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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.
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Cute hand made greeting cards
There's nothing like receiving a hand made card, one you know the sender has put a lot of thought and time into.
And conversely, there is no bigger pleasure than cross stitching for a loved one, each stitch packed with tenderness and joy.
This handy little pack contains 4 notecard and matching gift tags. A Peacock & Fig design.
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The Royal Proclamations Collection |
Live like the Royals
Introducing the new Royal Proclamations Collection, by Peacock & Fig. All of life's milestones, forming a couple, getting wed, founding a family, giving birth to a baby are depicted in cross stitch with cheeky humour and lots of glamour.
Distinctive gifts for bridal showers, house warming parties, young couples, new parents, weddings, new babies, growing families ... you name it, for every occasion there's a unique design for you to cross stitch and proudly present to your loved ones and friends.
The Royal Proclamations Collection |
His & Hers
His is in Gold encrusted with ruby and lined in red velvet. Hers is in silver and sparkling with diamonds.
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Welcome little princelings
They deserve a royal welcome too!
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Dynasties in the making
Celebrating the joy of a growing family: Iconic heraldry motifs and a touch of unexpected humour, wrapped up in classic elegance.
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Your Majesty (the Mom / the Bride / the Birthday Girl)
Exquisite stitching. Sassy yet strikingly elegant. The perfect gift for a friend's birthday or a bride to be.
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Bridal wear with allure
Decorative, glamourous and cheeky, the perfect gift for a bridal shower.
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Exquisite needlework
Expertly designed by Dana Batho of Peacock & Fig, the Royal Proclamation Collection, is a wonderful demonstration of the power of cross stitch to render in stitches the dazzling effects of precious metals and gemstones, using a simple combination of solid color floss, metallics and seed beads on a fabric background. Quite a feat we believe on the part of the designer, and worth every cross stitch on the part of the stitcher. These pieces are simply gorgeous. Check out the lovely detail of these cross stitched pieces.
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Alphabets and Cross stitch Fonts |
Bold, italic, caps, lower case: versatile fonts for cross stitch
Dana Batho of Peacock & Fig has created some superb cross stitch Alphabets, which she originally created for her bold designs with catchy phrases. The Alphabets - or cross stitch fonts - so to say, are elaborately designed, with variations such as large and smaller letters in somes cases, or italics. You can use them to adapt and personalize Dana's patterns, or you could stitch them on any cross stitch pattern where you would like to add text.
 Vintage sass Alphabet 1 |  Vintage sass Alphabet 2 |  Alphabet 3 |  Backstitch Alphabet |
>> see all Alphabets and cross stitch fonts by Peacock & Fig
The Spirited Animals Collection |
Bold and sparkling: The Spirited Animals
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 |  |
>> 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 |
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
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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.
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