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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

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.

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)

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.

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

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 ($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

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/

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)

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

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 🙂

Filed Under: Featured Cross Stitch Patterns Tagged With: SALs, stitch-a-longs

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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Stitching the 2017 Mystery Band Sampler SAL from Linen and Threads

This is a free design that was released one band at a time on the Linen and Threads website throughout 2017. You’ll find all of the information and downloads at http://linenandthreads.com/mystery-sampler-stitch-a-long2017.

Current progress point:

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Better late than never, right? I started this project in January 2017 with the intention of working on it with the group and keeping up, but that didn’t happen. (Thanks a lot, autoimmune disease…) so here I am getting back to stitching it in 2018 and making some progress again.

Linen and Threads Band Sampler Part 1 Finished (Full Fabric)

My fabric and thread selections for this project:

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Navy Wichelt 18 count aida fabric, DMC 3856, DMC 3766, DMC 762, DMC 754


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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.
Holiday Sweater Sampler Ornament 3 of 3 (pattern a Holiday Sweater Sampler Ornament 3 of 3 (pattern available at https://www.stitchingthenightaway.com/holiday-sweater-sampler-round-cross-stitch-ornament-trio/)

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Holiday Sweater Sampler Ornament 2 of 3 (pattern a Holiday Sweater Sampler Ornament 2 of 3 (pattern available at https://www.stitchingthenightaway.com/holiday-sweater-sampler-round-cross-stitch-ornament-trio)

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Sweater Sampler Cross Stitch Ornament 1 of 3 pat Sweater Sampler Cross Stitch Ornament 1 of 3 

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Neglected Floss SAL Biscornus

January Pattern

I figured since we’re using neglected threads, I might as well use some neglected fabric too. I pulled this opalescent Silkweaver fabric from my stash to stitch this month’s pattern. The threads are leftovers that were missing their labels.

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Now I need to find a button that matches these colors and I should probably learn how the heck to assemble a biscornu.

SAL and pattern info is over on Deviant Art at https://mattsma.deviantart.com/journal/JANUARY-Neglected-Floss-SAL-718086917

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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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Stitching the 2017 Rainbow SAL from Connie Gee Designs

This is a free design being released in parts as a stitch-a-long at Connie Gee Designs. You’ll find all of the information and downloads at http://www.conniegeedesigns.com/2017-sal.html.

February:

finished stitching the february portion of the Connie Gee Designs Rainbow SAL
February is stitched in DMC 947. I stitched most of this month’s section in the quiet part of the night after everyone else went to bed and I couldn’t sleep. It made for good company 😉
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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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