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Join the fun with Barbara Ana's new Mystery chart
Now available!
Just in time for Christmas, here comes a sweet and delicious pattern, covered with icing sugar. Like layers in a cake, it is stitched in four parts, with just the finishing touches to add as the last part of the chart is disclosed on Dec 1st.
>> see all Christmas patterns by Barbara Ana Designs
More Christmas Cakes
>> see all patterns related to Christmas cakes and Baking
Festive Season Bell pull
Bell pulls are a handy way of displaying cross stitch. Have you ever thought of making your own? For this new Christmas design by Perrette Samouiloff we simply used a thin round stick, beads with matching holes, and a bit of red cord. Bell pulls are practical too as they will always find a way into your home, they will even fit in between two doors.
>> see all Christmas patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
More Banner patterns for Christmas
>> see all Christmas banners and greetings
Christmas Ornaments by Tapestry Barn
Folk Art inspiration for the first, vintage blown glass balls for the second, here are two fun charts to cross stitch with Christmas decorations. Hang them hang on the tree, or to admire as a whole, whichever you fancy.
Tapestry Barn's designer is always full of useful tips and clever ideas: the latter design includes two specific colors that can be replaced with Gold and Silver metallics if you want to add more glitz to your stitching.
More Christmas Decs with Tapestry Barn
Fun Christmas cross stitching with a colorful and modern touch. Get started now!
>> see all Christmas cross stitch charts by Tapestry Barn
New Christmas designs by Lesley Teare
Exciting and colorful new patterns just released for Christmas.
As well as three nativity designs
Also by Lesley Teare, we've recently listed some more Christmas nativity patterns, including this brand new and quite unique church window design. How about stitching your very own nativity scene this year?
>> See all Christmas patterns by Lesley Teare Designs
More Christmas nativity in cross stitch
>> see all Christmas nativity patterns (all designers)
Vintage Postcard Greetings - in cross stitch
This vintage postcard, which was originally designed and cross stitched by Monique Bonnin with a French text, is now available in an English version: "Best wishes". The retro holly motif is further embellished with red sequin berries.
>> see more patterns by Monique Bonnin
>> see all the latest news for Monique Bonnin
More vintage Greeting Cards by Monique Bonnin
Why not collect them? You can even mount them on stiff cardboard and send them by the post. Don't forget to stick a real stamp though!
>> see all vintage postcard patterns by Monique Bonnin
>> see all greeting cards (all designers)
Christmas in Paradise
Faby Reilly takes us to exotic lands for this festive season, with tiny blue-feathered birds nesting among flowering birds of paradise. As always with Faby Reilly, beauty is in the exquisite detail of her intricate needlework designs combining cross stitch and many interesting embellishments of beads and threads. Hours of pleasurable stitching await!
>> see more Christmas patterns by Faby Reilly Designs
More Tannenbaum by Faby Reilly
>> see more Christmas patterns by Faby Reilly Designs
Beyond cross stitch
Does cross stitch not hold any more secrets for you?
How about learning some new stitches that work wonders combined with cross stitch.
The Biscobourse project is the perfect opportunity to discover a couple of new stitches, learning under the expert guidance of Faby Reilly and her wonderful tutorials.
To make sure the charts are perfectly adapted to your needs, Faby Reilly offers you the choice between two levels:
- intermediate level where you learn just 3 specialty stitches, including the pretty and easy lazy daisy stitch.
- expert level covering a large number of stitches including for example the bullion stitch, which gives extra dimension to your stiching, and the buttonhole cartwheel. A whole new world to discover step by step.
>> see all patterns involving a mix of cross stitch and embroidery (all designers)
Dancing in the rain
There is beautiful movement in this pattern designed by Gracewood Stitches, the little violets seem to be holding an umbrella and dancing in the rain.
>> see all the latest news for Gracewood Stitches
More Purple flowers
>> see all Purple Flower patterns (all designers)
Last chance to join Barbara Ana's Christmas 2020 mystery SAL
Barbara Ana's mystery Christmas SAL will be ending on Nov 1st. This is your last chance to join!
SAL subscribers have until Dec 31st to access all parts on their subscription page.
The SAL comes in 9 parts. The lower left part has just been released and the next part will be available as of Oct 15th.
>> see all Christmas patterns by Barbara Ana Designs
A lacemaker at her work
An awesome tribute by Perrette Samouiloff to the art of bobbin lace. The cross stitch chart includes an amazing series of tools with minute differences in shapes, beautifully rendered in cross stitch and backstitch. The samples of lace motifs and lace borders are also a real treat.
>> see more patterns by Perrette Samouiloff related to Leisure time activities or Work
More patterns with lace motifs
>> see all patterns related to Lace (all designers)
Down to the last detail
Plunge into the heart of a Victorian era house in which not a single item is missing, from the chamber pot under the bed to the pedestal table with a vase of fresh flowers, from the piano in the parlour to the dolls house in the nursery. Now can you guess where is the kitchen?
