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Monday, 15 April 2019
Easter 2019


There is a small Easter freebie on iStitch Designs blog *here* 

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Sunday, 17 December 2017
Christmas freebie


A quick note to let you know that there is a Christmas freebie on the iStitch Designs page - there's a link of the sidebar. I didn't have time stitch a model so I am waiting for some lovely fast stitcher to get it done and allow me to post their finish.  Any one??


The iStitch Designs Red Band Sampler SAL 2018 starts on January 5. This is a 28 week SAL with the charts being sent out every Friday; the sections are quite do-able and leave time for your other stitching. Although it is stitched one over one on 28ct linen banding it can be stitched on any fabric in any colour. If you would like details please email me (email address can be found on my profile).

I take this opportunity of wishing all my readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Thanks for visiting
Take care
Carol





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Friday, 31 March 2017
2017 Easter Freebie





iStitch Designs 2017 Easter freebie now available *here* 

 If you re-post this on Pinterest or Instagram please pin 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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Wednesday, 1 February 2017
iStitch Designs - 2017 Valentine Freebie






iStitch Designs 2017 Valentine Freebie! There is still time to stitch this for your loved one. Go *here*  or click on the CHARTS button on the sidebar. If you stitch this and send me a picture I will post it on the sale blog

Thanks for visting
Take care
Carol

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Saturday, 28 November 2015
iStitch Designs Christmas Freebie 2015





As promised, here is my Christmas 2015 freebie beautifully stitched and finished by the lovely Carol S. Thank you Carol for, once again, coming to my rescue at this busy time of the year! If you wish to download this chart please go *here* 





Thanks for visiting
Take care

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Sunday, 25 November 2012
Mason Jar Top


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Last Friday some of my stitch group and I met up to do some 'finishing' and this mason jar is something that I actually finished although I did get other things part done. The top is stitched 1*2 on antique white 40ct linen with creme HDF silk thread and embellished with three antique buttons. The  pattern of flowers and leaves is the same design I used for the cartouche inside my hoop box *here* although I omitted the 'C' to leave space for the buttons. The band around the lid is 'alphabet tape' but I think I will replace this with some pretty cream lace; the jar is filled with creme and white antique buttons. Scissors are 'Modele Fleur de Nogent' available *here*

I have posted the chart for this jar top *here* but would ask if you re-post this on Pinterest please pin before you enlarge the chart so it links back as too many 'free charts' are just linking directly to the charts  - thank you. 

I located the pattern that I posted about on November 14 - thank you Chizue. For anyone interested it is part of the French SAL Pochette de brodeuse ABCD'Air and can be found *here*. The site is in French so you may have to search around to find the charts but they are there. I have nearly finished stitching this  1*1 on 38ct antique white French Gander linen with AVAS Soie Surfine 2652. This is fine blue silk thread and makes a change from my usual red but I will be starting Simone's SAL on December 1 so I will be back to red silk in my needle shortly.  

After a wet and blustery Saturday the sun has made an appearance this morning! It's still cold and windy but it certainly feels good to see some sunshine.

Thanks for visiting
Take care  


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Sunday, 18 November 2012
iStitch Designs - 2012 Christmas freebie




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Released today a new iStitch Designs freebie for Christmas 2012. The model was stitched and finished by Carol S who chose to stitch 1*1 on Olive Green Belfast Linen with WDW Bordeaux and Blue Spruce. A beautiful stitch and finish - thank you Carol!

This freebie is available *here*- enjoy!

Thanks for visiting
Take care



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Saturday, 23 April 2011
iStitch Designs finishes





First finish was sent to me by Dora (no blog). This is Dora's beautiful version of Sew Golden which she stitched as commemorative piece for the Royal Wedding by adding a C and a W and the date of the wedding. It is stitched on 36ct antique white linen using DMC 729 and CC Granny Annie; a pre-made blue trim from Joanns compliments the edges. A lovely memento Dora!



These very pretty Love freebies were stitched by Marty (no blog). She used 32ct Lakeside Linen and GA Rose Garden and for the light pink hearts GA Tea Rose. The rick rack was dyed with Wine Rit dye. One of these found a home with Marty's MIL, one with her husband's Aunt and the third she kept for herself. It must have been difficult to choose which one to keep as all three are lovely!




