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Christmas Joy
In this brand new cross stitch pattern, Perrette Samouiloff depicts the joy of children discovering their Christmas gifts. Cheerful, tender, colorful, lively, and decorative as well, this Christmas pattern has it all. Take your time to complete it, one motif at a time, as the holidays approach.
>> see more Christmas patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
New Barbara Ana Mystery chart for Halloween:
The Witchy Dreams SAL
Barbara Ana's SAL are always mysterious and keep the suspense going until the very end...
The pattern comes in 3 parts, The first part is already available, the next will be published on Oct 1st and the SAL ends on Oct 15th, in time to complete for Halloween.
>> Barbara Ana Witchy Dreams Mystery chart subscription
NEW! Welcoming Galliana designs
Brought to you by Galliana designs, here comes a brand new concept for cross stitch: picking your very own colors.
As Elaine, the designer behind Galliana cross stitch likes to say:
" Picking your fabric and flosses can be just as much fun a
s stitching it!"
Galliana patterns are especially designed so that selecting your our colors is super easy.
First, they are monochrome, with a neutral chart you can "color in"
Second, each motif is clearly identifiable and can be isolated from the rest of the design: individual books in a bookcase, a door, a
picture frame, ornamental motifs...
The Bookcase - cross stitch pattern by Galliana
Pictured left: stitched model customized with an overdyed thread and matching solid colors (Chart is pictured top right)
Color me!
With all the beautiful floss colors now available, who doesn't dream of picking their favorite colors? All you need is a pattern especially designed for that. Here are three examples of applying color to a Galliana design with very different results.
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Highland Fall | Cross stitch pattern by Galliana Chart - left Example of Stitched model - right |
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Purrfect Friends | Cross stitch pattern by Galliana Chart - left Example of Stitched model - right |
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Cross stitch pattern by Galliana Chart - left Example of Stitched model - right |
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More cross stitch patterns by Galliana
Galliana cross stitch patterns. Now, available as instant downloadable patterns, on Creative Poppy's website.
All charts are monochrome and come with a free Guide to Colors
>> see all cross stitch patterns designed by Galliana
Harbinger of Autumn
As days grow shorter and morning mist lingers, the tiny heads of the Colchicum or Autumn crocus, sprout in the fields. A sure sign of the arrival of fall and the perfect flower for the month of September. Part of the Anthea collection by Faby Reilly, with a flower to cross stitch for each month.
And the Seasons, they go round and round....
The year has gone full circle and the collection of delightful seasonal wreaths by Faby Reilly is now complete. Once your stitching is done, you can proudly display and rotate them as the year goes round.
>> see all year round patterns (all designers)
Now revealed: Barbara Ana's mystery chart
Soaring towards the sky like a hot air balloon, alongside birds and clouds, Barbara Ana's mystery lady reaches for the sun. A cross stitch pattern full of fantasy in lovely golds and browns with turquoise highlights.
>> see all patterns by Barbara Ana designs
>> see all the latest news for Barbara Ana designs
Summer duo
Now available, the Anthea flower for the month of August, not one, but a pair of contrasting flowers: a large hydrangea flower with petals wide open and a graceful lisianthus. The Anthea series of 12 montly cross stitch patterns is brought to you by Faby Reilly.
>> see more Flower patterns by Faby Reilly Designs
Starfish on the beach
As the waves softly ebb, a starfish appears among the sea shells. This exquisite cross stitch pattern includes a specialty stitch, providing a dimensional effect to the work. Thanks to an excellent step by step tutorial included with the chart, the woven picot stitch will have no more secrets for you. This pattern is part of Faby Reilly's Masterclass series, introducing a specialty stitch, one at a time in each design.
More Beach patterns
>> see all patterns related to the Seaside
The most intrepid of them all
The playground's busy. Who's brave enough to tackle the big slide? A little boy at the top seems hesitant enough. But the most intrepid of them all turns out to be the big girl in the red dress...
This cross stitch pattern by Perrette Samouiloff captures all the joys and emotions of childhood play.
>> see more Childhood patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
The Dreaming Girl featured on the back of a denim Jacket
Thanks to Wioletta, we are able to share a brilliant idea: cross stitching Barbara Ana's Dreaming Girl on the back of a denim jacket, using DMC's soluble canvas. The stitcher completed her work during her second lockdown in the end of March this year, it's no wonder she wanted to dream about visiting other places!
Wioletta customized the pattern in her very own way:
- lightening up the denim beforehand in the stitched area using bleach (the first try was too white so she added some blue and purple dye)
- substituting the earing and autumn leaves in the original pattern with charms hanging like amulets
- and finally personalizing the houses in the bottom right: " I live in Italy but I added elements of architecture of my hometown in Poland". So pretty.
