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Creative Poppy patterns featured in XS magazines
Searching for a cross stitch pattern you've seen featured in a needlework magazine? Click on the picture for direct access to the corresponding design.
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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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Spring in the garden Biscornu |
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Counted cross stitch pattern by Marie-Anne Réthoret-Mélin |
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"Great ideas for mother's day:
If your mother loves pretty little trinkets or stitching accessories, then she's sure to adore this gorgeous 'Spring in the garden' biscornu design."
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Sylvie Teytaud - Snowdrop fairy
As featured in The World of cross stitching 185
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White Fairies collection: Snowdrop fairy |
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Counted cross stitch pattern by Sylvie Teytaud |
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"Despite its simplicity, this design has a graceful charm, sure to warm the heart of a stitcher as the first flowers of spring start to appear. it is part of a series of flower fairies, including edelweiss, hyacinth and Christmas rose." |
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Faby Reilly - Mistletoe Humbug
As featured in Cross stitch Crazy 158 - December issue
  Faby Reilly - Mistletoe Humbug
"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 - Christmas Biscornu
As featured in The World of Cross stitch N. 183, Christmas issue
  Faby Reilly - Christmas Biscornu
"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 pendeloque
As featured in Cross stitch Crazy 157 - Christmas issue
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Helga Mandl - Halloween Ornies
As featured in Cross stitch Crazy 157 - Christmas issue
  Helga Mandl - Halloween Ornies
"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".
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Chouett'alors - Witches' cauldron
As featured in The World of Cross stitching N 182, November 2011
.jpg)  Chouett'alors - Witches' cauldron
"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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Tams Creations - Funky Pencil case
As featured in Cross stitch Crazy N156, November 2011
  Tams Creations - Funky Pencil case
"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!"
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Marie-Anne Rethoret-Mélin - Kitchen
As featured in Cross stitch Crazy N156, November 2011
 Marie-Anne Rethoret-Mélin - Kitchen (Editor's choice)
"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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Maria Diaz - Teapot collection
As featured in Cross stitch Crazy N 155, October 2011
  Maria Diaz - Teapot collection
"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"
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Barbara Ana - Halloween ornament
As featured in Cross stitch Crazy N 155, October 2011
.jpg) Barbara Ana - Halloween ornies
"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
  Plum Orchid Needlebook
"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"
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Chouett'alors - Car keys Keyring
As featured in The World of Cross stitching N180, September 2011
 Chouett'alors - Car keys Keyring
"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"
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Helga mandl - Biscornu of the month
As featured in Cross stitch Crazy N 154 - September 2011
  Helga mandl - Biscornu of the month
"Those with the biscornu bug will love helga Mandl's series of seasonal designs for Creative Poppy. Her Joys of Summer creation is full of fun seaside motifs. You can nuy all 12 charts for the price of 4!"
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Helga Mandl - Smile (and give your face a holiday)
As featured in Cross stitch Crazy magazine 152 July 2011
  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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Monique Bonnin - Sea angel
As featured in Cross stitch Gold N83
  Monique Bonnin - Sea angel
"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"
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Marie-Anne Réthoret-Mélin - Butterfly Needlework accessories
As featured in World of cross stitch N 177 - June 2011
  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."
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Helga Mandl - Enjoy (yummy chocolate cookies)
As featured in World of cross stitch N 176 - May 2011
  Helga Mandl - Enjoy (yummy chocolate cookies)
" 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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Marie-Anne-Réthoret-Mélin - Butterflies (designs pour bath towels)
As featured in Cross stitch Gold magazine N81
  Marie-Anne-Réthoret-Mélin - Butterflies (designs pour bath towels)
"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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Helga Mandl - Happy Easter
As featured in Cross Stitcher magazine - 237 - April 2011
  Helga Mandl - Happy Easter
"Stitch your very own bright and funky bunny to frame and hang up as an easter decoration".
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Helga Mandl - Easter Biscornu
As featured in The World of Cross stitching magazine - 175 April 2011
  Helga Mandl - Easter biscornu
"Brilliant biscornu: as you stitch this fun little biscornu, the adorable Easter chick will come to life."
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Tom & Lily - Meow
As featured in Cross stitch Crazy magazine 149- April 2011
  Tom & Lily - Meow (Editor's choice)
"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
 Helga Mandl - Purr-fectly sweet
"A fish supper is every cats dream, and this cat chart will be admired by all cat lovers".
