends in August. You can find all the pattern details and ordering information, including a sneak peek at a bloom and a look at the cute needle minder, over at https://www.caterpillarcrossstitch.com/products/bloom-and-grow-cross-stitch-a-long-sal

Ship’s Manor Hoppy Spring SAL

$12.00 for pattern, optional supply kits available
A Spring themed stitchalong in six parts, beginning January 15th. You’ll also find a hand-dyed thread pack and fabric optionally available. Even if you aren’t stitching the SAL, I highly recommend checking out the thread pack, it’s beautiful! You’ll find the pattern details and ordering information at http://www.shipsmanor.com/hoppy-spring-sampler/

Ship’s Manor Fantasy Cottage SAL

$12.00 for pattern, optional supply kits available
This is a yearlong stitchalong featuring 12 cottage designs and a border frame. There are hand-dyed fabric and thread options available, including a stunning new fabric color called Aurora. Definitely worth checking out to add to your stash. You’ll find the pattern details and ordering information at http://www.shipsmanor.com/fantasy-cottage-sal/

Elizabeth Charlotte Cotton 1753 – Attic Needlework 2020 Stich-Along

£24.00 for pattern
This stitchalong was mentioned in The Attic Needlework Newsletter ( https://atticneedlework.com/attic-news/ )

Modern Folk Embroidery Family Patchwork Sampler SAL

£18.00 for pattern, optional supply kits available
This year’s stitchalong design takes inspiration from the idea of Scottish family samplers, where stitchers would embroider the initials of their family and loved ones, and creating unique heirlooms. Learn more about the pattern details and ordering information at https://www.modernfolkembroidery.com/product/2020-sal-subscription/

Lakeside Needlecraft Woodland SAL

£14.99 for pattern, optional supply kits available
A 12 part mystery stitch along, exclusively designed by Durene Jones as a Lakeside Needlecraft stitchalong project. This one is actually already in progress and runs through June 2020. You can see the pattern pieces released so far and get the ordering details to join in at https://www.lakesideneedlecraft.co.uk/woodland-sal-and-kit-options-40327-p.asp

Paine Free Crafts Mythical and Legendary Creatures Alphabet SAL

£13.00 for pattern, optional supply kits available
The stitchalong is based on original art by Stanley Morrison and there will be 27 parts (it’s a big one at 311 x 407 stitches in size.) Learn more and check out the different ordering options available at https://www.painefreecrafts.com/product/2020stitchalong/

Ingleside Imaginarium Calluna Brightburn’s Catalogue for Witches’ Familiars Mystery Stitchalong

$18.00
Historically, purported witches were commonly thought to have animal companions that could act as messengers, spies, or conduits of their magic. These creatures were called “Familiars.” This SAL is a creative look at possible animals who could act as a Familiar Spirit to the modern-day witch.  The magical fun starts January 1st, but you can get a sneak peek along with the pattern details at https://www.etsy.com/listing/744195528/catalogue-for-witches-familiars-2020

Nerdstitchalong Facebook Group

Free
A part of Nerdfelt Insiders, this group is just for stitching! Specifically, stitchalongs. You can learn more and join in the fun on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/nerdstitchalong/

Galdra Stafir Magical’s SALs

Free
There are so many stitchalongs from Galdra in 2020, and I want to stitch them all. She offers so many beautiful and amazing mystery stitchalongs throughout the year, I hope you’ll check out at least one or two or five 😉
– Weavers Animals Band Sampler SAL
– Weavers Animals Band Sampler SAL – Small
– 35 x 35 for 2020
– Ornament of the Month 2020
– Blackwork SAL 2020
– Bookmark SAL
– A Blackwork Christmas
– NFSAL 2020 (Neglected Floss SAL)
– Temperature SAL
– Seasons SAL
– Easy Christmas Cards SAL
You’ll find the details for all of the Magical SALs on the blog at https://magicalquilts.blogspot.com/

Carolyn Manning Designs A Year of Bouquets StitchAlong

$22.00 for pattern
A dozen bouquets, one per month, with each bouquet measuring 100w x 100h in stitches. Get a sneak peek along with the pattern details and ordering information at https://www.carolynmanningdesigns.com/stitch-along.php#!/A-Year-of-Bouquets-Stitch-Along/p/159383483/category=22531532

