Creative Poppy patterns featured in XS magazines
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Faby Reilly Designs - High Seas Nautical decor (band)
As featured in Cross Stitch Gold magazine issue 118 on sale February
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Creative Poppy Designers in the news
Perrette Samouiloff - Nordic Christmas Banner
As featured in Stitch Idees magazine (Japan) issue N.20 on sale Nov 2014
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Barbara Ana designs - O Christmas Tree
As featured in New Stitches magazine issue 260 on sale Nov 2014
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Faby Reilly Designs - Christmas Gift Tags, 3 - Xmas Baking
As featured in World of Cross Stitch magazine issue 222 on sale October 2014
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Lili Soleil Designs - Bride's Bouquet
As featured in World of Cross Stitch magazine issue 222 on sale October 2014
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Gracewood Stitches - Beauvais
As featured in New Stitches magazine issue 257 on sale August 2014
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As featured in New Stitches magazine issue 257 on sale August 2014
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Faby Reilly - Halloween Purse
As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy magazine issue 194 on sale August 2014
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Faby Reilly - Batty Buddy Bug
As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy magazine issue 194 on sale August 2014
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Chouett'alors - Witches' cauldron
As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy magazine issue 194 on sale August 2014
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Agnès Delage-Calvet
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Feefedille - Sunflower
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Tam's Creations - Swiss Poya
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Barbara Ana - Snooty Parrots
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Chouett'alors - Good milk
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Barbara Ana Designs - Stitchingly ever after
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Gracewood Stitches - Kathy Bungard designs
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Marie-Anne Réthoret-Melin - Spring in the garden Biscornu
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Marie-Anne Rethoret-Melin - Butterflies - design for Bath towels
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Agnès Delage-Calvet - Christmas Decor set
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Barbara Ana Designs - Ho, Ho, Ho! (Santa and friends)
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Faby Reilly - Maman Noël Pendant
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Faby Reilly - Rudolf the reindeer pendant
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Lili Soleil - Happiness (monogram)
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Faby Reilly - Purple iris Biscornu
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Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks - Halloween Tree
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Agnes Delage-Calvet - Poppy patchwork
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Tam's Creations - Odds & Ends Jigsaw Puzzle
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Monique Bonnin - Seaside Treasures
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Barbara Ana Designs - Summer biscornu
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Faby Reilly - Butterfly Sampler
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Iveta Hlavinova - Bluebirds Heart
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Faby Reilly - Lavender Bouquet Humbug
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Monique Bonnin - Frail and graceful poppy
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Iveta Hlavinova - Two elegant cats
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Faby Reilly Designs - Love Bookmark and Key fob
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Tam's Creations - Peacock Mandala
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Faby Reilly Designs - Peony Biscornu
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Winnis Music (Blackwork) and Music Stand by Tam's Creations As featured in Cross stitch Crazy - issue 170 - Track it down! "Q: My daughter in law in an accomplished musician [...]I would like to stitch her a musical design[...]? A: I've found 2 designs that fit the bill:"
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Barbara Ana Designs - Trick or Treat scissor fob As featured in Cross stitch Crazy - issue 169
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Faby Reilly - Apple blossom biscornu As featured in The World of cross stitching 190
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Marie-Anne Réthoret-Melin - "Color I love: Turquoise collection As featured in The World of cross stitching 188
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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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Sylvie Teytaud - Snowdrop fairy As featured in The World of cross stitching 185
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Faby Reilly - Mistletoe Humbug As featured in Cross stitch Crazy 158 - December issue
"Just one look at this little humbug will put you in the mood for Christmas! Stitched in rich green and metallic gold thread, this little hanging will add a touch of luxury to your home, as it hangs on the tree for the whole family to admire."
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Faby Reilly - Mistletoe Humbug
Faby Reilly - Christmas Biscornu As featured in The World of Cross stitch N. 183, Christmas issue
"As biscornus can be any size, they are versatile ornaments that you can hang on the tree, scatter on the mantlepiece or use as table centerpieces. Pretty pointsettias adorn this 'Christmas biscornu' design."
