Friday, 8 August 2025
    
				
    Bleu et Rouge Band Sampler 
                        
			  	
    
Bleu et Rouge Band Sampler - this was the 2025 SAL which has now finished so the chart is released for general sale. It is stitched one over one of 28ct linen banding (100mm wide although this design will work on 80mm and 90mm wide banding too). It is stitched with AVAS Soie d'alger 1714(DMC 931 and Avas Soie d'alger 2925 (DMC 815). It can also be stitched over two threads on 170mm wide banding. The stitch count is 73 x 989
You will receive a pdf file with a colour picture/frontsheet
Price: US$34 
 
					
	
 		
    
 
		        
    
        
    
    Thursday, 26 December 2024
    
				
    Sew Advent 2024
                        
			  	
     Sew Advent 2024 - this was the SAL for Advent 2024 and the chart is now available to purchase here. This design is a set of Christmas 'stamps' and is stitched one over one on 32ct spruce blue Belfast linen. It can be stitched over two if you wish. The threads are AVAS B4096 (white), AVAS 945 (red) and AVAS 226 (green) and DMC equivalents are given on the chart. 
You will receive a pdf file with a colour picture/frontsheet
Price: US$26
 
					
	
 		
    
 
		        
    
        
    
    Thursday, 14 November 2024
    
				
    Christmas Freebie 2024
                        
			  	
     
Here is my Christmas freebie for 2024. The model was stitched and finished by the lovely Carol S stitched over 2 with DMC 3345 (green) and 4210 (red) on an unknown piece of 40ct Lakeside linen. Thank you Carol for stitching this lovely model.
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    Tuesday, 8 October 2024
    
				
    Christmas Needleroll 2024
                        
			  	
     Christmas Needleroll 2024 is stitched 1*2 on 40ct white Newcastle linen with AVAS 945 red (DMC 498), AVAS 1844 (DMC 501) green and DMC white perle cotton 12
Finishing instructions are available on my Tutorial Blog - see sidebar. As you can see from the picture you can also finish this as an ornament and use a different colour thread for the border. 
You will receive a PDF file with a colour picture/frontsheet
Price: US$10
 
					
	
 		
    
 
		        
    
        
    
    Sunday, 4 August 2024
    
				
    Turquoise Band Sampler 
                        
			  	
    
Turquoise Band Sampler - this was the 2024 SAL which has now finished so the chart is released for general sale. It is stitched one over one of 28ct linen banding (100mm wide although this design will work on 80mm and 90mm wide banding too). It is stitched with AVAS Soie d'alger 125 (DMC 807). It can also be stitched over two threads on 170mm wide banding. The stitch count is 73 x 980.
You will receive a pdf file with a colour picture/frontsheet
Price: US$34
 
					
	
 		
    
 
		        
    
        
    
    Saturday, 17 February 2024
    
				
    Christmas Freebie 2023
                        
			  	
    
I posted this on the iStitch Designs Facebook page and forgot to post it here! My apologies.  This freebie was designed and stitched by my grand-daughter Meg - thank you.  Don't you just love the border of Christmas lights?
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    Tuesday, 26 December 2023
    
				
    Sew Advent 2023
                        
			  	
    Sew Advent 2023 - this was a SAL for Advent 2023 and now the chart is available to purchase here. The stitch count is 71 x 316 and the model is stitched one over one (although it can be stitched over if you wish) with AVAS silk threads Blanc Optique (DMC B5200) white, AVAS 945 (DMC 498) red and AVAS 226 (DMC 700) green.
You will received a pdf file with a colour picture/frontsheet 
Price: US$24
 
					
	
 		
    
 
		        
    
        
    
    Thursday, 28 September 2023
    
				
    Upcoming SALs 
                        
			  	
     