Last but certainly not least, Sew a Brown Bunny makes another appearance - he certainly is a very popular brown bunny! This very pretty pillow was stitched by Shari of Shari's Sharings on 32ct Legacy Lugana by Picture this Plus using HDF silk threads in Imperial Green 3333 and Quern Stones 5165. It is backed with the fabric in the background.

A big thank you to Dora, Marty and Shari for allowing me to share these finishes on my blog.

Sew Golden, Love and Sew a Brown Bunny are all still available *here* or by clicking on the CHARTS button on the sidebar.


I have been stitching but nothing I can show as it's a gift. We are having wonderful weather for the Easter weekend so I have been spending plenty of time in the garden. My bug is almost gone although I do still have a tickle cough which is nothing like the cough I've had for the last two weeks.

Thanks for visiting - enjoy the Easter holiday with lots of stitching and lots of chocolate too!
Take care


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Sunday, 2 January 2011
Happy New Year!



On December 29 I posted a small freebie chart on iStitch Designs. The following day Kati of Threads Thoughts and Other Notions had already stitched it and has now finished it into this pretty hanging pillow. She kindly allowed me to post this here - thank you Kati!

This freebie chart is still available *here*

New Year's Eve and New Year's Day saw the return of Jane Rees. I put a few more stitches into her and I will post a updated picture in the next day or so together with a picture of Thérésa Leparoux 1928. In the meantime I need to stitch the model for the latest iStitch design.

Thanks for visiting
Take care and I wish you all a very Happy New Year



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Saturday, 11 December 2010
It's getting to look a lot like Christmas!




I received a package from my dear friend Valie and inside was this gorgeous pinkeep stitched from the 2010 iStitch Designs Christmas freebie. How beautiful is this?



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And closeups of Valie's wonderful stitching and the co-ordinating fabric on the back. Check out how she affixes a 'hanger' using an eyelet and pretty organza ribbon. She is so clever!

Once again my pictures do not do justice to this stunning pinkeep so check out her blog where, I am sure, her pictures are so much better. Merci mon cher ami.

This 2010 Christmas chart is still available free with any purchase *here* or by clicking on the CHARTS button on the sidebar.



Whilst searching for something else I came across this tiny USB tree that I used to display on my desk at work so I immediately set it up on top of my Time Capsule. As you can see it changes colour and brightens up a dull corner!

It's not too late to enter my Christmas beaded scissor fob giveaway - go *here* and leave a comment on this post only. I will make the draw tomorrow evening around 6pm GMT.

Thanks for visiting
Take care


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Sunday, 7 November 2010
2010 Christmas freebie





2010 Christmas freebie is available with any purchase *here*. As you can see this is a computer generated picture and I look forward to replacing this with a stitched version. Who will be first?


Thanks for visiting
Take care

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Tuesday, 21 September 2010
Sew Easy pinkeeps





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Brenda (no blog) has today sent me pictures of two beautiful pinkeeps she made using the Sew Easy free chart. The first is stitched 1*2 on 32ct raw Belfast linen with HDF premium silk thread in 6211/13/15 combo, white 5201 and Zaffre Colbalt.




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Her second pinkeep is stitched 1*2 on white Belfast linen with HDF Winterberry 1423 premium silk thread. I'm glad I do not have to choose which one I prefer as they are both absolutely gorgeous! Thank you Brenda for allowing me to show these on my blog.

And check out her stunning Longaberger 25th Anniversary basket in the first picture. My dear friend Diana has just sent a small antique Longaberger basket to me. I will post a picture in the next day or so. Thank you Diana!

The Sew Easy free chart is still available *here* or by clicking on the CHARTS button on the sidebar and while you are there please check out my other charts.


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Edgar is having a birthday giveaway on his blog *here* so pop over and leave him a comment. You have until October 4 to enter and, if you are very lucky, one of his adorable little pooches will pick your name from the Bowl of Destiny.

It's been a lovely day here today so I took advantage and took my book out into the garden.

Thanks for visiting
Take care


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Monday, 6 September 2010
An unusual Sew Easy finish!




