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Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks - Major tree As featured in Cross Stitcher magazine N.225- Apr 2010 (Buy this....) Alessandra Adelaide's Major Tree pattern is featured in this month's issue of Cross stitcher magazine (UK): " Our picks of the best new kits and charts: Retro cool: We love this new Major Tree design from Alessandra Adelaide needleworks. Its cool folksy style and colors mean it's bang on trend. Download the chart from Creative Poppy" Major tree pattern by Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks

Marie-Anne Réthoret Mélin - Big pool bath mat As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy 137 - Apr 2010 (Crazy'z angels) The Big Pool Bath Mat is another pattern featured by Cross stitch Crazy magazine (N137). It is designed by Marie-Anne Réthoret Mélin and is a lot of fun to stitch for your bathroom. Big Pool Bath Mat by Marie-Anne Réthoret Mélin

Designer interview: Sylvie Teytaud As featured in Cross Stitch Gold- 73 February 2010 Sylvie Teytaud - Fairy godmothers ABC "Sylvie is a painter, illustrator and cross stitch designer. She lives in France and is well known for her beautiful fairy pictures. She has her own range of cross stitch charts which are available to buy on www.creativepoppypatterns.com "

Barbara Ana - Lucas the Love elf As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy 134 - Jan 2010 (Crazy's Angels) Barbara Ana - Lucas the Love elf "3 of the best... Valentine's Day gifts - why not stitch a present for the love of your life? Barbara Ana's cute design can be downloaded very quickly from Creative Poppy's website"

Agnès Delage-Calvet - Advent calendar chart As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy 131 - Xmas 2009 (Crazy's Angels) Agnès Delage-Calvet - Advent calendar chart

Faby Reilly - Lavender Humbug As featured in Stitches magazine (UK) - 197 September 2009 Faby Reilly - Lavender Humbug pattern "Use your three dimensional creation as a key ring or hang on door handles or add some dried lavender for a fragrant sachet"

Tams's Creations - Biggie biscornu As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy 126 - July 2009 (Guest expert column) Tam's Creations - Biggie biscornu "This design by Tam's Creations doesn't take any longer than a small biscornu because it's stitched on 6ct DMC Aida using 6 strands and a stitch count of 150 x 150."

Helga Mandl - Independence Day Book As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy 124 - May 2009 (Crazy's Angels) Helga Mandl - Independance Day Book (sorry, currently unavailable) "We especially like the "Independence book" chart that can be downloaded. There are 12 American themed red, white and blue motifs that can be used in many ways"

Perrette Samouiloff - " Love and happiness" Wedding pattern As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy - April 2009 (Crazy's Angels) Perrette Samouiloff: The Wedding (large pattern) "Three things we love: 3 lovely wedding samplers for that special day... LOVE AND HAPPINESS - Perrette Samouiloff's delightful designs has the words "Love and happiness" in it. [....]"

Tom & lily (Melanie Couffe)  - Running like mad As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy Magazine - March 2009 (Ask the Angels) Tom & Lily - Running Like mad! "Chick-chick, chick-chick, chicken! Although it's a chart, not a kit, we couldn't resist this gorgeous design by Mélanie Couffe, a British designer living in the South of France. The stitch [....]" __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Barbara Ana Designs - Spring Biscornu As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy Magazine - February 2009 (Crazy's Angels) Barbara Ana Designs - Spring Biscornu "Three things we love: Biscornu charts are addictive, you'll see! [...] WELCOME IN SPRING Spring is coming, so why not celebrate with this biscornu from www.creativepoppypatterns.com ? It has a stitch...." __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Designer interview: Perrette Samouiloff As featured in Point de croix - Le Magazine - January 2009 Perrette Samouiloff - Teddy and Toddler (Interview in French) __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Designer interview: Mélanie Couffe - Tom & Lily Creations As featured in Mains et Merveilles Magazine- December 2008 Tom and Lily Creations - Crazy Giraffes (Interview in French) __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Websites we love:  Creative Poppy As featured in Cross Stitcher Magazine - September 2008 (See this...) "Websites we love: Creative Poppy Creative Poppy have a fantastic range of charts available, which you can download yourself as soon as your purchase has been made. it's user-friendly, with clear links and sections for each theme. There's also a search engine to elp you find the perfect design. Visit www.creativepoppypatterns.com ." __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Designer interview: Mélanie Couffe (Tom & Lily Creations) As featured in Le Marquoir Magazine - Autumn 2008 Mélanie Couffe - Romeo and Juliet (Interview in French) __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Biscornu patterns As featured in Mary Hickmott's Stitches magazine - March 2008 (Stitcher's Notebook) "DOWNLOAD DIRECT There are hundreds of chart to suit all requirements from traditional samplers to fantasy designs at www.creativepoppy.com . You choose, check out, and then the charts are emailed to you to print out at home (and no p&p either!). When perusing all the charts on offer I came accross a section dedicated to biscornus [...]. Creative Poppy have 23 different designs by Helga Mandl and Tam's Creations..." Marie-Anne Réthoret-Mélin - Red monochrome Biscornu and Scissor Fob Helga Mandl - Biscornu of the Month (April) (sorry, currently unavailable) __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Le site à découvrir (Discover this website) As featured in Prima Magazine (HS Créatif) Spring 2008 (Article in French) __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Love is the Key   In Barbara Ana's own words, Love is the key. Barbara Ana loves a little bit of humour ... but she can be very serious too. Explore the many different ways to express your feelings in stitches.  >> see all cross stitch patterns related to love by Barbara Ana Designs

Love Biscornu Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs

Lemurtine Tree (Love is the key) Barbara Ana Designs

Two hearts, one love Barbara Ana Designs

Love & Wisdom sampler Barbara Ana Designs

I Love you Snow much Barbara Ana Designs

Purrfect Love Barbara Ana Designs

Birds of every feather   Birds occupy a huge place in Barbara Ana's work. They are very often the central character, sometimes depicted completely oversize. From tiny hummingbirds the most extraordinary birds of paradise, it's worth exploring these designs: >> see all cross stitch patterns with Birds by Barbara Ana Designs

The raven Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs

A bird in hand Barbara Ana Designs

Cock-a-doodle-doo Barbara Ana Designs

Hummingbird Scissor fob Barbara Ana Designs

Tweet biscornu Barbara Ana Designs

Long May She Wave Barbara Ana Designs

Furry friends   Cats sing, cats meow, cats play, ... cats make their way into many of Barbara Ana's cross stitch patterns. If you love cats, check out these patterns that are truly unique. >> see all cross stitch patterns with cats by Barbara Ana Designs

Cattitude Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs

Alley Quartet Barbara Ana Designs

Live, Love, Meow! Barbara Ana Designs

Fur-ever friends Barbara Ana Designs

Sit & Knit Barbara Ana Designs

modele Barbara Ana Designs

More Humour and Fun       For Barbara Ana, it's always time to crack a joke and have some fun. Don't bug her ... when she's stitching: you've been warned!!! >> see all cross stitch patterns by Barbara Ana Designs

Stitch or die! Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs

Don't bug me (I'm stitching!) Barbara Ana Designs

Wanted 10.000 X stitches reward Barbara Ana Designs

Holy mud! biscornu Barbara Ana Designs

Black Sheep Biscornu Barbara Ana Designs

My wool (I wanted it back) Barbara Ana Designs

Life on the sunny side   A joyful and free spirited designer, Barbara Ana colors the world, stitch by stitch... Here are some patterns full of humour and sunny colors.

Be hippie Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs

Good Luck biscornu Barbara Ana Designs

To be me Barbara Ana Designs

Happy mood Barbara Ana Designs

Spring Biscornu Barbara Ana Designs

Welcome Spring! Barbara Ana Designs

A sweet tooth....

Creative and fun loving, by the look of her works, it seems Barbara Ana also has a healthy appetite and drinks a lot of coffee!   Check out these yummy looking patterns.  Here are some of her cross stitch patterns related to cooking, baking, and of course drinking loads of coffee!     >> see all cross stitch patterns related to food by Barbara Ana Designs

Kiss the cook! Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs

Drink coffee Barbara Ana Designs

An Apple a Day Barbara Ana Designs

Sweet biscornu Barbara Ana Designs

Ice Scream Barbara Ana Designs

Hand over the coffee... Barbara Ana Designs

Welcoming GERA! Designs

by Kyoko Maruoka 

Creative Poppy is proud to be publishing the works of Kyoko Maruoka, a talented Japanese needlework designer.

Kyoko Maruoka's work comes under the name of GERA! 

More and more stitchers worldwide have been discovering Kyoko Maruoka's work but her charts are hard to find. Now, finally, they are available as downloadable patterns, on Creative Poppy's website.

All GERA! designs published by Creative Poppy come with easy-to-read Color charts and English-language instructions.

The cutest cross stitch Kokeshi dolls

Kokeshi dolls have long been collected by visitors coming to Japan. The traditional dolls are fashioned from wood and then hand-painted.

