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New pictures of the Victorian Lady

 

We've just received from Shannon Christine Wasilieff some lovely pictures of the Victorian Lady, with amazing beading details. We just love the way the flowing satin is embellished with golden highlights as well as the attention to detail such as the lamposts decorated with Christmas garlands.

She is stitched on 32 count Crystal Sprite by Picture This Plus Fabrics, which is an opalescent soft purple.

Victorian Lady cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs

Victorian Lady
Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs
Victorian Lady cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs, zoom 1
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>> see more patterns by Shannon Christine Designs


 

A Japanese print ... in cross stitch

 

Designer Maria Diaz brings you a unique design in the manner of the old Japanese ukiyo-e prints. It features a couple of travellers making their way through the snow, with a sleepy village nestled by a lake. Watch this beautiful winter landscape take shape, stitch after stitch. 

Japanese Snowscape cross stitch pattern by Maria Diaz Designs

Japanese Snowscape
Counted cross stitch pattern by Maria Diaz Designs
Japanese Snowscape cross stitch pattern by Maria Diaz Designs, zoom1 Japanese Snowscape cross stitch pattern by Maria Diaz Designs, zoom3 Japanese Snowscape cross stitch pattern by Maria Diaz Designs, zoom1

>> see more patterns by Maria Diaz Designs


 

A traditional Saint Nicholas

 

He comes of course under many names,St. Nicholas originally, then Santa Claus, now simply Santa. We love the vintage feel of these 4 motifs that were designed for cards but can be stitched on many other Christmas projects too! A design by Lesley Teare.

4 Santa cards cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs

4 Santa cards
Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs
4 Santa cards cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs, zoom 1

 

Fun Christmas cards

 

In a totally different style, also by Lesley Teare, here's a good way to have some fun this Christmas. Cross stitch these ... Christmas legs.... and send them to your best friends!

Christmas legs! cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs

Christmas legs!
Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs
Christmas legs! cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs, zoom 1
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>> see more patterns by Lesley Teare Designs


 

A selection of Christmas Trees

 

Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a Christmas tree. Here'a sampling of some of the trees growing on Creative Poppy's website. Which one would you pick?

Christmas trees in the night
Christmas trees in the night
Alessandra Adelaide Needlework
Christmas Owls Tree, advent calendar: Cross stitch pattern designed by Chouett'alors
Christmas Owls Tree
Chouett'alors
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Muriel Berceville
Barbara Ana - O Christmas Tree (cross stitch pattern )
O Christmas Tree
Barbara Ana

>> all cross stitch patterns for Christmas


 

New Free Tutorial: a shooting star

 

Here's a pretty embellishment idea you can add to many Christmas cross stitching projects. Seen here are the 3 Kings designed by Perrette Samouiloff. The star is a combination of a metal embossed charm and Metallic pearl applied using a couching technique. There is a chart to help precisely position the Metallic Pearl threads.

Free Tutorial: a shooting star cross stitch pattern by XXX

Free Tutorial & chart: a shooting star
Free Tutorial: a shooting star zoom 1

We offer many ideas and free tutorials on Creative Poppy's website. You can check them out here:

>> see more free tutorials


 

Designer of the Month: Perrette Samouiloff

 

There is infinite tenderness in the designs of Perrette Samouiloff, whether she is designing children or animals. Choose from a large selection of topics and themes such as the seasonal patterns featured below.

Happy Childhood - Winter, counted cross stitch chart, designed by Perrette Samouiloff
Happy Childhood - Winter (detail)
Teddy and Rabbit in Winter, counted cross stitch chart, designed by Perrette Samouiloff
Teddy and Rabbit in Winter (detail)
Mother and baby animals in Winter, counted cross stitch chart, designed by Perrette Samouiloff
Mother and baby animals in Winter
Happy Childhood - Carnival, counted cross stitch chart, designed by Perrette Samouiloff
Happy Childhood - Carnival
Calendar, counted cross stitch chart, designed by Perrette Samouiloff
Calendar

>> see all patterns by Perrette Samouiloff


 

Creative Poppy Designers in the news

 

Searching for a cross stitch pattern you've seen featured in a needlework magazine?

