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Spring birth
Oh surprise, a little girl emerges from a giant egg, shell fragments still in her hair and hands full of flowers. A beautiful metaphor for Spring, isn't it? A new pattern of Perrette Samouiloff.
>> see all Spring patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
A new seasonal series of samplers by Lesley Teare
Brought to you by Lesley Teare, here is the first in a series of classic cross stitch samplers featuring a typical georgian House in the English countryside. The Spring pattern features birds digging out worm from the grass; bouncing rabbits, yellow daffodils and plenty of other flowers.
More samplers by Lesley Teare
>> see all Samplers by Lesley Teare
More Spring Homes
>> see all patterns with Houses (all designers)
Barbara Ana's irresistible urge to stitch
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Here's a new piece by Barbara Ana straight out of her imaginative mind. Why did she create it? Well she just felt the urge... Oversize mushroom, exotic flowers and fruit flow out of a doll shaped vase. And looking inside you will discover a lilliputian landscape with tiny houses clutching every hill. Perfectly balanced, full of rich colors and entertaining detail, a real treat to cross stitch.
>> see all patterns created by Barbara Ana
Easter cross stitching: bells are ringing!
We love it when we hear from stitchers who send us a photo of their recent projects. Here's what Nathalie recently sent us, one of the 4 Easter motifs designed by Perrette Samouiloff. She decided not to mount the Bell motif as a card, but fit it into a small frame. Quite cute isn't it? Thanks so much for sharing Nathalie!
Easter bells, one of the 4 Easter Card Motifs, by Perrette Samouiloff
Not one, but two twin samplers. Who were they for?
Searching for unique antique cross stitch samplers, Meriem Chauvet struck luck when she came upon this pair of rare twin works, dating back to 1823. A collector of antique samplers (who creates the Couleur Tourterelle Reproduction Samplers) this is the first time she was confronted with two samplers of almost identical layout and signature. Only the inscription differs, one offering her heart (coeur), the other a bouquet.
>> see all Reproduction Samplers by Couleur Tourterelle
Two in one
This colorful cross stitch chart is both a very decorative piece stitched as a whole, or a series of sweet individual initials, perfect for a beginner. Why not stitch it side by side, with a friend or loved one, you the experienced one tackling the whole pattern, while you guide them through the first steps of cross stitch. They could stitch a single box with their initial and a flower, then maybe complete another one? This is the perfect project for learning to cross stitch, satisfying for a beginner because it is quick and easy, yet pretty and colorful.
A pattern brought to you by Lesley Teare designs.
More patterns suitable for beginners
>> see all patterns for Beginners (all designers)
I love Paris in the Springtime
Ask a Parisian about their childhood memories, and they will recall the many hours spent playing in the Paris parks, and for Perrette Samouiloff, the Jardin du Luxembourg specifically. This design focuses on the many areas of the parc, the quiet chairs near the rose kiosk, the basins where the model boats are sailed, and the areas where children run their dog and ride their scooters and bicycles.
More patterns featuring Paris
>> see all patterns related to life in France (all designers)
From early childhood on, preparing for marriage
Even as late as the earlly 20th century, young French girls would practice cross stitching initials and numbers, using the "'linenmaid's alphabet". These were used for marking linen, a practice usually done just before marriage, as the bride-to-be prepared her set of household linen, the “trousseau”. Interestingly it includes a "croix de par Dieu", a little cross preceding the letters of the alphabet, a tradition that goes back centuries earlier, to remind children to make a sign of the cross before reciting the alphabet.
A cross stitch reproduction sampler by Couleur Tourterelle.
>> see all Reproduction Samplers by Couleur Tourterelle
A Window into the Mind
Open the door to fantasy and follow Barbara Ana along the surprising paths dictated by her creative mind, always overflowing with ideas. Her latest Dreaming Girl pattern , is a masterpiece of color, with light shining through the night. The flow of the girl's dark hair - as if blown by the wind - structures the whole design, wrapping together all the diverse elements.
A cross stitch pattern, part of the Dreaming Girl series by Barbara Ana Designs.
More Dreaming Girls' by Barbara Ana
>> see all patterns in the Dreaming Girls series designed by Barbara Ana
Blackwork gains color
Don't be detered by it's name. Blackwork is a counted stitch technique that involves basically backstitch. And while traditionally it was worked in black thread, modern designers add a new twist and more fun by using color. Brought to you by expert needlework designer Lesley Teare, these cute little spring motifs are perfect for giving it a try!
