Latest News: needlework patterns
Last updated November 15th 2012
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Another lovely set of hearts by Marie-Anne Rethoret Mélin
Have you stitched Marie-Anne Réthoret's colorful Cow-bell hearts yet? Well here is a new delightful pair that is just so pretty for the festive season. Quick to stitch but with interesting detail. Check them out!
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New winter pattern in the Log cabin series
After the Autumn Log Cabin, Kathy Bungard of Gracewood stitches brings a new winter theme, contrasting the icy outdoors with the cosy warmth of the indoor fireplace. Look out for the two other Spring and Summer themes to follow. Ideal for rotating the seasons decor within your home.
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New exquisite Christmas wreath, by Faby Reilly
This pattern looks fantastic once stitched because of the way the pattern is designed to fit onto the biscornu shape, with the dip in the middle and the round shape giving it extra dimension. This is one of the most beautiful ornaments you can stitch for Christmas!
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New patterns from Barbara Ana now available
There are four new patterns from Barbara Ana. We love her cinnamon inspired Christmas in beautiful soft hues.
There is also a new pattern "Merry since" mirroring her popular "Wicked since".... there will be more to come soon in this series.
Christmas also comes full of love with the tender "O Christmas Tree".
Beyond Christmas, Check out 'My Work' a piece that can be shaped into a purse and to carry your needlework around.
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New peony pattern by Faby Reilly
A most skilfully designed peony pattern, replicating the delicate petals of the flower in cross stitch. Looks lovely on a biscornu shape that emphasises the shape of the flower.
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Looking for a little bit of challenge? Treat yourself to this Blackwork masterpiece
A new blackwork design brought to you by Tam's Creations.
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Creative Poppy Designers in the news
As featured in Crazy and World of Cross Stitch magazines.
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Wicked Halloween Fun with Barbara Ana Designs
No doubt Halloween is the designer's favorite subject. Designer Barbara Ana returns with some "wicked" fun!
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More Halloween fun and a new free tutorial
A stunning pattern for this Halloween Purse, with a little surprise a you open the flap and a design that wraps all around the sides and back. There is also a new free tutorial accompanying the pattern by Faby Reilly. Available for immediate download from our stitcher resources page.
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Seasonal biscornus, designed by Tom & Lily
These cute biscornu "trio" are stitched on both sides. They're plenty of fun to make and are very decorative. There's also a spring and a summer trio so you can collect them all!
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Ornamental stitching, exploring new styles
Kathy Bungard of Gracewood Stitches brings us interesting new patterns such as these poppies with an Asian touch (a brilliant composition based on a Korean screen) and this inspired logcabin layout applied to cross stitch bands.
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Yellow meadows from a little hedgehog's perspective
This is such a quaint motif for your bathroom towels with a little hedgehog exploring a field of yellow daisies. A design by Perrette Samouiloff. It comes in 3 sizes, Bath towel, Hand towel and Guest towel and all patterns include an alphabet for personalization. You can stitch these patterns on Ready-to-stitch towels or simply apply your stitched piece to a regular towel.
Also check out all other patterns designed to be stitched on towels: >> more patterns to stitch on towels |
Baby Lou is back with Perrette Samouiloff
Cute little Baby Lou of the Sweat dreams pattern is back and this time she's riding a donkey! The pattern comes in two versions, one in a soft pallet of blue and yellow, the other in Perrette Samouiloff's signature blue (ideal to stitch on printed gingham Aida).
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A new design in Tam's Creations "Patches" series
If you enjoyed stitching Pussinpatches and Barnipatches, you'll love stitching Hippocampusinpatches. Like the other patterns in the series designed by Tam's Creations, this amazing creature is a mosaic of tiny shapes cleverly combined and stitched with variegated threads that give the finished piece its beautiful hues.