Carolyn Manning Designs The Fairy Bouquet Stitch Along (Miniature Bouquets)

$15.00 for pattern
Another dozen bouquets, one per month, with each bouquet measuring 50w x 50h in stitches they can be stitched individually or all together as a sampler. Get a sneak peek along with the pattern details and ordering information at https://www.carolynmanningdesigns.com/stitch-along.php#!/The-Fairy-Bouquet-Stitch-Along-Miniature-Bouquets/p/161118890/category=22531532

Tempting Tangles Designs SALs

$5.00 – $15.00
You’ll find fun mystery stitchalongs throughout the year at Tempting Tangles. While the year is starting off with just these four, I’m sure there will be more added as the months go by in 2020.
– Enlightenment Zen Quotes ($5.00)
– Quakers in Japan ($6.50)
– Miss Cottontail’s Egg-cellent Finishing School ($6.50)
– Gloria – a Winter Christmas Mystery in 25 parts ($15.00)
You can find pattern details and ordering information for all of the Tempting Tangles SALs (now and future) at https://temptingtanglesdesigns.com/shop

Little Dove Designs All the Fun of the Fair SAL

$17.03
This is a 10 month mystery stitchalong design with a bright and fun fairground theme. Actually, this SAL is already in progress, with parts 1 – 4 available now. You can get a sneak peek and ordering details over on Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/listing/709939578/sign-up-for-all-the-fun-of-the-fair

The Witchy Stitcher Chopping Mall SAL

$17.50
The horror movie fun has already begun for this stitchalong, parts 1 and 2 are out in the world. Get a little sneak peek along with the pattern details on Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/753225219/chopping-mall-stitchalong-sal-cross

Stitching the Night Away 2020 SAL

Free
There will be a stitchalong here at Stitching the Night Away as well. Details will be added to the site and announced soon. Sorry, I’m running a bit behind schedule over here. In the meantime, check out the album of finishes from the 2019 SAL that I’ve added to the page (pattern also still available) https://www.stitchingthenightaway.com/2019-sal/


Temperature Themed Cross Stitch Patterns

Not exactly SALs, but yet they sort of are and you’ll find plenty of folks stitching these around the world each year. The idea 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. It’s a fun project and everyone’s result will be different every time 🙂

Stitchnmomma Temperature Block Sampler Cross Stitch Pattern

Stitchnmomma Temperature Block Sampler

$10.00 for pattern
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.

Tom & Lily Creations Temperature Tree of Love

$11.62 for pattern – optional special thread packs also available
You stitch a little heart shaped leaf on the tree for each day of the year. Pattern available via Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/listing/665878495/sal-365-day-temperature-2020-cross

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 via Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/listing/627352612/temperature-garden-highs-lows-cross

CM Designs Granny Square Temperature Cross Stitch Pattern

Carolyn Manning Designs Granny’s Daily Temperature StitchAlong

$10.00 for PDF pattern or $13.00 for hard copy pattern
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

$6.50
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 via Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/listing/656676841/temperature-counted-cross-stitch-digital

I also saw a fun idea on Pinterest where you stitched a simple bookmark, just a single row of stitches across for each day (any width) using any scale of colors for the temperatures that you’d like.


Ongoing Cross Stitch SALs That Continue from Year to Year… 

Mill Hill Monday SAL

Free
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/

never ending sampler SAL from kitty and me designs

Kitty and Me Designs Never-Ending Sampler SAL

Free
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)

Free
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

Ongoing Christmas Ornament SAL

Free
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/

International Hermit & Stitch Weekend (IHSW)

International Hermit & Stitch Weekend

Free
This event has been going on for several years and takes place the 3rd full weekend of each month, from Friday through Sunday. We’re all busy and life is hectic, so the idea here is to set aside one weekend per month to get some stitching done and relax. This SAL has been moved to a Facebook group, but the information is still available at https://joysze.blogspot.com/p/international-hermit-and-stitch-weekend.html and of course you can still blog about your progress and stitching projects. You can join the group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/757401391130415

WIPocalypse SAL

Free
This annual SAL in it’s 9th year for 2020. 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/2020-wipocalypse-info/

Great Big List of Cross Stitch SALS - Stitchalongs to Join in 2020
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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 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 & Happy Stitching!