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Faby Reilly - Christmas Biscornu
Faby Reilly - Christmas pendeloque As featured in Cross stitch Crazy 157 - Christmas issue
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Faby Reilly - Christmas pendeloque
Helga Mandl - Halloween Ornies As featured in Cross stitch Crazy 157 - Christmas issue
"Ornie stands for ornament and these five cute ornament charts are perfect for decorating your home. From the spider trying his hand at flying a witch's broom to the stinky witch's sock and Frankenstein baby in its cot, there's plenty to keep you amused as you stitch". |
Chouett'alors - Witches' cauldron As featured in The World of Cross stitching N 182, November 2011
"Glow-in-the-dark: You'll get to use an eerie fluorescent green thread in this "Witch's caldron" stitch designed by Chouett'alors. Stitched on black Aida, we thing it's terrifically terrifying".
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Chouett'alors - Witches' cauldron
Tams Creations - Funky Pencil case As featured in Cross stitch Crazy N156, November 2011
"Q: I'd like to stitch a special gift for my daughter as she's off to university soon. A: I think your daughter will like the Funky pencil case from Tams Creations. It's stitched in bright thread and embellished with beads and fun fur yarn, so it will certainly be a memorable present!" |
Tams Creations - Funky Pencil case
Marie-Anne Rethoret-Mélin - Kitchen As featured in Cross stitch Crazy N156, November 2011
"Country charm: this simple yet beautiful design is worked in whole stitches to create a wonderful striking finish. DMC Color Variations is used to add interest to the design which you can stitch in your choice of blue or red thread."
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Marie-Anne Rethoret-Mélin - Kitchen
Maria Diaz - Teapot collection As featured in Cross stitch Crazy N 155, October 2011
"Fans of Crazy designer Maria Diaz must-stitch charts will be pleased to see that she's now designing sweet charts for Creative Poppy. Stitch one of the teapots to make a lovely coaster of keyring, or stitch all 14 pretty little teapost to make a wonderrful sampler" |
Maria Diaz - Teapot collection
Barbara Ana - Halloween ornament As featured in Cross stitch Crazy N 155, October 2011
"Q: Can you tell me what an ornie is? A: Ornie is simply short for ornament. You can download the barbara Ana halloween Ornament from www.creativepoppy.com . Stitch the four mini designs as decorations or coasters." |
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Faby Reilly - Plum Orchid Needlebook As featured in The World of Cross stitching N180, September 2011 "For a very special gift, why not stitch this beautiful 'plum orchid needlebook' designed by Faby Reilly? The chart comes with thourough instructions to help you make it up and if you find you're itching for more, there's a matching scissor case too" |
Plum Orchid Needlebook
Chouett'alors - Car keys Keyring As featured in The World of Cross stitching N180, September 2011
"Q: My best friend has just passed her driving test. Do you know a gift I might stitch to celebrate her achievement? A: What about the "Chouett'alors Car Keys keyring?: It's small, is worked using wholestitches and uses just one color so you might like to try variegated cotton or match the color of your friend's car" |
Chouett'alors - Car keys Keyring
Helga mandl - Biscornu of the month As featured in Cross stitch Crazy N 154 - September 2011
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Helga mandl - Biscornu of the month
Faby Reilly - Plum orchid Biscornu As featured in Cross stitch Gold N85
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Faby Reilly - Plum orchid Biscornu
Patterns featured in Creative Poppy - internet shopping article
Note - Cross stitch Gold magazine reader offer (p 39): if you are having trouble accessing the link, please contact us for help. |
As featured in Cross stitch Gold N84
Brodi Broda - Wedding cake (i do, I do, I do!)
