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Baby Tree
How about stitching one of these trees to greet a new baby? Brought to you by Shannon Christine, they are full of cute mini motifs and amazing detail.
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New vintage cross stitch postcards by Monique Bonnin
Celebrate the birth of a new baby, retro style, with these fun patterns, sure to be cherished by the new parents. You can even actually send the cards by post.
>> see more Vintage post card patterns by Monique Bonnin
Creative Poppy Designers in the news
Searching for a cross stitch pattern you've seen featured in a needlework magazine?
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Faby Reilly Designs - Peacock Biscornu
As featured in Cross stitch Gold magazine issue 156 on sale June/July 2019
GERA! Kyoko Maruoka - The Little Mermaid
As featured in Cross stitch Crazy magazine issue 256 on sale May/June 2019
Lilli Violette - I love my Kitchen
As featured in the best Buys section of World of Cross stitching magazine issue 282 on sale June 2019
>> see all the patterns featured in cross stitch and needlework magazines
In spite of everything....
It's not every day that a cross stitch designer decides to tackle such a painful subject, so let's welcome the work of Kyoko Maruoka, who, with utmost delicacy, pays tribute to Anne Frank, telling both the hope and horrors of war. A design in tribute to a young girl who did not have time to live, but continues to inspire ...
Heart-felt feelings, in stitches
The two designs that follow are inspired by Lucy M. Montgomery's novel, "Anne of Green Gables".
The book tells of the confused feelings and emotions of Anne, a young orphan, as she starts her new life at the farm. Kyoko Maruoka depicts two early highlights of the novel, in very expressive embroidery designs.
The first piece shows Anne discovering the power of prayer in a very personal way.
The second design shows Anne meeting with Diana and the start of a life-long friendship.
>> see more patterns by GERA! Kyoko Maruoka
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Appearing as in a dream
Full of poetry and dreamlike charm, this new design by Barbara Ana celebrates the joys of Spring.
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Spring Deer | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs |
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>> see more patterns by Barbara Ana Designs
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Old-fashioned roses and monograms
Here is a superb cross stitch project designed by Perrette Samouiloff. It draws its inspiration from old garden roses, the ones with flowers turning from pink to yellow.
A beautiful alphabet of monograms comes with the chart, letting you to personalize the stitch piece, a perfect gift for a wedding, a wedding anniversary. Mounted as a cushion, t will make an elegant piece of decoration at the head of a bed or on an old armchair.
The design is also available in a lovely monochrome version, cross stitched in white on natural raw linen, giving it a classic and elegant "French" look.
>> see all Wedding patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
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More patterns with monograms
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Ready to party!
The Roaring Twenties, Charleston, jazz, high-spirited exuberant parties, emancipation of women, straight and liberated silhouettes, the fashion of the 20s is still exerting its influence. This intricate cross stitch design, embellished with beads, is evocative both of the elegance and the partying spirit of the time. A Shannon Christine design.
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Art Deco Lady | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs |
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>> see all patterns related to fashion and accessories (all designers)
More Art Deco designs
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Cross stitch and Blackwork
Colors sparkle in this stunning summer chart designed by Lesley Teare. Like the other models in the collection it blends two counted stitch techniques, cross-stitch is used for color, and Blackwork for filling flowers with a lace-like effects.
More Birds by Lesley Teare
>> see all Blackwork patterns by Lesley Teare Designs
>> see all Bird patterns by Lesley Teare Designs
Quilting Blocks
The eight pointed diamond star is the inspiration for this "Home Sweet Home" design. Its points encase tiny little houses and flower motifs.
The piece is cross stitched in luminous DMC Variegated Red, which very gradually changes colors (used both in the stars and the border motifs), adding warmth to the design. A Riverdrift House design.
>> see all the latest news for Patchwork and Quilt inspired patterns
Fascinating Inca Empire
The ancient Andean civilization continues to fascinate, leaving us with enigmatic and mysterious designs. This colorful Riverdrift House sampler combines motifs of strange gods dripping gold, stylized animals, geometric patterns drawn from traditional hand-woven textiles. The cross stitch pattern is full of captivating details.