Now you can create your very own in cross stitch!

GERA! designer Kyoko Maruoka has developed her very own method of mounting the heads and body so they turn into perfect skittle-like dolls. It took quite a lot of creativity, but here we are. They are quite small (2 3/4 inch) so you can easily fix them onto little straps to hang onto zipper pulls, scissors, phones, etc...

	5 Kokeshi dolls Counted cross stitch pattern by GERA! by Kyoko Maruoka

International Kids

Kawai is a Japanese word applying to everything cute and sweet. It certainly applies to this adorable series of children holding hands. Check out the little Chinese Girl in the first row. They come from all over the World and you can combine the two series adding more countries depending on your projects. Each child is depicted with amazing detail (click on images for full descriptions).

International Kids Counted cross stitch pattern by GERA! by Kyoko Maruoka

International kids II Counted cross stitch pattern by GERA! by Kyoko Maruoka

Fairy tales and Stories

Alice in Wonderland, Snow White, Red Riding Hood, Puss in Boots... Kyoko Maruoka loves illustrating stories, capturing the spirit of each tale and transposing it into cute and colorful cross stitch.

The funny Quartet is a fun pot-pourri of several fairies tales with the characters all mixed up!

The Funny Quartets Counted cross stitch pattern by GERA! by Kyoko Maruoka

Robbers beware, this band of musicians is their way and they are determined to get you out of there. A colorful story told in cross stitch by GERA! Kyoto Maruoka.

The Bremen Town Musicians Counted cross stitch pattern by GERA! by Kyoko Maruoka

Below is a wonderful extract of Lewis Carroll's Alice In Wonderland. Tiny Alice has wandered into a magical garden full of the most extraordinary flowers and mushroom. The colors are so bright and cheerful you'd like to get lost yourself in such a beautiful place.

	Alice Meet the Caterpillar Counted cross stitch pattern by GERA! by Kyoko Maruoka

Russian Passion

Kyoko Maruoka is deeply influenced by Russian artistic and literary works. Based on Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, here is a delicate cross stitch piece, full of tenderness and sensibility. A great work reflecting Kyoko Maruoka's exceptional talent.

Swan Lake Counted cross stitch pattern by GERA! by Kyoko Maruoka

More patterns by GERA!

There are more works by Kyoko Maruoka on Creative Poppy's website, and many more to be added soon.

Garden Flowers

Take a tour in Lesley Teare's colorful summer garden.

Colorful Florals
cross stitch pattern
by Lesley Teare Designs

 

Folk Art Country Garden sampler
cross stitch pattern
by Lesley Teare Designs

 

Folk Art Garden
cross stitch pattern
by Lesley Teare Designs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ThreadworkX  floss range offers an exact match for the discontinued Needle Necessities floss colors If any of your charts list Needle Necessities threads, you can use this convenient conversion chart  to find the exact same color in the ThreadworX range. Finding patterns to stitch with specialty threads Do you love using overdyed and specialty threads? We do to! They make each project really interesting to stitch and unique. We have over 200 patterns that use overdyed, multicolour or variegated floss. You can use our Pattern Finder (on the bottom right hand side of every page of the website) to access these patterns directly. Sort by thread type or Sort by thread brand. >> see all patterns listing either overdyed, multicolor or variegated floss

Creative Poppy designers in the news! Marie-Anne Réthoret-Mélin - Teddy Wakes Up As featured in Cross stitch crazy magazine N.139 - July 2010 (Crazy's angels) "It's always fun to stitch for children. Try these fun projects: The Teddy wakes up chart comes with full instructions on how to sew the design and make the drawstring pyjama case"

Just released: 3 new patterns by Barbara Ana We are happy to feature 3 new  designs that we have just received from Barbara Ana. Two of them are biscornus, in very different styles. We love the kokeshi, the Japanese doll and hope the designer will make some more so that we can start collecting them! Kokeshi biscornu, cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana For those of you with a sweet tooth, don't miss the sweet biscornu (plus the designer used and interesting mix of thread and fabric too!) Sweet biscornu, cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana And for cat and music lovers, guess who we met down a dark alley.... Alley quartet, cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana >> see all the latest news about Barbara Ana's patterns >> visit Barbara Ana's pattern gallery

Helga Mandl: Have you lost any needles lately? Well you won't be looking for that one any more. Helga Mandl has just stuck it into a haystack. You can stitch the pattern in no time and send it to a friend but make sure the enveloppe is well padded, we don't want the postman to prick his fingers! A needle in a haystack, cross stitch chart designed by Helga Mandl While the previous pattern drew inspiration in the past, this one is inspired by modern life and our concern for our environment and healthy livestyles.... down to our own pets. Is your dog eco-friendly too? Eco friendly dog, cross stitch chart designed by Helga Mandl For a new baby, here's a delightful birth sampler with fun and colorful animals. Personalize the stiytched piece with name of child and date of birth. Zoo animals- baby sampler, cross stitch chart designed by Helga Mandl And Bingo! You didn't expect that one, did you? Bingo! cross stitch chart designed by Helga Mandl >> visit Helga Mandl's pattern gallery

Alessandra Adelaide: nature, imagination and style In Alessandra Adelaide's latest pattern, Dove Heart, each element has been reduced to it's purest form, a symbol, the shapes and colours combining into beautiful harmony. Dove heart, cross stitch pattern by Alessandra Adelaide Here is another pattern, representative of Alessandra Adelaide's classic style. The beauty of the design is that it's designed for a color background and the stiched parts are worked in white floss. Flower of Sun, cross stitch pattern by Alessandra Adelaide Finally, for those of you who have discovered the designer's "Fantasy World", here is Passerolla elegante, the latest of the fine creatures to inhabit the fabulous trees. Passerolla elegante, cross stitch pattern by Alessandra Adelaide note: all AAN designs presented here are exclusive to Creative Poppy's website >> visit Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks pattern gallery

More patterns by Tam's Creations We have just added 8 more patterns by Tam's Creations. Four of them are Blackwork patterns and range from beginner level (the little Blackwork bag) to more challenging with the extraordinary Starmania pattern. If you have never tried Blackwork before you might simply want to try the designers exquisite series of Biscornus. Little Blackwork Pouch bag, by Tam's Creations

Spring Pinwheel, Blackwork pattern by Tam's Creations

Magical nights, Blackwork pattern by Tam's Creations

Starmania, Blackwork pattern by Tam's Creations >> see all Blackwork patterns by Tam's Creations The other patterns include 3 cross stitch banners (or table runners) as well as a very pretty Secret garden mandala. This mandala pattern is a delight to stitch because in spite of its geometric appearance, it hides lovely details of fountains, gardens pathways and flowers. The pattern is ideal for framing, for making a cushion cover and of course, given it's a perfect square, making a giant biscornu! Secret garden mandala, cross stitch pattern by Tam's Creations >> see all cross stitch patterns by Tam's Creations

A new item in Faby Reilly's Poppy series If you like  Faby Reilly's poppy patterns, don't miss the latest item, a box with the poppy motif stitched on the cover. Also includes alphabet for stitching initials. A perfect gift! Poppy box, a cross stitch pattern by Fabienne Reilly >> See all the patterns in Faby Reilly's Poppy series

Mug of the month: April A bunny rabbit and a chick: no doubt spring has arrived with this cute "Mug of the month" by Helga Mandl. Collect them all! Mug of the month - April, a cross stitch pattern by  Helga Mandl >> see all the "Mug of the month" patterns by  Helga Mandl

A cheerful start of the day with Sylvie Teytaud! Start the day in a sunny mood with Sylvie Teytaud's new "Ready for breakfast patterns". Cheerful little elves have got a yummy breakfast ready for us! The patterns come as a pair, one with a bowl, one with a mug, so why not stitch them both? Ready for breakfast (with bowl), design by  Sylvie Teytaud

Ready for breakfast (with mug), design by  Sylvie Teytaud >> see all cross stitch patterns by Sylvie Teytaud

Perrette Samouiloff: Baby's first birthday party Don't wait too long till you start stitching this pattern: it doesn't take long for a new born to grow out of it's clothes and soon turn one! You have twice the fun with this pattern, first stitching all the adorable characters of the birthday party , then , when you're done, holding baby on your knees and pointing to the pictures. This cross stitch chart is part of the Teddy and Toddler series, a collection of patterns for babies. Baby is one, a cross stitch pattern by Perrette Samouiloff (large pattern)

Baby is one, a cross stitch chart by Perrette Samouiloff (small pattern) >>see more baby patterns by Perrette Samouiloff >> see all patterns by Perrette Samouiloff

Cornflowers: a new design by Faby Reilly Following the successful Lavender and Poppy patterns, here is another humble wildflower, the cornflower, adorning Faby Reilly new series. The first item in the collection is a biscornu.    With immense talent, the designer is able to capture in stitches all the delicacy of the flower, its soft blend of blues and purple, its finely indented petals, its tiny pistils. What a delight, as you stitch along, to see all these delightful details come to life on your fabric in a delicate mix of cross stitch and specialty stitches with a few seed bead accents.   Cornflower biscornu - a cross stitch patterns by  Faby  Reilly   Why not create your own buttons (that match your stitching) We had received several inquiries from stitchers, asking about the button in the center of the Poppy biscornu. Here's the answer: it's hand made with Fimo paste! Faby was looking for a button suitable for her latest piece and she thought, why not, let's try making one! With the first one a success, Faby Reilly went ahead and made some more. In particular a pretty blue button that matches her latest pattern the Cornflower biscornu. This time, however, she thoughtfully created a tutorial to share with other stitchers. Now you can make your own, following her "how to create a cornflower shaped button" step-by-step guide.  Now once you've started you won't be able to stop. With a little practice and creativity you can make your own buttons matching your favorite biscornu patterns. It's a great idea, isn't it? Have fun! The tutorial is available on our free download page and - of course - you will also get it for free when you order the Cornflower biscornu chart. The tutorial will automatically be added to your cart.

