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Samanthapurdytextile Cross stitch designs by Samantha Purdy
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Enjoying the outdoors with Samantha Purdy
Sweet little patterns celebrating the simple pleasures of life: enjoying breakfast on the balcony, growing seedlings and enjoying coffee with a friend. We love the "two pictures in one" effect of the later, with a liliputian scene and oversize spring flowers, as if expressing the joy of being outdoor after a long winter (our designer is from Canada!).
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Pottering in the Garden (and a nice chat with one's neighbor)
The simple joys of life, such as watering the plants and chatting with the nice lady next door, captured in cross stitch by Samantha Purdy. The young designer has been designing these spare, contemporary style patterns for a last couple of years, gradually building a wonderful collection of snapshots of life's happy moments.
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>> see all Spring patterns by Samantha Purdy Needlecraft
More Watering cans (and hose) by Samantha Purdy
 Night Garden |  Plant Shelf |  Watering before bed |  Vegetable garden |
It looks like it will continue to snow overnight ....
What a treat to cross stitch Samantha Purdy's patterns, with a streamlined, contemporary look, yet full of evocative details, where just two small window panes already half covered in snow can suggest so much.
We love the fhe final touch too, with a band of vintage trimming to evoke the thick layer of fallen snow.
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>> see all Winter patterns by Samantha Purdy Needlecraft
Apple Season
A sweet little pattern dedicated to the pleasure of going to the farmers' market and choosing one's own favorite variety of freshly picked apples. Cross stitch pattern by Samantha Purdy Needlecraft.
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After the Harvest
The night is quiet, the moon is out, ducks are patrolling the yard. What a nice feeling to know the work is done, and one can really relax and enjoy a nice peaceful time. A cross stitch pattern by Samantha Purdy Needlecraft.
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>> see all Autumn patterns by Samantha Purdy Needlecraft
Early leaves falling
Samantha Purdy captures in cross stitch the little simple joys of life, such as spotting the early fallen leaves in the yard, and grabbing the old broom. Concise and to-the-point, the designer only retains the most essential elements in her charts, but yet they tell a full story: the main door with its letterbox and sheer white curtain visible behind the panes, the apron with a motif evocative of home, the red cardinal perched on an already barren plant and signalling the arrival of colder days.
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Rain Curtain
Next time it rains, don't lock yourself indoors: grab your boots and an extra large raincoat and enjoy the rain shower. It won't last for long anyway, soon the sun will be shining again.
Designer Samatha Purdy captures the little joys of life, such as taking a walk with a friend, in cute cross stitch scenes.
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More rainy days stitching by Samantha Purdy
 Spring Rain |  Rainy Day Cleaning |  Il pleut |  Reading in Bed |
Long simmering stew
Delicious smells escape from the kitchen. The cast iron red pot has come out of oblivion. What's on the menu tonight?
The simple pleasures of life, such as cooking a slow simmered dish and delighting the whole family. A cross stitch pattern designed by Samantha Purdy.
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Joys of fall, with Samantha Purdy
The young Canadian designer has no equal in capturing the small pleasures of life in cross stitch. Check out this sampler close up and enjoy all the fun details.
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Simple pleasures of life
Such as watching dandelion seeds blow of in the wind, or sitting on a bench watching the birds. Or cooking a big pasta pot for friends who turn up unexpected. Three charming new releases by Samantha Purdy.
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More yummy food with Samantha Purdy
 Cooking Potatoes |  Vegetable soup |  Ready to Bake |  Preparing Snacks |
Spring Showers
It's fun walking in the rain with Samantha Purdy. A good occasion to sport a cheerful yellow-stripe umbrella, waiting for the sun to come back.
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Wicker Baskets
One for the flowers, one for the eggs, one for the knitting (and the cat), one for the market, and one to put on the window sill with daffodills ready to bloom. More of life's simple joys to cross stitch with Samantha Purdy Needlecrafts.
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>> see all patterns by Samantha Purdy Needlecraft
Snug in Bed with a Book
Designer Samantha Purdy lives in Canada. it's no surprise that she would treat us with a number of designs showing us how to enjoy those long winter nights. The latest release features a bed covered with a cute hand-made quilt. This person looks happy doesn't she?
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More Cocooning with Samantha Purdy
 Coffee & Muffins |  Window Seat |  Reading in Bed |  Women in Bathtubs |  Windows |
O Christmas Tree
Designer Samantha Purdy has this special talent of capturing, in the most simple ways, the essential joys of life, such as gathering with friends on a dark winter night and singing carols in front of a Christmas tree.
We also love the oval loop used for framing, a brilliant idea perfectly suited for this design.
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Dare you enter?
A floor squeaking, a sudden draft, eyes glittering in the dark, a candle flickering ... will you overcome your fear and dare push the door?
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Simple pleasures of life
Stopping by a coffee cart, complimenting the lady on the potted plants. Small talk and exchanging smiles with strangers, simple joys of life, captured in cross stitch by Samantha Purdy Needlecraft.
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More cups of Coffee by Samantha Purdy
 Fall Day |  Coffee & Muffins |  Blue scarves |  First Snow |
Quilt Block Village
A couple of houses, people relaxing at home or pottering about... But look closer: do you notice anything special about the trees?
Samantha Purdy's unique cross stitch style and creativity.
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Cross stitch Garden
The simples joys of life, like holding a watering hose on a warm summer days and tending to one's garden. Brought to you with a contemporary touch by Samantha Purdy.
