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Peacock and Fig Cross stitch designs by Dana Batho
All the latest news about Peacock and Fig, as published in Creative Poppy's newsletter.
Welcoming Dana Batho of Peacock & Fig
Peacock & Fig patterns are designed by Dana Batho. Dana is a creative and artistic person with a strong, very likable personality. And this really shows in her patterns. Her two major collections are now available on Creative Poppy's website:
- The Vintage Sass Collection, a series of chic vintage motifs and paired with tongue-in-cheek sayings.
- The Adorned Life Collection, small everyday life items, lovingly cross stitched and finished.
Dana's motto: Create Simple Elegance
The Vintage Sass Collection |
Sexy Chick or Sparkly Unicorn?
Think positive!
As Dana says, each time you see this pattern, repeat after her: “Who’s a sexy chick? I’m a sexy chick!”
We love both these patterns pairing contemporary humor and beautifully detailed, vintage designs.
So why not kickstart this new positive attitude in cross stitches?
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Let's not take life too seriously
When stressed out, sure a little glass of wine does help, as well as a strong dose of humour. Most importantly, let's keep stitching!
This advice works for friends too (great gift idea!)
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Double the fun: pair it with its companion pattern:
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Switching Wine for Vodka
Now available; beautiful bold and contemporary cross stitch fonts to either adapt some of Dana Batho's sayings, or to create your own. Includes detailed tips for adapting words into a cross stitch design.
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Quacking like a Duck
More irreverent cross stitch for the bold and spirited. The humour lies in the sharp contrast between these impeccably elegant duck designs and the sassy expletive.
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Stitch the companion pattern:
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I said, no, no, no!
Ok, then. But let's stay lady-like and say so in a graceful, elegant manner...
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There are more mottos, quotes and tongue-in-cheek sayings - all paired with beautiful designs - so do check them out.
>> see all patterns from the Vintage Sass Collection by Peacock & Fig
The Adorned Life Collection |
Retro Look Accessories
Chanced upon in a flea-market? No, those little treasures are hand-made by you!
Lifestyle accessories from the Adorned Life Collection by Peacock & Fig.
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Stylish Needlework Scissor & Needle cases
Art-deco inspired, sober in color but so-chic and elegant, these Scissor case and Needlebook are truly refined stitching projects with well-thought-through finishing detail.
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Customization ideas
The cute projects above make great gifts. Why not stitch a series using the Expansion pack?
More creations using the Expansion pack Surface motifs:
 Expansion Pack |  Needle Case + Expansion pack |  Scissor Case + Expansion Pack |  Business card Holder + Expansion pack |
Flower Power
Yet more ideas to stitch from the Adorned Life Collection with poppies popping up everywhere: on flasks, mugs, coffee cups, coasters....
These beautiful designs have a watercolor effect, as if the colors had actually bleeded into another. How can one resist stitching those lovely ranges of red, pink and orange floss?
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>> see all patterns in the Adorned life Collection by Peacock & Fig
More patterns by Peacock and Fig
Always an artist, Dana Batho only recently started to tackle needlework and is showing a lot of promise. More and more stitchers are discovering her work, now available as instant downloadable patterns on Creative Poppy's website.
All Peacock and Fig charts published by Creative Poppy also come with:
- a one page overview pattern (super-handy if using a digital device) as well as detailed Color charts.
- a bonus thread sorter with any chart of more than 5 colors. It includes color numbers and chart symbols, making it extra easy to organize your threads in advance.
- excellent finishing tutorials, whenever a project includes any finishing steps.
There are more works by Dana Batho on Creative Poppy's website, and many more to be added soon.
>> see all cross stitch patterns designed by Peacock and Fig
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