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More mystery trees by Helga Mandl
Many of you are already familiar with Helga Mandl's popular Christmas trees. Here come the Spring and Easter series! In each of these charts is a hidden word. Will you guess some of these?
The beauty of these charts is that you can decide how you want to stitch them. Feel free use some gorgeous overdyed or multicolor threads, pick a hand-dyed fabric, embellish with seedbeads or buttons, make it unique!
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Mystery trees by Helga Mandl - Easter series
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| The deep blue sea Discover the latest of Perrette Samouiloff's summer patterns and how beautiful the blue and green Variations floss colors turn out in this gorgeous piece. The design includes a short text that is almost a poem "So happy you will be, where the beach meets the sea". But then, everything Perrette Samouiloff touches is poetic, isn't it?   Where the beach meets the sea (large pattern) - designed by Perrette Samouiloff .jpg) Where the beach meets the sea (small pattern) - designed by Perrette SamouiloffPerrette Samouiloff has also come out with a new series of "Mini motif samplers" putting together various small motifs and borders. You can stitch the pattern as it is laid out or use the motifs for any adaptation of your own on cards, boxes, bags, towels and anything you fancy. The first in the series is the Seaside theme and more are to come with autumn and Xmas themes. Why not start collecting?   Sea side mini motifs sampler - large pattern - designed by Perrette Samouiloff  Sea side mini motifs sampler - small pattern - designed by Perrette Samouiloff>> visit Perrette Samouiloff's pattern boutique |
| A new poppy series by Faby Reilly Those of you familiar with Faby Reilly's exquisite lavender series will be delighted to hear that Faby Reilly is now introducing a new series with poppies! Here is the poppy biscornu, isn't it lovely!   Poppy biscornu - a pattern by Faby Reilly>> visit Faby Reilly's pattern boutique |
| It's cool in the big pool! Marie-Anne Réthorêt-Melin has designed a bath mat that you can stitch! It's made of 6ct Aida (XXL Aida) it's real quick to stitch and you can make matching towels with the little fishes borders. Now isn't that cool!   Big pool - bath mat cross stitch design by Marie-Anne Réthoret-Mélin>> visit Marie-Anne Réthorêt-Mélin's pattern boutique |
| Any frog fans around? It's amazing the number of stitchers who love animals and want to stitch them. Here's some fun stuff with a cute "Lady Frog" character, courtesy of Chouett'alors. There are two other matching frog patterns, check them out!   Tea for lady frog - a pattern by Chouett'alors>> visit Chouett'alors pattern boutique |
More cool and sunny patterns Let's make the most of summer before it's over. Check out all our summer and seaside patterns and let thee sun shine in!>> more summer patterns >> more seaside patterns "Summer" a cross stitch pattern by Helga Mandl (detail). Notice the pretty flip flops with seedbead straps! |
Stitching now for the 4th of July! Want to celebrate American independence day with some unique stitched pieces? Check out all the patriotic patterns that our designers have created.>> see all North American patterns God Bless America, a pattern designed by Helga Mandl __________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| Two new releases by Barbara Ana Hot out of the oven! Designer Barbara Ana has just released two fun patterns. One is a royal prince in disguise, waiting for a kiss... The other is yet another of Barbara Ana's whimsical Halloween Characters, Ofelia Buttoneye. Will you resist her charm?   Frogscornu, biscornu pattern designed by Barbara Ana  Ofelia Buttoneye pattern designed by Barbara Ana>> see all of Barbara Ana's patterns __________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| Small garden patterns by Helga Mandl It's spring and Helga Mandl is back with some fun rabbit and honeybees patterns. These small patterns are ideal for many baby projects (baby bibs, baby blankets) or small presents for someone who loves gardening . You can fit them on pockets to apply to bags or aprons or turn them into biscornus because the are square and the motifs work on all four sides.    Hopping around , Four little rabbits, Honeybees - design Helga Mandl >> visit Helga Mandl's store to view all patterns __________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| New patterns by Perrette Samouiloff We are delighted to show some exciting new patterns by Perrette Samouiloff. All exclusive to Creative Poppy's website! First, some very personal work, with memories of growing up as a little girl. The pattern is called "my little town" and is designed in 5 successive layers, each with a specific theme and landscape.   