Sylvie Teytaud - Look after your planet
Barbara Ana - Be hippie
Helga Mandl - Smile (and give your face a holiday)
"Reason to smile: The delightful Helga Mandl Smile design will put a big grin on your face as you stitch"
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Helga Mandl - Smile (and give your face a holiday)
Monique Bonnin - Sea angel As featured in Cross stitch Gold N83 "Q&A, ask the experts: Q: Can you find me a classic design to stitch for my traditional style bathroom? A: I Think this sea angel chart, designed by Monique Bonnin, would complement your traditional bathroom perfectly" |
Monique Bonnin - Sea angel
Marie-Anne Réthoret-Mélin - Butterfly Needlework accessories "Amazing accessories: We love this 'butterlfly collection' of cross stitch accessories [...] with matching scissor case, scissor fob, biscornu pincushion and a floss tag. They are all adorned with charming butterflies on a floral background and the complete set is perfect for a gift or as a treat for yourself." |
Helga Mandl - Enjoy (yummy chocolate cookies) As featured in World of cross stitch N 176 - May 2011
" Great ideas to indulge in your sweet tooth: If biscuits are your weakness, then keep your fingers busy with this fun design by Helga Mandl."
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Helga Mandl - Enjoy (yummy chocolate cookies)
Marie-Anne-Réthoret-Mélin - Butterflies (designs pour bath towels) As featured in Cross stitch Gold magazine N81
"Pretty useful: Designed to fit on DMC's ready-to-stitch towels, these beautiful butterflies are easy to create using only tow colors including a DMC variations thread."
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Marie-Anne-Réthoret-Mélin - Butterflies (designs pour bath towels)
Helga Mandl - Happy Easter As featured in Cross Stitcher magazine - 237 - April 2011
"Stitch your very own bright and funky bunny to frame and hang up as an easter decoration".
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Helga Mandl - Happy Easter
Helga Mandl - Easter Biscornu As featured in The World of Cross stitching magazine - 175 April 2011
"Brilliant biscornu: as you stitch this fun little biscornu, the adorable Easter chick will come to life."
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Helga Mandl - Easter biscornu
Tom & Lily - Meow As featured in Cross stitch Crazy magazine 149- April 2011
"You'll fall in love with this bright and colorful patchwork cat design, stitched on linen in nine different shades"
Helga Mandl - Purr-fectly sweet As featured in Cross stitch Crazy magazine 149- April 2011
"A fish supper is every cats dream, and this cat chart will be admired by all cat lovers".
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Tom & Lily - Meow
Helga Mandl - Purr-fectly sweet
Agnès Delage Calvet - Lace Border sampler As featured in Cross stitch Crazy magazine 148 - March 2011
"A stylish stitched border design sounds like a great alternative to a cardboard mount. We love the Lace border sampler by Agnès Delage-Calvet. The simple-to-stitch designs will finish off your stitched pieces perfectly".
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Agnès Delage Calvet - Lace Border sampler
Tam's Creations - Furry friends As featured in Cross stitch Crazy magazine 148 - March 2011
"You don't often come accross dog designs in blackwork and that's one reason we like this clever design. The sampler features amost every breed of dag, from sausage dog to a St Bernard! The chart is printed over six pages so you can buildup the design little by little."
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Lili Soleil - Openwork Alphabet As featured in Cross stitch Crazy magazine 147 - February 2011
"It looks like openwork but it's actually a clever arrangement of cross stitches. the largest letter has a stitch count of 74 x 63 and you can use the handy calculator on the website to work out the sizes of each letter" |
Lili Soleil - Openwork alphabet
Helga Mandl - Husband for sale As featured in Cross stitch Crazy magazine 147 - February 2011
"How we chuckled when we saw this 'husband for sale, remote included' design! It's stitched on 28-count linen in coordinating pistachio and avocado green threads. The chart pack includes a peacemaking pair of doves and red hearts, so your husband won't think it's all bad news!" |
Barbara Ana - Humming Bird Scissor Fob As featured in The World of Cross Stitching N 172 - January 2011
"We love the chart for this fob by Barbara Ana designs. It's made up of two little cushions featuring pretty hummingbird designs and beads - you can even personalise it with initials"
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Barbara Ana - Humming Bird Scissor Fob
Couleur d'étoile - Merry Christmas As featured in Cross Stitcher N234 - January 2011
"This month, try one of these snowflake designs: Merry Christmas by Couleur d'étoile from Creative Poppy"
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Couleur d'étoile - Merry Christmas
Barbara Ana - I love you snow much As featured in Cross stitch Crazy N146 - January 2011
"Dressed in a funky pink hat and scarf, the snowman juggling snowballs in this design looks like he's having lots of fun"
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Barbara Ana - I love you snow much
Helga Mandl - Noel chart - Ornamental tree collection As featured in The Word of Cross stitching N171 - December 2010
" Top trees in stitches: For a quick stylish design, get theis 'noël' chart from the ornamental tree collection"
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Helga Mandl - Noel - Ornamental tree collection
Agnès Delage-Calvet - Scandinavian Christmas As featured in Cross stitch Gold magazine N79 - November 2010
"A pretty and quick-to-stitch sampler with reindeer, wreaths, ribbons and Christmas trees."