Click on the picture to access to the corresponding design.

 

Shannon Christine Designs - Snow Queen
As featured in World of Cross Stitching magazine issue 237 on sale Dec/Jan 2016

Snow Queen cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs
Snow Queen
Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs
As featured in World of Cross Stitching magazine issue 237 on sale December 2015 - January 2016

Shannon Christine Designs - Garden Fairy
As featured in World of Cross Stitching magazine issue 237 on sale Dec/Jan 2016

Garden Fairy cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs
Garden Fairy
Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs
As featured in World of Cross Stitching magazine issue 237 on sale December 2015 - January 2016

Marie-Anne Réthoret-Melin - Cherry Basket ABC
As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy magazine issue 211 on sale Dec/Jan 2016

Cherry Basket ABC cross stitch pattern by Marie-Anne Réthoret-Melin
Cherry Basket ABC
Counted cross stitch pattern by Marie-Anne Réthoret-Melin
As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy magazine issue 211 on sale Jan 2016

Creative Poppy Gift vouchers: great to give ...or to receive

 

Are any of your loved ones asking you what you would like to receive for Christmas? Why not suggest some Creative Poppy Gift vouchers. They make great gifts for your stitcher friends too.

  • starting from $9.99 (about £6.50)
  • valid one year

>> find out more about Creative Poppy Gift vouchers


 

On her way to a Christmas party

 

It's snowing as this young woman makes her way down the street, warmly clad in a red coat under which we can guess an elegant dress. She's carrying several gifts one of which is a teddy bear.

This lovely Christmas scene, combining cross stitch and beadwork, is designed by Shannon Christine Wasilieff of Shannon Christine designs.

Victorian lady cross stitch pattern by Shannon Wasilieff

Victorian lady
Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Wasilieff
Victorian lady cross stitch pattern by Shannon Wasilieff, zoom 1
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>> see more patterns by Shannon Wasilieff


 

Old fashioned Christmas

 

How about getting rid of all the glamour and glitter and returning to the simple joys of Christmas? When each child only received one but - oh so treasured -  toy, when Christmas trees were simply lit with candles, and when the family would gather around the chimney place in front of a warm fire.

Designer Faby Reilly captures those simple joys of Christmas in these two lovely projects with the same centre piece featuring a Victorian Christmas scene.

The first pattern is an ornament that stands or can be hung.

Victorian Christmas Humbug Ornament cross stitch pattern by Faby Reilly Designs

Victorian Christmas Humbug Ornament
Counted cross stitch pattern by Faby Reilly Designs
Victorian Christmas Humbug Ornament cross stitch pattern by Faby Reilly Designs, zoom 1
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Below is the frame version

Victorian Christmas Frame cross stitch pattern by Faby Reilly Designs

Victorian Christmas Frame
Counted cross stitch pattern by Faby Reilly Designs
Victorian Christmas Frame cross stitch pattern by Faby Reilly Designs, zoom 1

>> see more Christmas patterns by Faby Reilly Designs


 

New pictures of the Snow Queen

 

We have just received some gorgeous new pictures of Shannon Wasilieff's Snow Queen, with all the intricate beaded detail and metallic highlights. An amazing design combining cross stitch and beadwork.

The piece was stitched on 32 count Daydream by Crafty Kitten Fabrics (UK).

Snow Queen cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine

Snow Queen
Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine
Snow Queen cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine, zoom 1
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>> see more patterns by Shannon Christine


 

Timeless elegance by Lesley Teare

 

We fell in love at first sight with this beautiful pattern. It is the striking choice of colors? The perfectly balanced layout, the graceful movement? This is cross stitch design at its best, from Lesley Teare.

Oriental crane cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs

Oriental crane
Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs
Oriental crane cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs, zoom 1

Softer in tones but equally elegant, a frail dragonfly hovers above a blooming water lily in beautiful contrasts of gold and pink. 

Waterlily and Dragonfly cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs

Water lily and Dragonfly
Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs
Waterlily and Dragonfly cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs, zoom 1

>> see more patterns by Lesley Teare Designs


 

Birthdays cards and Gift ideas to stitch for your loved ones

 

A nephew playing in a rock band? A neighbour who goes fishing? An elderly aunt who does oil painting?