The happy gardener is equipped with a straw hat and a nice denim overalls. The rows are well aligned and tidy, geometric style. However the presence of birds, butterflies and lady birds gives them life.
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More Plants and Garden patterns by Samantha Purdy
 Night Garden (detail) |  Summer Reading | Watering before bed | Window Seat | Plant Shelf |
>> see all patterns with Plants and Gardens (all designers)
Blue scarves
Canadian designer Samantha Purdy continues to enchant us with her stories in cross-stitch, telling the simple pleasures of life: such as wrapping up on a chilly morning in a cosy woollen scarf and going out to sip coffee and enjoy the pale winter sun.
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Life in Color
Strolling past the flower stall. Those chrysanthemum come in such pretty different colors. How about bringing a pot home?
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Indoor days
On a foul weather day, what better than to snuggle in your home. Take a steaming hot bath, make some coffee, read a good book on the sofa with the cat on your lap... In her signature contemporary style, Samantha Purdy captures those precious moments of cocooning in cross stitch.
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Halloween Quilt
Witches love making patchwork and quilts, only they use different designs....
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Beautiful summer nights
Summer and its pleasures ... evenings that you can enjoy, even after dark. Talking a stroll in the garden, watering plants that have grown thirsty. Or going camping and meeting up around a fire.
We find Samantha Purdy's contemporary designs really cool, don't you?.
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More night-time patterns by Samantha Purdy
Welcoming a friend to dinner, enjoying a log fire and (new!) watering the plants before bed.
 Watering before bed |  Night Time |  Welcome |
>> see all night-time patterns (all designers)
Reading under a Tree
You can guess Samantha Purdy loves books. Here comes a third design in her "everyday" series with our little lady reading, this time comfortably seated in the garden, in the shade of a tree.
 Window Seat |
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Captured on the spot
Surprise! here's a little white hen trotting into the kitchen.... One more of life's little stories, told in cross stitch with tenderness and humor, by Samatha Purdy.
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More hens, cats, a squirrel, a goose, a fox and ... a polar bear. Animals, captured on the spot - in cross stitch.
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In and out of Windows
Designer Samantha Purdy has fun looking in and out of windows, capturing the simple joys of life such as observing the garden in a sudden rainshower. Her cross stitch patterns always tell a little story, leaving the rest to our imagination.
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More Windows by Samantha Purdy
Inside looking out, outside looking in... more slices of life captured by Samantha Purdy.
 Women in Bathtubs |  Night Time |  Attic Window |  Raking Leaves |
Something new from Something old
Why throw away? In this beautiful pattern, Samantha Purdy captures the joy of needle crafts, of creating something new with something old, recycling and reusing materials so they have a new life.
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Simple pleasures of life
We love the clean, minimalist and contemporary style of the young designer.
With Samantha Purdy, capture the authentic pleasures of life, in cross stitch:
... the pleasure of walking in the woods with a friend.
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... the pleasure of warming your hands on a steaming hot cup of apple cider.
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... the pleasure of cooking a pot of delicious home-made soup.
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Beloved Library
Designer Samantha Purdy continues to picture - in cross stitch - the simple joys of life. Like a visit to one's local library. What shall I be reading next? A world of possibilities beckons.
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>> see all patterns related to Books & Literature (all designers)
Welcoming Samantha Purdy of Samanthapurdytextile
Creative Poppy is proud to introduce the works of Samantha Purdy, a young Canadian designer with a very modern and contemporary approach to cross stitching. Her designs stand out with their funny little characters, and minimalist style. Everything in Samantha Purdy designs seems to have been reduced its most simple form, yet if you look close, you will find plenty of amusing detail.
Take Samantha Purdy's characters. The main one is a little lady with a bun on her head. She's the one also featured in the Samanthapurdytextile iconic cup. You'll see this lady pottering around, watering plants, cleaning the house, baking cakes and getting snacks ready for guests. She's never far from her stove as she obviously loves cooking, as well as tending to her beloved plants.
Samantha Purdy's work revolves around the home. Little slices of life, simple joys: having a bath, raking leaves, having a cup of coffee, welcoming a friends, reading in bed. The cat is always around. Quilts hang on the wall, beds are covered with cosy eiderdowns, there's always some pot on the stove with no doubt some delicious slow cooking food.
Cocooning
Oh, the little pleasures of life like slipping into bed with a good book. Or getting yummy food ready for guests and family. Pictured right: Reading in Bed Counted cross stitch pattern by Samanthapurdytextile | |
Cooking Potatoes Samanthapurdytextile | Ready to Bake Samanthapurdytextile | Preparing Snacks Samanthapurdytextile | Watering Plants Samanthapurdytextile |
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On the Road (River) again
A beautiful series of designs stitched on a bright turquoise blue Aida (which is available from Charles Craft).
We love the way the trees are pictured, especially the birches. Samantha Purdy's trees and plants seem to come straight from vintage 1960's wall paper. They are truly unique and fun to stitch. |  |
 School Bus Samanthapurdytextile |  Bike Ride Samanthapurdytextile |  Tug Boat Ride Samanthapurdytextile |
Pretty Little Things
Uncluttered design, beautiful in its simplicity, these ornaments sum up Samantha Purdy's great talent in designing contemporary cross stitch. Pictured right and below: Ornaments Counted cross stitch pattern by Samanthapurdytextile |  |
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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.
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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.
More patterns by Samantha Purdy
Samanthapurdytextile, now available as instant downloadable cross stitch patterns, on Creative Poppy's website.
There are more works by Samantha Purdy on Creative Poppy's website, and many more to be added soon.
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