A cross stitch pattern designed by Lesley Teare.
Inside more houses
>> see all cross stitch patterns with houses (all designers)
More Victorian patterns
>> see all Victorian England patterns (all designers)
New fun and creative Christmas patterns by Chouett'alors
A fluffy Santa hat stitched with white mohair wool, tiny cross stitch ornaments hanging on a laundry line with mini clothes pegs, Chouett'alors' designer is full of creative ideas - and well though out stitching details - guaranteeing lots of fun for your Christmas stitching as well as splendid end results.
>> see all Christmas patterns by Chouett'alors
More advent calendars to cross stitch
>> see all Advent calendar's and Christmas projects
Simple joys of Fall, with Samantha Purdy
The young Canadian designer has no equal in capturing the small pleasures of life in cross stitch. Check out this sampler close up and enjoy all the fun details.
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Autumn Sampler | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Samanthapurdyneedlecraft |
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More Autumn patterns by Samantha Purdy
>> see all Fall patterns by Samanthapurdyneedlecraft
More fabulous Autumn patterns (all designers)
>> see all cross stitch patterns for Autumn
>> see all the News for Autumn patterns
Woven roses: a spiderweb stitch tutorial
Brought to you by Faby Reilly, here is a fun and colorful cross stitch pattern that doubles up as a spiderweb tutorial. How about discovering new stitches that will enhance your cross stitch projects? This is a new series by Faby Reilly that will focus on a specialty stitch at a time. Watch out for more.
>> see more patterns with mixed needlework techniques (all designers)
More rain and umbrellas
>> see all cross stitch charts with Rain showers and Umbrellas (all designers)
Lesley Teare 2020 SAL: The October part in full detail
Now available, Part Ten comes second from the left in the third row. It features a pink and mauve bird perched on an iris, among the reeds. A little butterfly flies away. There are delicate lace-like blackwork motifs both in the iris and the reeds.
Available for download to all subscribers of the Lesley Teare 2020 SAL.
>> download here (sign-in required)
>> subscribe to the SAL (you can still join at any time)
Lesley Teare 2020 SAL
A sneak preview of the November chart
Part Ten will come second from the left in the third row. It features a small tangerine bird pecking berries. It is perched on a large flower with lace-like blackwork motifs.
Part eleven will be available for download as of Nov 1st
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!
>> see all patterns designed by Kyoko Maruoka for GERA!
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
>> see all cross stitch patterns related to school (all designers)
Mother and Baby
Here is a very pretty cross stitch chart by Chouette'alors. It features a mother-hen bending her head tenderly towards her baby. We love the unique and dynamic layout with the focus on the pair's heads, while the hen's tail points strikingly upwards.
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Mum and me | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Chouett'alors |
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More Mother and baby charts
Cowboys and Indians
Small but super detailed cross stitch motifs which can be used for a multitude of applications, from key-rings, coasters and fridge magnets, to personalizing children's clothes with waste canvas. A design by Lesley Teare.
More Western designs
>> see all patterns related to north America
A new needlework tribute to Frida Kahlo
Barbara Ana continues to draw inspiration in the work and life of the exceptional woman artist. This new portrait features Frida, eyes closed, with thoughts steaming from her head and taking the form of lush tropical flowers.
More Frida by Barbara Ana
Now available, with the recent release of Frida, the complete set of four different Barbara Ana patterns inspired by the life of Frida Kahlo.
>> see all patterns by Barbara Ana paying tribute to Frida Kahlo
Halloween stitching with Barbara Ana
Subscriptions to Barbara Ana's Halloween SAL are now closed but your can now purchase the whole chart. There is plenty of fun to have stitching ahead of Halloween with Barbara Ana and dozens of amazing designs to select from.
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Spellville | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana designs |
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More Witches by Barbara Ana
>> see all Halloween patterns by Barbara Ana Designs
More fun Halloween designs
>> see all the News for Halloween, as published in Creative Poppy's newsletter
God Jul to you
Start the countdown to Christmas by cross stitching these charming scandinavian mini motifs inspired by the local handicrafts. We love the palette deliberately reduced to (almost) 3 colors which contributes to the pattern's appeal and contemporary touch characteristic of Tapestry Barn designs.
>> see all Christmas patterns by Tapestry Barn
More Nordic Christmas patterns
>> see all Christmas patterns
>> see all the Christmas news
Portrait with floral dress
This unique artistic work is brought to you by the talented Japanese designer Kyoko Maruoka of GERA! In the cross stitch portrait, the sitter's features are almost erased to better highlight the elegant silhouette and body, with a single decorative focus on the floral print of the dress.
