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Welcome Spring into your home
Here is a charming new release by Kyoko's Studio, with a row of cherry trees in full blossom, petals gently falling in the wind and forming the word "Welcome". It can be stitched in no time and will delight everyone who passes your door.
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>> see more patterns by Kyoko's Studio
Tropical bliss
Take a break and let you needle bring you to faraway islands, with lush flowers, music and dance, and warm, cheerful colors! A jewel of a design by Perrette Samouiloff.
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>> see more seaside and summer patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
Strawberry season with Barbara Ana
New by Barbara Ana! It's time to harvest those strawberries. The fruit are all lined up neatly in a perfect pyramid, Quaker style, in contrast with the giant overhanging strawberry plants framing the picture.
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More Quaker patterns by Barbara Ana
 Quaker pattern I |  Quaker pattern II |  Quaker pattern III |  Quaker pattern IV |
>> see all Quaker and Primitive patterns by Barbara Ana Designs
Elegant and handy, a Room tidy to cross stitch
Never lose those earrings again. This decorative Room tidy by Faby Reilly Designs is perfect for your bedroom or bathroom. It will look very elegant on a chest of drawers or on a shelf and all those tiny bracelets and earrings will be safe!
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>> see more patterns by Faby Reilly Designs
Ballet steps and entrechat
Graceful and almost weightless, this fairy dances on, totally absorbed into her own thoughts. Designer Shannon Christine excels at depicting in cross stitch both the expression and elegant gestures of the ballerina. Combining needlework and beading, the stitched piece beautifully renders the sophisticated dress and accessories.
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>> see more patterns by Shannon Christine Designs
Wildflowers, each paired with a tiny fairy
Each of these tiny fairies is paired with her favourite flower. These cross stitch designs by Lesley Teare are perfect for stitching cards, bookmarks or simply bringing some cheer into your home.
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Lesley Teare is an expert at flower designing. >> see more floral patterns by Lesley Teare
More fairies with flowers
These fairies by designer Sylvie Teytaud are paired with white flowers: a hyacinth, an edelweiss, a snow drop, a Christmas rose.
 Hyacinth Fairy (detail) |  Edelweiss fairy (detail) |  Snowdrop fairy (detail) |  Christmas Rose Fairy (detail) |
>> see more cross stitch patterns with fairies
Designer of the Month: Iveta Hlavinova
Folk-art inspired and so colorful and cheerful, we love Iveta Hlavinova's work as a designer. She's our new designer of the month!
 Two elegant cats |  Bluebirds heart |  Matryoshka |  Greetings of Spring |  Russian Dolls |
>> see more patterns by Iveta Hlavinova
Welcome Spring!
Here's a cute idea for adding a little color to your life. Shared with us by Lydia, many thanks! It's a little phone case and it's sure to bring everyone a smile each time you take it out!
When stitching this kind of project take advantage of our handy fabric calculator. Each pattern page has a specific link that lets you calculate the size of the stitched area depending on the fabric use. No need to enter the number of stitches, it's all worked out automatically for you.
>> Welcome Spring by Barbara Ana Designs
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.
Lesley Teare Designs - Floral Tree
As featured in The chart review section of World of Cross Stitch magazine issue 241 on sale April 2016
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Gracewood Stitches - Seville
As featured in World of Cross Stitch magazine issue 241 on sale April 2016
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Brand new releases by Barbara Ana Designs
We're delighted to announce that Barbara Ana has just released her two new patterns with superb and sophiticated color schemes.
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>> see more patterns by Barbara Ana Designs
Welcoming a new designer, Kyoko of Japan
Creative Poppy is proud to welcome a new designer, Kyoko's Studio.
Kyoko is very much inspired by nature and the seasons. Her motto is "another day, another stitch", each day bringing more poetic images she feels the urge to transpose into needlework, a stitch at a time.
This pattern is dedicated to an old friend, a very old cherry tree that grows in front of her window and when, year after year, a little miracle occurs and the venerable old branches suddenly burts into bloom.
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How about trying your hand at some specialty stitches?
Designer Faby Reilly takes you step by step through a series of wonderful needlework embellishment stitches in this delicate Winter blooms project. Once you have stitched the background cross stitch motifs, you will get to embellish your stitching with a variety of specialty stitches, sometimes combined with sequins. Extra clear charts are a real bonus for this project that comes with additional close-ups charts and detailed tutorial.
