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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
Don't miss Barbara Ana's Christmas 2020 mystery SAL
Barbara Ana's mystery Christmas SAL comes in 9 parts. The third part has just been released and features a snowball with snow covered houses and a forest in the background. Each new part is released every fortnight the next being July 15th.
If you are not already taking part, there is still time to catch up now with 6 delightful motifs to come.
If you have already ordered the pattern you can download your chart here.
>> see all Christmas patterns by Barbara Ana Designs
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
Feel the sand between your toes
Spot those fantastic Lolita-style sunglasses. This cross stitch pattern is bound to bring back happy memories of seaside fun. A design by Faby Reilly.
>> see all cross stitch patterns for summer (all designers)
More patterns related to the Seaside
>> see all Sea and Seaside patterns
Lime Green and Aqua blue... Blackwork
Oh so cute with a tiny heart on its cheek, here comes a Seahorse, exquisitely worked in various shades of lime green blackwork and aqua blue cross stitch. Surrounding the hippocampus are three water nymphs, with shimmering wings. A unique Blackwork design by Lesley Teare.
More underwater creatures by Lesley Teare
>> See all patterns with mermaids (all designers)
Lesley Teare 2020 SAL: The July part in full detail
Now available, Part Seven comes in the second row, in the third position from the left. It features a cute little bird with rosy cheeks about to dip its beak into a flower. It is perched on a white flower worked in lace-like Blackwork motifs. The dominant colors are a delicate mix of pink, tangerine and pale yellow.
Part Seven 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 August chart
Part Eight will come last from the left in the second row. It features a long tail bird perched a flower on a flower worked in lace-like Blackwork motifs with a rainbow heart. The dominant colors are aqua blue, tangerine and lime green.
Part Eight will be available for download as of August 1st
In the land of rolling hills and vales
The Black Cat Hollow cross stitch pattern, designed by Barbara Ana, is now available newly formatted as a single chart (formally sold in 3 parts).
Halloween Mystery SAL - Third and final part now available!
Spellville is a Halloween mystery SAL brought to you by Barbara Ana Designs. Enjoy the excitement of seeing the cross stitch pattern take shape gradually as you complete each part without knowing what is yet to come.
The Part 3 now available and the mystery chart complete.
If you have already subscribed to the SAL, visit the download page:
>> Download (sign-in required)
Not subscribed yet? The SAL subscription will still be available for purchase for a limited time. If you would like to subscribe to the SAL, you can still order below.
In the manner of vintage textile prints
Perrette Samouiloff latest release is finished into a perfect circle, as if it had been cut from a printed fabric. Inspired by vintage printed fabrics, such as Toile de Jouy, the cross stitch pattern is both elegant and decorative.
More blue monochrome patterns
>> see all blue monochrome patterns
Olden days Roses
Full of charm, these roses are also inspired by vintage textile prints. The colors are vibrant and the blue background evocative of a radiant summer sky. The design can be finished into a cushion. However the pretty motifs can be stitched individually, with many alternative finishing ideas. Check the detailed pattern information for more finishing ideas. A cross stitch design by Tapestry Barn.
>> see more patterns by Tapestry Barn
>> see all the latest news for Tapestry Barn
Formal elegance and casual charm
Here are some more roses, designed by Lesley Teare. One is a bunch freshly cut from the garden, and put in a little milk jug. The other is stylish and chic. Which is your favorite style?
>> see all patterns with Flowers designed by Lesley Teare
More Roses
There's a Rose for you, waiting to be stitched...
>> see all the latest news for cross stitching Roses
Anne of Green Gables is back
Kyoko Maruoka of GERA! has now dedicated a third design to one of her beloved books, Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. You can now stitch Anne's surroundings - the farmhouse and barn, as well as her friends house, the church and schoolhouse. As a clever finishing idea, the stitched piece is turned into a bookcover and bookmark.
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Green Gables | | Counted cross stitch pattern by GERA! Kyoko Maruoka |
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Anne & Diana | | Counted cross stitch pattern by GERA! Kyoko Maruoka |
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The Prayer | | Counted cross stitch pattern by GERA! Kyoko Maruoka |
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>> see all GERA! patterns inspired by artistic works
Simple pleasures of life
Such as watching dandelion seeds blow of in the wind, or sitting on a bench watching the birds. Or cooking a big pasta pot for friends who turn up unexpected. Three charming new releases by Samantha Purdy.
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Dandelion | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Samantha Purdy Needlecraft |
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Pasta Night | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Samantha Purdy Needlecraft |
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More yummy food with Samantha Purdy
Lesley Teare 2020 SAL
A sneak preview of the July chart
Part Seven comes in the second row, in the third position from the left. It features a cute little bird with rosy cheeks about to dip its beak into a flower. It is perched on a white flower worked in lace-like Blackwork motifs. The dominant colors are a delicate mix of pink, tangerine and pale yellow.
