This is my running roundup of new cross-stitch stitch-alongs (SALs) for 2026—especially mystery SALs that designers release in parts over time. I’ll keep updating this list as announcements pop up, so feel free to bookmark this page and check back when you’re ready for your next big project.
New to SALs? Start here: What Is a Cross-Stitch Stitch-Along (SAL)? How It Works + How to Join
SAL Checklist (Before You Join)
Some things to keep in mind before you join a SAL to make sure there are no surprises and fits with your stitchy style.
- Start date + time zone (if listed)
- Release schedule (weekly/monthly)
- Fabric + stitch count
- Floss list (DMC or overdyeds)
- How you receive the chart (email, shop download, FB group, etc.)
- Is the it the chart only? Or is there a bundle?
- Any deadlines for sign-up (sometimes limited)
Sample SAL
An example of the stitch-along components I try to capture.
If you’re a cross-stitch shop or designer and want to make sure you’re SAL is on the list, please tag or DM me on Instagram at FroggingNews.
- SAL Name:
- Designer / Shop:
- Type: Mystery SAL
- Starts: (Month Day, 2026 or Month 2026)
- Release schedule: Weekly / Monthly / Other
- Estimated end: (Month 2026 or Month 2027)
- How to join: (link)
- What we know so far: (theme hints, vibes, floss type, etc.)
- Notes: (Facebook group? hashtag? printed option? limited run?)
New Mystery SALs Starting in 2026
Mystery SALs are released in parts, but the finished design stays secret until the end. I promise not to spoil anything on here.
Open for orders and preorders:
- SAL Name: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
- Designer / Shop: Living on the Rainbow
- Type: Mystery SAL
- Starts: May 2026
- Release schedule: Twice a month
- Estimated end: September 2026
- How to join: via Etsy
- What we know so far: To be a 3D book
- Notes: You can also purchase an embellishment pack from Oleana’s Etsy shop
- SAL Name: Museum After Midnight
- Designer / Shop: Lola Crow
- Type: Mystery SAL
- Starts: June 2026
- Release schedule: Weekly
- Estimated end: September 2026
- How to join: designer’s website
- What we know so far: Prehistoric creatures wandering the halls
- Notes: Might be more for intermediate stitchers
- SAL Name: Stellar Signs
- Designer / Shop: Caterpillar Cross Stitch
- Type: Mystery SAL
- Starts: March 2026
- Release schedule: Monthly
- Estimated end: June 2026
- How to join: website
- What we know so far: Designed by Emma Congdon of @stitchrovia
- Notes: Facebook group
- SAL Name: Life at the Cottage
- Designer / Shop: NeedleLot Designs
- Type: Mystery SAL
- Starts: April 2026
- Release schedule: every other week / fortnight
- Estimated end: August 2026
- How to join: designer website
- What we know so far: “…features beloved critters (both domesticated and wild), folk art motifs, and the best of what picturesque English architecture has to offer!”
- Notes: #LifeAtTheCottageSAL
- SAL Name: Happiness is Homemade Stitch-a-Long
- Designer / Shop: Historical Sampler Co.
- Type: full reveal
- Starts: April 2026
- Release schedule: Every other week / fortnight
- Estimated end: May 2026
- How to join: website
- What we know so far: They have lots of goodies if you purchase the gift box
- Notes: Ships from the UK, but they have a PDF only option
- SAL Name: Secret Lagoon
- Designer / Shop: Pony Stitches
- Type: Mystery SAL
- Starts: March 2026
- Release schedule: Every other week / fortnight
- Estimated end: May 2026
- How to join: Etsy
- What we know so far: “…deep into a magical underwater world filled with adorable sea creatures and vibrant colors”
- Notes: follow on Instagram @ponystitches and use #SecretLagoonSAL
- SAL Name: Snails Hollow
- Designer / Shop: The Stitch Crypt
- Type: Mystery SAL
- Starts: March 2026
- Release schedule: Twice a month
- Estimated end: September 2026
- How to join: Website
- What we know so far: “An adventure through a mushroom land filled with snails and fun…”
- Notes: Suggested fabric is Mycene from Under the Sea Fabrics.
- SAL Name: In Our Dreams We Are Dancing – A Dragon SAL
- Designer / Shop: Quaternion Creations
- Type: Mystery SAL
- Starts: January 2026
- Release schedule: Every two weeks
- Estimated end: not listed
- How to join: designer’s website or Etsy
- What we know so far: This is the third pattern from the Dragons and Apples trilogy
- Notes: Additional catch-up week after every 4 releases
- SAL Name: These Plants Can Kill
- Designer: Tiny Modernist
- Type: Mystery SAL
- Starts: January 15, 2026
- Release schedule: 6-parts monthly
- Estimated end: June 2026
- How to join: hop over here
- What we know so far: Features plants, bottles and various fall/Halloween motifs
- Notes: This SAL is run through their Patreon but you don’t need to be a subscriber to join this SAL in particular.
- SAL Name: Soed Idee Jubilee SAL
- Designer / Shop: Atelier Soed Idee
- Type: Mystery SAL
- Starts: January 2026
- Release schedule: Weekly
- Estimated end: December 2026
- How to join: shop website
- What we know so far: Design motifs are submitted by fans
- Notes: Soed Idee celebrates its 15th anniversary with this SAL
- SAL Name: The Houses on Stitchery Lane
- Designer / Shop: Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery
- Type: Mystery SAL
- Starts: January 2026
- Release schedule: Monthly
- Estimated end: September 2026
- How to join: website
- What we know so far: “entire “series is stitched on 36 count Arrowroot linen by Roxy Floss Co. with Roxy Floss Co. overdyed floss”
- Notes: Physical charts for this SAL are only released through your LNS or ONS
- SAL Name: Ocean: Wonders of the Seas Stitchalong
- Designer / Shop: Climbing Goat Designs
- Type: Mystery SAL
- Starts: January 2026
- Release schedule: Monthly
- Estimated end: November 2026
- How to join: hop over here
- What we know so far: Animals accurately portrayed from surface to the deepest depths.
- Notes: Parts released in UK time. Looks like a one-time payment.
- SAL Name: Cats and Plants SAL
- Designer / Shop: Mainely XStitch
- Type: Mystery SAL
- Starts: January 2026
- Release schedule: Bi-weekly
- Estimated end: End of 2026
- How to join: hop over here
- What we know so far: “journey through leafy greens, mischievous cats, and cozy chaos”
- Notes: They are going to have 2 weeks of easy patterns for catching up.
- SAL Name: Song of the Season
- Designer / Shop: Caterpillar Cross Stitch
- Type: Mystery SAL
- Starts: January 2026
- Release schedule: Monthly
- Estimated end: April 2026
- How to join: website
- What we know so far: Designed by Cheryl McKinnon from Tiny Modernist.
- Notes: Pattern or full kit is available. Ships from UK.