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Cross Stitch SALs to Join in 2019

Linen and Threads 2019 Mystery SAL Peacock Garden (center block preview)

Linen and Threads 2019 Mystery Sampler SAL ~ Free ~ Back in in 2017 Linen and Threads did the first mystery sampler, and then again in 2018, and thousands of stitchers have participated in stitching these patterns, myself included. Another mystery sampler is on for 2019 and it’s a bit different than the first two, which were band samplers. This year’s theme is Peacock’s Garden and the design is square, with the first pattern reveal being the peacock at the center of the design. You’ll find all of the details and the PDF downloads at http://linenandthreads.com/mystery-sampler-stitch-a-long (You can also still download the patterns from the 2018 and 2017 band sampler SALs)

pumpkinville SAL from The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery

Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery 2019 SAL Pumpkinville ~ $19.95 ~ Featuring the seriously cute town of Pumpkinville with friends and neighbors exploring all that the town has to offer, with activities like visiting the local library, grabbing milkshakes from the diner, and even getting a little exercise at the ice rink. The fun starts on January 15th and continues all year. You can choose to purchase patterns only or get a supply kit from their shop at https://www.thefrostedpumpkinstitchery.com/collections/welcome-to-pumpkinville

connie gee designs backstitch sal

Connie Gee Designs 2018 – 2019 Backstitch Design SAL ~ Free ~ This SAL started in 2018 and continues through 2019 with 25 design sections plus a border.  (I’m stitching this one, though I’m a bit behind the group.) The stitch count for this project is 135 x 135. This is a FREE stitch-a-long to participate in. You’ll find all the details and pattern downloads at http://www.conniegeedesigns.com/2018-2019-sal.html

Ship's Manor Painted Orphans SAL

Ship’s Manor Painted Orphans SAL ~ $14.00 ~ Designed to use up leftover threads and get creative with color choices for painting the houses and different sections of the stitch-a-long pattern. “Orphans” refers to those bits of floss you have left that were special colors, one of a kinds, or hand dyed threads that you only have a tiny bit left of. There will be 12 sections, one per month throughout the year, plus a border pattern. You can check out the details, order your charts, and even a special hand dyed fabric and thread packs at http://www.shipsmanor.com/painted-orphans-sal/

Stitching the Night Quilt Block Sampler SAL

Stitching the Night Away Quilt Block Sampler 2019 SAL ~ Free ~ The first year-long SAL here at Stitching the Night Away, which is really exciting for me. The theme is quilt blocks and the patterns include cross stitch and blackwork fills. One block per month with six cross stitch blocks and six blackwork blocks. You’ll find all of the details and the PDF downloads at https://www.stitchingthenightaway.com/2019-sal/

Stitch an Inch Garden SAL

By The Bay Needleart Stitch an Inch Garden SAL ~ $10.00 per chart pack ~ A garden grows inch by inch and stitch by stitch in this flowery stitch-a-long. There are six chart packs scheduled and each will have four color themed garden flowers. The first release is scheduled for January 20, 2019. You’ll find more information on how to order the chart packs at https://bythebayneedleart.blogspot.com/p/stitch-inch-garden-sal.html

Caterpillar Cross Stitch Seas the Day Mystery SAL and needleminder

Caterpillar Cross Stitch Seas the Day SAL ~ £13.95 ~ This nine part beach themed mystery stitch-a-long is sure to be fun and make you feel like you’re on a mini vacation all year long. You’ll find pattern and kit options for the project (including the fun beach hut needleminder you can add to your order) at https://www.caterpillarcrossstitch.com/products/seas-the-day

Fuzzy Fox Design Magic Mini Monsters cross stitch SAL

Fuzzy Fox Designs Magic Mini Monsters SAL ~ $21.86 ~ There will be 29 parts with one released in January and then two per month for 15 months. These are sure to be cute and completely fun to stitch throughout the year. You can subscribe to the patterns for this one via the Fuzzy Fox Designs Etsy shop at https://www.etsy.com/fuzzyfoxdesigns/listing/655910360/magic-mini-monsters-stitch-a-long