Part Seven will be available as of July 2020 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: The June part in full detail
Now available, Part Six comes in the second row, in the seond position from the left. It features a bird watching a bee fly away. It is perched on a giant flower worked in a variety of Blackwork motifs. The dominant colors are a delicate mix of aqua blue, tangerine and orange.
Halloween Mystery SAL - Part 2 now available!
Spellville is a Halloween mystery SAL brought to you by Barbara Ana Designs. Enjoy the excitement of seeing the cross stitch pattern take shape gradually as you complete each part without knowing what is yet to come.
Part 1 (shown below left) and Part 2 (sneek preview right) is now available. The Part 3, the final part, will be available on July 1st when the mystery chart will be complete.
The first Part shows a giant key with two witches in a busy conversation. A plant has grown in part 2, arching overhead, and the first houses of Spellville have appeared. The piece has gained color with mustard and rusty red tones.
If you have already subscribed to the SAL, visit the download page:
>> Download part 1 and 2 (sign-in required)
If you would like to subscribe to the SAL, you can order below:
More Halloween fun with Barbara Ana
Halloween is one of Barbara Ana's favourite topics. Check out her amazing range of patterns.
>> see all Halloween patterns by Barbara Ana Designs
Contrasting Lifestyles
Full of humor and fun detail, this design by GERA! Kyoko Maruoka contrasts an urban and connected lifestyle, with a cozy and relaxed style of the countryside. We just love the Andy Warhol "Campbell soup" poster on the wall of the city mouse, and the bottle of coke on the desk.
>> see all the latest news for GERA! Kyoko Maruoka
More home interiors
>> see all cross stitch patterns with Houses
Lesley Teare 2020 SAL: The May part in full detail
Now available, Part Five comes in the second row, in the first position from the left. It features a little bird with a delicate crest on its head and a butterfly flying away. It is perched on flowers worked in a variety of Blackwork motifs. The dominant colors are a delicate mix of orange, pink and purple.
A journey... in stitches
In these uncertain times, it's not easy to get away from it all. How about traveling with needle and thread? These miniature scenes will take you all over Europe and the cheerful colors will bring a taste of summer. Cross stitch designs by Tapestry Barn.
>> see more destinations (all designers)
Tutti Frutti
Brought to you by Tapestry Barn, here are two cheerful and sunny fruit patterns, real vitamin for stitchers! One has a fabric like design, that can be extended and used for any shape project, exactly as you would use fabric. The second has retro style fruit designs that can easily be turned into wonderful hand-made gifts.
>> see all the latest news for Tapestry Barn
More patterns with Summer Fruit
>> see all cross stitch patterns with fruit
Happy Childhood: new edition
At a stitcher's request we have updated the chart and are publishing a new version of "The Sheep". You therefore now have the choice of this more comptact chart (100 x 100 stitches, or approximately 7 x 7" on 14 ct) or the larger chart.
>> see all patterns of the Happy Childhood collection by Perrette Samouiloff
More Farm patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
>> See all Farm patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
More Farm patterns (all designers)
>> see all patterns with Farms & Barns (all designers)
Laundry Day
When getting the laundry done ends up in disaster.... Designed by Deborah A. Dick of Temping Tangles, and inspired by a real life event, this cross stitch piece is a real cutie. We just love the pair of jeans and other colorful clothes hanging out of the washing machine.
Focus on a stitch: Fan stitch variation
Tempting Tangles designs are always full of fun creative needlework ideas. The designer excels at finding the exact stitch that emphasizes her point and adds excitement to the stitching.
Picture the water droplets leaking from the faucet in Procrastination. These are worked in a variation of Fan stitch, and perfectly mimic the heavy drops flooding the room.
This Fan stitch variation is an easy stitch comprised of 7 straight stitches.
The beauty of counted stitching, is that you can easily add decorative specialty stitches. Unlike free-hand embroidery, your needle is guided by the fabric. You need only follow the chart and will get the exact finished effect that the design calls for.
>> see all the latest news for Tempting Tangles
Lost in their thoughts
Lesley Teare works her magic for these two stunning portraits, worked in a combination of cross stitch and Blackwork. Check out close the wonderful details of the motifs of their elaborate dress and the way the beautiful textures of the fabrics are rendered in stitches.
More Blackwork portraits by Lesley Teare Designs
>> see all Blackwork patterns by Lesley Teare Designs
>> see all Portraits by Lesley Teare Designs
Stitchers' Wisdom
As every stitcher well knows, the only way to make progress, is to take it "One Stitch at a Time". A cute and relevant cross stitch design by Tiny Modernist.
>> see more patterns with Needlework Quotes and Sayings (all designers)
More patterns related to Sewing and Needlework
>> see all patterns from the Stitcher's Corner
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.
That's not all! More news continued on next page...
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