With these two sets of miniature patterns, you'll be sure to find the perfect motif to stitch a birthday card or a small gift. Maria Diaz, a particularly skilled and experienced cross stitch designer, manages to squeeze the maximum detail into the tiniest of cross stitch patterns. We just love the old Singer sewing machine!

Hobbies I (20 cross stitch motifs) cross stitch pattern by Maria Diaz

Hobbies I (20 cross stitch motifs)
Counted cross stitch pattern by Maria Diaz
Hobbies I (20 cross stitch motifs) cross stitch pattern by Maria Diaz, zoom 1
Hobbies II (15 cross stitch motifs) cross stitch pattern by Maria Diaz

Hobbies II (15 cross stitch motifs)
Counted cross stitch pattern by Maria Diaz
Hobbies II (15 cross stitch motifs) cross stitch pattern by Maria Diaz, zoom 1

 

More mini motifs by Maria Diaz Designs

 

There are many more sets of miniature cross stitch patterns including some with animals and many other themes. Check them out!

Favorite Pink Cross stitch mini motifs
Favorite Pink (detail)
Horses Cross stitch Mini motifs
horses (detail)
Eskimo motifs
Eskimo (detail)
60 Christmas Cross stitch mini motifs
Christmas (detail)
Nothing to wear Cross stitch Mini motifs
Nothing to wear (detail)

>> see more mini motif cross stitch patterns by Maria Diaz


 

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.

Bedtime cross stitch pattern by Perrette Samouiloff

Bath time and Bedtime
Counted cross stitch pattern by Perrette Samouiloff
Bath time and Bedtime cross stitch pattern by Perrette Samouiloff, zoom 1

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?  

Sweet dreams
Sweet dreams
Teddies & Toddlers collection
Teddies & Toddlers (detail)

 

Perrette Samouiloff - Getting dressed zoom (cross stitch chart)
Getting dressed (detail)

>> see all childrens' patterns by Perrette Samouiloff

>> see all baby and toddlers' patterns by Perrette Samouiloff


 

Creative Poppy Designers in the news

 

Designer Perrette Samouiloff is in the spotlight with this beautiful book published by Nihon Vogue - Japan. The book is a series of portraits of needlework designers photographed in their home (mostly Japanese and French designers). As far as we know its only published in Japanese but the pictures speak for themselves.

You can check out Perrette Samouiloff in her own workshop, in her house on the outskirts of Paris. We highly recommend this book for anyone who loves creating needlework projects and is looking to create a perfect workshop or den.

 

cross stitch patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
Perrette Samouiloff  is featured in 31 stories of stitchers - published by Nihon Vogue
Perrette Samouiloff portrait
Perrette Samouiloff home

>> cross stitch patterns by Perrette Samouiloff


 

Picture this!

All Creatures Great and Small

 

New from Barbara Ana Designs!

When designer Barbara Ana set out to stitch a sampler illustrating these lovely verses, little did she know how far this would take her! There are more than one hundred different animals and various items in this extraordinary piece.

This sampler is certainly large in terms of size, but an easy, pleasant stitch, one item at a time. A bit addictive even. You'll find you want to finish one motif and get the next started straight away. The reward will definitely be worth the challenge!  

 

All Creatures, Great and Small cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs

All Creatures, Great and Small
Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs
All Creatures, Great and Small cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs, zoom 1
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Watch a video of this exceptional sampler

 

How better to view this sampler than "travelling inside" the stitched piece. Take a close look and zoom in to discover amazing detail of Barbara Ana's All Creatures Great and Small.

 

Click on the image to view the video on You Tube:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is Creative Poppy's very first video release. Let us know if you like this format and we'll bring you some more!

All comments truly appreciated.


 

Come little bird, settle on my hand

 

Also new from Barbara Ana Designs, a charming new pattern that is stitched in a single color of floss. The fabric has been stained so as to give it a vintage feel. You can also make this design a unique piece by using you own favorite color, or overdyed thread. Or even "colour in" all the different parts of the design.