More Blackwork patterns by Lesley Teare
>> see all Blackwork patterns by Lesley Teare
Creative stitching for children
This merry go-round cross stitch pattern by Perrette Samouiloff, can be turned into a multitude of creative decorative ideas for the nursery. Instead of simply framing, you can turn it into a pyjama bag or a cushion cover. It is also an ideal design for making a child's lampshade, as the cylinder shape will give the illusion it goes all the way round. You can also mount the work on a round box.
More creative ideas for Children
>> see all creative ideas for a child's bedroom
Stitched by a seven-year old for her grandmother
In catholic France in those days, a person was feted, not on their birthday but on the day celebrating the saint they were named after. In 1851, a seven-year-old girl, struggles with letters but all the same delivers a charming piece of needlework dedicated to her beloved "bonne maman". A cross stitch reproduction Sampler brought to you by Couleur Tourterelle.
>> see all Reproduction Samplers by Couleur Tourterelle
Spring is round the corner
Oh what joy to watch seedlings plants grow in their pots and to see the first ladybugs and butterflies appear in the vegetable patch.
Simple life, simple joys, such as watching plants grow, depicted in cross stitch by Samantha Purdy.
More Plant patterns by Samantha Purdy Needlecrafts
>> see all Spring patterns by Samantha Purdy Needlecrafts
Capturing the moment
Hanging upside down, tilting forward, swinging their head backwards, these birds remain steadily balanced. It takes a designer a huge amount of talent and skill to capture these birds in cross stitch, as a photographer would do in the wild. Designer Perrette Samouiloff does so with seemingly little effort, adding her special touch, a mastery of color that emphasizes the contrast between the natural colors of the birds and the soft smokey blues used for the children's clothes.
More Spring patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
>> see all Spring patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
Bunnies play hide and seek
At first glance this Easter sampler features Father and Mother Rabbit surrounded by their two kids. But then you missed the other members of the family. Can you spot the other bunnies hiding behind an Easter egg? A cross stitch pattern brought to you by Kateryna - Stitchy princess.
| Easter Bunnies | Counted cross stitch pattern by Kateryna - Stitchy Princess |
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More Rabbits patterns by Kateryna - Stitchy Princess
>> see all patterns with Rabbits (all designers)
The Norfolk verse
How much decision power does a young stitcher have when creating her sampler, no doubt under a teacher's guidance? This is a question that naturally comes to mind when one comes across such a rich and striking sampler like this one.
No doubt traditional influence played a role, the specific layout, the choice of verse - frequent in Norkolk samplers of the time, the shape of the chain of cartouches. But it is clear our stitcher insuflated her own personality too, placing her favorite motif, the lying stag, right in the center of her work.
As with all Couleur Tourterelle reproduction samplers, together with the chart, there is a most interesting and captivating analysis of all the elements included in the design.
More English Samplers
>> see all English Samplers and patterns
Lesley Teare Bird SALs
2024 is an exciting year for stitchers with two year-long Stitch-along patterns by Lesley Teare. Attentive to stitchers preferences, she has completed two different designs, one with birds native to North America, the other to the British Isles. You can now stitch either pattern, or decide to do both!
A keen observer of birds, the designer has rendered them in lovely bright colors and rich detail.
The two first parts of each SAL is now available and here is a sneak preview of the first birds.
The next parts will be released as of March 1st 2024.
| American Birds 2024 SAL | Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs The first bird is the Blue Jay. The 2nd is the American Goldfinch |
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| British Bird 2024 SAL | Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs The first motif is a pair of Pigeons. The 2nd bird is a Swallow |
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>> see all Bird patterns by Lesley Teare Designs
A cheerful Home
Joy emanates from this pretty bird house, where a couple of chirpy birds and their offspring have just moved in. The cross stitch pattern is also an opportunity to learn from expert needlework designer Faby Reilly a couple of tips, such as working some colorful seed stitches without any fear of threads showing though. Small but full of rich detail, this is the perfect pattern to take a break in between larger cross stitch projects.
