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Mini Dogs
15 dogs, each of them exquisitely designed so as to represent a certain breed. Spot the Scottish Terrier with its big eyebrows and white "beard", the Poodle just out of the hairdresser, the Dalmatian puppy, the chic Chihuahua just out of a designer handbag or the sausage dog (sorry Dachshund) ....
Ultra -fast and easy-to-stitch this chart will inspire many projects and creative ideas of gifts for friends and family.
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>> see all patterns with dogs (all designers)
Light Summer breeze
Delighting in the warm summer breeze, the white swan glides on, feathers light and fluffy. Sunflowers grow heavy, heads turning with the sun rays. Picnic basket at the ready, summer's outdoor pleasures are there to enjoy.
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>> see all seasonal patterns by Tempting Tangles
More Summer patterns
>> see all summer patterns (all designers)
Ready to go on holiday
All set?
Getting ready is the half the fun. Now you can double the pleasure by stitching Maria Diaz' holiday suitcase sampler including one of the cutest cross stitch bikini ever!.
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>> see more mini motif patterns by Maria Diaz Designs
Seaside holiday
Prolong the fun in stitching. Here are a just couple of the beautiful sea-side inspired patterns that we carry on our website. Check out the link below for more.
 Happy Childhood,Seaside Perrette Samouiloff |  Seaside treasures Monique Bonnin |  Summer Biscornu Barbara Ana Designs |  sea banner 1 Alessandra Adelaide Needlework |  High Seas band Faby Reilly Designs |
>> Seee all patterns related to holidays by the sea (all designers)
A trip to Africa
Perrette Samouiloff invites you to take a little tour in Africa with 4 new releases representing animals. Monkeys swing in trees, a young giraffe stretches out to reach for the higher branches and, under the foliage, parakeets and parrots compete in colors.
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>> see all animal patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
>> see all savannah and jungle animals (all designers)
>> see all tropical bird patterns (all designers)
Colorful & Trendy
We love these fun Coasters in trendy colors, just perfect for serving drinks this summer.
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>> see all objects to stitch (all designers)
Underwater realm
We never realized we were missing a mermaid on Creative Poppy's website!
Well here she is, and a beautiful one too!
We love the idea of the fish attracted to the sky and turning into birds, just as the little mermaid is irresistibly attracted by the light.
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>> see all patterns related to the sea (all designers)
Floral impressions
A playful design in fun, trendy colors and that does not take itself too seriously. Sure to inspire many creative cross stitch projects such as little note books, boxes with cross stitch lids, greeting cards and more. Send us your photos!
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>> see more patterns by Lesley Teare Designs
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Creative Poppy Designers in the news
Searching for a cross stitch pattern you've seen featured in a needlework magazine?
Click on the picture to access to the corresponding design.
Tempting Tangles - Welcome to my Garden
As featured in the Crazy's Angels section of Cross Stitch Crazy magazine issue 232 on sale July/August 2017
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>> see all the patterns featured in cross stitch and needlework magazines
Fun Ride, new by Barbara Ana
Girls just wanna have fun. And why not?
Brand new release by Barbara Ana, taking us on a new journey, away from it all. Guess who should offer a ride?
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>> see more bird patterns by Barbara Ana Designs
>> see all the latest news for Barbara Ana Designs
More farmyard animals to cross stitch
Busy hens, proud roosters, quacking ducks, lost chicks, fleeing geese and even a farm alphabet. Plenty of ideas for cross stitch projects.
 Cock-a-doodle-doo Barbara Ana Designs |  Cock-A-Doodle-Do! Monique Bonnin |  Wandering Ducks Perrette Samouiloff |  Farm Yard alphabet Maria Diaz |  Hickety, Pickety... Perrette Samouiloff |
>> see more farm yard animals to cross stitch
Joyful explosion
In some ways, this new pattern by Kathy Bungard of Gracewood Stitches reminds us of Beethoven's symphony Ode to Joy, there is such joyful energy and movement in it. Looking at it you can almost feel the floral motifs growing and exploding, like fireworks.
This stunning pattern is part of the Traces of Lace series (see below). In all four patterns, the white, lace-like motif is left unstitched, while the color background, with its dual color, is reminiscent of the light travelling through gemstones.
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More patterns in the Traces of Lace series:
>> see more patterns by Gracewood Stitches
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Beyond Cross stitch
In this intriguing design, designer Lesley Teare pushes the boundaries of cross stitch, further exploring ways of mixing stitches. The result is a very interesting mix of counted stitching ranging from plain solid cross stitch to the most delicate blackwork motifs, gently blended into a soft hued design.
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>> see more Blackwork patterns by Lesley Teare Designs
More patterns with honey bees
Did you spot the little honey bee above?