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Inca sampler | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Riverdrift House |
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Creative Poppy Designers in the news
Searching for a cross stitch pattern you've seen featured in a needlework magazine?
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Barnara Ana Designs - Mom & Me
As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy magazine issue 255 on sale April/May 2019
 | | Mom & Me | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Barnara Ana Designs |
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>> see all the patterns featured in cross stitch and needlework magazines
Tapestry Barn designs - now available
We are happy to announce that Creative Poppy will now be publishing a selection of Tapestry Barn cross stitch patterns, now, available as instant downloadable charts.
Don't be confused by its name, Tapestry Barn designs a lovely range of cross stitch patterns in addition to their needlepoint kits. Time to open that barn door!
>> see all cross stitch patterns designed by Tapestry Barn
Sustainable shopping
For your next trip to the market, say a polite no thank-you to plastic bags and pile your stuff into this cheerful shopping bag, created patchwork style in sunny colors. The cross stitch front piece is simply applied to a regular hessian bag.
Bugs of the friendly sort
Here's a creative home decor project, sure to brighten up one's day. This cross stitch chart is full of friendly bugs in colorful colors just waiting to settle down in the crafts corner of your home. Plastic canvas is your friend as it lets you cut out shapes right next to the brim of your stitching. It works great for magnets too!
School of Fish
Sunny Portugal inspired motifs for these little fishes, so pretty as a decorative motif but adorable too when stitched individually. Just add a little padding and hang them on the wall on little hooks, to decorate a bathroom or a corner of your house.
Hand painted Folk art
The letters stand out in the manner of hand painted blocks of wood, creating a sort of optical illusion in this elegant cross stitch sampler. The black background lends a lot of elegance but white and other alternative colors will work well too.
Rough Guys
For the men in your life, a Wild West ABC opening all sorts of creative possibilities.
Hello Little One
Welcome a new Baby into this World with gusto and style. Tapestry Barn's darling range of cross stitch cards for newborn babies comes in punchy colors with a modern feel.
Christmas Decs - Deck the hall with Tapestry Barn
Fun Christmas cross stitching with a colorful and modern touch. Get started now!
Cross stitch designs by Tapestry Barn
Check out some more...
>> see all patterns by Tapestry Barn
Sweet Peas and Honeysuckle by Faby Reilly
Here comes a splendid pair of fragrant blossoms, joining a gallery of flowers, some humble, some majestic, all coming to life in stitches under Faby Reilly's magic touch.
With its outer curves and central hollow, the biscornu is an ideal shape for these flower themed cross stitch patterns.
More Flower Biscornus in Faby Reilly's collection
>> see all Biscornu patterns by Faby Reilly
Creative Gardening projects by Lesley Teare
No need to grab your gloves and tools to start gardening. Keep your hands clean and stick to your stitching with these two lovely projects by Lesley Teare.
The seed packets open amazing creative possibilities such as greeting cards with packs filled with actual grains, as a gift for a gardener friend - or a decorative box frame with the packs displayed side by side - or a gardening apron with 3 pockets. The possibilities are endless.
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Seed Packets | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs |
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More gardening patterns
>> see all Garden and Gardening patterns (all designers)
Fairy Greetings - May to August
Celebrate friend and family Birthdays in stitches - all year round.
Now available May, June July and August Birthday cards by Lesley Teare.
>> see all Greeting and Birthday card patterns (all designers)
More Birthday cards by Lesley Teare
>> see all Greeting and Birthday card patterns (all designers)
Welcoming designer Lilli Violette
We are happy to announce that Creative Poppy will now be publishing a selection of Lilli Violette cross stitch patterns, now, available as instant downloadable charts.
All designs have been newly recharted with convenient symbolic and color charts, designed to be easy-to read, even in the denser parts of the chart.