Christine from Mes Petites Croix et Mes Chats recently sent me this picture of her finish of Sew Easy. She took a piece of wood, some fuschia and green braid and a tiny calendar and finished her stitching as a very pretty and unusual calendar. It is stitched on flax Belfast linen with 'Bahia' by Atalie threads. There are some more pictures on Christine's blog so do go over and have a look at these and her other stitches and finishes. Thank you Christine for allowing me to post this here.

Sew Easy is an iStitch free chart and is still available *here* and while you are there please check out my other charts on sale at a reasonable cost.


Thanks for visting
Take care

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Monday, 26 July 2010
Sew Easy and Sew Parisian





Martine from Broderies Passion sent me pictures of a beautiful needlecase that she stitched using the Sew Easy free chart on white linen with DMC threads. There are more pictures on her blog so please make a visit and see her other wonderful stitching and finishing! Thank you Martine for sharing.





Also Christine from Les Petites Croix de Symiote sent me a picture of her framed Sew Parisian stitched with Threadworx threads on Belfast linen. Christine made this her own by adding a French song title about Paris by Jacques Dutronc. Translated into English the song title is 'It's five o'clock, Paris awakens'! Isn't this a lovely version of Sew Parisian? Thank you Christine for sharing.

Both Sew Parisian and Sew Easy (free chart) are available *here* or by clicking on the CHARTS button on the sidebar.

If you would like to share any of your stitched iStitch designs here on my blog, please email me with a picture and details of fabric and threads used and I would be more than happy to post them with a link back to your blog. My email address can be found on my profile.

By request, I have added a 'Followers' link both to this blog and my charts blog so, if you want to be a follower, you are more than welcome. At some point I will be having a giveaway for followers only so don't miss out - sign up now!

Over the weekend I stitched an ornament for Christmas and once this is 'finished' I will post a picture. I also finished charting and printing off a new design ready for stitching - it's pretty and it's pink!

Thanks for visiting
Take care

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Tuesday, 4 May 2010
Sew Easy ... to catch a fish?





Elisabetta from Punto E Virgola sent me a picture of the pinkeep she stitched using the Sew Easy free chart. She chose to use Andrea's colour scheme of black and red on 28ct white linen. Very pretty Elisabetta and thank you for allowing me to show this on my blog.

Sew Easy is still available for free *here* or by clicking on the CHARTS button on the sidebar and while you are visiting please check out my other designs. Sew Red, Sew Blue and Sew Autumn are all available free with any purchase.



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When Valie was visiting we took a walk along Deal seafront and the pier so my pictures here are 'fishing' related. The statue is one that stands at the front of the pier - I think it's rather strange - we have a nickname for it which I cannot divulge here as it's named after Ken's old boss and his wife! Check out that pink fishing rod - it was unattended but I assume it belongs to a female rather than a male fisherman!

Yesterday it rained all day so I took the opportunity of having a 'stitching day'. Sew Sew is almost stitched and if the black Soie Surfine arrives from France today, I will be able to put in the final stitches but ... this afternoon I have an appointment with the dentist and I think I will be having a tooth pulled. I am not looking forward to this :'(

Thanks for visiting
Take care


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Tuesday, 23 March 2010
Sew Easy by Andrea




Photo by Andrea


Andrea of The Craft Room has kindly allowed me to post her version of Sew Easy. Both Andrea's stitching and finishing skills are amazing and show what a incredible finish can be achieved from a very simple design. It is stitched on 36ct antique white linen with NPI silk threads in 998 and 226 and finished as a pinkeep. I love that she has stitched the tiny hearts in red and complimented them with the red heart pin at the top. There are more pictures over on Andrea's blog. Thank you Andrea for allowing me to post this.

Sew Easy is still available for free *here* or click on the CHARTS button on the sidebar.

I finished stitching my section of Wendy Jo's RR last night and I will take a picture later. I think a new start for this afternoon, probably Sew Quaker!

Thanks for visiting
Take care


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Friday, 19 March 2010
Sew Easy in France!



Photo by Nelly


Nelly from France has sent a picture of her beautiful stitching of Sew Easy. Nelly stitched this on Zweigart Edinburgh 36ct linen, with AVAS 619 and 264 and an HDF silk thread called Raspbery Cobbler for the alphabet. This is such a pretty version of Sew Easy which chart is still available for free *here* or click on the CHARTS button on the sidebar. Thank you Nelly for allowing me to show your stitching on my blog.




