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Fields and hedges wildflowers, with Faby Reilly
Take a walk across the fields and take in the beauty of one of the most humble flowers, the wild rose. Designer Faby Reilly is a true artist, placing a stitch at a time and making the flower come to life on the canvas. The wild rose comes in two formats, a needlebook and a scissor case, complete with scissor fob, so you can create a whole collection of stitcher's accessories.
>> see all of Faby Reilly's patterns New from Tam's Creations
The designer has just released two new patterns that, like her other work stand out as very personal designs and different from main stream cross stitching. The puzzle is the second in Tam's Creations' series of free style cross stitching puzzles where you get to decide where to place each piece, as you complete the jigsaw. You can also change the format as you please. Each stitched model is truly unique.
Sheep in patch is the latest release in the Patches animals series, we love its sturdy silhouette contrasting with the almost pyschedelic motifs.
>> see all of Tam's Creations' patterns Antique style needlework wallet
Muriel Berceville has assembled an extraordinary collection of antique samplers. A dedicated stitcher, she has undertaken to rechart them all as reproduction samplers. The design below differs from the rest of the collection in that she has slightly adapted the cover of an existing 19th century sampler and converted it into a needlework wallet so that a modern stitcher can use the pattern as her own (English chart available). A handy organizer for all your needlework projects.
A day to remember, with Perrette Samouiloff
Old fashioned charm typifies this wedding keepsake in the shape of a small banner featuring the bride and grooms monograms and the date of the wedding. Perrette Samouiloff's little bridesmaids play in the garden surrounded by rose trees. Two doves fly off. A perfect day.
>> see all Wedding patterns Stitch deliciously
Designer Maria Diaz whips up the most delicious cupcakes for us cross stitchers. Topped with fluffy cream and icing in lots of colorful flavours, they come in many different styles. Creative ideas abound from stitching a personalized cook's apron to recipe book covers and goodies bags with initials.
More projects for stitchers with a sweet tooth:
>> see all tea, coffee and cake patterns Catch of the day!
Fresh from the fishmarket, a rare cross stitch pattern showing fish lined up in the stall, skilfully designed by Monique Bonnin. We love the striking effects of the fish scales and the interesting shapes. Perfect for any projects related to food and cooking such as a chef's apron.
Embrace Art Nouveau style, needle in hand
Art Nouveau (French for New Art) flourished in the early 1900's, with new forms of art no longer limited to fine arts (such as painting) but covering a whole range of handcrafted materials such as ceramics and textiles. Kathy Bungard from Gracewood Stitches designs has long been interested in Art Nouveau themes, bringing us a beautiful range of patterns for cross stitching. The latest in the series is Wimsey, with intertwining flower stems and decorative borders in typical Art Nouveau style.
More patterns by Gracewood Stitches in Art Nouveau style:
>> see all patterns by Gracewood Stitches Divine needlework with Tam's Creations
Forget earthly worries and get to meditate with this stunning Buddha pattern brought to you by Tam's creations. The stitching is pretty zen too because it only involves full cross stitches and you get to stitch each of the tiny figures that compose the model, one at a time.
The lily, latest flower design in Faby Reilly's collection
Here comes a splendid lily, joining a gallery of flowers, some humble, some majestic, all coming to life in stitches under Faby Reilly's magic touch. With its outer curves and central hollow, the biscornu is an ideal shape for these flower themed cross stitch patterns.
Simple Joys of Easter with Perrette Samouiloff
Designer Perrette Samouiloff has just released 2 new designs. The Easter motifs are perfect for cards but can also be combined in pairs, trios or accordeon style to create pretty Easter ornaments.
Also new, spot the wildlife among the flowers and the veggies in this colorful ABC. Easy to stitch and plenty of fun!
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