More bees are buzzing in many of your favorite designers' cross stitch patterns, all singing their little ode to summer.
 Harvest Hum Gracewood stitches |  The potting Shed Lesley Teare Designs |  Lavender Mint Tempting Tangles |  Wanted Barbara Ana Designs |  Peacock mandala Tams Creations |
>> see all patterns with bees (all designers)
Creative Poppy Designers in the news
Searching for a cross stitch pattern you've seen featured in a needlework magazine?
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Samantha Purdy - Bike Ride
As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy magazine issue 231 on sale June - July 2017
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Samantha Purdy - School Bus
As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy magazine issue 231 on sale June - July 2017
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Samantha Purdy - Tug Boat Ride
As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy magazine issue 231 on sale June - July 2017
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>> see all the patterns featured in cross stitch and needlework magazines
Beloved Library
Designer Samantha Purdy continues to picture - in cross stitch - the simple joys of life.
How about a visit to one's local library. What to read next? A world of possibilities beckons.
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>> see more patterns by Samanthapurdytextile
>> see all the latest news for Samanthapurdytextile
>> see all patterns related to Books & Literature (all designers)
Literary inspiration
Profoundly moved by some of the great classics, Kyoko Maruoka enjoys identifying herself with her favorite characters and illustrating their stories in cross stitch. Here are designs inspired by three of her favorite authors (Chekov, Tolstoy and Austen). While these designs are very personal interpretations, we believe they also show a lot of sensitivity to the actual characters in the novels.
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The House with the mezzanine | Anna Karenina | Pride & Prejudice |
>> see more patterns by GERA! illustrating books and artistic works
>> see all the latest news for GERA! Kyoko Maruoka
Books, Quotes and Poems
Also very much inspired by books and poetry, Deborah A. Dick of Tempting Tangles showcases - in cross stitch - a pile of one of her favorite author's works, incidentally also by Jane Austen. Alongside the leather bound classics is an elegant period ink well and a feather writing pen.
Further down, see more works in cross stitch, one inspired by American poet Emily Dickinson, the other by Myrtle and Rose, a beautiful poem by Goethe that goes: "Knowest thou the land where the lemon trees bloom,..."
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>> see more patterns by Tempting Tangles with poems and quotes
>> see all the latest news for Tempting Tangles
>> see all patterns related to Books & Literature (all designers)
Elegance contest
This is embellished cross stitch at its very best with the elegant portrait of a lady all set for some elegant event of her time. Maybe the Ascot races? Or a garden party at a country estate?
There is amazing detail in this design by Lesley Teare. Check out the fine lace mittens with beaded hem, or the delicate curve of her eyelashes with tiny dots of white adding a sparkle of life to her eyes.
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>> see more patterns by Lesley Teare Designs
>> see all the latest news for Lesley Teare Designs
More patterns with lacework ... to cross stitch
Lacework effects look gorgeous in counted cross stitch, in combination with back stitch and long stitch. here are more inspiring projects to check out.
 White Lace Square & Borders Agnès Delage-Calvet |  Vintage Crazy patchwork Lesley Teare Designs |  Lace Alphabet Sampler Agnès Delage-Calvet |  Lace borders sampler Agnès Delage-Calvet |  Lace pinkeep with monograms Agnès Delage-Calvet |
>> see more patterns with lacework to cross stitch
More patterns with roses
 Romantic Rose Shannon Christine Designs |  Once upon a Rose Heart Faby Reilly Designs |  Birth of roses Féeféedille |  A Rose for You Agnès Delage-Calvet |  Rose hearts Scissor case & fob Marie-Anne Réthoret-Mélin |
>> see more patterns with roses to cross stitch
Early Christmas
There is nothing worse than having to rush a needlework project, to get it done on time. So why don't you have a look at Christmas patterns now. Here's a wonderful pattern that's just been released by Shannon Christine Designs. It's chockfull of everything you can dream of for Christmas.
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>> see more Christmas patterns by Shannon Christine Designs
>> see all Christmas patterns (all designers)
On the stroke of midnight
The fairy Godmother says: "You must understand my dear. On the stroke of midnight, the spell will be broken...". Designer Shannon Christine captures that dramatic moment in exquisitely detailed cross stitch.
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>> see more Romance and fairytale patterns by Shannon Christine Designs
The art of caricature
We've just received from Alessandra Adelaide a new series of satirical animal portraits, depicting various human-like personalities, such as this "busy-body" hen with her signature pearl necklace. A fun gallery of portraits. Pictured right: Bernadette |  |
 Gedeone Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks |  Adelmo Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks |  Felice Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks |
Animal alphabet in cross stitch
Check out this super-cute animal alphabet, also by Alessandra Adelaide.
