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.
Labels: Freebies
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?
Labels: Freebies
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 (2¼") 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
Labels: Freebies
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 2½cm(1") wide x 39cm (15½") 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
💙
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.
Labels: Freebies
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
Labels: Sew Advent 2021
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 😊
Labels: Freebies
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.
Labels: iStitch Designs, SALs
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/ You are welcome to join
either one or both. They are closed groups but easy enough to join.
Labels: Jade Band Sampler
Tuesday, 9 February 2021
Valentine Freebie 2021
Always and Forever - Valentine 2021 - stitched, finished and photographed by my grand-daughter Meg Ridyard
Labels: Freebies
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
Labels: Freebies
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.
Labels: Sew Advent 2019
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.
Labels: Freebies
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
Sunday, 6 October 2019
Burgundy Band Sampler 2020 SAL
Burgundy Band Sampler 2020 SAL - This is a 28 week SAL which starts on January 3. The charts will be sent out every Friday and the sections are quite do-able and leave time for your other stitching. Please note that this does not have to be stitched on banding and can be stitched in any colour thread of your choice.
The cost of this SAL is US$27 and covers Parts 1 and 2 (plus a bonus chart) and is payable by Paypal.
This 100mm wide banding can be obtained from Marijke *here* you will need to purchase 100cm to complete the sampler. If you have difficulty with the site being in Dutch just email Marijke at ateliersteekjesenkruisjes@gmail.com explain you are joining iStitch Designs Burgundy Band Sampler 2020 SAL and giving her your address and PayPal address. She will then work out mailing costs and send you an invoice. She speaks/writes in excellent English. I understand it is available from Sassy Jacks too.
I used AVAS soie d’alger 2926 (6 skeins) but you can, of course, stitch this band is any colour/threads of your choice.
The above picture only shows a section of Part 1.
There are two iStitch Designs Facebook pages - one just a general iStitch Designs *here* but there is also an iStitch Designs Burgundy Band Sampler SAL page *here* this is currently called the Amethyste Band Sampler SAL but will change once the new SAL starts. You are welcome to join either one or both. They are closed groups but easy enough to join.
If you wish to join the SAL or you have any questions - please do not hesitate to ask. Just email me at istitch37@gmail.com
Labels: Burgundy Band Sampler, iStitch Designs
Tuesday, 27 August 2019
Amethyste Band Sampler
Amethyste Band Sampler - this design was the latest SAL which has now finished and the chart is released for general sale. It is stitched one over one on a 28ct banding with two shades of AVAS soie d'alger (3324 and 3325). The stitch count is 73 x 985
You will receive a pdf file with a colour picture/frontsheet
Price: US$32