FREE SAL FAQs
Are these Free?
YES!
There are optional extras, but you do not need to purchase anything to complete the Stitch-A-Long
How do I join 2025?
You can request access to the 2025 SAL by Clicking Here
Please note that the 2024 SAL is now closed to new participants.
Where do I start?
Once the 2025 SAL is live (18th Dec) then you can enter the SAL Members Area (under Stitch-A-Longs on the main menu) and all the details/files will be available in there.
Where is the Members Area?
This can be found on the Main Menu, under Stitch-A-Longs.
Once you have requested access, and activated your account, if you do not already have one, then you can just log in to access them. If you are already logged in, just click the person icon or Log In you can then scroll down and click the button for the required Members Area.
Do I need to join the Peppermint Purple CLUB or buy a layout/border to participate in the SAL?
No - both of those are optional.
What is the Peppermint Purple Club?
This is not related to the Free Stitch-A-Longs I offer, but you will see it mentioned. It is a paid membership club I offer with free patterns monthly and discounted purchases; details can be found by clicking here.
You DO NOT need to be a Club member to participate in the SAL.
Can I do the last years SAL?
Previous years Stitch-A-Longs are all available to purchase here
The files are free, so I can share them correct?
No, this is not correct.
All Peppermint Purple Files, free or not, are protected by copyright and are not to be shared with anyone, under any circumstances.
If anyone you know wishes to participate please direct them to the website to join.
I am considering joining the Facebook group, but what are the group rules?
These can be found by Clicking Here
How can I join 2024
Unfortunately 2024 is now closed to new participants. All previous SALs however can be purchased by Clicking Here
Can I just use the layouts and fill them with my own/other designers fillers?
No. The layouts are ONLY to be used with the Peppermint Purple Weekly fillers. Please do not use them for any other purpose.
If, like me, you are impatient, then please see all the previous pre-filled SALs you could do instead.
LAYOUTS
Are they free ?
Yes there are 2 free layouts.
There are also some optional layouts available to purchase.
Where are they?
These are available in the Members Area.
What count material is recommended?
If you are new to Blackwork then I recommend 14ct aida. If you are an experienced stitcher then feel free to use your normal counted material.
What size material do I need?
The layout pdfs will tell you the more common count sizes on the front page. Please allow extra for a material border. If your count of material is not stated then the stitch count is also on the front page and be used in the Material Calculator.
If you are using any of the optional borders, the sizes and stitch counts are also on the front page of these pdfs.
How many strands of thread should I use - 1 seems really thin?
I recommend 1 strand of floss....it seems thin but just trust me.
Some people do prefer a thicker look though and if you prefer to use 2 strands then please do, this is your creation and you have to love it.
If you are doing the cross stitch/blackwork filler option then I recommend 2 strands for the cross stitches...Top tip: if you want to not keep swapping between 1 and 2 strands on your needle, then do your first / of the cross stitch, then do it again, and then do two \ with your 1 strand of floss.
The PDF is all in English, but I need another language
Unfortunately I am unable to cater for all languages, however there is a little known service, provided by google, which will allow you to upload a pdf and choose the language to translate it into. Please Click Here to use this service.
Can I create my own layout and/or colours ?
ABSOLUTELY ! Part of the fun is seeing everyones creations, just please do not create your own fillers.
BORDERS
Are they Free?
Yes there are 2 Free Borders available.
There are also alternative optional borders available to purchase.
Where are they?
They are all in the Members Area
I don't like the Free Borders are there other options?
You are welcome to create your own border/layout, or there are some other options available here
You can also choose to not add a border if you prefer.
WEEKLY FILLER FAQs
Are they Free?
Yes
What are they?
These are the weekly sections released that you can then drop into your Layout.
Each week I will provide 2 options:
- A Blackwork Only Version
- A Blackwork and Cross Stitch Combination Version
You can choose either, do both on 2 layouts, or mix and match.
Where are they?
- Click on the SAL Members Area for the SAL.
- Click on the Weekly Fillers button
When are the weekly releases made available?
Every wednesday at 8:30am GMT both in the Members Area and on Facebook.
The Summary files are provided on the 1st every month. The individual weekly files will then be removed on the 7th.
Are the Blackwork and Cross Stitch/Blackwork fillers all on the same file?
Yes they are, and you can do whichever you prefer, or both, or a mixture etc
I don't like this weeks provided filler - can I change it?
You can personalise fillers eg, add initals, dates etc, but if you change the actual fill itself then please obscure this in photos as I end up with lots of emails behind the scenes. People think there are alternatives, they have the wrong week etc. and they just cause confusion.
I missed a week, where can I find it to download it?
All of the fillers are in the Members Area - just click on the Weekly Fillers Button
All of the fillers are, at the end of the month, consolidated into Summary files - these can be found in both the Members area and the Files in the facebook group. These summary files are created on the first of the month after the last wednesday of the previous month. The individual weekly files are then removed on the 7th of every month.
Those who have purchased a Border will have access to the indidivual weekly files all year.
If you have not purchased a border, but would like access to the Weekly files that is available here.
Can the files be emailed to me?
I am so sorry but due to the number of participants, this is not possible.
Can I just use the layouts and fill them with my own/other designers fillers?
No. The layouts are ONLY to be used with the Peppermint Purple Weekly fillers. Please do not use them for any other purpose.
If like me you are impatient, then please see all the previous pre-filled SALs you could do instead.