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Agnes Delage-Calvet - Scandinavian Christmas
Faby Reilly - Christmas star As featured in The world of Cross stitching N170 - November 2010 "a unique twist on the normal star or angel, and will nestle in nicely at the top of your tree."
Barbara Ana - Lucas the love elf As featured in The world of Cross stitching N170 - November 2010
"Fans of quirky styles will adore "Lucas the Love elf" - a fab stocking filler for the young at heart"
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Faby Reilly Christmas star
Crazy's chart choice: Halloween Selected by Cross stitch Crazy N 144 - October 2010
"We love the comical cats in cross stitch and this pair are no exception"
"These four deigns may be mini but you'll have huge fun stitching them!"
"All of the ghosts and ghouls you could possibly wish for are present in this super-spooky haunted house design"
(Editor's choice) "Just to prove there's a biscornu for every occasion, check out this biscornu from Barbara Ana designs!"
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Helga Mandl - CAT-astrophe
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Barbara Ana - Hallowscornu
Barbara Ana - Ho Ho Ho As featured in The World of cross stitching N 169 - October 2010 "We love this stylised father Christmas - the vibrant colors and "Ho, ho, ho" make it a really happy, joyous design"
Lili Soleil - Fir tree welcome As featured in The World of cross stitching N 169 - October 2010
Christmas stitching around the world (pattern selected for France)
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Barbara Ana - Ho Ho Ho
Lili Soleil - Fir tree welcome
Selected by Cross stitch Crazy N 143 - September 2010
"This delicate design was inspired by a Japanese poem about a chrysanthemum, and the lyricism comes trhough beautifully in Monique's chart"
"The beauty of this gorgeous designis that you can stitch it as a complete picture, depicting all the fun activities children engage in during autumn, or stitch all your favourite individually"
(Editor's choice) "This pretty design featuring children climbing a tree to pick apples [...] will look fabulous hung on a kitchen wall"
""Each of these three biscornu designs comes with color-coordinated threads and backing fabrics that are in tune with the gold and red hues of this time of year"
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Autumn 
Haïku : chrysanthemum, 
Happy childhood, Autumn, 
Up in the Apple tree (what did you see?),
Autumn biscornu series,
Featured in Cross Stitch Gold N 77 - Aout 2010
"The 19050's retro look is back in fshion and the stitching world is keeping its finger on its pulse as always. Mes bonnes recettes (my favorite recipes) is a simple, yet stylish, design worked in red cotton"
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Chouett'alors - "Mes bonnes recettes"Barbara Ana - Kokeshi biscornu II As featured in The World of Cross stitching N166 - August 2010 (best buys)
Barbara Ana - Kokeshi biscornu II "Dolly delight: following the success of her first kokeshi biscornu design, Barbara Ana has now designed this adorable "Kokeshi biscornu II"
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Sylvie Teytaud - Ready for Breakfast As featured in Cross stitch Gold magazine N76, July 2010
"Ready for Breakfast by Sylvie Teytaud is a sweet design that would look great as a picture, but would also make a very decorative pocket [...] on an apron."