My little town - a pattern designed by Perrette SamouiloffNext Perrette has added a new season to her hugely popular Happy childhood collection. In addition to the Autumn pattern and the Winter pattern, here is the Spring pattern, available both in a small and larger size.   Happy Childhood collection: Spring (large pattern) - design by Perrette Samouiloff  Happy Childhood collection: Spring (small pattern) - design by Perrette Samouiloff>> see all patterns in the Happy Childhood Collection Then we have some interesting and innovative patterns to show you, that will be ideal to stitch for a little boy: This is the start of a new collection "People at Work" and the first two patterns show a farm and a construction site , both full of action and busy people.   People at Work: On the farm - (large pattern) - design by Perrette Samouiloff  People at Work: On the farm - (small pattern) - design by Perrette Samouiloff  People at Work: Caution, construction area! - (large pattern) - design by Perrette Samouiloff.jpg) .jpg) People at Work: Caution, construction area!- (small pattern) - design by Perrette Samouiloff>> see all patterns by Perrette Samouiloff __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Make a pattern request The two patterns above were created after a suggestion by a stitcher who was planning on redecorating the room of her 5 year old boy and wanted to stitch some designs she would be sure would please him. We are very happy to offer the pattern to her. So please don't hesitate to make your own patterns requests, and if a designer is inspired, not only do you get your pattern for free, but you also get exactly what you wanted. Now isn't that cool! >> use our contact form and select "Pattern request" __________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
More mystery trees by Helga Mandl
Many of you are already familiar with Helga Mandl's popular Christmas trees. Here come the Spring and Easter series! In each of these charts is a hidden word. Will you guess some of these?
The beauty of these charts is that you can decide how you want to stitch them. Feel free use some gorgeous overdyed or multicolor threads, pick a hand-dyed fabric, embellish with seedbeads or buttons, make it unique!
Mystery trees by Helga Mandl - Spring series
Mystery trees by Helga Mandl - Easter series>> see more Spring and Easter patterns by Helga Mandl
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| White Fairies: a world of grace and tenderness Now available! Sylvie Teytaud's charming fairies, each named after a flower. All in white, and as delicate and graceful as the flowers they inspired. A great theme to stitch as nature slowly wakes up from winter.   Christmas Rose fairy - pattern designed by Sylvie Teytaud  Snowdrop fairy - pattern designed by Sylvie Teytaud  Hyacinth fairy - pattern designed by Sylvie Teytaud  Edelweiss fairy - pattern designed by Sylvie Teytaud>> see more patterns by Sylvie Teytaud __________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| Send a message of Love, Friendship or Good Luck! Cheer up a friend, send out your love: these cute patterns by Barbara Ana and Helga Mandl are sure to make a loved one happy.   "I love you Snow much" - Barbara Ana DesignsSay it loud and clear!   Good luck biscornu - Barbara Ana DesignsWish a friend good luck   Luck To Be Me - Barbara Ana designsEnjoy the simple joys of life   Valentine Ladybugs - Helga Mandl Designs(pack of two charts)   Valentine Bears - Helga Mandl Designs(pack of two charts) >> see more patterns expressing Love >> see more patterns expressing wishes (good luck, ...) __________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| Give all your love! Those of you already familiar with Faby Reilly's exquisite work will be delighted with her new theme: "Love". Working as usual in two layers, with a cross stitched background embellished with pretty stitches, specialty threads and beads, the Love motif is sure to be a hit. Two beautifully finished projects are available as of now: a bookmark with coordinated key fob and (such a pretty!) humbug.   Love Humbug - pattern designed by Faby Reilly - La Fée Rie  Love Bookmark and key fob - pattern designed by Faby Reilly - La Fée Rie>> see more patterns by Faby Reilly - La Fée Rie __________________________________________________________________________________________________ How to make a Bookmark .jpg) We are delighted to announce that Faby Reilly has offered to share with you all her little secrets for beautifully finishing a bookmark. Her new free tutorial : two ways to put together a bookmark is now available . You will find all our free tutorials on our website. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