Cloudsfactory cross stitch SAL humans after all

Cloudsfactory Humans After All SAL ~ $19.99 ~ The theme for this year’s stitch-a-long at Cloudsfactory is human history. From primitive man to the modern day, take a stitchy field trip to learn all about civilizations, inventors, scientists, historical facts, and dresses through eras. You can find all of the details as well as supply kit options at https://cloudsfactory.net/humans-after-all.html

Tempting Tangles Watermeadows Garden Mystery SAL ~ $5.00 ~ This garden themed stitch-a-long starts January 4, 2019 and is released every two weeks for 16 parts and delivered via a Facebook group. You can learn more about Tempting Tangles SALs on their blog, and you can sign up to get the patterns for Watermeadows through the Tempting Tangles Etsy shop at https://www.etsy.com/listing/632412416/watermeadows-garden-mystery-sal

Lakeside Needlecraft East Asian Inspirations cross stitch SAL

Lakeside Needlecraft East Asian Inspirations SAL ~ £15.99 ~ A new section released on the 1st of each month with an East Asian theme, design by Lucie Heaton. You can find all of the details and order your patterns at https://www.lakesideneedlecraft.co.uk/east-asian-inspirations-sal-and-kit-options-34584-p.asp There are also kit and thread pack options available if you’d like to pick up supplies from Lakeside as well. Kate and the team at Lakeside Needlecraft are fantastic and super helpful if you ever need anything stitchy in the UK.

Modern Folk Embroidery Cross Stitch SAL for 2019

Modern Folk Embroidery Mystery SAL ~ £1.50 per pattern section ~ The theme for this year is Hope, a Year of Stitching Together. You’ll find the patterns as they are released each month at https://www.modernfolkembroidery.com/product-category/mystery-sal-2019/ You can also still purchase the full pattern from the 2018 Mystery SAL at https://www.modernfolkembroidery.com/product-category/mystery-sal-2018/

Magical Quilts and More Weavers Birds SAL ~ Free ~ This is sort of a sequel to last year’s Weavers Band Sampler SAL. This year the bands will feature birds. A little bit of the pattern will be revealed each month. You can find the overview and border pattern to get started at https://magicalquilts.blogspot.com/2018/12/weavers-birds-sal-information-and.html

Magical Quilts and More Blackwork SAL ~ Free ~ This is a small blackwork sampler (50 x 50 stitches in size) with a little section and blackwork fill each month throughout the year. You can find the outline part and all of the details at https://magicalquilts.blogspot.com/2018/12/blackwork-sal.html

Magical Quilts and More Mamluk Cross Stitch Sampler SAL ~ Free ~ Inspired by a Medieval Mamluk period (1250 – 1517) cross stitch in the Ashmolean Museum. A little bit of the pattern wil be released each month throughout the year. You’ll find all of the details at https://magicalquilts.blogspot.com/2018/12/mamluk-cross-stitch-sal.html

Lesley Teare 2019 SAL Owls (January pictured)

Lesley Teare Owl SAL ~ Free ~ Lesley will have a new cute owl posted to as a free chart to her blog each month throughout 2019. You’ll find the border and thread key already posted so that you can gather supplies and get started if you’d like, along with a sneak peek of the first six owls in the series at http://lesleyteare.com/blog/make-a-start-on-the



Temperature Themed Cross Stitch Patterns

Not exactly SALs, but yet they sort of are and you’ll find plenty of folks stitching these around the world each year. The idea 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. It’s a fun project and everyone’s result will be different every time 🙂

Stitchnmomma Temperature Block Sampler Cross Stitch Pattern

Stitchnmomma Temperature Block Sampler ~ You’ll find and overview of this design on her blog at http://stitchnmomma.blogspot.com/2016/12/temperature-block-sampler.html and the pattern is also available to order from several shops.