Thanks so much Wioletta and congratulations for this stunning project!
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Dreaming Girl | Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs as stitched on the back of a denim jacket by Wioletta, using DMC soluble canvas |
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>> see more examples of customized finishing ideas
Revolutionary times
Japanese cross stitch designer Kyoko Maruoka (GERA!) likes to cover subjects that have particularly moved and inspired her, in this case, depicting as a pair the revolutions of 1789 in France and that of 1917 in Russia.
Both designs are stunning, not only visually attractive but very powerful in the way they render the movement and determination of the people. Great art.
>> see all patterns by GERA! Kyoko Maruoka
Two country dressers
These cross stitch patterns are quite large projects, but they will be worth every stitch. Completing each item at a time - cup, plate, teapot, soup bowl, etc. - will give you great satisfaction, and the end result, once stitching is complete is stunning.
More Blue & White Pottery
>> see all patterns with Plates, Cups and Pots (all designers)
Spot this stitch: the Rhodes Butterfly
You might be familiar with the Rhodes stitch? Or the Rhodes Heart stitch? But have you ever seen a Rhodes Butterfly stitch? We just love it!
The tiny stitch is just so cute, you'll want to fit it into some many of your works. Thing repeating it in a regular pattern in the background to liven up a design, or adding a flutter of colorful butterflies in a floral scenery....
Thanks to Faby Reilly and her excellent tutorials, you can give it a try straight away!
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Butterfly Trail
Rhodes Butterfly Masterclass | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Faby Reilly Designs |
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>> see all patterns with Butterflies (all designers)
Two new reproduction samplers by Couleur Tourterelle
The first sampler is from England and features a psalm. It has a particularly elongated shape.
and one of Spanish origin - almost monochrome except for two tiny touches of color. This one is by contrast a long band.
>> see all Reproduction Sampler patterns by Couleur Tourterelle
>> see all the news for Couleur Tourterelle
Flower of the Month: Lavender
Check these twigs of lavender closely and you'll almost feel their scent. Faby Reilly needlework expertise has no equal when it comes to designing a pretty bouquet of lavender, worked on a cross stitch base dotted with French or Colonial knots (whichever work best for you - she encourages you to compare and provides a handy tutorial for both). The July flower, part of the Anthea collection of monthly flowers, also comes with an extra blank chart and cross stitch alphabet, so you can stitch any words of you own - particularly handy for decorative room plaques in your home.
More Lavender patterns by Faby Reilly
>> see all Lavender patterns by Faby Reilly Designs
A new colorway for Serendipity
The Serendipity series offers a completely unexpected mix of design styles. Take the 3 stencil-like chrysanthemum motif or the Korean wood-screen motif featured right. Each motif could be stitched for its own sake, such as the gorgeous 'wind and cloud' motif, Art deco style. Serendipity #2 is now available in different hues of mahogany.
A cross stitch design by Gracewood Stitches.
One flower, one bird, two designs
When you first see this new release by Lesley Teare, you might wonder if you have seen this little bird before? Well you have! The existing pattern is the Blackwork design, while the new pattern is the cross stitch version. The flowers have acquired a wonderful blue hue and this time the flowers are fitted in a circular frame of smaller flowers. Now it's yours to choose which of the two patterns you'd like to stitch.
>> see all Bird patterns by Lesley Teare
Life is a Struggle
Life is a struggle as we all know, but you'll have plenty of fun cross stitching this wonderful scene of a witch struggling to gather her flock before taking off.
This gem of a pattern has been made available following a special request of a Perrette Samouiloff fan.
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
The Garden of Dreams now revealed
Ad she day-dreams, each of the young girl's thoughts seems to burst into new blooms and imaginary landscapes, gradually surrounding her, like a lush garden. A cross stitch chart by Barbara Ana
A flock of rainbow-colored hummingbirds
The hummingbird has a very special way of flapping its wings and hovering, so it can plunge its long beak into the heart of flowers, harvesting their precious nectar. Tapestry Barn expertly captures this "dance", in this series of 10 hummingbird cross stitch charts that can be stitched either individually or grouped together in a single work.
More cross stitch patterns with hummingbirds
>> see all patterns with Hummingbirds and other Tropical Birds (all designers)
Apples & Roses
Thanks to Faby Reilly, you can embellish your home all year round with a pretty seasonal wreath. Here is the one for summer, with ripe red apples and sweet little summer roses. Like all of Faby Reilly's work, always supported by excellent tutorials, it is a delicate mix of needlework techniques and stitches achieving a wonderful decorative effect.
More Roses by Faby Reilly
>> see all patterns with Roses designed by Faby Reilly
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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