Just a reminder that we have two SALs in the offing..
For December we have Sew Advent 2023. This SAL runs from Dec 1-24 and comprises of a tiny bite size chart delivered to you daily by email. It is stitched one over one on 32ct spruce blue Belfast linen using AVAS silk threads in white, red and green. The stitch count is 71 x 316  so the finished design will measure 5.8cm (2ΒΌ") wide x 25.15cm (9.90") in length. The cost for this SAL is US$22 payable by Paypal.
Starting on January 5  
2023 is the Turquoise Band Sampler SAL. This SAL runs for 30 weeks and you will receive a weekly chart every Friday. This Band Sampler is stitched one over one on 80mm (3.15") wide antique white banding but can be stitched on 90mm (3.55") or 100mm (3.95").  The model is stitched on 80mm in AVAS 125. The cost for this SAL is US$30 payable by Paypal.
Both of these SALs can be stitched over two if you wish. 
If you are interested in joining either of these SALs (or both) please email me at istitch37@gmail.com for standard information - no obligation.
 
					
	
 		
    
 
		        
    
        
    
    Wednesday, 27 September 2023
    
				
    Christmas Needleroll 2023
                        
			  	
    
Christmas Needleroll 2023 is stitched 1*2 on 40ct white Newcastle linen with AVAS 2925 red (DMC 816), AVAS 2126 green (DMC 895) and DMC white pearl cotton 12
Finishing instructions are available on my Tutorials Blog - see sidebar.
You will receive a pdf file with a colour picture/frontsheet
Price: US$10 
 
					
	
 		
    
 
		        
    
        
    
    Tuesday, 1 August 2023
    
				
    Connie Rose Band Sampler 
                        
			  	
     
Connie Rose Band Sampler - this design was the most recent SAL which has now finished and the chart is released for general sale. It is stitched one over one on 28ct linen banding (100mm wide though the design will work on 80mm and 90mm wide banding too). It is stitched with AVAS Soie d'alger 3023 (DMC 3687) and a small colour section using AVAS 3023 (DMC 3687), 1835 (DMC 367) and 3025 (DMC 3350) . It can also be stitched over two threads on 170mm wide banding.  The stitch count is 73 x 985
You will receive a pdf file with a colour picture/frontsheet
Price: US$32
 
					
	
 		
    
 
		        
    
        
    
    Wednesday, 28 December 2022
    
				
    Sew Advent 2022
                        
			  	
    Sew Advent 2022 - this was a SAL for Advent 2022 and the chart is now available to purchase. The stitch count is 29 x 430 and the model is stitched on 50mm wide blue banding one over one (although it can be stitched over two on wider banding (100mm)) with AVAS silk threads AVAS 4096 (DMC B5200) white, AVAS 945 (DMC 498) red, AVAS 3422 (DMC 839) brown, AVAS 226 (DMC 700) green and AVAS 2235 (DMC 729) gold. 
You will received a pdf file with a colour picture/frontsheet
Price: US$22
 
					
	
 		
    
 
		        
    
        
    
    Saturday, 10 December 2022
    
				
    Christmas Freebie 2022
                        
			  	
     
Here is my Christmas freebie for 2022.  Model stitched by the lovely Carol S  stitched over 2 with HDF Dragon Hoard. Thank you Carol for such a lovely model. 
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
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    Friday, 18 November 2022
    
				
    Christmas Needleroll 2022
                        
			  	
    Christmas Needleroll 2022 is stitched 1*2 on 40ct smoke pearl Newcastle linen with AVAS 4096 white (DMC B5200) and AVAS 941 red (DMC 32).
Finishing instructions are available on my Tutorials Blog - see sidebar.
You will receive a pdf file with a colour picture/frontsheet
Price: US$10
 
					
	
 		
    
 
		        
    
        
    
    Sunday, 30 October 2022
    
				
    2022 and 2023 SALs
                        
			  	
     