Stitches in Blue Temperature Sampler ~ 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

ApricotPolkaDot Temperature Cross Stitch Pattern

ApricotPolkaDot Temperature Pattern ~ You’ll find the pattern available via Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/listing/656676841/temperature-counted-cross-stitch-digital

Temperature Garden Cross Stitch Pattern

StitchinMommy Temperature Garden Pattern ~ Cute little rows of flowers bloom throughout the year in this one. You’ll find the pattern available via Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/listing/627352612/temperature-garden-highs-lows-cross

I also saw a fun idea on Pinterest where you stitched a simple bookmark, just a single row of stitches across for each day (any width) using any scale of colors for the temperatures that you’d like.

Ongoing Cross Stitch SALs That Continue from Year to Year… 

Mill Hill Mondays Perpetual Stitch-a-Long

Mill Hill Monday SAL 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/

never ending sampler SAL from kitty and me designs

Kitty and Me Designs Never-Ending Sampler SAL 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

neglected floss SAL biscornu

The Neglected Floss SAL is an ongoing project put together by a group at DeviantArt that’s going on its fourth year now. This year they’re going to have 12 single color patterns of different sizes to help you use up those leftover bits and pieces of threads that you just can’t part with. This is a FREE stitch-a-long and you can find all of the details at https://www.deviantart.com/stitchingpirates

gifted gorgeousness stitch-a-long

Gifted Gorgeousness SAL from Serendipitous Stitching is all about the generosity of stitchers. Each month on the 15th you post about anything which is a gift, either to you or for someone else. You’ll find the sign up page and all of the information on how to submit gifts each month at http://serendipitousstitching.blogspot.co.uk/p/gifted-gorgeousness-2018-sign-up-page.html

stitching smalls SAL cross stitch

Smalls SAL at Stitching Lotus is an ongoing bring your own design sort of SAL. Stitch one small design of your choosing per month and share your finish on the last Friday of each month. You’ll find the information, including the monthly dates, on the Stitching Lotus blog at http://stitchinglotus.ca/smalls-sal-2018/

 WIPocalypse stitch-a-long

WIPocalypse is an annual SAL in it’s 8th year for 2019. 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 to keep everyone motivated and having fun. You’ll find the information for 2018, including the monthly themes and the Olympic Stitching challenge, on Measi’s blog at http://measi.net/measiblog/wipocalypse_main/

International Hermit & Stitch Weekend (IHSW)

International Hermit & Stitch Weekend has been going on for several years and takes place the 3rd full weekend of each month, from Friday through Sunday. We’re all busy and life is hectic, so the idea here is to set aside one weekend to get some stitching done and relax. This SAL has been moved to a Facebook group, but the information is still available at Joysze.blogspot.com and of course you can still blog about your progress and stitching projects. You can join the group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/757401391130415

ongoing ornament stitch a long

Christmas Ornament SAL for 2019 You might remember from previous year’s posts that this is one of those forever ongoing SALs and is FREE to participate in for folks who want to stitch holiday ornaments throughout the year. You can even sign up to post your ornaments on the blog. You’ll find all of the information on themes and signing up at http://christmasorniesal2015.blogspot.com/

TUSAL totally useless sal cross stitch orts

TUSAL ~ aka the 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 under the TUSAL label http://itsdaffycat.blogspot.com/search/label/TUSAL

Cross Stitch SALs Happening in 2019

This Stitch-a-Long List is Ongoing…

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 one that I haven’t mentioned, please do 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 & Happy Stitching!

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Cross Stitch SALs Happening in 2018

ships manor through the window sal for 2018Ship’s Manor Through the Window SAL is 12 parts plus a border. A unique view “through the window” with a monthly pattern section released. The stitch count for this one is 148 × 191. The pattern for this stitch-a-long is $14 and available at http://www.shipsmanor.com/through-the-window-sal/, where you can also purchase the beautiful hand dyed fabric in a variety of styles if you’d like to use the color Erik created for the SAL.

