Love Actually (SAL 2026)

***PRE-ORDER NOTICE: Please be aware that SAL kits will not be dispatched immediately. I will begin sending them out from the middle of October. Any other physical items purchased in the same order will be sent together with the SAL kit. Thank you for your patience.***

"I feel it in my fingers, I feel it in my toes..." This year's festive stitch-along is inspired by the modern British classic, Love Actually! There are 7 quotes and 12 motifs to stitch in total, and it is swear-free, so safe for display at Christmas with the family!

The full design will be kept secret until the final part of the SAL is released, but you can see some sneak peeks in the photos, along with the colour palette.

Stitched using full cross stitches, backstitch and 10 French knots (to dot the ‘i’s), there are no partial stitches.

This kit comes with all the materials you need to finish the piece as a hanging banner, the only extra equipment required is a pair of sharp scissors and some pins.

Included in the kit:

• White Zweigart aida fabric, 14 count

• Pre-sorted DMC embroidery thread (20 colours)

• Red and white felt for finishing and banner-making (vegan-friendly acrylic)

• Wooden dowel

• Cotton yarn

• Pompom trim

• Size 24 tapestry needle, size 26 embroidery needle

• Printed stitch-along guide

• FREE Love Actually-themed needle minder, whilst stocks last

All beautifully packaged in a fully recyclable box.

Each part of the pattern will be emailed to you on its release day. The schedule is as follows:

• Part 1 and Key - Sunday 1st November 2026

• Part 2 - Sunday 15th November 2026

• Part 3 and Banner-making Guide - Sunday 29th November 2026

If you use all the materials provided, and follow the instructions, the finished banner will measure approximately 31cm tall x 22cm wide.

Please note: The finished banner in the photos is for illustrative purposes only, you will receive a kit.

© 2026 Lucy Todd
Please respect our intellectual property by not reselling, copying, or sharing the pattern. Finished pieces may be given as gifts but not sold for profit.

This is a fan art piece inspired by Love Actually. This item is not sponsored, endorsed by, or affiliated with Universal Pictures, StudioCanal, Working Title Films, or DNA Films, or any of their subsidiaries or affiliated companies and/or third-party licensors.

If you would prefer to buy the pattern only as a digital file you can do so here.

This product is not a toy. More safety information can be found here.

If you are interested in custom cross stitch patterns, please contact me at hello@hoopsandcrosses.co.uk.

Shipping: 

All orders are dispatched within 3 to 5 business days after receiving payment. Orders are shipped by Royal Mail 1st Class post as standard. Spend £45 or more on kits and/or accessories to receive free shipping via Royal Mail Tracked 48.