2023 Mystery Counted Cross Stitch Sampler
Stitch-A-Long (SAL):
"Over The Moon"
Who doesn't love a mystery?
Each month receive a new part of a large sampler counted cross stitch design.
Free to participate in!
(includes pattern chart)
The 2023 Mystery SAL begins January 2023
--new pieces of the pattern will be released monthly through December 2023.
--new pieces of the pattern will be released monthly through December 2023.
There is no sign up.
Just bookmark this page.
Each month the next installment of the pattern will appear here.
Materials and suggested colors will be posted in early December 2023
Just bookmark this page.
Each month the next installment of the pattern will appear here.
Materials and suggested colors will be posted in early December 2023
March 2023
This is a medium-large pattern that some may consider challenging, especially if choosing to stitch on dark fabric. If you are beginning stitcher, you will build a lot of skills working on this piece. Intermediate and Advanced stitchers should enjoy the amount of coverage of this pattern!
Please find time to relax and enjoy "just stitching" meditation.
Happy stitching!
Please find time to relax and enjoy "just stitching" meditation.
Happy stitching!
The patterns vary slightly depending on which color fabric you are using. Don't switch charts!
(If you are stitching on dark fabric, use only the dark fabric charts. If using light fabric, use only the light fabric charts.)
(If you are stitching on dark fabric, use only the dark fabric charts. If using light fabric, use only the light fabric charts.)
January
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NOTE: There was a very small mistake in the February charts. Please check carefully when stitching the March chart if you didn't use the revised February chart (you may need to pull out or add in a few stitches along the right side of the February moon).
Also, from now on, each month the pattern will be adding to the previous months charts. They will not have the previous month's stitches in a different color.
Also, from now on, each month the pattern will be adding to the previous months charts. They will not have the previous month's stitches in a different color.
This design and chart is © (copyrighted) by A.S. Galbraith (One Point Mind) 2023. You are granted a limited license to stitch this design for personal use only. Under this license you may print a working copy to stitch from. This design and chart is exclusive to A.S. Galbraith (One Point Mind), and only available to download via the website: www.onepointmind.com
Suggested Materials:
Design: 334 x 358 Stitches
(approximately 80 8 yard skeins for 14 count, 2 strands)
Fabric Size (minimum):
14 ct. 27" x 29" (actual design: 23.9"w x 25.6"h)
16 ct. 24" x 26" (actual design: 20.9"w x 22.4"h)
18 ct. 22" x 23" (actual design: 18.6"w x 19.9"h)
20 ct. 20" x 21" (actual design: 16.7"w x 17.9"h)
(you can add more inches on each side if you prefer more fabric around the design area)
Fabric color:
Black or Navy is recommended (dark blue or very dark purple could also work.)
However, for some working with dark fabric is challenging, so white fabric can be used.
Thread color:
This pattern was designed with one color thread in mind, however, multiple color threads can be used, just keep in mind that if you are using black or dark blue fabric, you will want to choose white threads (if you want to use more than one color choose light color threads) and if you are using white fabric, you will want to choose black threads (if you want to use more than one color choose dark color threads).
(approximately 80 8 yard skeins for 14 count, 2 strands)
Fabric Size (minimum):
14 ct. 27" x 29" (actual design: 23.9"w x 25.6"h)
16 ct. 24" x 26" (actual design: 20.9"w x 22.4"h)
18 ct. 22" x 23" (actual design: 18.6"w x 19.9"h)
20 ct. 20" x 21" (actual design: 16.7"w x 17.9"h)
(you can add more inches on each side if you prefer more fabric around the design area)
Fabric color:
Black or Navy is recommended (dark blue or very dark purple could also work.)
However, for some working with dark fabric is challenging, so white fabric can be used.
Thread color:
This pattern was designed with one color thread in mind, however, multiple color threads can be used, just keep in mind that if you are using black or dark blue fabric, you will want to choose white threads (if you want to use more than one color choose light color threads) and if you are using white fabric, you will want to choose black threads (if you want to use more than one color choose dark color threads).
Color palette ideas:
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Supplementary materials (useful but not required):
- a good light source (especially if working on dark fabric)
- Bobbins to hold floss
- chart holder
- craft stand (an adjustable stand that can hold your needlework, freeing your hands.)