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Agnès Delage Calvet - Lace Border sampler
As featured in Cross stitch Crazy magazine 148 - March 2011
  Agnès Delage Calvet - Lace Border sampler
"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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Tam's Creations - Furry friends
As featured in Cross stitch Crazy magazine 148 - March 2011
 Tam's Creations - Furry friends
"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
  Lili Soleil - Openwork alphabet
"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"
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Helga Mandl - Husband for sale
As featured in Cross stitch Crazy magazine 147 - February 2011
 Helga mandl - Husband for sale
"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!"
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Barbara Ana - Humming Bird Scissor Fob
As featured in The World of Cross Stitching N 172 - January 2011
  Barbara Ana - Humming Bird Scissor Fob
"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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Couleur d'étoile - Merry Christmas
As featured in Cross Stitcher N234 - January 2011
  Couleur d'étoile - Merry Christmas
"This month, try one of these snowflake designs: Merry Christmas by Couleur d'étoile from Creative Poppy"
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Barbara Ana - I love you snow much
As featured in Cross stitch Crazy N146 - January 2011
  Barbara Ana - I love you snow much
"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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Helga Mandl - Noel chart - Ornamental tree collection
As featured in The Word of Cross stitching N171 - December 2010
  Helga Mandl - Noel - Ornamental tree collection
" Top trees in stitches:
For a quick stylish design, get theis 'noël' chart from the ornamental tree collection"
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Agnès Delage-Calvet - Scandinavian Christmas
As featured in Cross stitch Gold magazine N79 - November 2010
.jpg)  Agnes Delage-Calvet - Scandinavian Christmas
"A pretty and quick-to-stitch sampler with reindeer, wreaths, ribbons and Christmas trees."
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Faby Reilly - Christmas star
As featured in The world of Cross stitching N170 - November 2010
  Faby Reilly Christmas star
"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
 Barbara Ana - Lucas the love elf
"Fans of quirky styles will adore "Lucas the Love elf" - a fab stocking filler for the young at heart"
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Crazy's chart choice: Halloween
Selected by Cross stitch Crazy N 144 - October 2010
 Helga Mandl - CAT-astrophe
"We love the comical cats in cross stitch and this pair are no exception"
Barbara Ana - Halloween ornaments
"These four deigns may be mini but you'll have huge fun stitching them!"
 Barbara Ana - Haunted house
"All of the ghosts and ghouls you could possibly wish for are present in this super-spooky haunted house design"
.jpg) Barbara Ana - Hallowscornu
(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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Barbara Ana - Ho Ho Ho
As featured in The World of cross stitching N 169 - October 2010
  Barbara Ana - Ho Ho Ho
"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
 Lili Soleil - Fir tree welcome
Christmas stitching around the world (pattern selected for France)
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Crazy's chart choice: Autumn
Selected by Cross stitch Crazy N 143 - September 2010
 Autumn  Haïku : chrysanthemum, design by Monique Bonnin
"This delicate design was inspired by a Japanese poem about a chrysanthemum, and the lyricism comes trhough beautifully in Monique's chart"
 Happy childhood, Autumn, designed by Perrette Samouiloff
"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"
 Up in the Apple tree (what did you see?), design by Perrette Samouiloff
(Editor's choice)
"This pretty design featuring children climbing a tree to pick apples
[...] will look fabulous hung on a kitchen wall"
 Autumn biscornu series, designed by Tams Creations
""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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Chouett'alors - Recipe book cover "Mes bonnes recettes"
Featured in Cross Stitch Gold N 77 - Aout 2010
  Chouett'alors - "Mes bonnes recettes"
"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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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'. "
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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"
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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
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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.
"Long may she wave pattern" by Helga Mandl
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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
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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 "
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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"
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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
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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"
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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."
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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"
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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. [....]"
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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 [....]"
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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...."
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Designer interview: Perrette Samouiloff
As featured in Point de croix - Le Magazine - January 2009
 .jpg) Perrette Samouiloff - Teddy and Toddler
(Interview in French)
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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)
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Websites we love: Creative Poppy
As featured in Cross Stitcher Magazine - September 2008 (See this...)
  "Websites we love: Creative Poppy
Creative 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 ."
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Designer interview: Mélanie Couffe (Tom & Lily Creations)
As featured in Le Marquoir Magazine - Autumn 2008.jpg) 
Mélanie Couffe - Romeo and Juliet
(Interview in French)
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Le site à découvrir (Discover this website)
As featured in Prima Magazine (HS Créatif) Spring 2008 
(Article in French)
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As featured in Cross stitch Gold N84
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