Start stitching now for Valentine's day! Check out our latest cross stitch patterns, including a fun idea by Faby Reilly (the Angel or Demon Bookmark), as well as some great favorites by Barbara Ana, Helga Mandl and more. It's really great to be stitching for someone you love. Get started now to be ready for Valentine's Day. You'll be sure to make someone happy! Above: Detail of "Angel or Demon Bookmark" designed by Faby Reilly Here's just a glimpse of some of our new designs and classic favorites.  >> see all patterns for Valentine's day ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
Donation made to "Save the Children"!.jpg) A big thank you to all of you who bought the "Mystery Chart" and especially to designers Helga Mandl and Barbara Ana who came up with the idea and generously donated their royalties. All proceeds of the sale went to "Save the Children" an organization that cares for children worldwide, where they need our help most - and so many do right now!The operation closed on December 31st and we were able to donate £337.60 ($495.30) to the organization. Here is their response: "Wow this is absolutely fantastic, thank you so much for supporting Save the Children. Please pass on my extreme thanks to all those involved." So again thank you to all for supporting this initiative. For those of you who did not have the opportunity to stitch the pattern, the chart is now part of our regular catalogue and is a lot of fun to stitch. We love the idea of a mystery chart where you'll see glimpses of the pattern but need to guess the rest. Go take a look! >> Barbara Ana and Helga Mandls' Mystery chart __________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
Free tutorial: the "One-Minute Mini Tassel" It's a stitcher's blessing: the miniature tassel will decorate cards, bookmarks, menus, gift tags and make beautiful gift wrappings. You can hang them on any ornament, be it a biscornu, a humbug, a door hanger, a keyring...Okay, let's be honest, the first mini-tassel might take you over a minute to make ... but wait till you start making series! Our suggestion: make them in metallic floss, they will look so precious and refined Discover our new Creative Poppy tutorial: >> Step by step instructions for making a mini tassel Once you've made them, you might want to hang them on a biscornu: >> see all biscornu patterns ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| Beautiful seasonal patterns by Perrette Samouiloff Now available, two perpetual calendars by Perrette Samouiloff. Stitch each month of the year as a reminder of the year going by. The designer offers a choice of 2 patterns, one a red monochrome with pretty borders, the other one in soft powdery colors.   Red sampler calendar - Design Perrette SamouiloffRed monochrome perpetual calendar - can be split into 4 seasons   As the year goes by - Design Perrette SamouiloffPerpetual calendar Also available, a new series of winter patterns. We just love the "Mother and Baby animals" a new series introduced by Perrette Samouiloff, together with more patterns in her popular "Happy childhood" and "Teddy" series.   Mother and baby animals (small pattern)- Design Perrette SamouiloffAlso available as a large pattern   White rabbit ABC - Design Perrette SamouiloffEntirely stitched in soft overdyed tones   Teddy and rabbit - in winter (large pattern) Design Perrette Samouiloff Also available as a small pattern   Wild berries wreath (large pattern)- Design Perrette SamouiloffABC with a child and kitten motif in the central part Also available as a small pattern >> see all new patterns by Perrette Samouiloff __________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
Season's greetings The team at Creative Poppy would like to wish you a happy holiday and lots of fun time with friends and family. We hope the new year bring you great moments of happiness to share and many hours of happy stitching. We wish you a generous, luminous and creative year 2009! Here's how some of our designers would like to wish you a happy new year!   Monique Bonnin : Happy new year!   Faby Reilly - Mistletoe humbug   Helga Mandl - Happy New Year >> see more patterns for the New Year ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
More finishing ideas for your projects:
We've just added 4 new projects we've received from Rolande. Come and check out all the latest creative ideas for finishing your projects and don't hesitate to send us you own!
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We've just added 4 new projects we've received from Rolande. Come and check out all the latest creative ideas for finishing your projects and don't hesitate to send us you own!