Creative Poppy designers in the news! Helga Mandl is this month's Guest expert in Cross stitch Crazy (N137) and discusses American Independence day patterns. Her popular "Long may she wave pattern" is featured page 25. "Long may she wave pattern" by Helga Mandl The Big Pool Bath Mat is another pattern featured by Cross stitch Crazy magazine (N137). It is designed by Marie-Anne Réthoret Mélin and is a lot of fun to stitch for your bathroom. Creative Poppy exclusive. Big Pool Bath Mat by Marie-Anne Réthoret Mélin

Look out for mischievous Easter bunnies! With Easter coming up soon, no surprise there's a bunch of rabbits and lots of pretty Easter eggs here on Creative Poppy's website. You won't be able to taste the chocolate but you'll have fun stitching those pretty eggs and ribbons, especially the latest patterns by Brodi Broda, which, stitched together, can make a fabulous welcome banner for your visitors (alphabet included for personalizing your message). You get the best deal when buying the whole series but you can also get each chart individually: Little rabbit - juggling - cross stitch pattern by Brodi Broda

Little Miss rabbit - stargazing - cross stitch pattern by Brodi Broda

Little  rabbit - playing with ribbons - cross stitch pattern by Brodi Broda >> see more animal patterns by Brodi Broda >> see more Easter patterns (all designers)

What's cooking in the kitchen? Those who loved Barbara Ana's "Kiss the cook" pattern will be delighted by her latest design that is yet another cocktail of cheerful colors and humor. Check out today's menu because you can either take it... or leave it! Today's menu - cross stitch pattern designed by Barbara Ana >> see more food patterns by Barbara Ana

Stichers' accessories: new collections! Here's a news series of delightful patterns (and corresponding tutorials) for making some of the prettiest stitching accessories, all designed by  Marie-Anne Réthorêt Mélin.  They are so pretty it's going to be hard to chose so why not make them for several of your friends?   Creative Poppy's favorite: One of our  favorite patterns is the "Meadow flowers". the pattern itself is an floral motif that can be stitched on floral printed Aida with amazing effects as both the stitching and the printed pattern merge into an explosion of petals and color. We love it! Meadow Flowers Collection - design Marie-Anne Réthorêt Mélin  "Colors I love": A new series of patterns dedicated to Marie-Anne Réthorêt Mélin's favorite multicolor floss hues. Colors I love - Turquoise collection - design Marie-Anne Réthorêt-Mélin

Colors I love - Deep Blue collection - design Marie-Anne Réthorêt-Mélin

Colors I love - Ruby Red collection - design Marie-Anne Réthorêt-Mélin Collections of accessories include scissor cases (beautifully lined and very easy to assemble - see tutorial) , scissor fobs, biscornus (pincushions) and floss tags. >> see all stitcher's accessory patterns designed by Marie-Anne Réthoret-Mélin

Making floss tags for your favorite threads Do you, like Marie-Anne, have some favorite overdyed or multicolor threads? Why not create some pretty floss tags that will help you find them easily. They are so much fun and can make great gifts too! Check out our tips for making floss labels. >> learn more about floss tags Have any nice projects or tricks to share? Send us photos of your own floss tags, together with any of your own tips. We will make a selection to show on the website. If your picture is there, you'll receive a free pattern from us. To send us your pictures, use our contact form and select "I'd like to share my photo".

Creative Poppy designers in the news Designer Sylvie Teytaud is featured in the latest issue of Cross stitch Gold (N. 73), with a special "meet the designer" interview. Sylvie Teytaud is especially known for her delightful fairies. Check out her many patterns available on Creative Poppy's website! Fairy godmothers - baby ABC, a cross stitch pattern by Sylvie Teytaud >> See more fairies by Sylvie Teytaud >> See all of Sylvie Teytaud's patterns Designer Perrette Samouiloff is  featured in French "Point de croix magazine" (N.65) with one of her bestselling winter patterns from the Happy childhood collection. Happy Childhood collection - Winter (detail) , a cross stitch pattern by Perrette Samouiloff   >> see all of Perrette Samouiloff's Happy Childhood collection >> see all of Perrette Samouiloff's patterns

Ideas for stitching: Framing a biscornu pattern Véronique R. came up with a totally unexpected idea: After stitching Faby Reilly's Poppy biscornu pattern, she found the stitched piece so lovely she decided not to mount it as a biscornu but to frame it instead. The result is stunning. The stitched piece has a little bit of an Art deco touch that makes a perfect framed piece. Poppy Biscornu by Faby Reilly   Tiny and cute: fitting a pattern onto a scissor fob Here's an other idea we received from Jenifer: "I made this adorable scissor fob out of the Barbara Ana "Don't Bug Me I'm Stitching" design.  I stitched it 1 over 1 on 28 count evenweave. I also used glow in the dark DMC for the eye's! Barbara Ana designs are so colorful and fun." What a great idea! If you're patient enough (and have a good eyesight) you can turn any medium size pattern into a miniature by stitching one over one. This  pattern is 41 x 61 stitches (w x h) and turned out  1 1/2 x 2 inches when stitched. Don't bug me, I'm stitching! by Barbara Ana Thank you so much  Véronique and Jenifer for sharing these great pictures and ideas! If you too have come up with some creative ideas, please send us your own photos and tips and we'll publish them here. >> see all creative ideas for finishing your stitched pieces

Sweet Love messengers! Remember Helga Mandl's cute Xmas Love birds? Here they come again but this time there's a feel of Spring in the air with a cheerful cherry blossom. The love birds are as cute as ever, in a delightful range of colors. They all work perfectly well together so you can stitch them as a collection. Be my Valentine - cross stitch chart by Helga Mandl

Love letter delivery - cross stitch chart by Helga Mandl

Dreams come true - cross stitch chart by Helga Mandl And then, Helga's offering a sweet bonus too: Buy any of these patterns and you will get the "Love is..." (Love messages) chart for free! The messages combine ideally with all designs featured above. " Love is... " - Messages of love to cross stitch by Helga Mandl >> see all of Helga Mandl's Love-Bird patterns

Cross stitch a beautiful set of towels! Doesn't your bathroom need some freshening up? Aren't you looking for a gift that you can stitch AND Personalize? Hand stitched towels are gorgeous, why not give them a try? Perrette Samouiloff has just created a gorgeous set of motifs, specially designed to adapt to each and every size yof towel you might need in the bathroom. There is even a set of letters so that you can add a name or prettty monograms. The theme shown here, in beautiful hues of yellow, blue and green is called the parakeets. With this design we have also introduced a new section of tips and information for stitching on terry towels. It contains tips and handy information about formats, including the size of the woven Aida band for several manufacturers of "Ready-to-stitch" towels. >> see more of Perrette Samouiloff's designs for terry towels >> see all of Perrette Samouiloff's patterns

A fabulous world of color and dreams Straight out of designer Alesssandra Adelaide incredible imagination is a whole new world of color and fantasy, a world inhabited by passerolos, those delightful little birds, messengers of romance and bliss. Somewhat influenced by the sixties, here is the most amazing tree, all movement and color, delicate balance and harmony, birdsong and joy. You enjoy stitching it from the first to the last stitch! Major tree by Alessandra Adelaide needleworks

Spring passerollo - by Alessandra Adelaide needleworks >> more of Alessandra Adelaide's fantasy world In another of her popular "hearts" series, here is another new pattern the elegant and so romantic Rinascimental heart. Ideal for customizing in your own colors with your favorite specialty threads. Rinascimental heart by Allessandra Adelaide >> more of Alessandra Adelaide Heart patterns

More fun with Barbara Ana Barbara Ana has some great advice for stitchers: " Drink coffee" and you'll be "stitching faster!". Why not have a cookie too! And look at that scrumptious cappuccino, looks like a real treat! Drink coffee, cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana >> see more food patterns by Barbara Ana And here's another of her fun snowmen: Helping friends, cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana >> see more of Barbara Ana's Winter patterns