A Bird In Hand cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs

A Bird In Hand
Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs
A Bird In Hand cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs, zoom 1

 

Tender Heart

 

If you like samplers, take a look at Polly Kirby. Designed by Barbara Ana in the manner of an antique, it devotes a large part to the carefully chosen words. We love the beautiful faded colors mixing turquoise and brown.

Polly Kirby cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs

Polly Kirby
Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs
Polly Kirby cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs, zoom 1

 

More Barbara Ana Samplers

 

All have Barbara Ana samplers have something out of the ordinary. Take a close look.

 

What makes them so special? Maybe it's the choice of colors, maybe the quirky characters or the carefully chosen quotes. It's worth checking out for yourself. Click on the images for a closer view.

>> see all cross stitch Samplers by Barbara Ana Designs

Love Never fails
Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs
Love Never fails cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs, zoom 1
Barbara Ana - The snooty parrots (cross stitch pattern chart)
The Snooty Parrots Sampler
Barbara Ana Designs - Midnight  (Tis the very witching...) (cross stitch chart) Midnight (Tis the very witching...) Barbara Ana - Henrietta Goodrich Sampler (downloadable cross stitch pattern)
Henrietta Goodrich Sampler
Barbara Ana - Something wicked (cross stitch pattern chart)
Something wicked
Barbara Ana Designs - Fair Philomel (cross stitch chart) Fair Philomel

 


 

Here comes a messenger

 

New for Christmas by Barbara Ana Designs. This messenger has a little surprise for us!

Spreading Joy cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs

Spreading Joy
Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs
Spreading Joy cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs, zoom 1

 


 

Christmas Joy on a green background

 

Susan R. kindly sent us a picture of her latest project, a beautiful version of Barbara Ana's Chrismas Joy on green linen.

In the original piece stitched by Barbara Ana on Vintage Country Mocha from Zweigart, the white motifs blend softly in the background and the red motifs stand out by contrast.

In Susan's piece, the motif is stitched on green linen which emphasizes the white motifs in the background and the design turns out overall quite different. Below are the two versions side by side for you to compare. Aren't they both lovely? Congratulations Susan for stitching such a beautiful piece!

 

Christmas Joy cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana designs

Christmas Joy
Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana designs
Christmas Joy cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana designs, zoom 1

If you too have stitched an interesting variation on one of Barbara Ana's designs, do send us your pictures so we can share them with everyone. Many thanks!


 

More Christmas patterns by Barbara Ana

 

Let it Snow

Let it Snow
Merry (since...)

Merry (since...)
O Christmas Tree
O Christmas Tree
Christmas Ornaments (series1)

Christmas Ornaments
Christmas biscornu

Christmas biscornu

 

>> see all Christmas patterns by Barbara Ana Designs


Muriel Berceville - White Christmas
As featured in The World of Cross Stitch magazine issue 235  (Christmas issue) on sale Oct/Nov 2015

 

White Christmas cross stitch pattern by Muriel Berceville
White Christmas
Counted cross stitch pattern by Muriel Berceville
As featured in The World of Cross Stitch magazine issue 235 on sale November 2015

Faby Reilly designs - Christmas Gift Tags - Xmas baking (series 3)
As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy magazine issue 209 on sale Oct/Nov 2015

Christmas Gift Tags - Xmas baking (serie3) cross stitch pattern by Faby Reilly designs
Christmas Gift Tags - Xmas baking (serie3)
Counted cross stitch pattern by Faby Reilly designs
As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy magazine issue 209 on sale November 2015

 

Welcoming new designer Shannon Christine Wasilieff

 

We are pleased to welcome Shannon Christine Designs on Creative Poppy's website, designs by Shannon Christine Wasilieff.

 

Shannon is Canadian but first started designing for English needlework magazines.

 

It is no secret, Shannon is a hopeless romantic. And this is precisely what we love about her designs. The designer follows her heart, drawing very feminine models with a precious feel, adding detail, embellishments, seemlessly combining needlework and beadwork.  

 

Romance

We love Shannon Christine's unique rococo boudoir style and the precious feel of these love letters combining cross stitch and beading.