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| Faby Reilly - Lavender Bouquet Needlebook As featured in The World of Cross stitching N165 - July 2010 (Ask the experts)   "Best of three lavender gifts: If you're looking for a pretty gift for a fellow stitcher, we'd recommend Faby Reilly's elegant 'Lavender bouquet needlebook'. " |
| Marie-Anne Réthoret-Mélin - Teddy Wakes Up As featured in Cross stitch crazy magazine N.139 - July 2010 (Crazy's angels)   "It's always fun to stitch for children. Try these fun projects: The Teddy wakes up chart comes with full instructions on how to sew the design and make the drawstring pyjama case" |
| Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks - Major tree As featured in Cross Stitcher magazine N.225- Apr 2010 (Buy this....)   Alessandra Adelaide's Major Tree pattern is featured in this month's issue of Cross stitcher magazine (UK): " Our picks of the best new kits and charts: Retro cool: We love this new Major Tree design from Alessandra Adelaide needleworks. Its cool folksy style and colors mean it's bang on trend. Download the chart from Creative Poppy" Major tree pattern by Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks |
Helga Mandl - Long may she wave As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy 137 - Apr 2010 (Guest expert)   Helga Mandl is this month's Guest expert in Cross stitch Crazy (N137) and discusses American Independence day patterns. Her popular "Long may she wave pattern" is featured page 25. |
Marie-Anne Réthoret Mélin - Big pool bath mat As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy 137 - Apr 2010 (Crazy'z angels)  The Big Pool Bath Mat is another pattern featured by Cross stitch Crazy magazine (N137). It is designed by Marie-Anne Réthoret Mélin and is a lot of fun to stitch for your bathroom. Big Pool Bath Mat by Marie-Anne Réthoret Mélin |
Perrette Samouiloff - Patterns for stitching on terry towels As featured in Passion Fils Magazine N5 - March 2010   Perrette Samouiloff - The parakeet collection |
Designer interview: Sylvie Teytaud As featured in Cross Stitch Gold- 73 February 2010   Sylvie Teytaud - Fairy godmothers ABC "Sylvie is a painter, illustrator and cross stitch designer. She lives in France and is well known for her beautiful fairy pictures. She has her own range of cross stitch charts which are available to buy on www.creativepoppypatterns.com " |
Barbara Ana - Lucas the Love elf As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy 134 - Jan 2010 (Crazy's Angels)   Barbara Ana - Lucas the Love elf "3 of the best... Valentine's Day gifts - why not stitch a present for the love of your life? Barbara Ana's cute design can be downloaded very quickly from Creative Poppy's website" |
Perrette Samouiloff - Happy Childhood - Winter As featured in Point de croix magazine - Jan 2010  .jpg) Perrette Samouiloff - Happy Childhood - Winter |
Biscornu patterns - Designs by M.A. Rethoret-Mélin, Tam's Creations and Faby Reilly As featured in Prima magazine (France) - Dec 2009   Marie-Anne Réthoret-Mélin - Spring in the garden biscornu (article in French)  Tam's Creations - Biggie Biscornu  Faby Reilly - Poppy Biscornu |
Faby Reilly- Love Wedding ring biscornu and Love Bride's maid pouch As featured in The World of Cross stitch - Dec 2009 (Best Buys)   Faby Reilly- Love wedding ring biscornu " We've found two wonderful projects that will certainly add something special for the big day. Red hearts and ribbons are the theme of Faby reilly's designs, an elegant "Love wedding Biscornu" for carrying the rings and a matching Bridesmaid pouch."  Faby Reilly- Love Bride's maid pouch |
Agnès Delage-Calvet - Advent calendar chart As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy 131 - Xmas 2009 (Crazy's Angels)   Agnès Delage-Calvet - Advent calendar chart |
Faby Reilly - Lavender Humbug As featured in Stitches magazine (UK) - 197 September 2009   Faby Reilly - Lavender Humbug pattern "Use your three dimensional creation as a key ring or hang on door handles or add some dried lavender for a fragrant sachet" |
Designer Interviews: Barbara Ana and Helga Mandl As featured in Le marquoir (magazine of the French cross stitch association) - Summer 2009   Helga Mandl - I'm falling asleep >> read interview of Helga Mandl  Barbara Ana - Ready for take-off! >> read interview of Barbara Ana |