Falling in Love: latest Perrette Samouiloff's designs With Valentine's day coming up, here is a great pattern you may want to stitch. It's full of tenderness and so delicate, like all other of designer Perrette Samouiloff's patterns. Our favorite part is the two children flying their heart shaped kites. The patterns come in two sizes as usual but if you want to stitch that scene, pick the larger one. Don't forget you can stitch Perrette Samouiloff's patterns as a whole or use separate parts for cards or other projects, so it's great value too! Falling in Love, a cross stitch pattern by Perrette Samouiloff (large pattern)

Falling in Love, a cross stitch pattern by Perrette Samouiloff (small pattern) >> see more of Perrette Samouiloff's "happy childhood patterns" >> see more Valentine's day patterns (all designers)

Home Decor: 17th century engravings in Cross Stitch We are used to Helga Mandl's fun and whimsical patterns so it came as a little surprise to us to receive these fine reproductions of 17th century engravings. In fact Helga came across this pair of exceptional flower bouquets and set to reproduce them as cross stitch charts. As for any reproduction of art in cross stitch, the quality of the charting is what makes the whole difference. Helga Mandl has made a great job of rendering these patterns in their original colors. Bouquet of tulips and rose, by Helga Mandl after an engraving by Francis Delaram

Bouquet of poppies, by Helga Mandl after an engraving by Francis Delaram

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Welcome Spring into your home

Here is a  charming new release by Kyoko's Studio, with a row of cherry trees in full blossom, petals gently falling in the wind and forming the word "Welcome". It can be stitched in no time and will delight everyone who passes your door.

	Welcome Spring (Winds blow petals of white) Counted cross stitch pattern by Kyoko's Studio

>> see more patterns by Kyoko's Studio

Tropical bliss

Take a break and let you needle bring you to faraway islands, with lush flowers, music and dance, and warm, cheerful colors! A jewel of a design by Perrette Samouiloff.

	Tropical paradise Counted cross stitch pattern by Perrette Samouiloff

>> see more seaside and summer patterns by Perrette Samouiloff

Strawberry season with Barbara Ana

New by Barbara Ana! It's time to harvest those strawberries. The fruit are all lined up neatly in a perfect pyramid, Quaker style, in contrast with the giant overhanging strawberry plants framing the picture.

Strawberry Harvest Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs

More Quaker patterns by Barbara Ana

Quaker pattern I

Quaker pattern II

Quaker pattern III

Quaker pattern IV

>> see all Quaker and Primitive patterns by Barbara Ana Designs

Elegant and handy, a Room tidy to cross stitch

Never lose those earrings again. This decorative Room tidy by Faby Reilly Designs is perfect for your bedroom or bathroom. It will look very elegant on a chest of drawers or on a shelf and all those tiny bracelets and earrings will be safe!

Wildrose Desk/Room tidy Counted cross stitch pattern by Faby Reilly Design

>> see more patterns by Faby Reilly Designs

Ballet steps and entrechat

Graceful and almost weightless, this fairy dances on, totally absorbed into her own thoughts. Designer Shannon Christine excels at depicting in cross stitch both the expression and elegant gestures of the ballerina. Combining needlework and beading, the stitched piece beautifully renders the sophisticated dress and accessories.

	Sugarplum Fairy Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs

>> see more patterns by Shannon Christine Designs

Wildflowers, each paired with a tiny fairy

Each of these tiny fairies is paired with her favourite flower. These cross stitch designs by Lesley Teare are perfect for stitching cards, bookmarks or simply bringing some cheer into your home.

Flower Fairies Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare

Lesley Teare is an expert at flower designing. >> see more floral patterns by Lesley Teare

More fairies with flowers

These fairies by designer Sylvie Teytaud are paired with white flowers: a hyacinth, an edelweiss, a snow drop, a Christmas rose.

Hyacinth Fairy (detail)

Edelweiss fairy (detail)

Snowdrop fairy (detail)

Christmas Rose Fairy (detail)

>> see more cross stitch patterns with fairies

Designer of the Month: Iveta Hlavinova

Folk-art inspired and so colorful and cheerful, we love Iveta Hlavinova's work as a designer. She's our new designer of the month!

Two elegant cats

Bluebirds heart

Matryoshka

Greetings of Spring

Russian Dolls

>> see more patterns by Iveta Hlavinova

Welcome Spring!

Here's a cute idea for adding a little color to your life. Shared with us by Lydia, many thanks! It's a little phone case and it's sure to bring everyone a smile each time you take it out!

When stitching this kind of project take advantage of our handy fabric calculator. Each pattern page has a specific link that lets you calculate the size of the stitched area depending on the fabric use. No need to enter the number of stitches, it's all worked out automatically for you.

>> Welcome Spring by Barbara Ana Designs

Creative Poppy Designers in the news

Searching for a cross stitch pattern you've seen featured in a needlework magazine?

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Lesley Teare Designs - Floral Tree
As featured in The chart review section of World of Cross Stitch magazine issue 241 on sale April 2016

Floral Tree Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs

Gracewood Stitches - Seville
As featured in World of Cross Stitch magazine issue 241 on sale April 2016

Seville Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

Brand new releases by Barbara Ana Designs

We're delighted to announce that Barbara Ana has just released her two new patterns with superb and sophiticated color schemes.  

Mary Pepper Pouch Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs

The Fruit Thief Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs

>> see more patterns by Barbara Ana Designs

Welcoming a new designer, Kyoko of Japan

Creative Poppy is proud to welcome a new designer, Kyoko's Studio.

Kyoko is very much inspired by nature and the seasons. Her motto is "another day, another stitch", each day bringing more poetic images she feels the urge to transpose into needlework, a stitch at a time.

This pattern is dedicated to an old friend, a very old cherry tree that grows in front of her window and when, year after year, a little miracle occurs and the venerable old branches suddenly burts into bloom.

	The Old Cherry Tree Counted cross stitch pattern by Kyoko's Studio

How about trying your hand at some specialty stitches?

Designer Faby Reilly takes you step by step through a series of wonderful needlework embellishment stitches in this delicate Winter blooms project. Once you have stitched the background cross stitch motifs, you will get to embellish your stitching with a variety of specialty stitches, sometimes combined with sequins. Extra clear charts are a real bonus for this project that comes with additional close-ups charts and detailed tutorial.

	Wintry Blooms biscornu Counted cross stitch pattern by Faby Reilly

>> see more patterns by Faby Reilly Designs

Irresistibly cute greeting cards to cross stitch

You won't even necessarily need a special occasion to start stitching these greeting cards, except to bring a smile to a loved one. Brought to you by talented British designer Lesley Teare, you'll enjoy every stitch you make in these bright and cheerful colors.

Teddy cards for Girls Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs

Teddy cards for boys Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs

Teddy cards for Happy Occasions Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs

>> see more patterns by Lesley Teare Designs

The village school

Here are two colorful patterns that will bring back old memories of school friends, playing in the school yard, learning to read and write... With infinite tenderness, designer Perrette Samouiloff delicately captures in cross stitch those fleeting moments of childhood.

On the School Benches Counted cross stitch pattern by Perrette Samouiloff

School days of Yore Counted cross stitch pattern by Perrette Samouiloff

>> see more patterns by Perrette Samouiloff

A unique baseball cap to cross stitch!

Here is a truly creative project brought to you by designer Tam's Creations who fine tuned a mounting technique that lets you cross stitch and finish a baseball cap starting from scratch with only needlework fabric and some basic supplies. You don't even need a sewing machine as the pieces can be assembled using the backstitch guide and a slipstitch. The stitching part is fun too with a "freestyle" combination of floss colors.

Celeano Baseball Cap Counted cross stitch pattern by Tam's Creations

Also by Tam's Creations, and a more intricate pattern, the "Blackwork project" below, in fact in full color, skilfully combines backstitch and cross stitch to call to mind an imaginary summer garden.

Summer Dreaming Counted cross stitch pattern by Tam's Creations

>> see more patterns by Tam's Creations

Stitch and Embellish with Shannon Christine

Gather your buttons and beads, trinket and charms and have fun customizing your very own piece. This design by Shannon Christine features precious keepsakes, a key, a rose, some lace... all you have to do is add your own choice of embellishments.

Romantic Rose Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs

New stitched pictures of Romance in Paris! Beautifully rendered in cross stitch on raw linen fabric, and embellished with golden petite seed beads.

Romance in Paris Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine

>> see more patterns by Shannon Christine Designs

Two fun pinkeeps to cross stitch by Marie-Anne Rethoret

One is a heart pattern with a lovely little house surrounded with flowers and butterflies, the other promises to keep your pins and needles handy. They are so cute you'll want to make them both!

Cat on the Rooftop Pinkeep Counted cross stitch pattern by Marie-Anne Rethoret-Melin

The House with the Red door - pinkeep Counted cross stitch pattern by Marie-Anne Rethoret-Melin

Both projects include Marie-Anne Rethoret's extensive pinkeep tutorial and use pretty matching Liberty prints and ribbon.