Just a reminder that we have two SALs in the offing..
For December we have Sew Advent 2022. This SAL runs from Dec 1-24 and comprises of a tiny bite size chart delivered to you daily by email. It is stitched on 50mm (2") wide 28ct blue banding using AVAS silk threads in red, white, green, gold and brown. The stitch count is 29 x 430 so the finished design will measure 2Β½cm(1") wide x 39cm (15Β½") in length. The cost for this SAL is US$20 payable by Paypal.
Starting on January 6  
2023 is the Connie Rose Band Sampler SAL. This SAL runs for 30 weeks and you will receive a weekly chart every Friday. This Band Sampler is stitched on 80mm (3.15") wide antique white banding but can be stitched on 90mm (3.55") or 100mm (3.95").  The model is stitched on 80mm.  The main colour is AVAS 3023 but there is small colour section towards the bottom using a darker pink, a green and, of course, the pink. The cost for this SAL is US$30 payable by Paypal.
If you are interested in joining either of these SALs (or both) please email me at istitch37@gmail.com for standard information - no obligation.
The twins are celebrating their second birthday today - Happy Birthday Connie and Henry 
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    Saturday, 3 September 2022
    
				
    
                        
			  	
    
 
The above picture shows some of the materials needed for the Sew Advent 2022 SAL as supplied by Steekjes & Kruisjes *here* where you can purchase either a complete kit for this project or buy the individual items  Registration is now open for this SAL which runs from dec 1 to 24. Each day you will received a small bite size chart to stitch and, if you keep up, you will have a finished piece in time for Christmas. It is stitched one over one on 50mm wide blue banding (28ct) although, if you prefer you can stitch over two on a wider (100mm) banding. There s a Facebook group for iStitch Designs *here*  where progress will be posted. The silk threads are by Au Ver a one but DM threads can be used. Spools to fit the banding area also available.  The price for this SAL is US$20. Please email me for standard information (no obligation) and to register at istitch37@gmail.com 
Thanks for visiting
Carol
 
					
	
 		
    
 
		        
    
        
    
    Friday, 29 July 2022
    
				
    Denim Band Sampler 
                        
			  	
    Denim Band Sampler - this design was the most recent SAL which has now finished and the chart is released for general sale. It is stitched one over one on 28ct linen banding (100mm wide though the design will work on 80mm and 90mm wide banding too). It is stitched with AVAS Soie d'alger 1714. It can also be stitched over two threads on 170mm wide banding.  The stitch count is 73 x 985
You will receive a pdf file with a colour picture/frontsheet
Price: US$32
  
					
	
 		
    
 
		        
    
        
    
    Friday, 4 February 2022
    
				
    My Forever Love
                        
			  	
     
Here is my Valentine freebie for 2022.  Model stitched by the lovely Carol S  stitched 1 over 1 with Victorian Motto floss. Thank you Carol for such a lovely model.
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    Thursday, 13 January 2022
    
				
    Sampler Needleroll
                        
			  	
    
The Sampler Needleroll stitched 1*2 on 40ct white Newcastle line with AVAS 1715 (DMC 312) blue. The sampler was stitched 1*2 on 36ct white linen with AVAS 2926 (DMC 312) red. The stitch count is 90 x 60
Finishing instructions for both the needle roll and the hemstitching for the sampler are available on my Tutorials Blog - see sidebar
You will received a pdf file with a colour picture/frontsheet
Price : US$10
 
					
	
 		
    
 
		        
    
        
    
    Sunday, 26 December 2021
    
				
    Sew Advent 2021
                        
			  	
    Sew Advent 2021 - this was a SAL for Advent 2021 and now the chart is available to purchase here. The stitch count is 27 x 483 and the model is stitched one over one (although it can be stitched over two on wider banding) with AVAS silk threads Blanc Optique (DMC B5200) white, AVAS 2242 (DMC 676) gold, AVAS 3834 (DMC 640) brown, AVAS 2926 (DMC 814) red, AVAS 2126 (DMC 935) green. 
You will received a pdf file with a colour picture/frontsheet 
Price: US$22
  I aim to send out charts as soon as your payment is received but please bear in mind any time difference as I live in the UK. If you do not hear from me within 24 hours, please firstly check your spam box and thereafter email me at istitch37@gmail.com
 
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    Sunday, 12 December 2021
    
				
    Christmas Freebie 2021
                        
			  	
     
Here is my Christmas freebie for 2021. I'm sorry it's late but time got away with me. Model stitched by the lovely 
Carol S - thank you Carol.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Carol π
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    Monday, 6 December 2021
    
