Happy New Year! While long term stitch-a-longs (SALs) can start anytime, January is often the month for cross-stitch designers to share their plans for year long SALs. But if none of these patterns ‘cross your stitch’, come back to see what will be starting in February!
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Please note: our roundups for cross-stitch SALs are not exhaustive. Here on Frogging News we typically feature stitch-a-longs created by the pattern designer, and craftivism SALs, and perhaps other community events.
January
Preorder – Farming Magic Stitch-Along, Cozy Fantasy SAL Cross Stitch Pattern PDF
I love pigs! Okay I’m in. This cutie by Flossy Fox Shop is available on Etsy and runs from January to August.
- Instagram: #FarmingMagicSAL #FlossyFoxShopSAL
Dark Goddess Mystery Stitchalong
Witch’s Garden Crafts brings us 12 goddesses that can be stitched individually or as a group. Runs from January to July.
- Instagram: #WitchsGardenCrafts #darkgoddessstitchalong
The Natural World 2023 Mystery SAL
Kristi of Pixel Pixie Stitch says “Think nature meets science meets a cross stitch black sampler”. Available for purchase on her website. Runs January to December.
- Instagram: #pixelpixiexstitch
This is a free SAL with no signup needed. It’s by Eirinn and Rhona of Tangled Threads and Things. Runs from January to June.
- Instagram: #TheBlackworkSAL
Head over to Etsy shop Olivia + Lee Studios for retro movie Legend featuring Darkness. Runs from January to June.
- Instagram: #thedarknesssal
2023 Gothic Valentine Cross Stitch Stitch-Along
Snarky and Modern says you can either purchase the PDFs on Etsy or get them for free on their Facebook group. Runs from January to February.
Wonders of the Hubble Space Telescope Stitchalong
Purchase from Climbing Goat Designs. Runs from January to November.
- Instagram: #HubbleSAL
2023 Mystery Sampler – Royal Gardens
By Fox and Rabbit Designs. Free pattern for the duration of the SAL which runs from January to December this year.
- Instagram: #FoxAndRabbitMysterySamplerSAL2023
Jamie and co from XStitch Magazine invites on a morning walk with them. Runs from January to September.
Lesley Teare Designs 2023 SAL – Subscription
Country Folk is the name of Lesley’s latest SAL and can be purchased via Creative Poppy Patterns. Runs from January to December.
2023 SAL: REACHING SKYWARD – PDF
Head over to Modern Folk Embroidery’s website to purchase this year’s SAL from Jacob who also offers just tree patterns for those of us who need smaller designs. Jacob is just cool like that.
- Instagram: #MFESAL2023
The Storied Steeds Stich Along – 2023 Mystery SAL – PDF
Ingleside Imaginarium brings us this delightful mystery SAL featuring legendary equines from around the world. Gallops along from January to November.
Dragons and Apples SAL // Mystery stitch-along
This is a fun one from Maria of Quaternion Creations that includes a story with each release. Runs from December 28th to June.
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