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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".
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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.
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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!
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Designer in the news
Sylvie Teytaud - Snowdrop fairy As featured in The World of cross stitching 185
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