>> see more creative ideas for finishing your projects
| Yet another Biggie! If you thought the first on was awsome, wait until you see the new one! Tam's Creations has come up with Florabella, a floral version of her Biggie biscornu, this time it's a lovely large biscornu-shaped cushion that's covered with flowers. Making a Biggie biscornu is not much different from making a small one, but there are a few things to keep in mind when you do so you might want to check out our tips for making a cushion-size biscornu.   Florabella, a cushion size biscornu pattern by Tam's creations.>> see all of Tam's Creations biscornu patterns (large and small) >> see all biscornu patterns (all designers) |
And to finish: a new free tutorial Have you ever wondered about using fractional stitches, how to locate them on a chart, how to stitch them on various kinds of fabric (Aida, linen). Here's a step by step tutorial with plenty of illustrations that will take you through everything you need to know about three-quarter cross stitches. This tutorial is illustrated with a pattern by Perrette Samouiloff's where she uses three-quarter cross stitches for the tips of the seagull's beaks. The tutorial is free for you to download off our tutorials page.Detail of "Where the beach meets the sea". Perrette Samouiloff uses three-quarter cross stitches for the tips of the seagull's beaks |
The lingering scent of lavender...in stitches! Faby Reilly's lavender Bouquet series are now all online!The flowers look so real, you can almost sense the delicate fragrance of this lavender bouquet visited by pale blue butterflies. Faby Reilly has achieved a remarkably realistic effect using no less than a dozen different colors and a clever use of stitches combining cross stitch, backstitch and French knots. There are 5 projects for you to choose from, whether you want to make some pretty lavender sachets by stuffing a biscornu or a humbug, or create an exquisite needlebook, ort-bag or round pouch. For each of these projects you can download Faby Reilly's beautifully detailed and illustrated tutorials, totally free, off our tutorial page.   Lavender Bouquet Humbug designed by Faby Reilly  Lavender Bouquet biscornu, designed by Faby Reilly  Lavender Bouquet needlebook, designed by Faby Reilly>> see all the patterns in the lavender series With wedding season coming up, the popular "Love" theme has also been expanded. Now, in addition to the pretty humbugs and bookmarks, you can create a lovely round Bridesmaid pouch or a biscornu-shaped wedding-ring cushion. Again, all these patterns have a corresponding step-by-step tutorial for mounting and finishing your project.   "Love" Wedding-ring biscornu, designed by Faby Reilly  "Love" Bridesmaid pouch, designed by Faby Reilly>> see all the patterns in the "Love" series. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 3 new free tutorials The following tutorials by Faby Reilly are now available for free download from Creative Poppy's website:    Making a needlebookMaking a round octagon pouch Making an ortbag >> see all tutorials >> visit Faby Reilly's store ____________________________________________________________________________________ |
| Can you hear it buzzing? Summer's coming up and we're starting to itch... there are some strange bugs flying around here! Check out Barbara Ana's latest colorful and buzzing creation...   Itch for stitch, a design by Barbara Ana>> visit Barbara Ana's store ____________________________________________________________________________________ Halloween fun with Helga Mandl It's a CAT-astrophe, check it out!   CAT-astrophe, a design by Helga Mandl Have a Purr-fect Halloween, a design by Helga Mandl>> see all Halloween patterns by Helga Mandl ____________________________________________________________________________________ |
| Brodi Broda: Welcome a new baby in style! We have added a new batch of baby patterns to Brodi Broda's boutique. Florence Triboulot, the designer has a unique style and approach to design. A young mother but also a kindergarten teacher, she loves children and you can tell in the way she captures their joyful spirit in her designs. Color plays a crucial role in her designs and though some may consider the patterns a little naive, we believe this is exactly what makes them charming and perfect for welcoming a new baby or decorating a toddler's room.   Gone for a walk with Dad, a pattern by Brodi Broda  Gone for a walk with Mum, a pattern by Brodi Broda  Welcome banner, Baby Boy, a pattern by Brodi Broda  Welcome banner, Baby Girl, a pattern by Brodi Broda  Welcome baby: "Baby's world", a pattern by Brodi Broda>> see more Baby and Children' patterns by Brodi Broda >> see all Baby patterns (all designers) >> see all Children's patterns (all designers) ____________________________________________________________________________________ |