I had lots of enquiries about the 'My Favorite Needle' after my post 'Lost' on Wednesday. These needles, together with a 'My Favorite Needle Petite' were produced by Mardina who also introduced the Do-Lolly to the stitching world. Unfortunately this company no longer exists so these needles really are like gold dust and you can well understand why I was so unhappy to lose one. The above picture shows the difference between the MFN and a Piecemakers 28. They are smaller in length and instead of the long 'slot' eye they have a tiny round hole which makes threading very easy. I did buy up a few when they were available so do have a few spares.

After crawling about on my hands and knees with a magnet in hand on Wednesday, there was still no sign of the wretched thing but yesterday I went to pick up a bit of fluff from the carpet and, lo and behold, not 2" from the fluff was my lost needle! This was a good 3ft or more from where I had been stitching so maybe it was on my clothes and I walked it over before it fell. So - he's back where he belongs and very pleased I am to see him. I think he took a short vacation, read my blog and decided to return home or maybe he was jealous when he saw me stitching with one of his brothers?!!

Thanks for visiting and have a good weekend
Take care

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Friday, 5 March 2010
It's Sew Easy to fall in love ...





... and the lovely Angela (no blog) did just that when she discovered Sew Easy, a freebie on my Charts blog! She immediately chose a 40ct Newcastle flax linen and a limited edition HDF silk thread and here is her finished version. For the backing she used a pretty silk fabric called Silk Mori which, together with the lace edging, was especially hand-dyed for her. Isn't this beautiful? Thank you Angela for allowing me to use these pictures, not only here, but on my Charts blog too.

No stitching for me yesterday - so no stitching pictures from me. I did, however, work on charting up a couple more designs so expect something new shortly.

Thanks for visiting and have a lovely weekend.
Take care



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Saturday, 2 January 2010
Two freebie finishes




Suzanne of Berkshire Cottage blog sent me a picture of her version of my Christmas freebie which she finished as a very pretty pillow. She stitched this from fabric and thread from her stash. A delightful finish Suzanne - thanks for sharing.




Ann from With My Needle also stitched the same pattern - it will be interesting to see what finish Ann will do with this. It is stitched on a cream 35ct linen with DMC threads. Thank you for sharing with us Ann.

It's never too early to start stitching ornaments for Christmas 2010 and this chart is still available *here* (scroll down) or click on the CHARTS button on my side bar.

The 2009 Christmas Challenge has now become the 2010 Christmas Challenge. I am working to free up some space for new members by the end of January so, if you are interested in participating in this year's Challenge, please visit the blog again later in the month to check availability.

Despite wanting to have a New Year new start, I decided to carry on with Beatrix (sigh). On a good note I have only to finish a motif in the bottom right hand corner, the large 'oh why did I leave it til last?' flower motif in the top right hand section and to fill in with dates and initials. I am determined to complete this before I do anything else because, if I put it aside now, I will find it difficult to pick up again. My sister's birthday is on March 11 so I will need to allow time for framing. I will finish this ... I will finish this! I would like to thank Hazel over at the Beatrix Potter SAL as, without this SAL, the piece would have become a UFO months ago! I hope to be posting a picture in the not too distant future.

Thanks for visiting
Take care

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Saturday, 5 December 2009
A Christmas freebie and a giveaway


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A small Christmas freebie chart for you all to enjoy! I had hoped to stitch a model but I am struggling to finish the children's ornaments and to get Sew Pink stitched as my cold has not improved. I am not sure if it's the same cold or whether I have a new one but I don't seem to have had any respite! The colours I intended to use are a bright Christmas red for the diamonds and a green for the circular symbols but of course it's up to you to use whatever you like!


And now - a fabulous Christmas giveaway over on Tatyana's blog. Her stitching and finishing of this ornament are amazing.



This Workbasket design is stitched on 32 count Permin linen with DMC threads and all you have to do to win this beautiful ornament is to leave a comment on Tatyana's post and then link back from your blog to hers. The results will be announced on December 12.

Thanks for visiting
Take care

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