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An extra cute banner by Perrette Samouiloff

 

Indulge, get out a bunch of cheerful red threads and start stitching. Perrette Samouiloff takes you back to when summer meant having fun playing in the open fields, picking wild flowers, sharing secrets and a ride on the back of a bicycle...

Red Poppy banner cross stitch pattern by Perrette Samouiloff

Red Poppy banner Happy Childhood collection
Counted cross stitch pattern by Perrette Samouiloff

>> see more happy childhood patterns by Perrette Samouiloff


 

Seasonal patterns

 

Quick and easy projects to enjoy the season.

Lily of the valley Biscornu
Lily of the valley Biscornu
Faby Reilly
Spring in the garden Biscornu
Spring in the garden Biscornu
designer
Barbara Ana - Spring Scissor Fob (cross stitch pattern )
Spring Scissor Fob
Barbara Ana
Maria Diaz - Spring mini motifs (cross stitch patterns)
Spring mini motifs
Maria Diaz
Marie-Anne Réthoret-Mélin - Wishes for every season: Spring (cross stitch pattern chart )
Wishes for  Spring
Marie-Anne Réthoret-Mélin

>> see all patterns for spring


 

Designer of the Month: Gracewood Stitches

 

Kathy Bungard, the designer of Gracewood stitches brings a truly unique perpsective to needlework. We love the way she draws inspiration from an idea, say perfume, and develops a pattern based on this idea, such as the "Heart Note". 

Heart Note, counted cross stitch chart, designed by Gracewood Stitches
Heart Note
Cross stitch pattern
Log cabin - Spring, counted cross stitch chart, designed by Gracewood Stitches
Log cabin - Spring
Cross stitch pattern
Poppies (Korean Screen), counted cross stitch chart, designed by Gracewood Stitches
Poppies (Korean Screen)
Cross stitch pattern
Kaleidoscope, counted cross stitch chart, designed by Gracewood Stitches
Kaleidoscope
Cross stitch pattern
Tulips' praise, counted cross stitch chart, designed by Gracewood Stitches
Tulips' praise
Cross stitch pattern

>> see more cross stitch patterns by Gracewood Stitches


 

Needlework quote of the month
 

Muriel Berceville - Maria Braillon Reproduction chart

All my stitches, running fleet,
Cannot match the tread
Of my thoughts whose winged feet
Race ahead.


Hazel Hall from Poetry: A magazine of verse - Needlework
 

illustrated with Muriel Berceville's - Maria Braillon 1877 Reproduction chart


 

Lesley Teare Cross stitch patternsWelcoming designer Lesley Teare

 

We are delighted to announce we will now be publishing cross stitch patterns designed by Lesley Teare.

Lesley Teare is a very experienced designer, having created cross stitch patterns for many years for UK magazines as well as publishing her own books. She is also an expert in Blackwork.

The designer has a keen sense of colour, with very rich and joyful palettes. She also has a sharp eye for detail, especially when charting essential areas of faces and of flowers. Check out these splendid designs!

 

Gardens of Eden

 

Birds sing and butterflies flutter in Lesley Teare's magical gardens.

Floral Tree cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare

Floral Tree
Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare
Floral Tree
Oriental Bird and Flower Design cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare

Oriental Bird and Flower Design
Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare
Oriental Bird and Flower Design
Oriental Flower Delight cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare

Oriental Flower Delight
Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare
Oriental Flower Delight

Blackwork Masterpiece

 

This is blackwork like you've never experienced before!
This elegant angel is a real journey into discovering how exciting blackwork can be to stitch. Designer Lesley Teare skilfully combines tiny motifs of cross stitch and backstitch to create a patchwork of stunning lace and brocade effects. For experienced stitchers. Will you take the challenge?

Blackwork Angel cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare

Blackwork Angel
Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare
Blackwork Angel

 

Romantic journey

 

A special time, a special place, a favorite object... happiness in cross stitches.

Vintage bike cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare

Vintage bike
Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare
Vintage bike
18th century Lace Shoe cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare

18th century Lace Shoe
Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare
18th century Lace Shoe

 

Countrystyle flowerpots

 

Perfectly matched flowerpots for each of these delicate bouquets.

Frame your work contemporary style and hang it proudly in your home.

Hydrangeas Bouquet cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare

Hydrangeas Bouquet
Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare
Hydrangeas Bouquet
Poppy Bouquet cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare

Poppy Bouquet
Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare
Poppy Bouquet
Pansies Bouquet cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare

Pansies Bouquet
Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare
Pansies Bouquet

>> see more flower patterns by Lesley Teare


 

Night and Day

 

Two remarkable works of Lesley Teare, these dawn and dusk fairies are exquistely designed, with sumptuous dress and intricate detail. Expert level.