>> see more patterns by Marie-Anne Rethoret-Melin

Four more new patterns by Lesley Teare

Experienced stitchers will recognize the expert skills of Lesley Teare for tackling virtually any subjects that suits her fancy. Here she depicts the glorious peacock in two very different interpretations. Further down, see how a humble teapot is turned into a potting shed or how her beloved cats make their way into ... her designs!

Peacock Finery Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs

Glorious Peacock fan Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs

The Potting Shed Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs

Cats in Trouble Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs

>> see more patterns by Lesley Teare Designs

Creative Poppy Designers in the news

Searching for a cross stitch pattern you've seen featured in a needlework magazine?

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Couleur d'Etoile - My Stitching room
As featured in Cross stitch Crazy magazine issue 214 on sale February/March 2016

My Stitching room Counted cross stitch pattern by Couleur d'Etoile

Marie-Anne Rethoret-Melin - Red cherries needlework accessories
As featured in Cross stitch Crazy magazine issue 214 on sale February/March 2016

Red cherries needlework accessories Counted cross stitch pattern by Marie-Anne Rethoret-Melin

Barbara Ana Designs - Fur-ever Friends
As featured in the chart review section of World of Cross stitching magazine issue 140 on sale March 2016

Fur-ever Friends Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs

Let the sunshine in!

Here's sunny Seville, by Gracewood Stitches. Designer Kathy Bungard was inspired by the fabulous lace patterns of mantillas and gowns worn in Spain. This pattern is both elegant and full of grace, a luminous piece to stitch - in either cross stitch or needlepoint - and showcase in your home.

	Seville (Vintage textiles collection) Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

>> see more patterns from the Vintage textile design collection by Gracewood Stitches

Easter Chick fun

Here's some cheerful Spring cross stitching. Check out these cute little chicks exploring the flowerbeds of daffodils, daisies and bluebells. The color scheme of this pattern by Perrette Samouiloff is quite characteristic of the designer's style, with lovely tones of yellow contrasting with soft blues.

Chicks in a Spring Garden Counted cross stitch pattern by Perrette Samouiloff

>> see more patterns by Perrette Samouiloff

And now with some more cross stitching fun with Maria Diaz. A pack-full of fun Easter charts with a mischievous pair having a go at the chocolate eggs!

	Easter Chick and Bunny Counted cross stitch pattern by Maria Diaz designs

>> see more patterns by Maria Diaz designs

More Easter Fun with Barbara Ana

Hoppy Easter

Hoppy Easter (detail)

Egg Hunt Easter ornament

Spring Biscornu (detail)

>> see all Easter patterns (all designers)

The Age of Aquarius

What is your zodiac sign? And that of your loved ones? 

No need to believe in astrology to cross stitch these very pretty zodiac signs. They fall into four elements: Water: Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, Fire: Aries, Leo and Sagittarius, Earth: Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn, Air: Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. These 12 charts by Lesley Teare are perfect for personalizing stitched objects within a family.

Zodiac Signs Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare

>> see more patterns by Lesley Teare

A ride in the countryside

Hop on your bike for a pleasant ride! We have just received some delightful new pictures of Lesley Teare's Vintage bike, a lovely design featuring a bike with a wicker basket full of delicate wildflowers.

Vintage Bike Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs

Vintage charm

Schoolgirls used to exchange similar images as a token of friendship. Why not start sharing with friends again. These compact floral motifs are quick to stitch and ideal for make little sachets to give away as gifts. Don't forget to add a matching ribbon!

Floral Hearts Counted cross stitch pattern by Maria Diaz Designs

>> see more flower patterns by Maria Diaz Designs

Everything for Baby on a single chart

Bibs, baby bottles, rattles and prams, there's a fantastic selection of motifs to pick from on this excellent chart designed by Maria Diaz. The way the items are designed, they have an almost dimensional effect which will make your cross stitch projects stunning. Cards, bibs, what have you... be ready to stitch for the next newborn baby to come along!

36 Baby motifs Counted cross stitch pattern by Maria Diaz designs

>> see more patterns to cross stitch for Baby

Daisy garland Monograms - perfect for stitching initals

Cute little daisies as well as tiny butterflies and ladybirds embellish these elegant Monograms designed by Maria Diaz. The letters can be used to stitch initials on amny a cross stitch project. They will look stunning on white terry towels which are available as ready to stitch with an integrated aida band. You could also make a sophisticated series of customized napkins by stitching them on white linen. 

Daisy Chain alphabet Counted cross stitch pattern by Maria Diaz designs

>> see more Alphabet and Monogram patterns 

Celebrate Valentine's Day in stitches

With so much choice, why not stitch something really special for Valentine's Day!

I love your Snow much Barbara Ana Designs

Love miniature Agnès Delage-Calvet

Love Bookmark Faby Reilly

Valentine Choett'alors

Falling in Love (detail) Perrette Samouiloff

>> see all patterns for Valentine's day

Designer of the Month: Alessandra Adelaide

Love with an Italian accent...

Volo D'amore Cross stitch patttern

AmoreAmore Cross stitch patttern

Tree of Love Cross stitch patttern

Cuori Volanti Cross stitch patttern

Valentine Passeroli Cross stitch patttern

>> see more cross stitch patterns by Alessandra Adelaide

December quiz: and the winners are...

Congratulations to Susan H. who found the right answer to our quiz question:

"How many birds are there in Barbara Ana's 'All Creatures Great and small' Sampler"?

If you count the weathercock, there are indeed 23 birds in the sampler, including blackbirds, owls, hens and chicks, and even a stork. Veronique B. came a close second. All winners received their Creative Poppy vouchers to spend on our website.

Creative Poppy Designers in the news

Searching for a cross stitch pattern you've seen featured in a needlework magazine?

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Barbara Ana designs - All Creatures, Great and Small
As featured in The best Buys section of World of Cross stitch magazine issue 238 on sale Jan/Feb 2016

All Creatures, Great and Small Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana designs

Barbara Ana designs - A Bird in Hand
As featured in The Pick of the Month of World of Cross stitch magazine issue 238 on sale Jan/Feb 2016

A Bird in Hand Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana designs

Barbara Ana designs - Polly Kirby Sampler
As featured in The pick of the month of World of Cross stitch magazine issue 238 on sale Jan/Feb 2016

Polly Kirby Sampler Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana designs

Tam's Creations - Flamingo-patches
As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy magazine issue 212 on sale Jan/Feb 2016

Flamingo-patches Counted cross stitch pattern by Tam's Creations

Shannon Christine Designs - Carousel horses
As featured in Cross Stitch Gold magazine issue 126 on sale Jan/Feb 2016

Carousel horses Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs

New in the Vintage textiles Collection, by Gracewood Stitches

Japan, and more specifically Kyoto, its ancient capital, is the source of inspiration for this new addition to the Vintage textile cross stitch designs by Kathy Bungard of Gracewood Stitches.

Blue hues, with contrasting white motifs were used extensively in traditional woven fabrics in Japan. The Kyoto cross stitch pattern renders the wowen feel of this ancient art.

Kyoto (Vintage Textile Collection) Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

>> see more patterns in the Vintage textiles Collection by Gracewood Stitches

Finishing ideas: tray lining in cross stitch

Here's a beautiful idea for your cross stitch projects, lining the bottom of a tray with a splendid cross stitch mat. The picture shows the Alsace design from Gracewood Stitches. Any other of the designer's gorgeous patterns from the Vintage Textiles collection would be equally suitable as they can all be adapted to any size of object. Further more you can easily adapt your own colors to suit your home interior hues.

We suggest selecting a tray with vertical sides, which frames the mat neatly.

What can you use a tray for? For serving coffee for sure, but there are plenty of other decorative uses in home decor such as organizing objects on a coffee table, a beside table, a chest of draws... 

Alsace (Vintage Textiles Collection) Gracewood Stitches Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

>> see more finishing ideas for your cross stitch projects.

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Cross stitch designs for Christmas 

All the latest news about new patterns  and ideas for cross stitching for the holiday season and for Christmas, as published in Creative Poppy's newsletter.

When needlework meets jewelry

Looking at this jewel-like ornament, you might actually wonder if it's actually cross stitch. Well yes, it is mostly counted cross stitch and backstitch that have been complemented with seed beads and sequins and embellished with a little crystal sew-on in the center. The combination of white, silver and light reflecting textures creates this extraordinary jewel-like effect while the biscornu shape with its hollow center and curved sides captures the light in a wonderful way.

Sophisticated needlework brought to you by expert designer Faby Reilly.

Let it snow Biscornu Counted cross stitch pattern by Faby Reilly Designs

>> see more Christmas patterns by Faby Reilly Designs

Christmas with GERA! by Kyoko Maruoka

Lovely, sweet designs, now available in English and in Color, as downloadable charts on Creative Poppy's website. Check out all the Christmas cross stitch designs by Japanese designer Kyoko Maruoka. 

