Renaissance Stitch-Along
The 2026 Cliffside Stitches SAL is inspired by 16th-century needlework patterns from France, Italy, and Germany. The final monthly pattern release with cross stitch and blackwork options is now available. The introductory PDF explains the background of the project, gives the template for a 3 x 3 grid of squares, and provides other stitching information. There is also an alternative 3 x 6 template if you would like to stitch both the cross stitch and the blackwork patterns in a single sampler. To access the monthly releases, simply click on the links below. You can join a community of other SAL participants in the Cliffside Stitches Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/976911076971090
NOTE: The charts will be freely available until December 1, 2026. After that date they will be deleted, and the full designs for both the cross stitch and blackwork samplers will be listed for purchase in my Etsy shop.
Introductory PDF / Expanded 3 x 6 Template / March / April / May / June / July / August / September / October / November
Freebies
These two designs are inspired by early-16th-century European needlework patterns.
Click on the photo caption to access the charts.
Previous SALs
My Cross-Stitch Tiles, Egyptian Blackwork Squares, Cross-Stitch Collages, Blackwork Collages, Cross Stitch Bands & Boxes, Blackwork Bands & Boxes, Cross Stitch Floral Bands, Blackwork Floral Bands, and Heritage Motifs Cross Stitch and Blackwork SALs have ended. Patterns for the complete projects are now available in my Etsy shop.