- repositional highlighter tape (to help keep track of working place in pattern)
- needle minder (little magnets that can be attached to your piece for holding your needle when not being used)
- bag or box (to keep project and tools together)
Don’t forget to join the One Point Mind Mystery SAL Facebook Group:
www.facebook.com/groups/opmmysterysal/
www.facebook.com/groups/opmmysterysal/
What is a Mystery Stitch-A-Long?
A stitch-a-long (SAL) is a single counted cross stitch pattern that is broken up and delivered weekly or monthly. A mystery SAL is one in which the completed design remains a mystery. Each delivery of the pattern reveals a little more of the overall project. The fun part is that project is worked on at the same time as other stitchers. A lot of SALs have a community group where all those working on the pattern can share pictures of their progress and get help along the way. Most SALs are large patterns and they usually take 6 months to a year to complete, depending on the intervals of pattern release and the complexity of the pattern. But there are some that run much shorter.
About a month before the SAL begins a notice will go out detailing when the SAL will run and how to sign up. A list of supplies will be provided so you can get them all together before the SAL begins. At the start of the SAL all those who have signed up will receive their first installment of the pattern and the fun begins! The best thing about a Stitch-A-Long is the community of stitchers joined together by the project. Everyone is there to share and talk about their stitching. The community is not for competition or to determine who is the fastest or best stitcher, or who can guess the pattern first. It’s there for support and for being together. SALs are great for beginners new to cross stitching, as they have a community of people to help answer questions and give encouragement. They are also great for experienced cross stitchers who enjoy the challenge of a mystery SAL and exploring the possibilities of using different colors than those indicated in the pattern.
A stitch-a-long (SAL) is a single counted cross stitch pattern that is broken up and delivered weekly or monthly. A mystery SAL is one in which the completed design remains a mystery. Each delivery of the pattern reveals a little more of the overall project. The fun part is that project is worked on at the same time as other stitchers. A lot of SALs have a community group where all those working on the pattern can share pictures of their progress and get help along the way. Most SALs are large patterns and they usually take 6 months to a year to complete, depending on the intervals of pattern release and the complexity of the pattern. But there are some that run much shorter.
About a month before the SAL begins a notice will go out detailing when the SAL will run and how to sign up. A list of supplies will be provided so you can get them all together before the SAL begins. At the start of the SAL all those who have signed up will receive their first installment of the pattern and the fun begins! The best thing about a Stitch-A-Long is the community of stitchers joined together by the project. Everyone is there to share and talk about their stitching. The community is not for competition or to determine who is the fastest or best stitcher, or who can guess the pattern first. It’s there for support and for being together. SALs are great for beginners new to cross stitching, as they have a community of people to help answer questions and give encouragement. They are also great for experienced cross stitchers who enjoy the challenge of a mystery SAL and exploring the possibilities of using different colors than those indicated in the pattern.
No more UFOs (unfinished objects)!
Most crafters are familiar with the dreaded UFO! Projects that are started and then abandoned and languish, forgotten for a long time, sometimes never to be picked up and finished. The larger or more complex the project the higher the chance it becomes a UFO. Many cross stitch patterns have pages and pages of charts to be stitched, which often become UFOs. With a SAL you get a smaller part of the pattern that is easier to complete, and the support of a community of fellow stitchers helps keep you motivated. Additionally, since the pattern comes in smaller increments, it's easy to catch up if things get busy. You can also work on other projects at the same time if you like to juggle between projects, resulting in fewer UFOs.
Most crafters are familiar with the dreaded UFO! Projects that are started and then abandoned and languish, forgotten for a long time, sometimes never to be picked up and finished. The larger or more complex the project the higher the chance it becomes a UFO. Many cross stitch patterns have pages and pages of charts to be stitched, which often become UFOs. With a SAL you get a smaller part of the pattern that is easier to complete, and the support of a community of fellow stitchers helps keep you motivated. Additionally, since the pattern comes in smaller increments, it's easy to catch up if things get busy. You can also work on other projects at the same time if you like to juggle between projects, resulting in fewer UFOs.