Santa's House Counted cross stitch pattern by GERA! by Kyoko Maruoka

Santa has come - I Counted cross stitch pattern by GERA! by Kyoko Maruoka

Santa has come - II Counted cross stitch pattern by GERA! by Kyoko Maruoka

>> see more patterns by GERA! by Kyoko Maruoka

Miniature snow landscapes

New from Barbara Ana Designs. Tiny little treasures with rustic simplicity, just the right size to attach on your Christmas tree.

Christmas ornament Trio Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs

>> see more Christmas patterns by Barbara Ana Designs

Cute teddies to celebrate Christmas

Adorable teddy-boys and teddy-girls to cross stitch for the festive season. Decorate your house, send them as greeting cards, make tiny decorative cushions, there are so many ways these mini charts will come handy for your Xmas stitching.

	Cute Christmas Teddy Mini motifs Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs

>> see more mini Xmas motifs and motifs for greeting cards

Finishing ideas: mini frame embellishments

Don't neglect the last part of your stitching: the finishing! 

We have added a new article on Creative Poppy's website where we discuss ideas for pairing mini motifs and embellishments. Searching through your stash for the perfect accessories that will compliment your stitching is so much fun!

>> see ideas for mini frame embellishments

Christmas cut-outs

How about stitching a couple of new ornaments in the manner of paper cut-outs. You can get stitching right away with these cute new cross stitch patterns designed by Shannon Christine Wasilieff. Like all other patterns on Creative Poppy's website, these motifs and available for instant download. Search through your stash to find some fun color combinations or stitch to classic back on white, red or green fabric.

	Christmas Silhouette ornaments Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs

>> see more patterns by for Christmas ornaments (all designers)

This year's Christmas banner

Welcome visitors into your house with a cute Christmas banner, scandinavian style. Stitch in your favourite color of red (overdyeds look great too) and pick a fun background fabric. A new design by Agnès Delage-Calvet.

Reindeer Christmas banner Counted cross stitch pattern by Agnès Delage-Calvet

>> see more patterns with Christmas wishes and welcome banners

Christmas maiden

New from Lesley Teare, meet the holly girl, sheltering from the cold in an elegant fur hat and muffer, and a buttoned-up red jacket. 

Holly Girl Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs

>> see more Christmas patterns by Lesley Teare Designs

Beautifully detailed Christmas stitching

Encased in their own hoops and ready to display, here are four exquisitely detailed cross stitch projects which have been embellished with beads, sequins, specialty stitches and even some miniature ribbons which you learn to make yourself. They come with very detailed tutorials by  Faby Reilly.

Tree and snowflake hoops Counted cross stitch pattern by Faby Reilly Designs

Bauble & Heart Hoops Counted cross stitch pattern by Faby Reilly Designs

>> see more Christmas ornament patterns by Faby Reilly Designs

Jingle bells

Christmas will be jolly and musical with these cute little motifs by Lesley Teare, each featuring a little bird inside a different Christmas wreath. A design by Lesley Teare.

Christmas Bird Wreaths Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs

>> see more patterns by Lesley Teare Designs

In a hurried stride

A jolly expression on his face, Santa is walking in a hurried stride. Will he make it in time? An exquisitely detailed combination of cross stitch and beadwork brought to you by Shannon Christine Designs.

Jolly Santa Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs

>> see more patterns by Shannon Christine Designs

Waiting for Santa

This new advent calendar by Agnès Delage-Calvet is large enough to accommodate sweets or tiny gifts on each day of the month. Gifts can become bigger as you get closer to Christmas. Sew mini rings onto the stitched piece right under each date and use strings or miniature clothes pegs to attach each treat.

Santa's Baking Advent Calendar Counted cross stitch pattern by Agnès Delage Calvet

>> see more Advent calendars and Christmas projects for cross stitch

Stitching ideas: snowflakes in the background

Did you know there are needlework fabrics available with a printed white polka dot on a raw linen color background? They come in both Aida and in 32 ct linen (available from Zweigart, Maison Sajou and other sources). Here's a stitched model of the Victorian lady that was stitched on Zweigart polka dot Aida. It was stitched by Sylvie B. who sent us the photo. Naturally she omitted stiching the original snowflakes in the background (check the original piece here). We find it's a great idea and wanted to share it will all. Thank you Sylvie!

Victorian Lady Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs

What Else for Christmas? A Biscornu!

If you've only got time for one more small project, then check out our biscornu ornaments. They are so much fun to make and will add a cheerful Christmas touch to your home.

Christmas Biscornu (wreath version) Faby Reilly Designs

Christmas biscornu Barbara Ana Designs

Christmas sparkle biscornu Tam's Creations

Christmas Biscornus Trio Tom & Lily Creations

Snowman biscornu Faby Reilly Designs

>> See all Christmas biscornu patterns to cross stitch

Pictures of the Victorian Lady

We've just received from Shannon Christine Wasilieff some lovely pictures of the Victorian Lady, with amazing beading details. We just love the way the flowing satin is embellished with golden highlights as well as the attention to detail such as the lamposts decorated with Christmas garlands.

She is stitched on 32 count Crystal Sprite by Picture This Plus Fabrics, which is an opalescent soft purple.

	Victorian Lady Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs

>> see more patterns by Shannon Christine Designs

A traditional Saint Nicholas

He comes of course under many names,St. Nicholas originally, then Santa Claus, now simply Santa. We love the vintage feel of these 4 motifs that were designed for cards but can be stitched on many other Christmas projects too! A design by Lesley Teare.

4 Santa cards Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs

Fun Christmas cards

In a totally different style, also by Lesley Teare, here's a good way to have some fun this Christmas. Cross stitch these ... Christmas legs.... and send them to your best friends!

Christmas legs! Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs

>> see more patterns by Lesley Teare Designs

A selection of Christmas Trees

Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a Christmas tree. Here'a sampling of some of the trees growing on Creative Poppy's website. Which one would you pick?

Christmas trees in the night Alessandra Adelaide Needlework

Christmas Owls Tree Chouett'alors

A Christmas song Gail Bussi

Merry Christmas Muriel Berceville

O Christmas Tree Barbara Ana

>> all cross stitch patterns for Christmas

New Free Tutorial: a shooting star

Here's a pretty embellishment idea you can add to many Christmas cross stitching projects. Seen here are the 3 Kings designed by Perrette Samouiloff. The star is a combination of a metal embossed charm and Metallic pearl applied using a couching technique. There is a chart to help precisely position the Metallic Pearl threads.

Free Tutorial & chart: a shooting star

We offer many ideas and free tutorials on Creative Poppy's website. You can check them out here:

>> see more free tutorials

Creative Poppy Gift vouchers: great to give ...or to receive

Are any of your loved ones asking you what you would like to receive for Christmas? Why not suggest some Creative Poppy Gift vouchers. They make great gifts for your stitcher friends too.

• starting from $9.99 (about £6.50)
• valid one year

>> find out more about Creative Poppy Gift vouchers

On her way to a Christmas party

It's snowing as this young woman makes her way down the street, warmly clad in a red coat under which we can guess an elegant dress. She's carrying several gifts one of which is a teddy bear.

This lovely Christmas scene, combining cross stitch and beadwork, is designed by Shannon Christine Wasilieff of Shannon Christine designs.

	Victorian lady Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Wasilieff

>> see more patterns by Shannon Wasilieff

Old fashioned Christmas

How about getting rid of all the glamour and glitter and returning to the simple joys of Christmas? When each child only received one but - oh so treasured -  toy, when Christmas trees were simply lit with candles, and when the family would gather around the chimney place in front of a warm fire.

Designer Faby Reilly captures those simple joys of Christmas in these two lovely projects with the same centre piece featuring a Victorian Christmas scene.

The first pattern is an ornament that stands or can be hung.

	Victorian Christmas Humbug Ornament Counted cross stitch pattern by Faby Reilly Designs

Below is the frame version

Victorian Christmas Frame Counted cross stitch pattern by Faby Reilly Designs

>> see more Christmas patterns by Faby Reilly Designs

Here comes a messenger

New for Christmas by Barbara Ana Designs. This messenger has a little surprise for us!

Spreading Joy Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs

Christmas Joy on a green background

Susan R. kindly sent us a picture of her latest project, a beautiful version of Barbara Ana's Chrismas Joy on green linen.

In the original piece stitched by Barbara Ana on Vintage Country Mocha from Zweigart, the white motifs blend softly in the background and the red motifs stand out by contrast.

In Susan's piece, the motif is stitched on green linen which emphasizes the white motifs in the background and the design turns out overall quite different. Below are the two versions side by side for you to compare. Aren't they both lovely? Congratulations Susan for stitching such a beautiful piece!

Christmas Joy Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana designs

If you too have stitched an interesting variation on one of Barbara Ana's designs, do send us your pictures so we can share them with everyone. Many thanks!