				
    First Christmas
                        
			  	
    First Christmas - this was designed for my twin great grandchildren, Connie and Henry. It is stitched 1*2 on 40ct white Newcastle linen with DMC threads. The stitch count is 41 x 60. Full upper case and lower case alphabets included for personalisation 
You will receive a pdf file with a colour picture/frontsheet
Price: US$9
 
					
	
 		
    
 
		        
    
        
    
    Friday, 15 October 2021
    
				
    Sew Advent 2021 SAL
                        
			  	
     
 
The above picture shows the materials needed for the Sew Advent 2021 SAL as supplied by Steekjes & Kruisjes  *here* Although you will find this site is in Dutch (soon to be in English too) it is easy enough to order by emailing them. 
Registration is now open for this SAL which runs from December 1 to 24. Each day you will receive a small bite size chart to stitch and, if you keep up, you will  have a finished piece in time for Christmas. It is stitched one over one on 50mm wide banding (28ct) although, if you prefer you can stitch over two on a wider (100mm) banding. There is a Facebook group for iStitch Designs *here* where progress will be posted. The silk threads used are by Au Ver a Soie but DMC colours can be used. Spools to fit the banding are also available. 
The price for this SAL is US$18. Please email me for standard information and to register at istitch37@gmail.com 
 
					
	
 		
    
 
		        
    
        
    
    Wednesday, 11 August 2021
    
				
    
                        
			  	
     PLEASE READ If you want to purchase more than one chart, please email me at istitch37@gmail.com  stating which charts you wish to buy and letting me know your Paypal email address. I can then send you a total Paypal invoice which should save on costs. For those of you who do not have Paypal please email me. Would you like to receive an email when a new chart is released? If so, please email me and join my mailing list. If you re-post any charts on Pinterest please pin before you enlarge the chart so it links back as too many 'free charts' are just linking to the charts. Thank you
 
					
	
 		
    
 
		        
    
        
    
    Saturday, 31 July 2021
    
				
    Jade Band Sampler 
                        
			  	
    Jade Band Sampler - this design was the most recent SAL which has now finished and the chart is released for general sale. It stitch one over one on 28ct linen banding (100mm wide) with AVAS sore d'alger 205. It can also be stitched over two threads on 170mm wide banding. The stitch count is 73 x 985.
You will received a pdf file with a colour picture/frontsheet
Price: US$32
I aim to send out charts as soon as your payment is received but please bear in mind any time difference as I live in the UK. If you do not hear from me within 24 hours please firstly check your spam/junk box and thereafter contact. My email address is istitch37@gmail.com
 
					
	
 		
    
 
		        
    
        
    
    Monday, 5 July 2021
    
				
    SALs
                        
			  	
    
Two new SALs from iStitch Designs: 
 1.  Sew Advent SAL 2021 which runs from Dec 1-24. A standard information sheet is being prepared and will be supplied on registration. This is a very small daily stitch and, if you keep up, you will have a finished piece by Christmas Day. Price: US$18 
 2. Denim Band Sampler SAL 2022. This SAL starts on the first Friday in January 2022. It is stitched 1*1 on 28ct linen banding with AVAS 1714 silk thread. This has the same stitch count as Blue Band Sampler, Red Band Sampler, Black Band Sampler, Amethyste Band Sampler and the current SAL Jade Band Sampler - 73 x 985. Price: US$30
If you are interested in any of the above please email me at istitch37@mail.com Registration is now open with invoices being sent out in later in the year. 
Jade Band Sampler is the ongoing SAL. We are on Week 26 of a 30 week SAL. If you are interested in joining at even this late stage - please email me.  The pattern will be available as a whole after the SAL is finished.
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    Saturday, 8 May 2021
    
				
    
                        
			  	
    
There are still spaces left on the Jade Band Sampler 2021 SAL. This is a 30 week
SAL which started on January 8. If you wish to join or would like further
information (no obligation) please email me at istitch37@gmail.com The price is
US$30 and is payabe by Paypal. 
There are two iStitch Designs Facebook pages one is a general iStitch Designs https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390006281256054/
but there is also an iStitch Designs Band Sampler SAL pa at https://www.facebook.com/groups/187296105090617/ Β  You are welcome to join
either one or both. They are closed groups but easy enough to join.Β 
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    Tuesday, 9 February 2021
    
