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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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posted by Carol R at 12:23 | Permalink |
Sunday, 31 January 2021
Purchase Information

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If you want to purchase more than one chart, please email me (email address on my profile) 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. My email address can be found on my profile.

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posted by Carol R at 11:59 | Permalink |
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



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posted by Carol R at 18:48 | Permalink |
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





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 spambot/junk mail  and thereafter contact me. My email address can be found on my profile. 
 
 





 
posted by Carol R at 12:41 | Permalink |
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





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 me. My email address is istitch37@gmail.com



 
posted by Carol R at 10:45 | Permalink |
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




 
posted by Carol R at 23:08 | Permalink |
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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posted by Carol R at 08:29 | Permalink |
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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posted by Carol R at 22:21 | Permalink |
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










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 with 24 hours please firstly check your spam box and thereafter contact me. My email address can be found on my profile



 
posted by Carol R at 14:17 | Permalink |
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

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posted by Carol R at 13:21 | Permalink |
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$30








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 with 24 hours please firstly check your spam box and thereafter contact me. My email address can be found on my profile



 
posted by Carol R at 09:42 | Permalink |
Thursday, 15 August 2019
Raffle
*EDITED* This raffle was drawn on September 7 and the winners were:

1st Prize - Linda Daelemans
2nd Prize - Hieke Biesheuvel




These are the prizes for the iStitch Designs Raffle being held in conjunction with the Burgundy Band Sampler SAL which start the first Friday in January 2020. 1st prize is a complete kit to stitch this project - weekly charts, banding, 6 skeins of the AVAS silk threads and a beautiful cherry wood spool custom made to fit the banding. 2nd prize is a French glass frog - just right to display your scissors!  If you want to join this SAL please email me (you can find my email address under my Profile). The Raffle will be drawn the first week in September. 




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posted by Carol R at 12:06 | Permalink |
Tuesday, 30 July 2019
SALs


Two new SALs from iStitch Designs:

1.  Sew Advent SAL 2019 which runs from Dec 1-24. It is stitched 1*2 on 40ct white Newcastle linen with NPI silk threads 504, 406, 973 and DMC white perle cotton 12 for the four-sided stitch surround. This is a very small daily stitch and, if you keep up, you will have a finished piece by Christmas Day. Price: US$15

2. Burgundy Band Sampler SAL 2020. This SAL starts on the first Friday in January 2020. It is stitched 1*1 on 28ct linen banding with AVAS 2915 silk thread. This has the same stitch count as Blue Band Sampler, Red Band Sampler, Black Band Sampler and the ongoing SAL Amethyste Band Sampler - 73 x 985. Price: US$27

Spools are available to order at US$22 plus tracked shipping of $18 (1 or 2) or $22 (3 or 4). They come in 3 sizes 80mm, 90mm and 100mm and in two colours light and dark. 

There is also a raffle to win a complete kit for the Burgundy Band Sampler  - the pattern, the banding, silk threads and a spool and to include postage. Price: $15 


If you are interested in any of the above please email me - my email address can be found on my Profile. Registration is now open with invoices and information email being sent out in August.

Amethyste Band Sampler is the ongoing SAL. We are on Weeks 24 of a 28 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.


 
posted by Carol R at 08:08 | Permalink |
Tuesday, 23 July 2019
Christmas Needleroll 2019


Christmas Needleroll 2019 stitched 1*2 on 40ct white Newcastle linen with AVAS 2929 (DMC 815) and AVAS 1845 (DMC 319) and embellished with tiny silver beads. The stitch count is 61 x 47

Finishing instructions are available on my Tutorials Blog

You will receive a pdf file with a colour picture/frontsheet

Price: US$7





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 without 24 hours please firstly check your spam box and thereafter contact me. My email address can be found on my profile.



 
posted by Carol R at 16:38 | Permalink |
Monday, 15 April 2019
Easter 2019







Here is my Easter freebie for 2019.  There's still time to stitch this for Easter! I would love to add a picture of your stitched version - enjoy!

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.





Cornelia made her own version of the Easter freebie. Thank you Cornelia for allowing me to share.
If you have stitched this please send me a picture so I can post it here.





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posted by Carol R at 12:16 | Permalink |
Sunday, 20 January 2019
Black Band Sampler


Black Band Sampler - this design was a SAL which has now finished so the chart is released for general sale. It is stitched one over one on a hole-edged natural linen banding with NPI silk threads in black and red. The stitch count is 73 x 985. It can, of course, be stitched in any colour on any type of fabric.