More Christmas patterns by Barbara Ana

Let it Snow

Merry (since...)

O Christmas Tree

Christmas Ornaments

Christmas biscornu

>> see all Christmas patterns by Barbara Ana Designs

Stitching for Christmas with Sharron Christine

Also new on Creative Poppy's website, take a peek at these fun Christmas patterns. You can hop on the Gingerbread train, stroll along Peppermint avenue ou checkout Mrs Clause's closet!

Click on the images for the full picture.

Gingerbread Train (detail)

Peppermint Avenue (detail)

Mrs Clause's Merry Outfits (detail)

>> see all cross stitch patterns by Shannon Christine Designs

Christmas mini patterns

Four little birds have just paid us a visit. So cute!  Turn them into ornaments, Christmas cards or mini frames on your mantelpiece. Cross stitch patterns by Lesley Teare Designs.

Christmas Birds (card mini motifs) Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs

>> see more Mini motifs and card designs for Christmas

The three Magi: Balthazar, Caspar, Melchior

A beautiful cross stitch project for Christmas, the Three Kings design by Perrette Samouiloff shows Balthazar, Caspar, Melchior carrying their precious gifts, on their way to pay respect to Jesus, the newborn King.

The warm colors and the rich depiction of the 3 magi work beautifully in cross stitch and the stitched piece is something you will proudly display each Christmas, year after year.

Three kings Counted cross stitch pattern by Perrette Samouiloff

>> see more cross stitch patterns by Perrette Samouiloff

A luminous ornament reflecting the evening lights

What a pretty little ornament to hang in your house as a refined and precious home deco touch!

Kathy Bungard of Gracewood Stitches was inspired by the soft lights of twighlight with the last rays of sun disappearing into a starry night.

Twighlight Ornament Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

>> see more cross stitch patterns by Gracewood Stitches

New tutorial: A precious finish for your stitched ornaments

Christmas is round the corner and you're probably giving some thought to your Christmas ornaments.

When it comes to stitching, especially those small pieces, attention to detail is essential. Here's a new tutorial that can give you some ideas on how to add some beautiful finishing touches to your stitching using pretty beads and ribbons.

>> see the new Jewel-like finishing for stitched Ornaments Tutorial

>> see all Ideas and Finishing touches for Christmas ornaments

Celebrating Christmas Scandinavian style

There is something particularly appealing in the way Nordic countries celebrate Christmas. Here is a selection of Needlework designs that convey the Christmas spirit, Scandinavian style.

Scandinavian Christmas Counted cross stitch pattern by Agnès Delage-Calvet

Noël Blanc Counted cross stitch pattern by Muriel Berceville

Nordic Christmas banner Counted cross stitch pattern by Perrette Samouiloff

Christmas Heart ornaments Counted cross stitch pattern by Marie-Anne Retoret-Melin

Christmas Joy Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana designs

My true love sent to me... and more for Christmas by Lesley Teare

The 12 days of Christmas, have inspired many a designer. We must say however that we are particularly impressed Lesley Teare's interpretation in cross stitch of this old Christmas carol. The design seems to capture all the poetry of the song's mysterious first verse.

	A Partridge in a Pear Tree Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs

Next is a little guy who seems like he's done a little too much partying already. Ain't he extra cute?

Christmas teddy Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs

And finally, here's a delicate and tender nativity scene, set among arches with a village and starry night in the background.

Nativity Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs

>> see more cross stitch patterns by Lesley Teare Designs

Say Merry Christmas in Stitches

Who can resist stitching a new project for Christmas. Here's a selection of a couple of charts that actually "say" Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas Muriel Berceville

Merry Christmas Monique Bonnin

Merry Christmas Barbara Ana Designs

Merry Christmas Couleur D'étoile

Cinnamon Christmas Barbara Ana Designs

>> see all cross stitch patterns for Christmas

Stitch your very own nativity scene

How better to get into the true Christmas spirit than to stitch your very own nativity scene. Faby Reilly's depiction of holy Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus is incredibly peaceful and tender, the perfect medium for a message of Hope, Joy and Peace.

The motif comes in two versions, one an ornament than can be hung or placed on a mantelpiece, and the full version that is designed to be framed.

Christmas nativity Humbug Counted cross stitch pattern by Faby Reilly Designs

Christmas nativity frame Counted cross stitch pattern by Faby Reilly Designs

>> see more patterns by Faby Reilly Designs

Lighting up for Christmas

New! This cute lantern ornament by Tam's Creations has four sides with a clever "trompe-l'oeil" effect showing the candle as if it was inside the lantern. The design is stitched in two colors, an overdyed and a metallic. You can easily substitute the background colors and use your own choice of threads so you could even make several sets of lanterns!

Christmas lantern Ornament Counted cross stitch pattern by Tam's Creations

>> see more patterns by Tam's Creations

Christmas at the Frosted Pumpkin stitchery

Gingerbread lane is bustling with activity, with friends meeting up and having a go at ice-skating. This is a thrilling Christmas pattern with tons of fun detail to cross stitch. The pink and turquoise palette is gorgeous set against the gingerbread and icing.

New! By popular demand, each of the houses on Gingerbread lane from the Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery are now sold individually. You can now cross stitch a single house, or combine two of them, or even add a house each Christmas!

The charts are will combine smoothly together, as long as you stitch them in the same order as the original row of houses of Christmas on Gingerbread lane.

Gingerbread lane - Noël House Counted cross stitch pattern by The Frosted Pumpkin

Gingerbread lane - Skating rink Counted cross stitch pattern by The Frosted Pumpkin

Gingerbread lane - Santa House Counted cross stitch pattern by The Frosted Pumpkin

Here's now the Frosted Pumpkin's take on the traditional Christmas carol, each of the 12 pictures lovingly depicted in Amanda and Ashleigh's trade-mark cute style. 

The 12 days of Christmas Counted cross stitch pattern by The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery

Soft, luminous Christmas

This smaller piece, also by Barbara Ana designs, conveys an atmosphere of peace, with a luminous effect of light playing throughout the pattern.

Santa, the Dove and the Key Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs

More Christmas patterns by Barbara Ana

Christmas Joy

Merry (since...)

Cinnamon Christmas

Christmas Ornaments

Christmas pals

>> see all Christmas patterns by Barbara Ana Designs

Hot out of the oven: Christmas Baking

There's a welcome smell emerging from the kitchen that has inspired many a designer.

Faby Reilly and Barbara Ana's smaller motifs will make delightful ornaments and gift tags. You can turn Iveta Havlinova's Christmas baking into a striking Christmas apron while Sylvie Teytaud's amazing piece will look fabulous all year round on the kitchen wall.

Busy Baking cakes Sylvie Teytaud

Christmas baking Iveta Hlavinova

Christmas Gift tags (Christmas Baking - series 3) Faby Reilly

Christmas Ornaments (series1) Barbara Ana Designs

>> see all patterns related to Christmas Baking

New Double Bow Tutorial 

New! Check out our latest tutorial for making pretty bow-like embellishments for your Christmas ornaments

Try this! These ribbons have tiny bell-like beads that add extra interest to the bow. They are just perfect for embellishing cross stitched ornaments and they only take about a few minutes to make!

>> view Creative Poppy's Double Bow Embellishment Tutorial

>> view more Tutorials and ideas for embellishing Christmas Ornaments

>> see all Christmas Ornament patterns (all designers)

Mini frame embellishments

Are you short of ideas once you're done with your stitching? Do your finished pieces tend to finish up in a cupboard? 
Finishing can be half the fun. Here is yet another idea to easily jazz up your finished pieces so they look stunning!

The idea:

Embellishments add dimension and glitz to cross stitch. When done right, they really compliment your stitching and give a finished, professional look. Here we look at  4 different cross stitch pieces and pair them with the perfect accessory. They are then fitted into a standard frame.

The trick:

You're done with your stitching but the size of your finished piece doesn't match a standard frame. How can you display it without having a custom frame made? Buy a slightly bigger ready-made frame and use the extra room to add pretty embellishments. No need to ruin yourself on the frame. As you won't be using the glass part of the frame, you can buy some very basic ones which will still look great.

Now, look into your stash: beads, buttons, ribbons, trimmings, felt, fabric and look for the best match for your pattern. Mix and match, experiment, this is huge fun!

Here are four examples based on the Cute Christmas Teddy cards by Lesley Teare designs.

These pieces were cross stitched on 28ct white linen needlework fabric. Finished size: 3 1/2 x 4 inch. They were framed in standard 3 1/2 x 5 inch wooden frames with embellishments filling the extra space.

Case 1: Christmas teddy paired with twisted paper cord and mini bells

Christmas bells add extra Christmas excitement to this cross stitch piece.

A red and ecru paper cord runs across the base of the stitched piece, as if underlining the text: "Love to you". The tiny bells are sewn on just underneath the cord.  