 

Romance in Paris cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs

Romance in Paris
Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs
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A ride on the merry-go-round

Here is another pattern that will surely bring back good memories: old-fashioned wooden carousel horses, with their hoofs up ... are you ready for a ride?

Carousel Horses cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs

Carousel Horses
Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs
Carousel Horses cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs, zoom 1

 

Dancing beauties

One for winter, one for spring... Here are Shannon Christine's delighful ballerinas, standing on the tip of their toes and arching their bodies gracefully.

Snow Queen cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine

Snow Queen
Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine
Snow Queen cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine, zoom 1
Garden fairy cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine

Garden Fairy
Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine
Garden fairy cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine, zoom 1

 

Stitching for Christmas with Sharron Christine

 

Also new on Creative Poppy's website, take a peek at these fun Christmas patterns. You can hop on the Gingerbread train, stroll along Peppermint avenue ou checkout Mrs Clause's closet!

Click on the images for the full picture.

Shannon Christine Designs - Gingerbread Train zoom 1 (cross stitch chart)
Gingerbread Train (detail)
Shannon Christine Designs - Peppermint Avenue zoom 1 (cross stitch chart)
Peppermint Avenue (detail)
Shannon Christine Designs - Mrs Clause's Merry Outfits zoom 1 (cross stitch chart)
Mrs Clause's Merry Outfits (detail)

 

>> see all cross stitch patterns by Shannon Christine Designs


 

A Koala to cross stitch

 

You won't come across a koala everyday, especially such a cute cross stitch pattern. This one is watching us with its big soft eyes and an air of surprise.
What really makes this model of Tam's Creations stand out is its unique composition: the stitching involves a combination of a multitude of mini cross stitch patterns which create the koala picture as a whole. The effect is striking. This model is part of the Patches collection by Tam's Creations which includes a variety of animal portraits, each with their unique character and all made of mosaics-like motifs.

Koala in patches cross stitch pattern by Tam's Creations

Koala in patches
Counted cross stitch pattern by Tam's Creations
Koala in patches cross stitch pattern by Tam's Creations, zoom 1

>> see all the patterns from the Patches collection by Tam's Creations


 

New: Swatchables by Gracewood Stitches

 

What's a Swatchable? Like a musical theme that is repeated with variations with within a musical piece , the Swatchables are based on a main motif which is repeated in various forms and can be extended in various directions.

This one is called Rondo and is reminiscent of old terra cotta tiles.

The beauty of this cross stitch project is that you can extend the pattern at will and "color in" any parts of the design to make it totally unique. Do send us pictures of your stitched piece and if they are published you'll receive a new chart of your choice as a gift from us. 

Swatchables - Rondo (Motif & 3 Variations) cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

Swatchables - Rondo (Motif & 3 Variations)
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Swatchables - Rondo (Motif & 3 Variations) cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1
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>> see more patterns by Gracewood Stitches


 

A rare black tulip

 

Here is a tribute to the rare black tulip that embodies absolute elegance. Designed by Faby Reilly the cross stitch pattern combines shades of very deep reds and near-black colors. Beads, sequins and gold thread reinforce the precious feel of this beautiful needlework design. This piece will be perfect to give a tone of classic elegance to your home, especially during the festive season.

Black Tulip Biscornu cross stitch pattern by Faby Reilly Designs

Black Tulip Biscornu
Counted cross stitch pattern by Faby Reilly Designs
Black Tulip Biscornu cross stitch pattern by Faby Reilly Designs, zoom 1
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>> see more biscornu patterns by Faby Reilly Designs

>> see all Christmas ornaments by Faby Reilly Designs


 

Vintage textile - now in cross stitch

 

Toile de Jouy textile prints became popular in the late 18th century. These monochromatic designs typically depict pastoral scenes set in beautiful countryside.

Now these lovely bucolc sceneries are yours to stitch thanks to the remarkable work of Lesley Teare who painstakingly transposed every detail into this amazing cross stitch chart.

This classical piece will look stunning on a cushion cover or framed on a wall.