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Woman - 1 | | Counted cross stitch pattern by GERA! Kyoko Maruoka |
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More carpets of flowers by GERA!
>> see all patterns by GERA! Kyoko Maruoka
New stitched version of the Forest Queen
It has taken time, especially since some supplies are hard to source at the time, but here is the beautifully stitched and framed Forest Queen by Barbara Ana. We hope you like her as much as we do!
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Forest Queen | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana designs |
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Quaker Wildflowers
Extraordinary wildflowers grow, long stems ending in pretty blooms. Look close though, and you will notice the woodlands are teeming with life. We love the way designer Deborah A. Dick combines the classic look of a Quaker sampler and the figurative cross stitch motifs. A Tempting Tangles design.
>> see more patterns by Tempting Tangles
>> see all the latest news for Tempting Tangles
More deer
>> see all Woodland animal patterns
Period Fashion
Designer Perrette Samouiloff has a special talent for depicting children, combined with a keen interest in period fashion. These Victorian children seem to have just walked out one of the stucco-fronted houses in the crescent streets of Belgravia or Kensington, London.
>> see more Period Fashion charts by Perrette Samouiloff
More period related patterns
Blackwork Floral calendar
Inspired by the seasons, designer Lesley Teare takes us through each month of the year and a particular flower. You can stitch the sampler as a whole, or stitch a pattern per month and use them as greeting cards.
>> see all year-round and calendar patterns (all designers)
Calm seas, light airs
Not a wrinkle on the sea. Not a breath of wind in the sails. A radiant sun ... a design truly evocative of a perfect summer day. We love the layout, inspired by the namesake quilt motif. Cross stitch pattern designed by Gracewood Stitches.
More Sailboats
>> See all patterns with Boats
Timeless
Brought to you by fun loving designer Chouett'alors, here comes Lady Frog, all dressed up and ready to go out. The chart is now available with the English text "My little black dress". You can of course keep the original French "Ma petite robe noire" to give it a flavour of Paris fashion.
More portraits of Lady Frog
>> see all cross stitch patterns by Chouett'alors
Lesley Teare 2020 SAL: The August part in full detail
Now available, Part Eight comes last in the second row. It features a long tail bird perched a flower on a worked in lace-like Blackwork motifs with a rainbow heart. The dominant colors are a aqua blue, tangerine and lime green.
Part Eight is now available for download to all subscribers of the Lesley Teare 2020 SAL.
>> download here (sign-in required)
>> subscribe to the SAL (you can join at any time)
Lesley Teare 2020 SAL
A sneak preview of the September chart
Part Nine will come first from the left in the third row. It features a blue-tailed bird and two bees buzzing around. The bird is perched on the stem of a flower worked in lace-like Blackwork motifs. The dominant colors are aqua blue, light tangerine and light yellow with a touch of green.
Part nine will be available for download as of September 1st
A surprise encounter
If you stroll in the forest after dark, keeping very quiet, you might suddenly come across the stunning Queen of the Forest, holding the sceptre to her kingdom in her hand. Full of poetry and charm, this cross stitch chart is Barbara Ana latest release.
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Forest Queen | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana designs |
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>> see more patterns by Barbara Ana Designs
>> see all the latest news for Barbara Ana designs
More patterns with Foxes
>> see all cross stitch patterns with Foxes
Owls, by the dozen
This fun and colorful sampler, brought to you by Lesley Teare, comes with twelve delightful little owls, one for each month of the year. You can stitch the sampler as a whole, or each owl individually for use as Birthday cards or as a calendar, rotating the image as the year goes round.
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Owl sampler | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare designs |
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>> see more Bird patterns by Lesley Teare designs
More Owls to cross stitch
>> see all cross stitch patterns with Owls
Peace and Love
We love the "sixties" feel of the feel the love motif by Tapestry Barn. It will look gorgeous stitched on a faded denim jacket or the pocket of a pair of jeans. Simply using waste canvas will do the trick.
This trio of patterns is also ideal for a beginner cross stitcher. It is small to stitch, the design is very straight forward and there is only cross stitch. If you are looking for a simple - but effective - pattern to teach a friend or a child, here you go!
More Cross stitch patterns suitable for beginners
>> see all cross stitch patterns for beginners
Early Quakers
Deborah A. Dick of Tempting Tangles takes us on a tour in search of the early Quakers and places where they established themselves. Two early European settlements are featured in this pair of stunning designs, such as the beautiful vineyards and lavender fields of southern France or the busy canals of the Dutch cities where they fled persecution.
More Quaker patterns by Tempting Tangles
>> see all Samplers and Quaker patterns by Tempting tangles
More patterns related to Holland
>> see all cross stitch patterns related to Holland and the Netherlands
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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There's a welcome smell emerging from the kitchen that has inspired many a designer.
Samantha Purdy Textile
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