iStitch Designs Blue Band Sampler SAL is now on Week 11 and everyone seems to be enjoying it! I managed to find someone to make some gorgeous wood spools to fit the beautiful lace edged banding.

If you are interested in joining this SAL please send me your email address and I will send you an information email - no obligation to join. My email address can be found on my profile.

I am now working on Red Band Sampler for a new SAL early in 2018. 

We spent last week in a cottage in Cornwall that had the most stunning view. I am going to make a post on this shortly.  Suffice it to say - we had a wonderful trip.

Sorry to keep this short and sweet but I have a busy weekend planned.

Thank you for visiting

Take care

Carol

My friend stitched up Sew Rosie and finished it as a box top. She showed it to me last night at our stitch group meeting so I quickly took a snap. Isn't is gorgeous? Thank you Sylvie for allowing me to share.

Sew Rosie chart is available *here*  and if you purchase Sew Rosie you get Sew FS 1837 for free!

The Blue Band SAL started last Friday and there are some lovely versions being shown the SAL Facebook page *here*   It is a closed group but you are more than welcome to join.

Thanks for visiting

Take care

Carol 

iStitch Designs Blue Band Sampler SAL is due to start on April 21. I am working on Part 2 of the SAL which is a continuation on this very pretty lace-edged banding. I was asked how I handled the long length (100cms) of banding while stitching. As you can see from the picture I used a 5" bound wood hoop which I remove when I am not working on it. The top length I leave hanging but the bottom length is rolled up on an antique wood spool and tied with a twisted cord. The part showing inside the hoop is a sneak preview of Part 2. 

There are a few spaces left on this SAL so if you are interested now is the time to apply by emailing me (my email address can be found on my profile) or messaging me via Facebook. The SAL has its own Facebook page *here*   it is a closed group but you only have to click to join! The cost is US$15 for Part 1 payable by Paypal and if you wish to continue with Part 2 it's an additional $12 which will be invoiced at a later date. 

I am enjoying this one so much that after Sew Advent 2017 I will be working on a Red Sampler Band. Of course, these projects do not have to be stitched in blue (or red) or on the lace-edge banding. One member is stitching them side by side on a piece of linen. Others side by side on a wider linen banding. Why don't you join us?

Thanks for visiting

Take care

Carol

iStitch Designs Blue Band Sampler SAL - does anyone want to join us? This is a 14 week SAL starting on April 21. The registration fee is US$15 payable by Paypal although I will accept payment in dollars, pounds sterling and Euros sent in the mail at your own risk. Please email me (you can find my email address on my profile) with your email address to receive the charts and your Paypal address if different. On payment of the invoice I will send you an information/materials list. This very pretty lace-edged banding is available from Marijke *here* You will need 50cm for this project (cost 4.25 Euros plus shipping) but there will be a Part 2 so if you want to follow on underneath you will need to purchase 100cm. Both parts can be stitched side by side if you prefer and, of course, you can use any threads of your choice! There will be a charge for Part 2 - US$12 for existing members - US$15 if you are not a member. 

Thanks for visiting 

Take care

Carol

I received the above gift from the lovely Brenda of Time to XStitch

The fabric is the most gorgeous stitching pouch in which my Blue Band Sampler is residing at present. The sled is at the moment is displayed on my desk and I cannot wait until next Christmas to display it properly! I tried to get some on these little sleds on my last trip to the states but Michaels or Hobby Lobby didn't stock them and neither did the only needlework shop I visited. I am wondering how much the postage would be to get them sent to me?? Thank you Brenda for the most beautiful gifts.

iStitch Designs Blue Band Sampler SAL is well under way. The model is almost finished; the weekly charts are done but I need to print them out and check them. There are still a a few spaces left if anyone is interested. Just email with your email address and PayPal address if different. The cost is US$15. There is a new Facebook page for the SAL *here* 

Thanks for visiting

Take care

Carol