Dawn fairy cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare

Dawn fairy
Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare
Dawn fairy
Dusk fairy cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare

Dusk fairy
Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare
Dusk fairy

 

Birdwatchers' favorite

 

No doubt this pattern is already proving hugely popular among bird lovers. It comes in an original circular format. More seasons will follow soon. Start stitching now so you're ready for next!

Birds in Spring cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare

Birds in Spring
Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare
Birds in Spring

 

Cosmic energy

 

Don't fear this fierce looking beast. In China, dragons wield huge cosmic energy. This particular one is full of force and life. You'll have befriended him by the time you finish this piece!

Chinese dragon cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare

Chinese dragon
Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare
Chinese dragon

 

Warm desert colors

 

Gold bracelets and pretty African prints, there's so much to enjoy stitching in this portrait of this pensive  young lady. She'll look stunning once completed.

African Beauty cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare

African Beauty
Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare
African Beauty

 

Learn the ropes

 

While many of Lesley Teare's patterns are basic cross stitch pieces, some designs incorporate a few fractional cross stitches. A typical combination would be a three-quarter cross-stitch combined with a quarter cross stitch in another color. These stitches are necessary when very fine definition is needed such as for delimitating a face and hair.

If you've never tried factional stitches before, or you are a little puzzled on how to proceed, Lesley's here to help!

Check out Lesley Teare's extensive cross stitch guide that comes with every pattern. It includes step by step tutorials for each and every fractional stitch and well as other helpful tips.

No surprises:

All pattern descriptions include detailed information about number of colors, size and materials used. To help you select the pattern that's right for you, we have specified for each design which stitches are used in the chart.

Cross stitch guide cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare

Cross stitch guide
Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare

Cross stitch guide - Three-quarter cross stitch

cross stitch guide - three-quarter and quarter cross stitch


 

We hope you've enjoyed discovering the work of Lesley Teare and viewing her designs.

There's more on Creative Poppy's website!

>> see all patterns by Lesley Teare


 

Celebrating O-Hanami (cherry blossom viewing)

 

The Cherry Blossom Festival - cross stitch - The Frosted Pumpkin StitcheryEvery year the Japanese celebrate the blossoming of cherries trees, gathering with friends for picnics and parties until late into the night under the pink blossoms.

Huge festivals take place, with food stalls selling all kinds of food. There's even a special name for it: O-Hanami (the viewing of Cherry Blossoms). Even in large cities such as Tokyo, women will sometimes wear beautiful kimonos with elegant spring patterns.

You too can celebrate O-Hanami with these pretty designs stuffed with lots of interesting detail.

Kokeshi Biscornu II
Biscornu Kokeshi II
Barbara Ana Designs
Kokeshi Biscornu III
Biscornu Kokeshi III
Barbara Ana Designs
Kokeshi Biscornu
Biscornu Kokeshi I
Barbara Ana Designs

 

Amazingly refined glasses case

 

With her minute sense of detail, Faby Reilly brings us a wonderful project that will be worth every stitch you put into it.

The exquisite Wild rose cross stitch pattern, complete with beaded details, comes with a companion tutorial that takes you through every step of stiffening, lining, and assembling both sides.

As the rose petals and motif are fully stitched with white to pink shades, you can select your very own background color for this project. Natural linen comes to mind but blue, grey or green shades of evenweave or linen would also look fantastic.

Wild Rose Glasses case cross stitch pattern by Faby Reilly Designs

Wild Rose Glasses case
Counted cross stitch pattern by Faby Reilly Designs
Wild Rose Glasses case

>> see more patterns by Faby Reilly Designs


A new free tutorial: the glasses case

 

Thanks to Faby Reilly, we now have a new free tutorial on our stitcher resources page (with now more than 20 free tutorials). The Wild rose Glasses case is the first pattern adapted for a glasses case but there will be more to come soon!

Glasses case free tutorial by Faby Reilly
Class Case Tutorial by Faby Reilly
Faby Reilly

>> see all free tutorials available on Creative Poppy's website


 

More fun objects to stitch, ideal for gifts

 

Here are some more ideas for cross stitching gifts for your loved ones (or treating yourself). Make keyrings for car keys, covers for iphones, bookmarks or even a funky pencil case. There are over 90 ideas for objects to make on Creative Poppy's website. Check them out!