Toile de Jouy cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs

Toile de Jouy
Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs
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>> see more patterns by Lesley Teare Designs


 

Tea time collectibles

 

Who can resist collecting beautiful china and cups? Here are some charming new designs from Sharon Christine and from Lesley Teare Designs.

Decorative Teapots cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs

Decorative Teapots
Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs
Decorative Teapots cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs, zoom 1
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Tea-time Teacups cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs

Tea-time Teacups
Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs
Tea-time Teacups cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs, zoom1

 

More teapots & tea cups

Take a peek at some more cross stitch patterns featuring some teapots. Click on the images for the full pattern.

Northern Nights
Northern Nights (detail)
Gracewood Stitches
Tea-room
Tea-room(detail)
Chouett'alors
Teapot collection
Teapot collection (detail)
Maria Diaz
Tea for Lady Frog
Tea for Lady Frog (detail)
Chouett'alors
Halloween teapot
Halloween teapot(detail)
Chouett'alors
Tea time (color version)
Tea time(detail)
Chouett'alors

 

Christmas mini patterns

 

Four little birds have just paid us a visit. So cute!  Turn them into ornaments, Christmas cards or mini frames on your mantelpiece.

Christmas Birds (card mini motifs) cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs

Christmas Birds (card mini motifs)
Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs
Christmas Birds (card mini motifs) cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs, zoom 1

>> see more Mini motifs and card designs for Christmas


 

Creative Poppy Designers in the news

 

Faby Reilly Designs - Holly Humbug ornament
As featured in World Of Cross stitching magazine issue 234 on sale October

Holly Humbug ornament cross stitch pattern by Faby Reilly Designs
Holly Humbug ornament
Counted cross stitch pattern by Faby Reilly Designs
As featured in World Of Cross stitching magazine issue 234 on sale October

Gracewood stitches - Alsace (vintage textiles collection)
As featured in Cross Stitch Gold magazine issue 123 on sale October

Alsace (vintage textiles collection) cross stitch pattern by Gracewood stitches
Alsace (vintage textiles collection)
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood stitches
As featured in Cross Stitch Gold magazine issue NNN on sale October

 

The three Magi: Balthazar, Caspar, Melchior

 

A beautiful cross stitch project for Christmas, the Three Kings design by Perrette Samouiloff shows Balthazar, Caspar, Melchior carrying their precious gifts, on their way to pay respect to Jesus, the newborn King.

The warm colors and the rich depiction of the 3 magi work beautifully in cross stitch and the stitched piece is something you will proudly display each Christmas, year after year.

Three kings cross stitch pattern by Perrette Samouiloff

Three kings
Counted cross stitch pattern by Perrette Samouiloff
Three kings cross stitch pattern by Perrette Samouiloff, zoom 1
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>> see more cross stitch patterns by Perrette Samouiloff


A luminous ornament reflecting the evening lights

 

What a pretty little ornament to hang in your house as a refined and precious home deco touch!

Kathy Bungard of Gracewood Stitches was inspired by the soft lights of twighlight with the last rays of sun disappearing into a starry night.

Twighlight Ornament cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches

Twighlight Ornament
Counted cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches
Twighlight Ornament cross stitch pattern by Gracewood Stitches, zoom 1

>> see more cross stitch patterns by Gracewood Stitches


 

New tutorial: A precious finish for your stitched ornaments

 

A precious finish for your stitched ornamentsChristmas is round the corner and you're probably giving some thought to your Christmas ornaments.

 

When it comes to stitching, especially those small pieces, attention to detail is essential. Here's a new tutorial that can give you some ideas on how to add some beautiful finishing touches to your stitching using pretty beads and ribbons.

 

>> see the new Jewel-like finishing for stitched Ornaments Tutorial

 

>> see all Ideas and Finishing touches for Christmas ornaments

 

 

 

 


 

Celebrating Christmas Scandinavian style

 

There is something particularly appealing in the way Nordic countries celebrate Christmas. Here is a selection of Needlework designs that convey the Christmas spirit, Scandinavian style.

