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All the latest news for cross stitching for little Boys and Girls, as published in Creative Poppy's newsletter.
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The games of yesteryears
Go outside and play! Cross stitch designer Perrette Samouiloff recalls the games of yesteryear, one devoted to croquet, with children criss crossing their wooden mallets as they stuggle to get the ball through the hoop. The other features the many old-fashioned games that kept children busy walking on stilts, skipping with a rope, rocking on a see-saw, riding a bicycle, balancing on a board, playing with skittles, testing their skills with a diabolo, a yoyo, a bilboquet or juggling balls, as well as playing a game of badmington.
More patterns by Perrette Samouiloff featuring outdoor games
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Dogs at play
Boys and girls are playing with their puppies in this sweet design featuring no fewer than 19 dogs. There is plenty of action as children run along their pets or hold them tenderly in their arms. Expert designer Perrette Samouiloff pays a lot of attention to detail and you will have fun identifying each different breed as you stitch.
>> see all patterns from Happy Childhood Collection by Perrette Samouiloff
Down memory lane
Bright and lively this pattern - designed to be turned into a cushion cover - will delight both kids and parents. The children will love the playful designs while parents will recall found memories of their own childhood.
A cross stitch pattern designed by Tapestry Barn
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Retro Toys | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Tapestry Barn |
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Ninjas & princesses
Set sail for the land of the rising sun with this gallery of cross stitch characters, heroes of Japan's most popular legends. A ninja, a princess, but also the characters of the old monk and the young priest (the latter recognizable by his bamboo broom), or the aristocrat of the imperial court, disguised as a peasant travelling the country incognito. Check our stories for each character. Design by Kyoko Maruoka (GERA!).
More characters by GERA!
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Back to school
Schoolbags at the ready with sharpened pencils and colorful paint boxes. The fun of learning brought to you in cross stitches by Perrette Samouiloff.
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School | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Perrette Samouiloff |
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More school related patterns
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Cross stitch story telling by Kyoko Maruoka
GERA! designer Kyoko Maruoka turns well beloved folktales into beautiful little needlework gems. Her work is full of poetry, nature always making its way into her work. Check out the fun row of flowers alternating with turnips or the blissfully unaware partridges about to be trampled upon by the cat in extravagant boots.
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Puss in Boots | | Counted cross stitch pattern by GERA! by Kyoko Maruoka |
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Legendary Dragon
Checkout this amazing biscornu, with a dragon spitting fire (or flowers?) with Prince Charming's castle in the distance, banners floating in the wind. A story told in stitches by Tiny Modernist.
Another legendary biscornu
This time by Barbara Ana, and featuring the magic prince waiting for his kiss.
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Frogscornu | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs |
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Picture book cross stitch
Brought to you by Kyoko Maruoka of GERA!, these 20 mini motifs are beautifully designed, simple yet visually attractive, which is what good design is always about.
The patterns will be perfect for many a project for our little ones, whether following the original idea of assembly, applying on ready-to-stitch baby items or using waste canvas (or soluble canvas) to cross stitch on children's clothes.
Patchwork Style assembly
It's a great idea to assemble small motifs patchwork style. The big advantage is that it allows you to cross stitch on a variety of colors backgrounds, in this case, 4 different colors of Permin linen.
There are two golden rule to follow though: squares must be cut exactly to the same size and the embroidery perfectly centered.
Here's a useful link to see how to assemble squares
>> Making a quilt with squares of fabric
Who's afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? Not in any case these three little pigs, standing proud and welcoming at the door of their houses, one made of straw, one made of wood and the last one made of bricks. This cross stitch design in the shape of a long banner, is perfect for making a wall measuring chart for a child's room. Pictured right: Three Little Pigs
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Zooming into nature
Well, of course this design tells the tale of Thumbelina, and the miniature girl's close up encounters with toads, cockchafers and the like. But isn't it also an invitation to zoom in ourselves and take a stroll in this miniature world, so poetically depicted by Kyoko Maruoka of GERA!.
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Thumbelina | | Counted cross stitch pattern by GERA! Kyoko Maruoka |
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More stories told in stitches by GERA!
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As soon as the moon comes up...
... and when the moonlight touches her wings, she will turn into .... But when the moonlight leaves the lake....another beautiful story told in stitches by Tiny Modernist.
More stories told in stitches
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You've got mail!
Also by GERA, here's a delightful postman, in his impeccable uniform, busy delivering mail. Full of adorable detail, this pattern can also be used, with very little adaptation, to create your very own stitched envelopes. Don't forget to use real stamps though!
Roll out the picnic blanket
Mother bear is taking her children on a treat tea-time party, out in the countryside. You'll enjoy stitching this fun cross stitch design by Lesley Teare that's full of delicious details. Check it out close!
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The village school
Little ones have packed their bags and are on their way to school again. Here's a wonderful excuse for reminiscing the old days while you stitch. With infinite tenderness, designer Perrette Samouiloff delicately captures in cross stitch those fleeting moments of childhood.
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Little Klara, Little Peter
A couple of weeks ago we introduced the work of Japanese designer Kyoko Maruoka of GERA!. The designer excels in particular at creating cute cross stitch charts with children which are proving really popular. We are now introducing two more designs, one with a little girl, one with a boy. Each of these small images are pack-full of amusing detail.
All charts come with user-friendly color and black and white charts, for extra easy reading.
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Little Klara | | Counted cross stitch pattern by GERA! Kyoko Maruoka |
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Little Peter | | Counted cross stitch pattern by GERA! Kyoko Maruoka |
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A bathtime and bedtime story
New from Perrette Samouiloff, a series of children taking and bath and getting ready for bed. The characters are extra cute. Check out the child in the bathtub, or the brother and sister clutching their plush toys. Mix and match these designs to personalize bathroom items (a child's bathrobe, terry-towels) or bedroom deco. The two scenes on the left will make lovely room plaques.
You can select the background color of you choice as demonstrated in the picture on the right.
More bedtime patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
It's time for cuddles and clutching beloved teddies. Who better than Perrette Samouiloff can capture with such tenderness the precious moments of early childhood?
>> see all childrens' patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
>> see all baby and toddlers' patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
Alphabets great for custom projects Add a personal touch to your cross stitch projects, be it stitching a girly tote bag or cosmetic pouch for your friend, or a bath towel for a toddler. These 3 alphabets have just been added to Maria Diaz already varied collection of cross stitch letter designs. They come every kind and style, definitely worth a look.
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Walk, trot, canter, gallop and jump! If you're looking for a project to stitch for a child who loves horse riding, here's the perfect chart. Perrette Samouiloff beautifully renders the children looking after and riding their ponies. There's even a child who has won a trophy!  | | Pony Club | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Perrette Samouiloff |
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More hobbies by Perrette Samouiloff
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Dolls by Iveta Hlavinova It's almost like walking into a toy store! Check out this new and promising designer, Iveta Hlavinova, who finds her inspiration in the rich folk art tradition of her homeland, Slovakia. Slovakia is nested at the foot of the Carpathian mountains and there is a long tradition of woodcrafts, porcelain painting and of course needlework. >> see all patterns by Iveta Hlavinova
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And that's not all!This is just the latest news for Children. There are many more Children patterns for you to browse: >> see all cross stitch patterns for Children
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