Tams's Creations - Biggie biscornu As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy 126 - July 2009 (Guest expert column) .jpg) .jpg) Tam's Creations - Biggie biscornu "This design by Tam's Creations doesn't take any longer than a small biscornu because it's stitched on 6ct DMC Aida using 6 strands and a stitch count of 150 x 150." |
Helga Mandl - Independence Day Book As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy 124 - May 2009 (Crazy's Angels)   Helga Mandl - Independance Day Book "We especially like the "Independence book" chart that can be downloaded. There are 12 American themed red, white and blue motifs that can be used in many ways" |
Perrette Samouiloff - " Love and happiness" Wedding pattern As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy - April 2009 (Crazy's Angels)   Perrette Samouiloff: The Wedding (large pattern)"Three things we love: 3 lovely wedding samplers for that special day... LOVE AND HAPPINESS - Perrette Samouiloff's delightful designs has the words "Love and happiness" in it. [....]" |
Tom & lily (Melanie Couffe) - Running like mad As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy Magazine - March 2009 (Ask the Angels)   Tom & Lily - Running Like mad! "Chick-chick, chick-chick, chicken! Although it's a chart, not a kit, we couldn't resist this gorgeous design by Mélanie Couffe, a British designer living in the South of France. The stitch [....]" __________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
Barbara Ana Designs - Spring Biscornu As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy Magazine - February 2009 (Crazy's Angels) .jpg)  Barbara Ana Designs - Spring Biscornu "Three things we love: Biscornu charts are addictive, you'll see! [...] WELCOME IN SPRING Spring is coming, so why not celebrate with this biscornu from www.creativepoppypatterns.com ? It has a stitch...." __________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
Designer interview: Perrette Samouiloff As featured in Point de croix - Le Magazine - January 2009  .jpg) Perrette Samouiloff - Teddy and Toddler(Interview in French) __________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
Designer interview: Mélanie Couffe - Tom & Lily Creations As featured in Mains et Merveilles Magazine- December 2008   Tom and Lily Creations - Crazy Giraffes(Interview in French) __________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
Websites we love: Creative Poppy As featured in Cross Stitcher Magazine - September 2008 (See this...)   "Websites we love: Creative PoppyCreative Poppy have a fantastic range of charts available, which you can download yourself as soon as your purchase has been made. it's user-friendly, with clear links and sections for each theme. There's also a search engine to elp you find the perfect design. Visit www.creativepoppypatterns.com ." __________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
Designer interview: Mélanie Couffe (Tom & Lily Creations) As featured in Le Marquoir Magazine - Autumn 2008 .jpg)  Mélanie Couffe - Romeo and Juliet (Interview in French) __________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
Biscornu patterns As featured in Mary Hickmott's Stitches magazine - March 2008 (Stitcher's Notebook)  "DOWNLOAD DIRECTThere are hundreds of chart to suit all requirements from traditional samplers to fantasy designs at www.creativepoppy.com . You choose, check out, and then the charts are emailed to you to print out at home (and no p&p either!). When perusing all the charts on offer I came accross a section dedicated to biscornus [...]. Creative Poppy have 23 different designs by Helga Mandl and Tam's Creations..."  Marie-Anne Réthoret-Mélin - Red monochrome Biscornu and Scissor Fob.jpg) Helga Mandl - Biscornu of the Month (April)__________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
Le site à découvrir (Discover this website) As featured in Prima Magazine (HS Créatif) Spring 2008   (Article in French) __________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
Designer interview: Bernadette Baldelli and Agnès Spaëth (Orbis Pictura) As featured in Le Marquoir Magazine - Summer 2007   Agnès Spaëth (Orbis Pictura) - Rose and Lace alphabet (Interview in French)  Bernadette Baldelli - Swans (Hardanger) (Interview in French) __________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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