You will receive a pdf file with a colour picture/frontsheet

Price: US$30 









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.




 
posted by Carol R at 12:52 | Permalink |
Friday, 18 January 2019
Mini Band Sampler II

This is the second in the series of Mini Band Samplers designed to fit inside a Tim Holtz locket. This was stitched one thread over one linen thread with AVAS Soie Surfine 109 on 40ct linen dyed with walnut ink. The stitch count is 29 x 190

You will receive a pdf file with a colour front sheet 

Price: $6






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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posted by Carol R at 11:51 | Permalink |
Saturday, 29 December 2018
Amethyste Band Sampler SAL 2019






Amethyste Band Sampler SAL 2019 - This is a 28 week SAL which starts in mid February. 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 & 2 (and a bonus chart) and is payable by Paypal.

This 90mm wide banding can be obtained from Marijke at https://www.ateliersteekjesenkruisjes.nl/c-4651097/amethyste-band-sampler-sal/?fbclid=IwAR01-OQm095z27u-X1Ya7OsNQtQxcRGOI1BpF_TyQR9rDcupxNuih-JQL60  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 Amethyste Band Sampler 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 two shades of AVAS soie d’alger 3324 (5 skeins) and 3325 (1 skein) 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 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390006281256054/ but there is also an iStitch Designs Red Band Sampler SAL page https://www.facebook.com/groups/187296105090617/  You are welcome to join either one or both. They are closed groups but easy enough to join. 

If you have any questions - please do not hesitate to ask. Just email me - my email address can be found on my profile.
 
posted by Carol R at 15:35 | Permalink |
Saturday, 24 November 2018
Christmas Freebie 2018






Here is my Christmas 2018 freebie beautifully stitched and finished once again by the lovely Carol S
Thank you Carol for stitching such a lovely ornament and love that you have snow to produce such a great picture!





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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posted by Carol R at 23:57 | Permalink |
Thursday, 27 September 2018
Christmas Needleroll 2018


Christmas Needleroll 2018 stitched 1*2 on 40ct Newcastle white linen with NPI 448 (DMC 817) and NPI 404 (DMC 3345) and has tiny red beads for the holly berries. The stitch count is 60w x 48H.

Finishing instructions will be given on my Tutorials Blog shortly.

You will receive a pdf file with a colour picture/frontsheet

Price: US$7






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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posted by Carol R at 10:44 | Permalink |
Friday, 7 September 2018
Mini Band Sampler
This Mini Band was designed to fit inside a Tim Holtz Locket book. The blue model was stitched on 40ct white linen with AVAS Soie Surfine 2652 and the red model on 40 antique white linen with AVAS Soie Surfine 109. Both models are stitched one thread over one linen thread. The stitch count is 29 x 190

Price: US$6

You will receive a pdf file with a colour frontsheet






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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posted by Carol R at 10:26 | Permalink |
Saturday, 7 July 2018
Red Band Sampler


Red Band Sampler - originally released as a SAL. It is stitched 1 over 1 on a pretty hole-edged banding (28ct) with Gloriana Schoolhouse Red. This stitch count is 73 x 985 (including the bonus chart).  It can, of course be stitched in any colour on any type of fabric. 

You will receive a pdf file with a colour picture/frontsheet

Price: US$30






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 within 24 hours, please firstly check your spambox and thereafter contact me. My email address can be found on my profile.

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posted by Carol R at 14:54 | Permalink |
Wednesday, 4 July 2018
Black Band Sampler SAL






iStitch Designs Black Band Sampler SAL starts on July 20 and runs for 28 weeks. If you are interested in joining us in stitching this beautiful design please email me with your email address and I will send you an information email which will give you all the details you need including where to get the linen banding. The cost of this SAL is US$27 and includes Part 1, Part 2 and the bonus chart. You can find my email address on my profile


It is stitched on 28ct natural hole-edged linen banding with NPI 993 (black) and NPI 502 (red) and the finished design measures approximately 35" 



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posted by Carol R at 10:16 | Permalink |
Monday, 4 June 2018
Merchandise




iStitch Designs merchandise now available! T-shirts, hoodies, jackets, baseball hats ... and much much more. All products can be personalised if you wish. Go take a look *here*


 
posted by Carol R at 18:48 | Permalink |
Friday, 18 May 2018
Black Band Sampler SAL





iStitch Designs Black Band Sampler SAL starts on July 20 and runs for 28 weeks. If you are interested in joining us in stitching this beautiful design please email me with your email address and I will send you an information email which will give you all the details you need including where to get the linen banding. The cost of this SAL is US$27 and includes Part 1, Part 2 and the bonus chart. 

We are now on Week 20 of the Red Band Sampler SAL and you can find pictures of participants beautiful Bands on Facebook *here* this is a closed group but it's easy enough to join. 