We like the contrast between the natural looking matte paper cord and the shiny metal bells. Both accessories are carefully color-matched with the stitching, and the gold of the bell recalls the golden thread used in parts of the design such as teddy's belt.

Case 2: Angel teddy paired with wand and girly trimmings

This little angel teddy was equipped with a "real" wand, a purple star shaped bead that was thread onto a section of golden wire. The actual wand, that was initially part of the original cross stitch design, was omitted when stitching.

A bright fuchsia colored trimming forms the base of the work, creating a focal point on the part stitched with the words "Happy Christmas".

A lighter floral trimming, white on white so as not to overwhelm the stitching, fills the top part. Its floral motifs adds an extra girly touch to the piece .

Case 3: Teddy-girl paired with red velvet 

A sumptuous red velvet ribbon with dotted green border is combined with velvet cut-out snowflakes. Together they form a large band, a base for the cross stitch motif. Both are glued onto the fabric with textile glue.

Case 4: Teddy boy paired with gingham buttons

This little teddy getting out of bed to check out his Christmas stockings is so sweet, he deserved a special treatment.

Out of "the stash" came these pretty buttons, colorful and playful, that will appeal to children. A perfect match for this cross stitch pattern.

So they look neat, the buttons were sewn onto the fabric with a single strand of white Pearl cotton N°5. 

All cross stitch designs shown on this page are from the  Cute Christmas Teddy cards by Lesley Teare designs. 

>> back to more finishing ideas for making Christmas ornaments

>> see all Christmas ornament cross stitch patterns (all designers)

>> see all cross stitch patterns and mini-motifs for Christmas cards (all designers)

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TEMPTING TANGLES Cross stitch designs by Deborah A. Dick 

All the latest news about TEMPTING TANGLES, as published in Creative Poppy's newsletter.

Tempting Samplers

We just love the creative and quaint style of the designs by Deborah A. Dick of Tempting Tangles.  Her work is very expressive, with lovely muted and warm colors, and has an almost antique feel to it.

The patterns, mostly cross stitch, are full of intricate needlework details and occasional specialty stitches that make her work interesting to stitch all along. Here a view of some details of her lovely Samplers. Click on the image for a full view and more details.

Panoply of Posies	Posies Two	Good morning	Peppermint Pig
Giovanni's Alphabet	Panoply of Peacocks	Panoply of Pods & Puffs	Needleworkers Abecedarius

>> see all Sampler cross stitch patterns by Tempting Tangles

The amazing evocative power of words

Simply looking at one's stash of red floss, or searching through a color card for the perfect tone of red, us stitchers appreciate the incredibly rich world of color, one of the things that irresistibly draws us to stitching. Human beings have often been at loss to describe colors and most often simply revert to an image, "blue as a clear blue sky". Many color names are thus very poetic.

In the following designs, Tempting Tangles collects words that are wonderfully evocative of each of her favorite shades. They read like a poem and are beautifully laid out in cross stitches, embellished with delicate Quaker style motifs.

Purple-licious	Broderie Bleue	Little Brown Jug
Scarlet Letters	Verdant variations	Ebony & Ivory

>> See all patterns in the Color series by Tempting Tangles

Not from the corner coffee machine...

 

 

Some things in life deserve special attention. Whether you are a coffee or tea lover, the right pot, the right cup and the perfect blend or brew makes the whole difference.

Designer Deborah A. Dick from Tempting Tangles takes us on a wonderful journey, exploring uncommon teas, and rare exotic coffees, together with some absolutely charming tea pots and coffee pots. These are very decorative cross stitch pieces to stitch and, since they work in pairs and series, you can combine them for very attractive wall displays.

Tempting Teas

Tea Time

Coffee Compendium

Classic Coffee Break

 

Put the kettle on... we'll all have tea

 

Charming miniature patterns that vary with the seasons. Include quaint little details like tea strainers as well as some occasional specialty stitches that add fun to the stitching..

Have a Cuppa

Lavender Mint

Harvest Brew

Golden Quince

Or shall I rather make you some coffee?

 

Ice coffee delights, warm spicy blends, heavenly aromas, ... a coffee for each season.

Summer Buzz

Razzleberry Roast

Autumn Aromas

Nose warmer

>> see al Tea & Coffee cross stitch patterns by Tempting Tangles

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Needlework fun: it's all in the detail

 

If there is one specificity that sums up the art of Tempting Tangles designs, it's certainly the attention given to detailed stitching. While most patterns are mostly cross stitch, the designer is constantly focusing on how to best render her subject in stitches. Here are 5 close up examples of patterns where little stitching details are inserted that take the stitching to a new level. 

 

If you are not familiar with the stitches described below, not to worry: the designer takes you by the hand, introducing you to all these lovely stitches as you work through your piece.

 

Texture   Designer Deborah A. Dick loves to vary the threads used, according to her subject. Take this little beaded-eyes dragon fly, hovering among the cross-stitch flowers. In contrast with the silk floss, its body and wings are stitched in a glowing emerald green with metallic tones, in a combination of backstitch and cross stitch, and embellished with two copper and ginger petite seed beads.   >> Good Morning designed by Tempting Tangles
Curves   Any cross stitcher will know that one of the difficulties of cross stitch is to render beautiful curves. This is true for plants, but also for any round shapes, such as this delicate coffee pot, with a  top that curves and finishes into a round tip. The designer used a couple of split stitches to delicately finish the cross stitch into a fine curve. The split stitch is a variation of the stem stitch, that creates a neat continuous line.   >> Razzleberry Roast  designed by Tempting Tangles
Dimensional effects    This pretty spring pot is adorned with branches of delicate cherry blossoms. Notice how they stand out in front of the cross stitch background. To achieve this effect, the designer worked the fragile petals in a lazy daisy stitch, a quick and easy stitch with maximum effect. The branches are worked in stem stitch, a stitch that is both fine and dimensional, perfect for stems, hence its name. To reinforce the contrast with the words stitched in the background, notice how the designer outlines the cross stitching, making them solid and sturdy in comparison with the blossoming flowers. As a final touch, a couple of golden seed beads are worked into the hearts of the flowers.   >> Summer Buzz designed by Tempting Tangles
Density    Check out this little flower that punctuates Giovanni's Alphabet. In contrast with the neighbouring cross stitch, it has a smooth lustrous finish. This is achieved with the use of satin stitch - another aptly named stitch - that fills the petals. It is also neatly outlined with stem stitch. The designer naturally guides you, how to start, how to give a direction to your stitches. Her designs are always "chock-full" of tips. Satin Stitch is one of the designers beloved stitch, you'll find it in many of her works, in particular in borders and  frames. It is beautiful when worked in an overdyed thread, highlighting the subtle variations of color of the floss.   >> Giovannis Alphabet designed by Tempting Tangles
Depth   Creation is one of Tempting Tangles most ambitious undertakings. An extraordinary achievement, it depicts the amazing Biblical story of the formation of the world, the creation of heavens, light emerging, seas forming. Among the swirling clouds, in a myriad cross stitches of smoky blues and grey, light emerges. The focus point of this lighter area of pale yellow and white is a very special stitch, a large Rhodes diamond that has been specially adapted and elongated. Look closely... this is god's eye!   >> Creation designed by Tempting Tangles       These are only just a few examples of the remarkable attention the designer gives to detail. There are many, many more for you to discover.  Each of Tempting Tangles designs is always an interesting voyage into the wonderful possibilities of needlework.

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Powerful story telling 

 

The Bible is full of wonderful episodes, including the compelling story of the Creation of the World. In the following designs Tempting Tangles picks carefully selected quotes from Genesis, Jonah and other scripture, to tell and illustrate an episode in stitches.

Creation

First light

Galactic Galliard

Adam's Menagerie

Jonah's Whale

>> see all patterns with Scripture by Tempting Tangles

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More cross stitch patterns by TEMPTING TANGLES

 

All Tempting Tangles designs published by Creative Poppy come with an additional easy-to-read Color chart overview reference chart.

 

There are more works by Tempting Tangles on Creative Poppy's website, and many more to be added soon.

 >> see all cross stitch patterns designed by Deborah A. Dick of Tempting Tangles

 

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Reproduction Sampler

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Needlework Christmas spirit

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New Barbara Ana & Welcoming

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Christmas Ornament Special

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Jewlery projects for cross stitch

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By the prickling of my thumb

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Betsy Ross in the spotlight

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Colorful autumn projects

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Welcoming designer Lilli Violette

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Welcome to designer Kathy Bungard of Gracewood Stitches

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Christmas Ornaments

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Exclusive charts by Perrette Samouiloff; Stitching on floral-print Aida

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White fairies, mystery trees and more!

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Love, Friendship and Good luck patterns

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New patterns by barbara Ana and Helga Mandl

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Valentine's day patterns; "One-minute tassels" tutorial

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More Xmas patterns by Helga Mandl, Perrette ...

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Patterns for Xmas, gifts for stitchers, new designer!

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Seasonal patterns for fall

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A remarkable collection of antique samplers

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