There are many creative ways to stitch it such as turning it into a wall organizer with pockets (hung on a cupboard or the end of a child's bed).
>> see all animal alphabet letters by Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks
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>> see all the latest news for Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks
The call of Liberty
In a frenetic world, it's worth taking time to reflect upon and celebrate some of our core values. Brought to you by Tempting Tangles, this cross stitch sampler is a beautiful work of needle art, celebrating the values of freedom and justice.
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Reading their minds
More decorative and fun animal patterns from Deborah A. Dick of Tempting Tangles.
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>> see all animal patterns by Tempting Tangles
Bright red Poppy
This striking Glasses case pattern can be stitching on white, natural raw linen or on black! It will make a wonderful gift - except if you decide it's so beautiful you'll keep it for yourself. New in Faby Reilly's delightful poppies series.
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>> see more poppy patterns by Faby Reilly Designs
>> see all glasses cases to cross stitch (all designers)
A touch of paradise
The mysterious Lady and the Unicorn, a celebrated tapestry from the late Middle Ages, has always inspired artists. In this cross stitch piece, designer Kyoko Maruoka of GERA! expresses her own vision of the mythical lady and beast, surrounded by abundant and generous nature. With warm colors delicately balanced and beautiful detail, this is a gorgeous cross stitch work.
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"Mille fleurs" designs for Card holders
"Mille-fleurs" (French for a thousand flowers) is the term used to depict traditional tapestries with a carpet of flowers filling the whole background. In a new modern interpretation, needlework designer Kyoko Maruoka, has created 9 lovely motifs that are designed for Card holders (the perfect size for either business cards or bank/loyalty/membership cards).
Our favorite? the little chihuahua dog!
Card cases with Flowers (1) Counted cross stitch pattern by GERA! Kyoko Maruoka | ||
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>> see all cross stitch designs by GERA! Kyoko Maruoka
The perfect Card holder tutorial
Each of the GERA! designs above includes this well thought-through tutorial, taking you step by step through the making of the little card cases.
No sewing experience needed. All you have to do is machine stitch straight lines. After following each carefully detailed step, you'll be amazed when you turn your layers inside out, turn pockets out and found you've made a perfectly finished card case. Its almost magical!
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>> see all card holder patterns (all designers)
Creative Poppy Designers in the news
Searching for a cross stitch pattern you've seen featured in a needlework magazine?
Click on the picture to access to the corresponding design.
Shannon Wasilieff - Parisian Shoppe Fronts
As featured in The World of Cross Stitching magazine issue 256 on sale June/July
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Barbara Ana designs - Sisters
As featured in Cross Stitch Gold magazine issue 138 on sale May/June 2017
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GERA! Kyoko Maruoka - Matryoshka Needlework set
As featured in Cross Stitch Gold magazine issue 138 on sale May/June 2017
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GERA! Kyoko Maruoka - Alice in Wonderland portraits
As featured in the "Must Have" pages of Cross Stitch Crazy magazine issue 230 on sale May/June 2017
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>> see all the patterns featured in cross stitch and needlework magazines
Design your own gifts and cards
A useful resource for any stitcher, this large chart has everything you will need to create cards and small customized gifts for birthdays, mother's day, weddings and any time you want to present a friend with a hand made gift. The chart offers a number of layouts and templates for texts, as well as some delightful flower motifs in various shapes.
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>> see more patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
More patterns with alphabets and monograms
When it comes to personalizing a project with initials or a name, style makes a huge difference. Check out our large choice of cross stitch alphabets, in a variety of fonts and sizes. There is the one you're looking for.
 White Lace ABC Féeféedille |  Vintage Sass Alphabet 2 Peacock & Fig |  Lace pinkeep with monograms Agnès Delage-Calvet |  Butterfly alphabet Maria Diaz Designs |  Curly Alphabet Maria Diaz Designs |
>> see all charts with alphabets and initials (all designers)
Welcoming designer Samantha Purdy of Samanthapurdytextile
Creative Poppy is proud to now be showcasing the works of Samantha Purdy.
These uncluterred, contemporary designs capture the simple joys of life.
Samanthapurdytextile cross stitch designs are now available as instant downloadable patterns on Creative Poppy's website.
>> see all the latest news about Samathapurdytextile patterns
>> see all cross stitch patterns designed by Samanthapurdytextile
Watch a cross stitch chart materialize on canvas in this short video
How better to appreciate a pattern than to watch the cross stitches materialize on canvas?
View this 30 second video and watch cross stitches develop starting from a blank canvas.
Pattern featured: Reading in Bed by Samantha Purdy.
Click on the image to view the video on You Tube:
This is Creative Poppy's first video in the Cross stitch in the Making series, showing real patterns from blank canvas to fully stitched.