| New Home | Counted cross stitch pattern by Faby Reilly Designs |
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More Birds Houses
>> see all patterns with Birds to cross stitch (all designers)
Easter motifs, vintage style
Here is a new series of little Easter patterns, full of delicate detail in Perrette Samouiloff's signature style. We love their gentle feel and tender colors. The patterns are ideal for greeting cards or little decorative touches in your home.
| 4 Easter Card Motifs
Easter bells, Beribboned, The coquette hen, Two chocolate eggs | Cross stitch pattern by Perrette Samouiloff |
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| 3 Easter Card Motifs
Easter chick, Surprise encounter, The newly hatched chick | Cross stitch pattern by Perrette Samouiloff |
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More Easter patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
>> see all Spring patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
A miniature sampler
Surprisingly for its time, this sampler - a school assignment - is stitched over extremely fine and tight linen fabric which results in its miniature size. This must have been quite a challenge for our young stitcher. Motifs were picked from different pages of the first series of DMC Booklets entitled "Point de croix - Nouveaux dessins".
A reproduction sampler by Couleur Tourterelle.
| M.R. 1919 | Reproduction Sampler by Couleur Tourterelle |
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What are these mysterious letters and numbers?
Look close. This is not your average school assignment sampler. Why the numbers? How do they combine with the initials? Faithfully recharted from the original held in her private collection, the reproduction sampler by Meriem Chauvet of Couleur Tourterelle holds the key to the riddle.
A greedy fox
While this little school sampler looks just like many other practice works of the time, it includes a fun motif that refers to a fable by Jean de la Fontaine. It's morality: "don't look for bad excuses". Check out the pattern by Couleur Tourterelle to learn more.
More Reproduction Sampler with Alphabets by Couleur Tourterelle
>> see all Reproduction Samplers by Couleur Tourterelle
Welcome Spring
Brought to you by Faby Reilly, this heart shaped bouquet is perfect for welcoming spring into your house. It is also perfect for having a go at fractionals, if you have never tried them before, guided by the designer's excellent tutorial.
>> see all Flower patterns by Faby Reilly
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
A year in the countryside
Brought to you by Lesley Teare, this beautiful cross stitch piece, initially available as an SAL, features 12 country folk selling their produce at the market, tending to their animals or harvesting in the fields.
As the pattern follows the seasons, you could stitch one pattern per month on a single piece of fabric, or each one individually.
More Year-round patterns by Lesley Teare
>> see all Year-round patterns by Lesley Teare
Make Peace, not War
Here's a message of peace full of strong symbolism, brought to you by Faby Reilly. The cross stitch pattern has been embellished with interesting specialty stitches that add extra volume to the stitching.
>> see all patterns by Faby Reilly
All the way from Norway
We can't tell for sure if Santa really lives close to the Artic Pole, but we can assure you that these lovely gold designs surrounding his crew are from Norway, named after the mountaineous Hardanger area where this specific kind of Needlework was practiced. If you've never tried Hardanger before, here's a wonderful occasion to have a go, with a fun design and guided by Faby Reilly's excellent tutorials.
More patterns with Santa
>> see all patterns with Santa (all designers)
Barbara Ana's Christmas Cat, on its original printed background
Part of the fun of stitching this cat, is its unique fabric background. Our latest pictures feature the stitched pattern completed on the original fabric background that the designer has had specially designed. It's a medium grey evenweave with printed handwriting in white, as if drawn with chalk on a blackboard. The fabric is from Fabric Flair, and is called Old French Script​ more info here. Picture two shows the stitching underway where stitched areas hide the printed motif on fabric. Picture three original fabric.
Cheeky Blackbird
This sampler from Meriem Chauvet's collection is of English origin and features a typical band-like layout. We love the candid bird motif, looking at us cheekily, with a twig or flower in its beak. The chart comes with thorough explanations of all specialty stitches used, as well as easy cross stitch alternatives for the less expert.
>> see all Reproduction Samplers by Couleur Tourterelle
More reproduction patterns with Birds
>> see all reproduction samplers with birds
White frost in the forest
The cold has set in and turned the forest - as if by magic - into a white world of snow and ice. Delighted children watch the animals in awe. A cross stitch chart by Perrette Samouiloff.
More Winter patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
>> see all Winter patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
Following the Star
There is such a peaceful feel to this cross stitch nativity scene by Faby Reilly. In her beautiful streamlined style, the designer has us follow the humble shepherd, towards the manger, where Baby Jesus lays huddled between Mary and Joseph.