Scandinavian Christmas cross stitch pattern by Agnès Delage-Calvet

Scandinavian Christmas
Counted cross stitch pattern by Agnès Delage-Calvet
Scandinavian Christmas cross stitch pattern by Agnès Delage-Calvet, zoom 1
Noël Blanc cross stitch pattern by Muriel Berceville

Noël Blanc
Counted cross stitch pattern by Muriel Berceville
Noël Blanc cross stitch pattern by Muriel Berceville, zoom 1
Nordic Christmas banner cross stitch pattern by Perrette Samouiloff

Nordic Christmas banner
Counted cross stitch pattern by Perrette Samouiloff
Nordic Christmas banner cross stitch pattern by Perrette Samouiloff, zoom 1
Christmas Heart ornaments cross stitch pattern by Marie-Anne Retoret-Melin

Christmas Heart ornaments
Counted cross stitch pattern by Marie-Anne Retoret-Melin
Christmas Heart ornaments cross stitch pattern by Marie-Anne Retoret-Melin, zoom 1
Christmas Joy cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana designs

Christmas Joy
Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana designs
Christmas Joy cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana designs, zoom 1

 

My true love sent to me... and more for Christmas by Lesley Teare

 

The 12 days of Christmas, have inspired many a designer. We must say however that we are particularly impressed Lesley Teare's interpretation in cross stitch of this old Christmas carol. The design seems to capture all the poetry of the song's mysterious first verse.

A Partridge in a Pear Tree cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs

A Partridge in a Pear Tree
Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs
A Partridge in a Pear Tree cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs, zoom1 A Partridge in a Pear Tree cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs, zoom3 A Partridge in a Pear Tree cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs, zoom1

 

Next is a little guy who seems like he's done a little too much partying already. Ain't he extra cute?

 

Christmas teddy cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs

Christmas teddy
Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs
Christmas teddy cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs, zoom 1

 

And finally, here's a delicate and tender nativity scene, set among arches with a village and starry night in the background.

 

Nativity cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs

Nativity
Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs
Nativity cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs, zoom 1

>> see more cross stitch patterns by Lesley Teare Designs


 

Say Merry Christmas in Stitches

 

Who can resist stitching a new project for Christmas. Here's a selection of a couple of charts that actually "say" Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Muriel Berceville
Merry Christmas - Postcard
Merry Christmas
Monique Bonnin
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Barbara Ana Designs
Barbara Ana - Cinnamon Christmas (cross stitch pattern )
Cinnamon Christmas
Barbara Ana Designs

>> see all cross stitch patterns for Christmas


 

Designer of the Month: Sylvie Teytaud-Louche

 

Sylvie Teytaud-Louche is well know from French stitchers for the endearing cross stitch books she publishes. The designer, who always works from watercolors first, has a special talent for depicting fairies and elves, capturing their child-like movements expressions. Here at Creative Poppy we believe her work is well worth discovering by stitchers worldwide.

 

Decorating the Christmas Tree, counted cross stitch chart, designed by Sylvie Teytaud-Louche
Decorating the Christmas Tree
I'm on my way, counted cross stitch chart, designed by Sylvie Teytaud-Louche
I'm on my way
Winter fairy tale, counted cross stitch chart, designed by Sylvie Teytaud-Louche
Winter fairy tale (detail)
Busy Baking Cakes, counted cross stitch chart, designed by Sylvie Teytaud-Louche
Busy Baking Cakes (detail)
Ready for Breakfast (Bowl), counted cross stitch chart, designed by Sylvie Teytaud-Louche
Ready for Breakfast with Bowl (detail)

>> see more cross stitch patterns by Sylvie Teytaud


 

Creative Poppy Designers in the news

 

Tam's Creations - Odds and Ends Jigsaw puzzle
As featured in Cross stitch and Needlework magazine Fall 2015

Odds and Ends Jigsaw puzzle cross stitch pattern by Tam's Creations
Odds and Ends Jigsaw puzzle
Counted cross stitch pattern by Tam's Creations
As featured in Cross stitch and Needlework magazine Fall 2015

Barbara Ana Designs - The Witch's Inn
As featured in The World of Cross Stitch magazine issue 233 on sale September 2015

The Witch's Inn cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs
The Witch's Inn
Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs
As featured in The World of Cross Stitch magazine issue 233 on sale September 2015

 


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