connie gee designs backstitch sal Connie Gee Designs TWO YEAR Backstitch Design SAL Yes, you read that correctly, this SAL spans 2018 and 2019 with 25 design sections plus a border. The stitch count for this project is 135 x 135.
This is a FREE stitch-a-long to participate in. You’ll find all the details and pattern downloads at http://www.conniegeedesigns.com/2018-2019-sal.html

linen and threads mystery sampler sal 2018Mystery Sampler from Linen and Threads The 2017 mystery sampler was such a huge success that they’re doing a new one this year. This is a large project with the stitch count at 209 wide x 478 high. They announced in the SAL’s Facebook group that the overall theme for the 2018 design is Medieval menagerie. The SAL is FREE to participate in and all of your pattern and download information can be found at http://linenandthreads.com/mystery-sampler-stitch-a-long

guardians of notre dame cross stitch salGuardians of Notre Dame Mystery SAL from Ingleside Imaginarium Last year they did a beautiful birthstone dragon SAL. This year’s design is sure to be stunning when complete, I am really looking forward to seeing it come together and reveal the sections. The pattern is 165 x 163 stitch count and will be released one section per month. The pattern is $18 and can be ordered via the Ingleside Imaginarium Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/listing/576654449/guardians-of-notre-dame-mystery-stitch

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Getting to Know Featured Stitcher Kat B.

You’ll find Kat around the web on these links:

  • Facebook – @noxfelisdesigns
  • Instagram – @noxfelisdesigns
  • Etsy – noxfelisdesigns

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Getting to Know Featured Stitcher Lisa P.

Featured Stitcher Lisa P

Let’s get into the stitching questions and have some fun getting to know Lisa, her projects, and her crafty stash…
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Getting to Know Featured Stitcher Brandy

Featured-Stitcher-Brandy

You’ll find Brandy around the web on these links:

  • Instagram – @a_girl_and_her_kindle
  • Pinterest – @HandmadeRedhead
  • Goodreads – HandmadeRedhead
  • Litsy – @Handmade_Redhead

Now let’s get into the stitching questions and have some fun getting to know Brandy, her projects, and her crafty stash…
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12 of My Favorite Stitching Groups

I’m sure there are probably hundreds of stitching and needlework groups on Facebook, and I’m definitely a member of more than just this dozen, but these are just a few of my favorites that I visit every week 🙂

12 favorite stitching groups
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Cool Grime Guard Solution for Big Projects

I came across this while browsing #flosstube videos on YouTube over the weekend. Pam was working on Bid Red Ship and afraid the hand-dyed floss would bleed if washed, so in order to take extra care to keep the fabric extra super clean she sewed up a solution using pillow shams!

[big project grime guard made from pillow shams at 37:56]
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12 SALs Happening in 2017

stitchrovia sal Stitchrovia’s Charity SAL for UK based charity Mind. All profits from the pattern will go to directly to the charity to help those who suffer with mental health issues, as well as their families. You’ll find the first of nine installments at https://www.etsy.com/listing/505309597/charity-sal-for-mind-release-1-of-9

rainbowsalConnie Gee Designs 2017 Rainbow SAL. Year long sampler with a free monthly chart release. You’ll find all of the information and downloads at http://www.conniegeedesigns.com/2017-sal.html. Make sure to join Connie’s Facebook group to follow along with others and to share your own stitching progress. It’s been fun to see everyone’s floss and fabric choices so far!

linen and threads mystery band sampler salMystery Band Sampler from Linen and Threads. A year long band sampler mystery with free monthly chart release. This is a big one at 205w x 467h final stich count. You’ll find all the downloads and information for this one at http://linenandthreads.com/mystery-sampler-stitch-a-long [Read more…]

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Stitching a Fine Thread Between Hobby and Insanity

Any crafter can tell you that it is a very fine thread between the boundaries of hobby, obsession, and complete craft insanity.

stitching a fine thread between hobby and insanity tee shirt preview

This fun shirt design is available via teespring until July 28th.
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The annual stitchalong list is up on the website t The annual stitchalong list is up on the website this week at StitchingtheNightAway.com ~ I hope you find something fun to stitch in the new year. Enjoy and happy stitching 🙂 

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The annual list of stitchalongs has been posted at The annual list of stitchalongs has been posted at Stitching the Night Away if you're looking for a new #crossstitch project ❤️

https://www.stitchingthenightaway.com/big-list-of-cross-stitch-sals-2022/

If you know about one that I've missed, please do share a link in the comments on the blog and point us in the right direction.
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