6 bookmark patterns
6 bookmark patterns
Tams Creations
<b>Butterfly iPhone Cases</b><br/>cross stitch pattern<br />by <b>Faby Reilly Designs</b>
Butterfly iPhone Cases
Faby Reilly Designs
Car keys - Keyring
Car keys - Keyring
Chouett'alors
Poppy Bookmark and Key ring
Poppy Bookmark and Key ring
Faby Reilly Designs
Funky pencil case
Funky pencil case
Tam's creations

>> see more patterns with ideas for Objects to make


 

Creative Poppy Designer in the news

 

Faby Reilly Designs - High Seas Nautical decor (band)
As featured in Cross Stitch Gold magazine issue 118 on sale February

High Seas Nautical decor (band) cross stitch pattern by Faby Reilly Designs
High Seas Nautical decor (band)
Counted cross stitch pattern by Faby Reilly Designs
As featured in Cross Stitch Gold magazine issue 118 on sale February

 

New reproduction Sampler, charted by Barbara Ana

 

The feathered Whisperers, original 1859 SamplerA conspiracy is brewing here, the fluffy cat looks so worried and the stag is truly surprised, the two little feathered traitors, whispering and whispering, are up to no good...

This is the first reproduction sampler charted in cross stitch by Barbara Ana. The original sampler is from 1859 (pictured right) and has additional border motifs which have also been charted. It's quite rare to come across an antique sampler with a large cat such as this one.
 

The Feathered Whisperers cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana designs
The Feathered Whisperers
Reproduction sampler by Barbara Ana Designs
The Feathered Whisperers

>> see more patterns by Barbara Ana designs


 

Valentine's Day in cross stitchExpressing Love in Stitches

 

 

Forget chocolates. There are thousands of ways of expressing your love. How about in cross stitch? Here are some delightful projects for the one you love.

I love you Snow much!
I love you Snow much!
Barbara Ana Designs
Falling in Love (large pattern)
Falling in Love
Perrette Samouiloff
Love Humbug
Love Humbug
Faby Reilly Designs
Love Hearts Biscornu
Love Hearts Biscornu
Marie-Anne Réthoret-Mélin
Valentine's Biscornu
Valentine's Biscornu
Barbara Ana Designs

>> see all patterns for Valentine's Day


Spring in the garden

 

Stitch your own cute little garden so that spring comes into your house.

Spring in the garden Biscornu
Spring in the garden Biscornu
Marie-Anne Réthoret-Mélin
 
Counted cross stitch pattern by Marie-Anne Réthoret-Mélin
Spring in the garden Biscornu
Floral Mandala
Floral Mandala
Tam's Creations
 
Counted cross stitch pattern by Tam's Creations
Floral Mandala
Spring vegetable Patch
Spring vegetable Patch
Perrette Samouiloff
 
Counted cross stitch pattern by Perrette Samouiloff
Spring vegetable Patch
Garden Fairies
Garden Fairies
Perrette Samouiloff
 
Counted cross stitch pattern by Perrette Samouiloff
Garden Fairies
Persimone's Blackwork garden
Persimone's Blackwork garden
Tam's Creations
 
Blackwork pattern by Tam's Creations
Persimone's Blackwork garden
Secret garden mandala
Secret garden mandala
Tam's Creations
 
Counted cross stitch pattern by Tam's Creations
Secret garden mandala

Counted cross stitch patterns for EasterCreative Poppy's great big Easter egg!

 

 

Here's a medley of some of the designs you can find on our website for Easter (which is April 5th this year).
There's no room to list them all here so we thought we could give you a glimpse with this great big Easter egg!

 

It includes patterns by Barbara Ana, Iveta Hlavinova, Maria Diaz and Perrette Samouiloff. Do you recognize any of them?

 

Click on the egg to see all Easter patterns.

 


 

 

Creative Poppy Designers in the news

 

Barbara Ana designs - Love Never Fails
As featured in Cross Stitch Gold magazine issue 117 on sale January 2015

Love Never Fails cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana designs
Love Never Fails
Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana designs
As featured in Cross Stitch Gold magazine issue 117 on sale January 2015

Barbara Ana Designs - Perfect love
As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy magazine issue 198 on sale January 2015

Perfect love cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs
Perfect love
Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs
As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy magazine issue 198 on sale January 2015

 

Designer of the Month: Faby Reilly Designs

 

Faby Reilly designs are much more than cross stitch. They are fabulously detailed projects that include fantasy stitches and beads, with exquisite finishes. Every season her garden grows with more flowers and shapes. Check them out now!

Poppy Humbug, counted cross stitch chart, designed by Faby Reilly Designs
Poppy Humbug
Cross stitch patttern
Peony Biscornu, counted cross stitch chart, designed by Faby Reilly Designs
Peony Biscornu
Cross stitch patttern
Lavender Pouch, counted cross stitch chart, designed by Faby Reilly Designs
Lavender Pouch
Cross stitch patttern
Orchic Needlebook, counted cross stitch chart, designed by Faby Reilly Designs
Orchic Needlebook
Cross stitch patttern
Butterfly Sampler, counted cross stitch chart, designed by Faby Reilly Designs
Butterfly Sampler
Cross stitch patttern

>> see more patterns by Faby Reilly Designs


 


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