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>> see more patterns by Faby Reilly Designs
Irresistibly cute greeting cards to cross stitch
You won't even necessarily need a special occasion to start stitching these greeting cards, except to bring a smile to a loved one. Brought to you by talented British designer Lesley Teare, you'll enjoy every stitch you make in these bright and cheerful colors.
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>> see more patterns by Lesley Teare Designs
The village school
Here are two colorful patterns that will bring back old memories of school friends, playing in the school yard, learning to read and write... With infinite tenderness, designer Perrette Samouiloff delicately captures in cross stitch those fleeting moments of childhood.
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>> see more patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
A unique baseball cap to cross stitch!
Here is a truly creative project brought to you by designer Tam's Creations who fine tuned a mounting technique that lets you cross stitch and finish a baseball cap starting from scratch with only needlework fabric and some basic supplies. You don't even need a sewing machine as the pieces can be assembled using the backstitch guide and a slipstitch. The stitching part is fun too with a "freestyle" combination of floss colors.
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Also by Tam's Creations, and a more intricate pattern, the "Blackwork project" below, in fact in full color, skilfully combines backstitch and cross stitch to call to mind an imaginary summer garden.
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>> see more patterns by Tam's Creations
Stitch and Embellish with Shannon Christine
Gather your buttons and beads, trinket and charms and have fun customizing your very own piece. This design by Shannon Christine features precious keepsakes, a key, a rose, some lace... all you have to do is add your own choice of embellishments.
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New stitched pictures of Romance in Paris! Beautifully rendered in cross stitch on raw linen fabric, and embellished with golden petite seed beads.
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>> see more patterns by Shannon Christine Designs
Two fun pinkeeps to cross stitch by Marie-Anne Rethoret
One is a heart pattern with a lovely little house surrounded with flowers and butterflies, the other promises to keep your pins and needles handy. They are so cute you'll want to make them both!
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Both projects include Marie-Anne Rethoret's extensive pinkeep tutorial and use pretty matching Liberty prints and ribbon.
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>> see more patterns by Marie-Anne Rethoret-Melin
Four more new patterns by Lesley Teare
Experienced stitchers will recognize the expert skills of Lesley Teare for tackling virtually any subjects that suits her fancy. Here she depicts the glorious peacock in two very different interpretations. Further down, see how a humble teapot is turned into a potting shed or how her beloved cats make their way into ... her designs!
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>> see more patterns by Lesley Teare Designs
Marie-Anne Rethoret-Melin - Red cherries needlework accessories
As featured in Cross stitch Crazy magazine issue 214 on sale February/March 2016
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Barbara Ana Designs - Fur-ever Friends
As featured in the chart review section of World of Cross stitching magazine issue 140 on sale March 2016
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Let the sunshine in!
Here's sunny Seville, by Gracewood Stitches. Designer Kathy Bungard was inspired by the fabulous lace patterns of mantillas and gowns worn in Spain. This pattern is both elegant and full of grace, a luminous piece to stitch - in either cross stitch or needlepoint - and showcase in your home.
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>> see more patterns from the Vintage textile design collection by Gracewood Stitches
Easter Chick fun
Here's some cheerful Spring cross stitching. Check out these cute little chicks exploring the flowerbeds of daffodils, daisies and bluebells. The color scheme of this pattern by Perrette Samouiloff is quite characteristic of the designer's style, with lovely tones of yellow contrasting with soft blues.
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>> see more patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
And now with some more cross stitching fun with Maria Diaz. A pack-full of fun Easter charts with a mischievous pair having a go at the chocolate eggs!
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>> see more patterns by Maria Diaz designs
More Easter Fun with Barbara Ana
 Hoppy Easter |  Hoppy Easter (detail) |  Egg Hunt Easter ornament |  Spring Biscornu (detail) |
>> see all Easter patterns (all designers)
The Age of Aquarius
What is your zodiac sign? And that of your loved ones?
No need to believe in astrology to cross stitch these very pretty zodiac signs. They fall into four elements: Water: Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, Fire: Aries, Leo and Sagittarius, Earth: Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn, Air: Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. These 12 charts by Lesley Teare are perfect for personalizing stitched objects within a family.