Creative Poppy in the news!.jpg)  Creative Poppy was invited as guest expert in the July issue of Cross Stitch Crazy, the well known UK magazine. We answer several stitchers questions, such as one about a large biscornu shaped cushion. Tam's Creations extra large "Biggie biscornu" is featured in the article. If you have not seen it, it's worth checking out! >> see Tam's Creations Biggie biscornu ____________________________________________________________________________________ |
Ideas for stitching on printed Aida Have you seen the new Aida fabrics with printed floral patterns? They are so different, so colorful. Several of our designers have been using them, cleverly combining their own design with the background effects of the floral print. The effects are really interesting so we thought we would prepare a special feature with ideas and tips for stitching on that fabric. We hope you like it! >> see our Focus on flower-printed Aida New patterns that are stitched on those pretty fabrics include:   Quilt motif, bathroom door hanger by Marie-Anne Réthoret Mélin  Fan of frogs by Chouett'alors  Spring impressions by Tam's creations___________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
New: An exclusive pattern collection by Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks We are happy to announce that Italian designer Alessandra Adelaide accepted our invitation to join Creative Poppy and offer some of her best new designs, ALL EXCLUSIVE!We love Alessandra Aledaide light and ornemental style, so passionate, so romantic, full of arabesques and movement. What we also particularly like about her designs is the fact that she offers so much freedom for the stitcher to personalize her stitching and make each piece unique.  Start stitching and embellishing! Alessandra Adelaide's patterns are more like a base on which you can very easily adapt your very own colors, use specialty threads, highlight parts of the stitching with backstitch, French knots or other stitches. They can also be embellished with seedbeads, especially the floral themes, or with charms and ribbons for the holiday patterns. Have a lot of fun!We can't show all the new patterns here. Visit Alessandra Adelaide's boutique to view them all!   Garofano Selvatico - Alessandra Aledaide Needleworks  Rose and Butterfly - Alessandra Aledaide Needleworks>> see more floral patterns by Alessandra Aledaide Needleworks   Leaf heart -Alessandra Aledaide Needleworks>> See more Love and romance patterns by Alessandra Aledaide Needleworks   Natal (Christmas ornaments) - Alessandra Aledaide Needleworks>> see more patterns for the Holiday season by Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks ____________________________________________________________________________________ |
| Refined and colorful, a stitcher's delight! Check out Marie-Anne Réthoret-Mélin's latest designs Cross stitching is all about detail and that's what keeps designer Marie-Anne Réthoret-Mélin happy. When she designed her "Spring in the garden" biscornu, not only did she very carefully pick her colors, as you would a bunch of flowers, but she also decided to stitch her creation on a slightly iridescent Aida, with mother-of-pearl filaments running through the weave. When she made her "Rose hearts scissor case", a contemporary interpretation of an old fashioned rose garland, she chose a tiny pink gingham motif that coordinates with the green gingham heart of her design. Finally, when she designs her popular Red monochrome series, you can trust that she will use her favorite "nuanced" red red floss that adds color and life to her design. .jpg)  "Heart and roses" Scissor case and Scissor fob, designed by Marie-Anne Réthoret-Mélin.  "Spring in the garden" Biscornu, designed by Marie-Anne Réthoret-Mélin.  Scissor case and Needle book, "red monochrome" series, designed by Marie-Anne Réthoret-MélinThe "Red Monochrome" Scissor Case an Needle book are the latest addition to Marie-Anne's very popular Biscornu (serving as a pin cushion) and coordinated Scissor fob. You can now collect them all! >> see more patterns by Marie-Anne Réthorêt-Mélin ____________________________________________________________________________________ A new free tutorial: how to make a lined scissor case  When we saw the refinement of Marie-Anne Réthoret-Mélin's scissor cases (she has 3 of those designs already) we asked her if she could provide step by step instructions for making a lined scissor case and she very gracefully accepted. Not only is it very detailed, with tips for limiting the amount of fabric that piles up close to the tip of the case, it's also extremely easy to make. Marie-Anne uses a simple backstitch contour and uses this to guide the assembly. So there is virtually no "sewing", only simple whipstitch. These instructions are free for you to download on our Stitcher resources page with any other free tutorials offered by our designers. There are 3 designs available for scissor cases so far, including the 2 shown above as well as the cheerful "Sunny colors" Scissor case, stitched with the luminous silky colors of DMC's satin floss."Sunny colors" Scissor case, designed by Marie-Anne Réthoret-Mélin ____________________________________________________________________________________ |
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