More Nativity patterns
>> see all Christmas Nativity patterns (all designers)
New colors for the holidays
Ready for a change this Christmas? Here 's a unique mix of colors to cross stitch, with baubles looking so real, you'll want to grab them and hang them onto your tree. 6 cross stitch mini charts brought to you by Faby Reilly.
More Christmas patterns by Faby Reilly
>> see all Christmas patterns by Faby Reilly
The Gingerbread Family
Brought to you by Alessandra Adelaide, these sweet little cross stitch treats won't make you gain an ounce. They have come to enrich our Christmas Baking section, full of lovely goodies
More Christmas Baking
>> see all patterns related to Christmas Baking
Girl in red dress, new reproduction sampler by Couleur Tourterelle
Amazingly this little girl was only 7 year-old when she completed this sampler with a large pattern known as a Berlin motif. Back in mid 19th century France, this type of pattern was rare for young stitchers to complete, but certainly the child could easily identify with the subject. As always, the related research by the designer is particularly interesting, as is revealed in the information pages that come together with the cross stitch chart.
More Reproductions Samplers by Couleur Tourterelle
>> see all Reproduction Samplers by Couleur Tourterelle
Christmas in cross stitch in amazing detail
It is absolutely amazing how much fun detail cross stitch designer Barbara Ana manages to fit into this Christmas pattern, not only the cat with a tree in one hand and a pot of Christmas roses in the other, but also a myriad of tiny holiday ornaments as well as a snowy landscape motif featured on the skirt. This pattern is part of a series of matching seasonal cat portraits that you can rotate with the seasons.
More Christmas designs by Barbara Ana
>> see all Christmas patterns by Barbara Ana Designs
More Cat characters by Barbara Ana
>> see all Cat patterns by Barbara Ana Designs
Mountain fashion over the course of a century
Since the time when women started getting involved in winter sports, clothes have ceratinly become more comfortable, allowing much more freedom of movement. In terms of style however, each generation came up with their very own. Cross stitch designer Perrette Samouiloff is a keen observer of fashion, as this delightful cross stitch pattern shows.
>> see all Fashion patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
New Greeting Cards to cross stitch by Monique Bonnin
Delightful and amusing, more retro-style greeting cards for you to cross stitch.
>> see all Greeting cards to cross stitch by Monique Bonnin
In the run up to Christmas
As Christmas gets closer, why not treat yourself with some quick and easy stitching, such as this charming advent calendar brought to you by Kateryna of Stitchy Princess.
>> see all Christmas patterns by Kateryna - Stitchy Princess
More Advent calendars
>> see all Christmas projects to cross stitch
New baby patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
When it comes to cross stitching for Baby, Perrette Samouiloff is certainly a designer worth checking out. Her latest releases feature a series of extra-cute baby animal motifs, all designed to make personalized hand-made items for baby.
The nursery height chart is so attractive, with the little giraffe our littles ones will want to catch up with. The towels can be personalized for several children, and come with super-easy placement help for the sticher's preparatory work. Finally the versatile mini motifs and alphabets will adapt to virtually any baby project you can think of. Have fun customizing your baby projects and do send us photos!
More Baby patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
>> see all Baby patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
More motifs for Baby patterns
>> see all Baby patterns to cross stitch
Lesley Teare Country Folk SAL: December now released
These delightful characters have been released each month, featuring the monthly activities of countryfolk on a farm. The November part features a gardener pushing her wheelbarrow full of seasonal harvest.
The SAL comes as a subscription, and is available in 12 parts. All patterns from January to December are now available.
>> Country Folk SAL by Lesley Teare
Queen Cleo in all her Glory
Initially launched a a mystery chart and SAL, Queen Cleo(patra) is now revealed in all her glory!
Here's Barbara Ana's stunning portrait - in cross stitch - of a woman whose power, passions and tragic death, have captured imaginations and turned her into a female celebrity of all times.
| Cleo Dreams | Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs |
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>> see all patterns by Barbara Ana Designs
More stunning portraits by Barbara Ana
>> see all Barbara Ana portraits in cross stitch
Christmas in the Woods
Lesley Teare's latest cross stitch release pictures all the woodland animals busying themselves in preparation for the Christmas party. The owl, reindeer and deer are dressed in their finest attire, the rabbit and squirrel are bringing gifts and ornaments while the robin entertains them all with cheerful Christmas carols.