Let us know if you like this format and we'll bring you some more!
All comments truly appreciated.
Brand New Collection by Peacock & Fig: The Spirited Animals Collection
Bold and sparkling! Dana Batho of Peacock & Fig has just released a new collection of beautiful vintage inspired designs, paired with zappy, empowering quotes. Both funny and light hearted, yet with classy elegance. There is beautiful cross stitch detail in each of these patterns. Pictured right: I'm FabulousCounted cross stitch pattern by Peacock & Fig |  |
 Be the Flamingo Peacock & Fig |  Count me Baby Peacock & Fig |  Inner Unicorn Peacock & Fig |  The Struggle is Real Peacock & Fig |
 I'm Fabulous Peacock & Fig |  Too Glam to Give a Damn Peacock & Fig |  I believe I Can Fly Peacock & Fig |  Queen Bee Peacock & Fig |
>> see all cross stitch patterns in the brand new Spirited Animals Collection by Peacock & Fig
All in the detail
Peacock & Fig animal illustrations are wonderfully detailed and exquisitely charted. The number of floss colors is never too large, yet those colors are carefully selected so as to create maximum contrast. Fine backstitch work, in gold or black, adds just enough extra detail here and there. Check out some patterns close up .
 Too Glam to Give a Damn (detail) Peacock & Fig |  Sexy Chick (detail) Peacock & Fig |  Get Ducked (detail) Peacock & Fig |  Queen Bee (detail) Peacock & Fig |
>> see all Peacock & Fig patterns
Handy cross stitch fonts
Like to customize your charts with text? We've got some great news!
Dana Batho of Peacock & Fig has also released two new Alphabets used for her new Spirited Animals Collection,
There are many beautiful of Alphabets available to stitchers but rarely has a designer put so much thought into designing a cross stitch font that would work for so many combinations. In fact, Dana designed them for her own use, with a lot of attention paid to the way her stitched letters worked together.
The two new alphabets include Caps and Lower case as well as a line guide so you know where to position your Caps. A detailed guide as to how to use the alphabets is also included with the charts.
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includes 4 different sizes of letters in the same style of lettering allowing for multitude combinations |  | I'm Fabulous cross stitch pattern by Peacock & Fig uses Alphabet 3 font in the large size, caps and lower case. Letter A in lower case isslighly bigger, so as to create more variation?. |
 | Backstitch Alphabet cross stitch pattern by Peacock & Fig also available with serif (tiny lines embellish the corners of the letters) |  | Too Glam to Give a Damn cross stitch pattern by Peacock & Fig uses Backstitch alphabet "sans serif" version. This alphabet is quite compact, ideal for smaller designs. |
>> see Alphabet 1 and Alphabet 2 used for the Vintage Sass Collection by Peacock & Fig
>> see all Monograms and Alphabets (all designers)
Awesome stitches
In Lesley Teare's signature Blackwork style, here are 3 awesome pieces that have been stitched using a mix of Cross stitch and Backstitch. Look close and notice how each area of the design is filled with a different motif, each of different levels of density resulting in distinctive shades. Brilliant!
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Crazy Quilting
Crazy quilts became hugely popular in Victorian times and if you're lucky you might come across one at a flea market. They combine pieces of irregular shapes into a patchwork, each piece assembled to the next using a variety of embroidery stitches such a feather stitch.
This cross stitch pattern designed by Lesley Teare is inspired by those late 19th century designs. It incorporates different "printed fabric" motifs as well as many different scraps of "lace".
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More Quilting and Patchwork inspired patterns
Arranged like quilting blocks, in many variations - yet all cross stitch.
 Log cabin - Spring Gracewood Stitches |  Little love nest Rosebud Lane |  Bathroom door plaque Marie-Anne Réthoret-Melin |  Spring impressions Tam's Creations |  Acorn patchwork Gracewood Stitches |
>> see more cross stitch patterns inspired by Quilting & Patchwork
A collection of Bugs & Butterflies
No need to be cruel and pin them, stitch them!
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More Ladybirds and Butterflies
 Good Luck biscornu Barbara Ana |  Deep Blue Scissor case Marie-Anne Réthoret-Melin |  Butterflies - design for Bath towel (detail) Marie-Anne Réthoret-Melin |  Butterfly sampler (detail) Faby Reilly Designs | Butterfly alphabet (detail) Maria Diaz Designs |
>> see more ladybirds, butterflies and other bug patterns
Creative Poppy Designers in the news
Searching for a cross stitch pattern you've seen featured in a needlework magazine?
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GERA! by Kyoko Maruoka - Matrioshka Needlework Set
As featured in the Best Buys section of World of Cross Stitching magazine issue 254 on sale April/May 2017
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