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Barbara Ana Designs - Trick or Treat scissor fob As featured in Cross stitch Crazy - issue 168
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Vintage meets whimsical with Barbara Ana
Barbara Ana's latest pattern, Remember me, has the classic feel of an antique sampler but look closer and you'll notice there's definitely a modern twist with the giant flowers and butterflies filling up the background... Yes, you can have the best of both worlds!
Faby Reilly's new flowers
Designer Faby Reilly has created a beautiful new flower design with blue iris in full bloom. The pattern is available as a biscornu.
There are now more shapes available in the violet and pink lotus series as well as a new ort-bag in the pretty apple blossom motif.
Alessandra Adelaide's summer corner
You can feel the heat in this new pattern by Alessandra Adelaide, the sun-drenched flowers almost wilting. This pattern is the second in a series of seasonal "flower corners".
Then you can cool off with these three nautical patterns.
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More cool summer patterns
Check out dozens of other fun cross stitch projects for summer >> see all summer patterns (all designers)
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Summertime, and the living is easy...
Tom & Lily has designed another fun and colorful trio to complement her spring biscornus. The summer one is for the months of June, July and August. Collect them all!
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Bells are ringing, time to get stitching!
Here's an elegant and tasteful Wedding ABC by Maria Diaz that will be perfect for many projects, whether you stitch a wedding ring cushion with the bride and groom's initials, a cute little gift tag for that special present or a beautiful card that will become a keepsake!
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Kathy Bungard gives a new dimension to ornamental stitching
You need to look at the detail to appreciate Kathy's Bungards work. You will then appreciate how rich each of her stitched pieces are, brimming with extraordinary borders and ornamental pieces, so beautiful they would deserve to be stitched on their own. Back in the day is one of our favorites. Check it out close!
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Alessandra Adelaide: all that jazz!
Here are some patterns (this is the first, there will be more to follow) inspired by music, with an interesting collage effect and different motifs running through the treble clef.
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Two new patterns by Perrette Samouiloff's
These two patterns are quite representative of the designers "magic touch" in designing cross stitch. Whether tackling more abstract and ornemental elements, or depicting children such as in the ballet dance lesson, Perrette Samouiloff creates patterns that are full of grace and lightness.
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Cowbells, fresh from the Alps, by Marie-Anne Réthoret
These colorful and rustic patterns make a very decorative effect when stitched on heart shapes such as this new project by designer Marie-Anne Réthoret, always inspired by her cherished mountains. She is also offering a new series of needlework accessories, with super-easy to stitch and extra-cute poppies.
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A fuchsia flower by Faby Reilly
Inspired by nature itself, here is the most gorgeous fuchsia flower, hanging heavily from its frail branch. The fuchsia design comes in two variations, the scissor case and the needlebook, two lovely projects by the talented Faby Reilly.
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New from Barbara Ana
If you are looking for a pattern with a strong personality, try Barbara Ana's. She will always surprise you such as with her 3 latest patterns. The first is a spring scissor fob with tender mum and baby rabbits. The most intriguing one is entitled The Raven, a dark and puzzling piece after the poem by Edgar Poe. Finally there's a fun Halloween theme with another short poem "the moon laughs...". Which one will you pick?
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Creative new ideas with Tams Creations
Here are some original new pattern ideas designed by Tam's Creations. There is a cute little needlework shop complete with stacks of fabric, balls of yarn and the cutest mini-skeins of floss! Hours of fun to stitch and personalize your very own LNS. There is also a music stand organizer, complete with instructions for mounting (can be used for a variety of other organization projects too). Finally, in soft hues of blues, comes a blue hibiscus pattern that will be perfect to stitch for a coffee table.
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Faby Reilly - Apple blossom biscornu As featured in The World of cross stitching 190
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Introducing the Easy-Mount Mini Bag
Perrette Samouiloff is the first to offer a pattern with this shape. We are hoping more designers will follow soon so that we will have a whole collection of mini bags: they are so cute and just perfect as gifts, filled in with little goodies. Check out our free tutorial on our stitcher resource page and do send us a picture of your first bag (use our contact form to send it). Any comments or suggestions are also very welcome. There are 4 lovely patterns that are designed to fit the bag. But they will also be perfect for many other shapes.
