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New Shaker Pattern series:
Barbara Ana has just introduced her new series of Shaker style patterns. Intricate and skillfully designed they use a subtle combination of reds (DMC 321 and 815) that give the stitching extra depth.
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Red monochromes - No two reds alike
With red monochromes ever so popular, we have opened a new section entirely dedicated to red monochrome patterns.
If you'd like to learn more about the origin of the use of the color Red in stitching, and discover some of our designers best picks, visit this section: learn more about shades of red embroidery threads.
One of the great pleasures of stitching a monochrome is that you can pick your favorite red thread, the one that's perfect for you.
>> see all red monochrome patterns
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Happy babies
Ever tried stitching on a printed background? Find out all the
creative ideas our designers came up with when then tested
some of the cutest needlework fabrics for baby. Learn more...
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Mystery chart
Two of our designers, Helga Mandl and Barbara Ana teamed up to create this pattern that you
won't see as a whole, it will be a surprise! It contains many of Barbara and Helga's favorite themes
and sunny colors. Here's a glimpse:
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Mystery chart - Barbara Ana & Helga Mandl
In addition Barbara Ana and Helga Mandl offered to donate the proceeds of the sale of the chart to
their favorite children's charity: "Save the Children", an organization that fights for children's rights
worldwide. So in addition to having fun, you'll be stitching for a good cause!
More of Helga and Barbara's latest designs below:
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Be happy!
Wake up in a happy moood...
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A complicated relationship?
Thinking about you - Barbara Ana
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Couch potato...
Husband for sale - Helga Mandl
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A cat's life...
If you love cats, here's a skillfully designed pattern that's a delight to stitch, by Agnès Delage-Calvet
Time spent with cats - Agnès Delage-Calvet
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More gifts for baby and kids
A delightful drawstring pyjama bag with a cuddly teddy (includes step-by-step instructions for making the bag). Design by Marie-Anne Rethoret-Melin
Teddy wakes up - Marie-Anne Réthoret-Melin
- a door hanger for a little girl (matches the little boy pattern)
Girls' paradise Welcome to toyland Marie-Anne Rethoret-Mélin
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Little chicks
H. Mandl - Egg hunt P. Samouiloff - chicks Helga Mandl - Spring biscornu
Possibly the cutest little chicks you have ever stitched. See more of the newest patterns available on our site. >> see more
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Early spring flowers
Watch these early spring flowers bloom as you stitch their delicate petals onto your favorite needlework fabric. Monique Bonnin has a special talent for capturing the essence of a flower. These patterns have a nice contemporary touch and will work well either framed or mounted as cushions.
An armful or red tulips Parrot tulip Primerose Columbine Ranunculus
>> see all flower designs by Monique Bonnin
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And some wildflowers too
These pretty wildflowers will be blooming soon too. A delicate composition of primeroses, lily of the valley, clover and wild pansies by Marie-Anne Réthoret Mélin.
Wildflower ABC - Marie-Anne Réthoret-Mélin
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Take a step back in time
Come spring, what would you be stitching if you were born over a hundred years ago? Possibly this very fine sampler with birds, an authentic replica of an antique sampler brought to us by Muriel Brunet. It dates back to 1878. A beautiful piece of stitching!
Muriel Brunet - Il était une fois demain - C.Mathy 1878 reproduction sampler
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FREE! Step-by-step instructions for creating a biscornu.
Now available on Creative Poppy's website, ready-to-print detailed how-to
instructions with 12 photographs to guide you in making your first biscornu.
Thank you to Barbara Ana for providing these extensive instructions.
Tell your stitcher friends!
>> Visit the biscornu pattern section
>> View and print out "How to make a biscornu" (free)
>> Also available in Spanish "Haciendo un biscornu"(gratis)
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What's new (continued):
>> More patterns : see more of the designs added to the site!