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Accessories to cross stitch
Here's a fun and unusual project by Agnès Delage. It includes a pocket mirror with a fitted cover which you can customize with one of the patterns that have been designed to fit the cover, adding initials if you so wish. The companion accessory is a cute little pouch into which you can fit your phone. Both projects lend themselves to customization and make nice gifts.
More Accessories to stitch
Here are some more ideas for customising everyday accessories in cross stitch or blackwork.
>> see all projects for objects to make with cross stitch
Vintage French Ticking Fabric, revisited in cross stitch
Designer Kathy Bungard of Gracewood Stitches pursues her exploration of vintage fabric themes. We love her latest design inspired by antique bedlinen fabrics from Alsace. The beauty of this design is that it is continuous so it can be extended or cut, depending on your needlework project. It also works perfectly for needlepoint. We are sure it will inspire plenty of gorgeous ideas!
>> see more cross stitch patterns by Gracewood Stitches
A mysterious encounter in a magical forest
Wild and beautiful, a fleeting encounter with the king of the forest, by designer Lesley Teare. The white deer seems hiding in the background observing us. A unique pattern in a colorful palette of pink, green and lavender.
>> see more patterns by Lesley Teare Designs
Voyage around the world
Quite a feat. It's amazing how much information designer Maria Diaz has managed to cram into this unique nautical map of the world. Each of the continents' coast is exquisitely detailed. Furthermore the map is finely embellished, in the manner of ancient maps, with gentle mermaids and menacing sea monsters.
A beautiful and elegant piece that will have you travelling around the world, needle in hand.
>> see more patterns by Maria Diaz
Under high surveillance
Don't trust this buddy's friendly look. If this cat spots that fish... well, a cat's a cat and that's that. A light hearted and quick to stitch cross stitch design in lovely hues of turquoise threads from the DMC variations range. By Agnes Delage.
More cat patterns
Cats are a huge source of inspiration for designers and stitchers alike. No two designs are the same. Here are some of our favourite. What's yours?
>> see more patterns with cats
This little piggie went shopping...
This little piggie stayed home and read a book,
that little piggie cooked a barbecue,
those little piggies went of for a romantic stroll....
and the last little piggie flew off with a balloon!
A Maria Diaz chart complete with 11 different little pigs.
Quick and fun stitching ideal for cards, baby bibs, towels, T shirts, and Dad's apron (the piggie with the barbecue).
>> see more patterns with pigs, sheep and cows (all designers)
Get your 5 a day with Perrette Samouiloff!
What will you enjoy more, eating or stitching these garden fresh veggies and fruit? A banner style design alternating colorful vegetable and fruit borders with scenes from the garden and the kitchen. You can also pick and chose parts of the design for specific projects such as tea-towels, hand towels, aprons, children's bibs and more!
More kitchen patterns
There are plenty more patterns to build up an appetite for ...stitching. Here's a selection below or check out the full Kitchen section.
>> see all Kitchen patterns
Creative Poppy Designers in the news
Agnès Delage-Calvet - A story told in stitches: A day at the seaside
As featured in The World of Cross Stitching magazine issue 232 on sale July 2015
Faby Reilly - Magnolia sampler
As featured in World of Cross Stitching magazine issue 232 on sale July 2015
The best little roadside inn since 1692!
Don't search any further if you're looking for a comfortable bed on your next trip. The Witch's inn may be isolated but it is a welcoming place, neatly looked after by a hard-working little witch and the two black cats that keep her company.
A fun and whimsical design by Barbara Ana Designs.
More popular witches by Barbara Ana Designs
>> see all Halloween patterns by Barbara Ana designs
Sunny days, Happy days
Perrette Samouiloff's inimitable style at its very best when depicting children and animals. Here are two new patterns in the form of a banner.
Donning their Sunday best, the children are in for a bit of a surprise for their first visit to the farm.
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Cheeky Geese | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Perrette Samouiloff |
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Three little girls out to visit the newborn lamb in the field.
>> see more countryside and farm patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
Birdwatcher's delight
Lesley Teare's latest release is Birds in summer, following up on the popular Birds in Spring. There are 6 different kinds of birds, each beautifully transposed in stitches, and surrounded by a wreath of wildflowers.
More birds ... in spring
>> see more patterns by Lesley Teare Designs
>> see more patterns with birds
Designer of the Month: Agnès Delage-Calvet
You probably already know the work of French designer Agnès Delage-Calvet through the books she has published, many of which have been translated into English and several other languages.
What we like about the designer is that she daringly experiments with many needlework techniques, creating stunning and quite unique projects. Here's a glimpse of some of her works. Check out the link below for more.
>> see more patterns by Agnès Delage-Calvet
Creative Poppy Designers in the news
Perrette Samouiloff - Paris Rive Gauche
As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy magazine issue 204
Agnès Delage-Calvet - Lace Alphabet sampler
As featured in The World of Cross Stitching magazine issue 230
Monique Bonnin - Delft Blue
As featured in The World of Cross Stitching magazine issue 230
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Barbara Ana Designs - Froscornu
As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy magazine issue 202
 | | Froscornu | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs |
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Exciting new patterns by Barbara Ana
It's a real pleasure each time we discover Barbara Ana's new designs. We've just received 3 delightful new patterns, including Fair Philomel with a needlework quote by William Shakespeare, Cock-a-doodle-doo, and Hocus pocus, a fun and quick Halloween piece.
Barbara Ana's palette of colour is truly unique. These patterns combine soft yet warm shades with interesting contrasts of colors.
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Hocus pocus | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs |
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>> see more patterns by Barbara Ana Designs
Scattered petals of magnolia, by Faby Reilly
Faby Reilly has that particular talent of capturing with particular accuracy the delicate details and colours of the flowers we love. Her colours are so natural that it almost looks like petals have fallen softly onto her canvas.
New exquisite needlework accessories with delicate violets have also just been released. They make a delightful pair.
>> see more patterns by Faby Reilly Designs
Tams Creations is TriStitchual. Are you?
What's your favorite needlework activity? How many skills do you master? Do you keep moving from one needlework project to another, always feeling you lack time for your stitching. You might be triStitchual too. Check it out!
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TriStitchual | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Tam's Creations (detail of pattern) |
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Waves | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Tam's Creations (detail of pattern) |
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>> see more patterns by Tam's Creations
Create your own family portrait with Agnès Delage-Calvet
Here's a truly innovative project that will appeal to all stitchers with a creative side, willing to put a little effort into adapting a chart so the finished piece is truly unique. Indeed, this project is stitching your family portrait!
Agnès Delage Calvet supplies you with a sample template as well as over 30 characters from which to start composing your family. You can switch colours, hair, accessories, any item of you choice so it closely resembles your own family. Don't forget the pets!
>> see more patterns by Agnès Delage-Calvet
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