More patterns with Christmas Pets and Animals
>> see all patterns with Christmas Animals (all designers)
A church in a rural setting
In 1853, in rural Provence, a 9-year old sets out to stitch a new needlework project - she has most certainly already practiced cross stitching before. And what motif does she pick? a rural landscape with a lone pine, a pond, and a church spire surrounded by a couple of houses. Where the original motif originated from is still a mystery, but Meriem Chauvet, the collector and designer behind the works of Couleur Tourterelle has already come across the same motif in several other French and German works of the early 19th century. A proof that , while needlework models had only recently started being published, popular designs were already circulating far and wide.
More Chapels, Churches and a Cathedral
Harvest time in the vegetable patch !
It's pumpkin season in Kateryna's garden and pumpkins come in every shape. An elegant, symmetrical design with plenty of interesting detail to stitch.
More pumpkins to cross stitch
>> see all Vegetables patterns (all designers)
New Halloween release by Barbara Ana
A whimsical Halloween bouquet sprouting out of a vase with a moon-like face. Notice all the fun detail such as the tiny witches busying themselves among the blooms. The pattern comes in two colorways, terracotta, pictured stitched, and plum).
More patterns with Halloween Witches by Barbara Ana
More Halloween Witches patterns (all designers)
>> see all patterns with Halloween Witches (all designers)
3 New vintage greeting cards by Monique Bonnin
Cross stitch designer Monique Bonnin excels at creating retro-style postcards and greeting cards, each time expressing her creativity in a completely unique and unexpected way. Here are three freshly released Greeting cards.
See more Vintage-style Greeting cards by Monique Bonnin
>> see all Greeting and Postcards by Monique Bonnin
Hear the buzz!
Pay tribute to the honey bee queen with this cute little pattern by Barbara Ana that will fit perfectly in a 4 inch hoop.
| Queen Bee | Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs |
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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.
Marie-Anne Rhétoret-Mélin - Christmas Ornaments
As featured in The World of Cross stitching magazine issue 338 on sale September 2023
>> see all patterns featured in cross stitch and needlework magazines
More Christmas Ornaments by Marie-Anne Réthoret-Mélin
With these nine extra hanging ornaments you can now fill an entire Christmas tree with your own hand-stitched decorations, in varied shapes but matching colors!
We love the extra cute cross stitch designs, their unique shapes and crystal clear finishing tutorials. Great cross stitch ideas brought to you by the ever creative Marie-Anne Rethoret-Melin.
More Christmas ornaments
>> see all Christmas ornaments patterns
Spirit of the forest
Why do mushroom pop out mysteriously overnight? No doubt the work of the Spirit of the Forest, seen here appearing through the branches of a sturdy tree. A sense of melancholy emanates from this design shrouded in autumnal light. Vintage Barbara Ana, full of her favorite leitmotivs.
More Autumn patterns by Barbara Ana
>> see all Autumn patterns by Barbara Ana Designs
A fun playground for the Hedgehogs
Golden foliage sticking onto their prickles, the hedgehog family is busy foraging for food, zig-zagging between the mushroom which have popped up overnight. Easy stitching, fun detail and delightful colors make this a perfect project for all! A cross stitch pattern by Kateryna, Stitchy Princess.
More patterns with Mushroom
>> see all patterns with Mushroom (all designers)
Fresh and Seasonal
Notice the lady with the funny hat? I never miss her booth. What an amazing variety!
A quick and easy cross stitch pattern by Samantha Purdy Needlecrafts.
More Autumn patterns by Samantha Purdy
>> see all Fall patterns by Samanthapurdyneedlecraft
Oh Siblings...
You know the feeling don't you, when you're the older one, and all your siblings are either lazing about or getting up to some mischief? Designer Kateryna loves cats and it shows in the way she depicts each of these kittens individual character.
| Miss Cat | Counted cross stitch pattern by Kateryna - Stitchy Princess |
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More elder sisters
A walking pumpkin, a green-faced witch and a white bear
Will you dare open the door? We have little visitors it seems....