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>> see more patterns by Lesley Teare
A ride in the countryside
Hop on your bike for a pleasant ride! We have just received some delightful new pictures of Lesley Teare's Vintage bike, a lovely design featuring a bike with a wicker basket full of delicate wildflowers.
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Vintage charm
Schoolgirls used to exchange similar images as a token of friendship. Why not start sharing with friends again. These compact floral motifs are quick to stitch and ideal for make little sachets to give away as gifts. Don't forget to add a matching ribbon!
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>> see more flower patterns by Lesley Teare Designs
Everything for Baby on a single chart
Bibs, baby bottles, rattles and prams, there's a fantastic selection of motifs to pick from on this excellent chart designed by Maria Diaz. The way the items are designed, they have an almost dimensional effect which will make your cross stitch projects stunning. Cards, bibs, what have you... be ready to stitch for the next newborn baby to come along!
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>> see more patterns to cross stitch for Baby
Daisy garland Monograms - perfect for stitching initals
Cute little daisies as well as tiny butterflies and ladybirds embellish these elegant Monograms designed by Maria Diaz. The letters can be used to stitch initials on amny a cross stitch project. They will look stunning on white terry towels which are available as ready to stitch with an integrated aida band. You could also make a sophisticated series of customized napkins by stitching them on white linen.
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>> see more Alphabet and Monogram patterns
Celebrate Valentine's Day in stitches
With so much choice, why not stitch something really special for Valentine's Day!
 I love your Snow much Barbara Ana Designs |  Love miniature Agnès Delage-Calvet |  Love Bookmark Faby Reilly |  Valentine Choett'alors |  Falling in Love (detail) Perrette Samouiloff |
>> see all patterns for Valentine's day
Designer of the Month: Alessandra Adelaide
Love with an Italian accent...
 Volo D'amore Cross stitch patttern |  AmoreAmore Cross stitch patttern |  Tree of Love Cross stitch patttern |  Cuori Volanti Cross stitch patttern |  Valentine Passeroli Cross stitch patttern |
>> see more cross stitch patterns by Alessandra Adelaide
December quiz: and the winners are...
Congratulations to Susan H. who found the right answer to our quiz question:
"How many birds are there in Barbara Ana's 'All Creatures Great and small' Sampler"?
If you count the weathercock, there are indeed 23 birds in the sampler, including blackbirds, owls, hens and chicks, and even a stork. Veronique B. came a close second. All winners received their Creative Poppy vouchers to spend on our website.
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.
Barbara Ana designs - All Creatures, Great and Small
As featured in The best Buys section of World of Cross stitch magazine issue 238 on sale Jan/Feb 2016
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Barbara Ana designs - A Bird in Hand
As featured in The Pick of the Month of World of Cross stitch magazine issue 238 on sale Jan/Feb 2016
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Barbara Ana designs - Polly Kirby Sampler
As featured in The pick of the month of World of Cross stitch magazine issue 238 on sale Jan/Feb 2016
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Tam's Creations - Flamingo-patches
As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy magazine issue 212 on sale Jan/Feb 2016
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Shannon Christine Designs - Carousel horses
As featured in Cross Stitch Gold magazine issue 126 on sale Jan/Feb 2016
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New in the Vintage textiles Collection, by Gracewood Stitches
Japan, and more specifically Kyoto, its ancient capital, is the source of inspiration for this new addition to the Vintage textile cross stitch designs by Kathy Bungard of Gracewood Stitches.
Blue hues, with contrasting white motifs were used extensively in traditional woven fabrics in Japan. The Kyoto cross stitch pattern renders the wowen feel of this ancient art.
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>> see more patterns in the Vintage textiles Collection by Gracewood Stitches
Finishing ideas: tray lining in cross stitch
Here's a beautiful idea for your cross stitch projects, lining the bottom of a tray with a splendid cross stitch mat. The picture shows the Alsace design from Gracewood Stitches. Any other of the designer's gorgeous patterns from the Vintage Textiles collection would be equally suitable as they can all be adapted to any size of object. Further more you can easily adapt your own colors to suit your home interior hues.
We suggest selecting a tray with vertical sides, which frames the mat neatly.
What can you use a tray for? For serving coffee for sure, but there are plenty of other decorative uses in home decor such as organizing objects on a coffee table, a beside table, a chest of draws...
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>> see more finishing ideas for your cross stitch projects.
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