>> see all cross stitch patterns designed by Lilli Violette
A darling little Needlework Shop
Which stitcher hasn't ever dreamed of running her own little needlework shop? Here is a cross stitch design quite representative of Lilli Violette's unique style. Full of colors, brimming with detail, and always ... those signature polka dots, here stitched in white over a red background, even within the letters that are part of the design.
Hand made Quilts for sale
Beautiful quilts are proudly displayed for sale in this design inspired by the Amish way of life.
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Quilt Sale | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Lilli Violette |
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A collection of colorful bowls
Spick and span, all the bowls are neatly aligned on the wooden shelves. They come in an incredible variety of designs, each one lovingly designed in a combination of motifs.
Tell me a story Lilli Violette loves to tell stories, in cross stitch that is. Stitch by stitch, her colorful characters come to life, like lovely illustrations in a book.
"Cera una volta" (pictured right) means "Once upon a time" in Italian. This chart is now available in the English translation. Once Upon a Time
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Three Girls wanna have fun
Look close and you'll see each of these three friends has her own personality and style. Check the one in the middle with an artist's blouse over rolled up jeans - for the visit to the farmers market - and then wearing a braided ribbon in her hair for the trip up the mountains. These girls love to dress up and have fun. You'll meet them again as they go out and about in their fancy outfits.
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Edelweiss | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Lilli Violette |
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>> see all cross stitch patterns by Lilli Violette
Faby Reilly: Peacock Needlework Accessory set
Brought to you by Faby Reilly, a stunning set of assorted Needlework accessories including a Scissor case & Fob, a Needlebook and a Pin-cushion Biscornu. Each cross stitch chart comes with a fully detailed finishing tutorial..
>> see more Stitcher's accessory patterns by Faby Reilly Designs
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Tempting Tangles' Architectural delights
Who needs Lego bricks when you can cross stitch?
When a creative mind such as Debborah A. Dick of Tempting Tangles sets off to create her dream houses, you get so much more than a simple assembly of blocks (or cross stitches). Windows come to life with elaborate panes, curtains and light sifting trough. Glass work on the sash windows comes with 2 different options of ornamental designs in backstitch. The beautiful architectural detail is an extra bonus to the pleasure of stitching.
>> see more patterns by Tempting Tangles Designs
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More Houses
>> see all patterns with houses
Bluebells and Daffodils
Blue and bright Yellow... the pleasures of Spring stitching await.
>> see all patterns for Spring
Devoted Love
Barbara Ana's tribute to Frida Kalho and the love she devoted to Diego Rivera, an allegory of passionate love with its joys, sufferings and pains. The cross stitch pattern with fabulous colors is set in a beautiful background of tropical flowers and imbued with Mexican charm.
Another portrait of Frida by Barbara Ana
Baroque and esoteric, in the manner of Frida Kalho's own autoportraits, and an appropriate title for a woman who lived her life to the full.
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Viva la Vida | | 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 Réthoret-Melin - Satin Scissor Case & Fob - Sunny Colors
As featured in Cross stitch Crazy magazine issue 243 on sale February/March 2019
Riverdrift House - Spring Mini Sampler
As featured in Cross stitch Crazy magazine issue 243 on sale February/March 2019
>> see all the patterns featured in cross stitch and needlework magazines
Springtime, happy time
This spring scene, embedded in a heart, is full of cheerfulness and joy. Everyone is outside enjoying the first beautiful days. A couple is picking flowers. A bird sings on the roof. Even the cat has ventured outdoors enjoying the sun.
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Spring Heart | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs |
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More Spring patterns by Barbara Ana
>> see all Spring patterns by Barbara Ana Designs
Cross stitching for little ones
Just to looking at these baby animals charts and their beautiful range of soft colors, makes you want to stitch for a little one. These patterns stem from a creative idea by Lesley Teare to reproduce in cross stitch the effects of patchwork, with "printed fabric" silhouettes applied "appliqué style" on the background fabric.
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Floral Cuties | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Lesley Teare Designs |
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More baby Motifs
>> see more patterns for babies (all designers)
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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