				
    Valentine Freebie 2021 
                        
			  	
    
Always and Forever - Valentine 2021 - stitched, finished and photographed by my grand-daughter Meg Ridyard
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    Saturday, 28 November 2020
    
				
    Christmas Freebie 2020
                        
			  	
    
Here is my Christmas 2020 freebie once again beautifully stitched and finished by the talented  Carol S
Thank you Carol for stitching this lovely ornament
It is stitched on PTP 40ct linen in Gold Doubloom with CC threads English Ivy, Apple Fritter and Sassy Brass
If you re-post this please do so before you enlarge the chart so it links back as too many 'free charts' are linking to the charts. Designers provide these free charts to encourage people to visit their site.  Thank you 
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    Friday, 18 September 2020
    
				
    Christmas Needleroll 2020
                        
			  	
     
Christmas Needleroll 2020 stitched 1*2 on 40ct white Newcastle linen with AVAS 2924 (DMC 815) and embellished with tiny silver beads. The stitch count is 65 x 44
Finishing instructions are available on my Tutorials Blog - see sidebar
You will receive a pdf file with a colour picture/frontsheet
Price: US$8
 
					
	
 		
    
 
		        
    
        
    
    Saturday, 4 July 2020
    
				
    Burgundy Band Sampler 
                        
			  	
    Burgundy Band Sampler - this design was the most recent SAL which has now finished and the chart is released for general sale. It is stitched one over one on a 28ct linen banding (100mm wide) with AVAS soie d'alger 2926. The stitch count is 73 x 985.
You will receive a pdf file with a colour picture/frontsheet
Price US$30
 
					
	
 		
    
 
		        
    
        
    
    Wednesday, 1 July 2020
    
				
    Burgundy Band Sampler 
                        
			  	
    
Coming soon
The Burgundy Band Sampler SAL finishes this Friday and the chart will be available after the weekend. It is stitched one over one on 28ct 100mm wide linen banding with AVAS 2926. It is also possible to stitch this over two on the wider 170mm banding. The stitch count is 73 x 985. 
I am taking pre-orders now so please email me at istitch37@gmail.com   The price is US$30
Be safe 
Carol
 
     
    
		
	
     
					
	
 		
    
 
		        
    
        
    
    Tuesday, 24 December 2019
    
				
    Sew Advent 2019
                        
			  	
    
Sew Advent 2019 - this was a SAL for Advent 2019 and now the chart is available to purchase here. The stitch count is 146w x 50h and the model is stitched 1*2 on white 40ct linen with NPI silk threads in NPI silk threads 991BB (white)(DMC B5200), 973 (brown)(DMC3021), 406 (green)(DMC 895) and 504 (red)(DMC816). The four-sided stitch edging is done with no 12 DMC white perle cotton.
You will receive a pdf file with a colour picture/frontsheet
Price: US$17
I aim to send out charts as soon as your payment is received but please bear in mind any time difference as I live in the UK. If you do not hear from me within 24 hours, please firstly check your spam box and thereafter contact me. My email address can be found on my profile.
 
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    Friday, 29 November 2019
    
				
    Christmas freebie 2019
                        
			  	
    
Here is my Christmas 2019 freebie beautifully stitched and finished once again by the lovely Carol S 
Thank you Carol for stitching such a lovely ornament 
 
If you re-post this please do so before you enlarge the chart so it links back as too many 'free charts' are just linking to the charts. Designers have these free charts to encourage people to visit their site! Thank you.
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    Thursday, 28 November 2019
    
				
    Merry Christmas Band
                        
			  	
    
By request I am releasing the Merry Christmas Band. This is stitched 2 over 2 on 2.5cm 28ct linen banding.
Price: $7
I am also willing to personalise this for an extra $3 - you will need to email me to order this. You can find my email address on my Profile