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We're trilled here at Creative Poppy when there are new project ideas that we feel will add excitement to cross stitch. One of the reasons Biscornu shapes have become so popular is that they use the "biscornu method" for mounting the stitched pieces together. It's so neat and forms a beautiful line. There's actually no sewing involved, you just whipstitch your way along two lines of backstitch. And the beauty is, it's totally fool-proof. As you are following a precise number of stitches, you're guaranteed to end up with a perfect shape. 
Now we are introducing a new fun shape in the form of an Easy Mount Mini-bag. We hope you will like it. We tried to perfect the shape so that the bag has a nice structure, fully lined but not complicated to put together. And using the "biscornu method" of assembly, yet again, it's fool-proof. Your bag will be the perfect shape, over and over again.
More colorful Spring and Easter projects
Check out some of the latest ideas for bringing spring into your home. It's so nice stitching with cheerful spring floss colors. Here are some quick projects that will give you plenty of fun. There's also a new free tutorial for making a beautiful Easter egg, using the egg shaped motifs offered by Agnès Delage-Calvet. Do check it out!
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Primitive folk art inspiration with Barbara Ana
In total contrast to the patterns above, the gorgeous subdued earth tones of the Valdani artisan overdyed floss lend an antique feel to these new designs by Barbara Ana. We love the way the designer draws her inspiration in primitive folk art, yet joyfully mixes old and new, adding her very own personal touch to these patterns.
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Spring blossoms
Bring spring right into your home with this delicate Apple tree blossom biscornu, the latest in a series of exquisitely designed flower biscornu by Faby Reilly.
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A Swiss Poya pattern by Tam's Creations
Living so close to the mountains, it's no surprise that Tam should be inspired by her beautiful Alps. The Poya is the traditional ascent of the cows up to their summer pastures and the theme plays an important role in mountain folk art. Here Tam's Creations has transposed it into cross stitch. This project might take a certain time to stitch but the end result is stunning.
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Designer in the news
Marie-Anne Réthoret-Melin - "Color I love: Turquoise collection As featured in The World of cross stitching 188
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How music and memories can inspire needlework projects...
Behind each of Kathy Bungard's designs (Gracewood Stitches) there's always an underlying story. Take the One May Night design, and discover how memories, fragrances and even moonlight inspired this amazing pattern. Lydia, seller of purple is a totally different story with origins in biblical times!
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It's springtime with Tom & Lily!
This is such a cheerful project, that's guaranteed to lift your spirits even if the weather's gloomy outside. We just love the sprightly colors of this biscornu trio!
And, in time for Easter, some lovely "chocolaty" designs that won't make you gain an ounce!
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Throbbing heart, a new sachet by Faby Reilly
A small but very entertaining piece to stitch, with a nice variety of stitches. And so cute when you've finished, you'll want to make several of them! Comes as a pair, like the lavender version.
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New exclusive designs by Alessandra Adelaide
Full of grace, elegance and harmony, here are three new exclusive patterns by designer Alessandra Adelaide. We find the summer flower in particular is an exceptional piece, with a beautiful balance of colors and movement.
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Create your own garden with Tam's Creations
Here are two patterns that will let you express your full creativity. Let your own garden grow as you pick your very own favorite colors from your stash. Overdyed threads and multicolor floss in particular are perfect for these types of patterns. Ornamental Eloquence is entirely designed in Blackwork (backstitch only), while Flower Star combines cross stitch and backstitch.
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Happy Mother's Day with Faby Reilly!
There are now 4 beautiful cards in Faby Reilly's exquisite flower series. These cards are designed for Mother's day but if you feel confident enough to compose your own texts, you could reuse them for Birthday cards too!
