Celestina, Queen of the Moonlit Court
Early Access Semi-Mystery Stitch Along
by Cross Stitching Art
Welcome to the Moonlit Court.
Celestina is part of our Enchantress Elemental Collection — a moonlit ceremonial enchantress whose hidden details and magical atmosphere will slowly reveal themselves throughout the Stitch Along journey.
This special release is presented as an Early Access Semi-Mystery SAL experience. Participants will receive the design in monthly parts beginning July 1st, gradually uncovering the secrets of the Moonlit Court over time.
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EARLY ACCESS REGISTRATION
May 25 – June 30
Early Access Registration Price: $20 CAD
From July 1 onward: $22 CAD
Late joiners are always welcome and will receive all released parts to date after registration.
This is an Early Access SAL release. After the SAL is complete, Celestina, Queen of the Moonlit Court will become available as a regular chart in our shop, including a printed chart option.
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PATTERN INFORMATION
Pattern Size: 203 x 292 stitches
Finished Sizes:
14 Count
14.5 x 20.8 in / 37 x 53 cm
16 Count
12.6 x 18.2 in / 32 x 46 cm
18 Count
11.2 x 16.2 in / 29 x 41 cm
Please remember to add additional fabric margins for framing and finishing when selecting your fabric size. We generally recommend leaving at least 2–3 extra inches (5–8 cm) on each side.
Suitable for Aida, linen, or evenweave in any preferred count.
For the best moonlit atmosphere, we recommend medium-to-dark fabric colours such as navy, twilight blue, smoky plum, slate blue, or other moody moonlit tones.
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SPECIALTY MATERIALS
This design uses:
• Kreinik #4 Braid 014 Sky Blue
• Mill Hill Beads
Suggested Kreinik substitutions:
• DMC Light Effects E3849
• Rainbow Gallery Petite Braid PB09 Sky Blue
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SAL SCHEDULE
Part 1 — July 1
Part 2 — August 1
Part 3 — September 1
Part 4 — October 1
Part 5 — November 1
Part 6 — December 1
Part 7 — January 1
Part 8 — February 1
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Participants will receive:
• Full colour PDF charts
• Black and white PDF charts
• PDF optimized for Pattern Keeper
• PDF optimized for Markup R-XP
• Detailed welcome and materials guide
• Monthly SAL part releases
• Section overview and stitching orientation pages
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COMMUNITY
This SAL will take place inside:
The Secret Garden of Cross Stitching Art Designs on Facebook
Participants are encouraged to share their WIPs, fabric choices, and progress photos throughout the journey.
Suggested hashtags:
#MoonlitCourtSAL
#CelestinaSAL
#CrossStitchingArtSAL
#CSAStitchAlong
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FINISHER REWARD
Participants who complete the SAL and email a photo of their finished piece to:
by May 1, 2027
will receive a special 30% thank-you discount code for our shop.
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IMPORTANT NOTE
This SAL is designed as a fun and atmospheric stitching experience. There is no pressure to keep up with release dates — stitch at your own pace and enjoy the journey through the Moonlit Court.