A cute cross stitch pattern for Halloween, design by Samantha Purdy Needlecrafts
Witches come in every style...
Plan ahead for your Halloween stitching.
>> see all Halloween patterns (all designers)
>> see all the News for Halloween, as published in Creative Poppy's newsletter
A cheerful Christmas
Vibrant reds and playful elves, designer Perrette Samouiloff excels at creating the most cheerful Christmas designs. Simply frame the cross stitch piece in a hoop and surround with a garland of natural green leaves and you will have the most beautiful Christmas wreath.
>> see all Christmas patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
More Christmas Wreaths
>> see all Christmas Wreath patterns
Playful ornaments for your Christmas tree
Easily create these fun characters (Santa, Angel and Elf) with exquisitely detailed heads, humbug shaped bodies and playfully hanging arms and legs. The cross stitch charts come with an awesome tutorial, carefully thought through by designer Marie-Anne Réthoret-Mélin.
>> see more patterns by Marie-Anne Réthoret-Mélin
More Christmas Ornaments
We carry a huge selection of cross stitch Christmas ornaments, it runs several pages long. Here's just a tiny selection. Click on the bottom link to review them all.
>> see all Christmas Ornament patterns
Cute and reusable Christmas gift bags
Tired of picking up all the discarded wrapping paper on Christmas morning? For a waste-free Christmas, it's time to move on. Brought to you by Perrette Samouiloff, here are six beautiful cross stitch gift bags that you can use for wrapping small gifts. Pick a shape (flat or tube shaped), personally stitch and create your very own packs. So precious, the recipient is sure to re-use them again and again! When we give our loved ones carefully chosen gifts, don't we want the best packing too?
>> see all Christmas patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
More Fun Hand-made Projects and Ideas for Christmas
Our designers have come up with a number of creative ideas and projects to cross stitch for Christmas, including Advent calendars and decorative boxes, but many other unique ideas such as a hot waterbottle cover or a Christmas tree skirt! Here's a small selection. Click on the link further down to view them all.
>> see all Hand-made projects to cross stitch for Christmas (all designers)
>> see all Christmas patterns
A sampler with Mediterranean flavour
This reproduction sampler, dated August 1905, and signed Marie Moracchini, is part of the personal collection of Meriem Chauvet of Couleur Tourterelle. It features a spirited goat, that looks like it wants to chew at anything it can reach. Marie lived in Piediquercio, a hamlet in the Mediterranean island of Corsica, famous for its « maquis » scrubland, where goats roam freely feeding on wildflowers, aromatic plants and prickly bushes growing among the stones. Marie Moracchini’s little red sampler immediately brings Corsica to our mind.
>> see more Reproduction samplers by Couleur Tourterelle
Creative Poppy Designers in the news
Searching for a cross stitch pattern you've seen featured in a needlework magazine?
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Lesley Teare Designs - Wildflowers
As featured in The World of Cross stitching magazine issue 336 on sale July 2023
| Wildflowers | Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs |
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Tiny Modernist - Parrot Biscornu
As featured in The World of Cross stitching magazine issue 335 on sale June 2023
>> see all patterns featured in cross stitch and needlework magazines
6 new patterns for Woodland Animals' lovers
Always full of creative ideas, here is a fun and decorative project by Italian designer Alessandra Adelaide.
Mixing the outline of a woodland animal, and delicately cut-out forest branches, she creates elegant portraits of each animal and their surrounding forest. In effect, this technique is known as the Assisi stitch.
The designs are rimmed with gold and the inside can be filled either with a solid color or with the tartan motif in the additional chart provided.
>> see all animal patterns by Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks
Did you know Creative Poppy also offers chart packs?
Creative Poppy patterns are available as downloadable pattern files. However, if you would like to receive professionally printed charts, we can also deliver your charts directly to your mail box.
This is ideal if you don't want to bother with downloading and printing your files, or if you can't obtain best quality print-outs at home. Also it's nice to have a beautiful chart you can archive.
What you get:
- Professionally printed color charts on beautiful extra smooth paper. Each chart is packaged individually in a sleeve.
- Chart packs are shipped in a strong flat box so they reach you in perfect state.
>> find out about our Shipping by Mail service
By the way, you still get your downloadable chart. So you can source your supplies while you wait for the postman, you can print out working copies that can be used for highlighting while stitching.
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