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It's never too early to start stitching for Christmas
Especially with these darling motifs by Faby Reilly! There are 16 in total (4 sets of 4). They are the size of a large gift tag but are also ideal for many other projects such as cards, menus, ornaments and many more!
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A cosy home, a happy heart
Here are two new patterns from designer Gail Bussi (Rosebud lane). We like the way she focuses on the simple joys of life. You'll enjoy stitching both pieces which involve a little bit of challenge (check out those intricate lace-lake doilies) but extremely rewarding once completed. The "little love nest" will make a lovely housewarming present for a young couple or family.
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Chouett'alors - Car keys Keyring As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy - issue 162 April 2012
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Marie-Anne Réthoret-Melin - Spring in the garden Biscornu As featured in The World of cross stitching 187
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New pattern from Gracewood stitches
For her new design entitled Hope, designer Kathy Bungard has drawn her inspiration from a poem by William Cowper, selecting a beautiful extract "Sometime a light surprises". We like the way she transposed the words and ideas of the poem into colors and shapes.
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New "white lace" patterns
We are offering some exciting new patterns in the exquisite White lace line designed by Agnès Delage-Calvet. Some of you may already be familiar with her popular Lace borders sampler. She is now offering a fantastic Lace alphabet sampler, perfect for any stitcher looking for a bit of challenge and sure to become one of your heirloom pieces! If you've got less time and patience, the Lace pinkeep is for you or you could make multiple small gifts for your friends with the Alphabet bookmark and minilace motifs.
>> see all patterns in the Lace effect series |
A new passerollo has arrived!
Bird watchers look out: there's a new passerollo out there, with the most beautiful plumage and expressive eyes: the latest addition to Alessandra Adelaide's amazing fantasy world.
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Like pearls of dew
Love patiently woven , like pearls of dew caught in a spider web... A powerful and expressive image to stitch for your loved one.
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Summer in the Alps
Let you needle take you to the Alps this summer with plenty of lovely motifs to stitch in this charming design by Marie-Anne Réthoret-Mélin. We absolutely love the cows!
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Stitch a Winter Wonderland with Sylvie Teytaud
Sylvie Teytaud is back with here amazing pallet of colors and cute and cheerful little characters. This is an amazing piece to stitch for a little girl's bedroom and you can personalize it too!
>> see all of Sylvie Teytaud's fairies |
Designer in the news
Sylvie Teytaud - Snowdrop fairy As featured in The World of cross stitching 185
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New free tutorial
With the White lace pinkeep comes a new free tutorial, with some tips on handling the tricky circle-shaped objects (centering the patterns while working from the back is not easy!). And there's much more on Creative Poppy's website. Check out our stitcher resource page with all our free downloadable tutorials. Note: we offer free access to these download as a service to our customers, but please do not post these files onto any other website. If you'd like to tell a friend, simply send them a link so they can have access too.
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Finishing idea: Eat the chocolate but don't through away the box!
 Have you received any lovely boxes filled with treats recently? Make sure you save the boxes and reuse them for making small gifts of your own (you can fill them with home made goodies too!). All you need to do is cut out an extra piece of cardboard or foamboard the size of the existing lid. Add padding and cover, using the same technique as above, then glue onto the lid. Hide the sides with trimming, lace or ribbon.
The Alphabet bookmark and mini lace motif (pictured right) is perfect for stitching a personalized cover.
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Welcoming a new designer: Kathy Bungard of Gracewood Stitches!
We'd like to introduce you to Gracewood Stitches, patterns that are full of poetic charm, designed by Kathy Bungard. Kathy is in no hurry. She lives with the seasons, surrounded by wild nature (she's currently snowed in!) and her mind is full of poetic thoughts and images that she beautifully translates into cross stitch. Take you time to look at each of these designs, they all have a little story to tell...
>> see all patterns by Gracewood Stitches |
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