 



 
posted by Carol R at 11:18 | Permalink |
Friday, 6 April 2018
Black Band Sampler SAL




*NEW* Black Band Sampler SAL starting in mid July. Blue Band Sampler and the ongoing Red Band Sampler SAL were a great success so I decided to do another one. It it stitched on natural banding available from Marijke online shop *here* and is stitched with NPI silk threads in black (993) and red (502). Obviously you can choose any banding/fabric and threads to stitch this. The picture shows on Part 1 of the sampler which come in two main parts plus a bonus part with all new alphabets and bands. If you are interested in joining you can visit the SAL Facebook page *here* (currently called iStitch Designs - Red Band Sampler SAL). It is a closed group but easy enough to join.  If you do not use Facebook please email me (you can find my email address on my profile). 


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posted by Carol R at 11:46 | Permalink |
Friday, 29 December 2017
Red Band Sampler SAL





Red Band Sampler SAL 2018 starts on January 5. There are still spaces available so if you are tempted to join us now is the time. Please email me (you can find my email address on my profile) and I will send you an information email with no obligation to join. 

I take this opportunity of wishing all my customers a very Happy New Year

Thanks for visiting
Take care
Carol

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posted by Carol R at 19:16 | Permalink |
Sunday, 10 December 2017
2017 Christmas Freebie






2017 Christmas freebie - Mistletoe Kisses. I am sorry there's no stitched model. As it was so late in the month I could not expect the lovely Carol S to drop everything to stitch this. Maybe you would like to stitch this and I will add your picture here? 

I suggest using blue fabric; the border and writing to be stitched in white with green mistletoe leaves and white berries. White beads would look lovely here. 

*Edited* Picture posted shows two versions - I stitched two over two and my grand-daughter Meg stitched it one over one. Thanks Meg for showing how different this can look when stitched over one!

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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posted by Carol R at 12:17 | Permalink |
Wednesday, 8 November 2017
Wood spools for Blue Band Sampler




These are custom made spools for both the Blue Band Sampler and Red Band Sampler which are now in stock. As you can see they come in light and dark colours at US$20 each plus tracked shipping which to the US is $16 for 1 or 2 spools. I have to send tracked shipping as too many went missing when sent by regular mail which I had to replace and re-send at cost to me! 

If you are interested in purchasing these please email me at istitch37@gmail.com with your Paypal address and your home address if not in the US so I can work out shipping costs and thereafter send you an invoice. 

*Edited* All dark spools are now sold. A few light spools are still available



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posted by Carol R at 12:56 | Permalink |
Saturday, 28 October 2017
Blue Band Sampler


Blue Band Sampler - this was a former  SAL which has now finished and released for general sale. It is stitched on a pretty lace-edged banding in a lovely shade of blue silk thread although the design can be stitched on any fabric with any colour thread.

You will receive a pdf file with a colour picture/frontsheet

Price $US30







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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posted by Carol R at 12:39 | Permalink |
Monday, 23 October 2017
Christmas Spool 2017




New from iStitch Designs for 2017 a Christmas Spool. This is sold in part kit form. You will receive a chart with colour photo; antique white 4cm wide linen banding (28ct) and a custom made wood spool to fit the banding. You will provide the DMC threads and finishing materials. There is a finishing tutorial on iStitch Designs Tutorial blog *here* 

Price: US$25 plus tracked shipping costs which to the US is $16, UK is cheaper and Australia/New Zealand a little more. I am sorry for the high shipping charges but Blue Band Sampler spools sent by regular mail were going missing so it was costing me too much to replace and re-send!

If you are interested in purchasing one of these kits please email me at istitch37@gmail.com letting me know your Paypal address and your address so I can work out shipping costs. 



Now available to purchase as a 'chart only' - $7











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posted by Carol R at 15:49 | Permalink |
Sunday, 1 October 2017
Red Band Sampler SAL 2018





Red Band Sampler SAL 2018

I have now opened registration for the Red Band Sampler SAL 2018. No payment is required as yet but if you sign up you will be sent an Paypal invoice sometime in October. The cost is the same as the Blue Band Sampler SAL - US$27. This will be a 28 weeks SAL. The banding is the hole-edged banding from Atelier Steeks & Kruisjes *here*  but, of course, you can use the lace-edged banding or any fabric you already have. The model is stitched in Gloriana Schoolhouse Red but again you can choose your own thread and colour.

If you wish to register or ask for further information, please email me (you can find my email address on my Profile)

Please note that the picture shows only Part 1. There is a Part 2 and a bonus pattern so the design will cover 100cm of banding.


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posted by Carol R at 12:45 | Permalink |
Sunday, 9 April 2017
Sew Blue and Red ABC


Sew Blue and Red ABC released on April 9. The model is stitched 1*2 on 48ct antique white Gander linen with NPI silk threads in 749 and 502. DMC equivalents are given on the chart. The stitch count is 75w x 54h.

You will receive a pdf file with a colour picture/frontsheet

Price: US$7




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 first check your spam box and thereafter contact me. My email address can be found on my profile.



 
posted by Carol R at 12:05 | Permalink |
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