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Blood-red dots in a sea of golden wheat
How best to capture the fragile beauty of the poppy? With needle and thread, as demonstrated in this lovely summer biscornu design by Tiny Modernist.
>> see all biscornu patterns by Tiny Modernist
More red poppies
>> see all cross stitch patterns with poppies
Little Sailor
Celebrate the arrival of a new-born baby with this sunny and cheerful birth announcement sampler. The child will have pleasure discovering the tiny nautical motives. A Riverdrift House design.
>> see all patterns celebrating the birth of a Baby (all designers)
>> see all patterns related to the Sea and Seaside (all designers)
An explosion of colors
Joyful colors seem to come bursting out of this new cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana, appropriately named color therapy. The piece was stitched directly on a denim shirt using waste canvas.
>> see more patterns by Barbara Ana Designs
>> see all the latest news for Barbara Ana Designs
Fruit of the month: Juicy red Cherries
>> see all Cherry patterns to cross stitch
Roaming Baby Boars
A unique design inspired by the Japanese zodiac: this year is the year of the boar. Designer Kyoko Maruoka of Gera! shows the little boars roaming among flowers native to Japan, including coral red Higanbana (red spider lilies). The second design features a sparrow and forget-me-not.
More Needlework Boxes and Organizers
>> see all Needlework Boxes and Organizers
His Helmet is of Gold
A cross stitch tribute by Deborah A. Dick of Tempting Tangles to Emily Dickinson's poem "The Bee" with stitches and colours that perfectly complement the words.
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Bees in Clover | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Tempting Tangles Designs |
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More poetic Words in Stitches by Tempting Tangles
Arc of WhiteA spider sewed at night. Without a light. Upon an arc of white. | 
Myrtle & Rose (detail)Knowest thou the land where the lemon trees bloom, Where the golden orange glows in the deep thicket’s gloom,
Where a wind ever soft .... | 
Second Star...So come with me, where dreams are born, and time is never planned. Just think of happy things, and your heart will fly on wings, forever | 
Red Finch Winter SongSilvery Dusk and Blushing Dawn, The Red Finch sings his Winter Song |
>> see all Words, Wisdom and Poetry by Tempting Tangles
Liberty for all
All around the globe, let the bells of Liberty resound. Freedom, a universal human right celebrated in cross stitch by Tempting Tangles.
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Freedom | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Tempting Tangles |
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>> see more patterns with Quotes by Tempting Tangles
Garden mosaic
The mansion looks beautiful in the background with large windows opening directly onto the grounds. The highlight though is the garden, with a beautiful terrace paved with colorful tiles, like a carpet. It is surrounded by basins of flowers and topiaries. Everywhere birds, flowers, a little corner of paradise.
Part of Riverdrift House's beautiful collection of cross stitch samplers featuring manor houses and gardens.
18th century England
Here's another cross stitch pattern dedicated to "classic" country homes and Georgian architecture. Wonderful little miniatures brought to you by Lesley Teare Designs.
>> see all patterns with Houses (all designers)
More Manors and Country Homes in cross stitch
The sweet sounds of Music
Brought to you by Riverdrift House, here is an elegant cross stitch sampler that will delight any music lover. As your eyes wander from word to word, no doubt you will start to hear the sweet sound of music.
More cross stitch patterns related to music
>> see all patterns related to Music
Quilt Block Village
A couple of houses, people relaxing at home or pottering about... But look closer: do you notice anything special about the trees?
Samantha Purdy's unique cross stitch style and creativity.
More Quilt Block inspired patterns
>> see all cross stitch patterns inspired by Quilting & Patchwork
Night Owl
Day and Night, big eyes watching you. A Glow-in-the-Dark pattern by Faby Reilly.
More Glow-in-the-Dark patterns
>> see all cross stitch patterns using Glow-in-the-Dark floss
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 - Butterfly i-phone case
As featured in Cross stitch Crazy magazine issue 258 on sale July/August 2019
>> see all the patterns featured in cross stitch and needlework magazines
Love gives you .... fins!
Fancy this little mermaid working hard to swim against the current: She's carrying a huge basket of underwater flowers, a gift for her beloved. A superb allegory of Love brought to you in cross stitch by Barbara Ana.
>> see more Love related patterns by Barbara Ana Designs
>> see all patterns with mermaids (all designers)
Porthole view
Peek through the porthole. A little girl is fishing among the seaweed and plants of the coastline but the fish are playing in the waves unperturbed. You can almost hear the cry of the seagulls. A design by Perrette Samouiloff.
More Seaside patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
Perrette Samouiloff excels at depicting seaside scenes, you can see she really enjoys observing sealife and people having fun near the sea.
>> see all Seaside patterns by Perrette Samouiloff
Beach fashion
Polka dots everywhere! This is Lilli Violette's vision of an idyllic day at the beach with plenty of oh-so-cute detail such as the wicker picnic basket used to carry the coffee pot, which is lined with red checker cloth.
>> see all the latest news for Lilli Violette
Vying for attention
Snuggled against each other, painted in bright colors, each of these little beach huts seems to be vying for attention. Deck chairs and surfboards are out. It's a perfect day at the beach. A design by Tiny Modernist.
>> see more patterns by Tiny Modernist
>> see all the latest news for Tiny Modernist
More patterns with beach huts
>> see all patterns related to the Sea and the Seaside (all designers)
Summer is here!
Apologies to our friends in the Southern hemisphere if we get a little excited. In our part of the world it's now officially and finally Summer!
>> see all patterns related to summer
>> see all the cross stitch news for summer
Mix and Match Needlework techniques
Brought to you by Lesley Teare, not only is this design gorgeous, it's quite a thrill to stitch. You'll be working intricate blackwork motifs of many a kind when stitching the petals of flowers with the black outlines, then switching to regular Cross stitch with Backstitch and French knot highlights, then finally, it's fast-forward for the borders and leaf motifs in just plain cross stitch. The stitched piece is just stunning.
>> see more Blackwork patterns by Lesley Teare Designs
>> see all the latest news for Lesley Teare Designs
Butterfly Flowers
Where do the petals really end, and when do they become butterflies? Cheerful and creative cross stitch brought to you by Kyoko Maruoka for GERA!
>> see all the latest news for GERA! Kyoko Maruoka
More patterns with Butterflies
>> see all cross stitch patterns with Butterflies
Fragrant Lilac flowers
A little bumblebee digs his head deep into the tiny flowers, amazingly rendered in cross stitch by Faby Reilly in a rich palette of light purples.
More Flower Biscornu by Faby Reilly
Part of a collection of over 20 flowers, each exquisitely designed.
>> see all Biscornu patterns by Faby Reilly Designs
Cross stitch Garden
The simples joys of life, like holding a watering hose on a warm summer days and tending to one's garden. Brought to you with a contemporary touch by Samantha Purdy.
The happy gardener is equipped with a straw hat and a nice denim overalls. The rows are well aligned and tidy, geometric style. However the presence of birds, butterflies and lady birds gives them life.
>> see more patterns by Samantha Purdy Needlecraft
>> see all the latest news for Samantha Purdy Needlecraft
More Plants and Garden patterns by Samantha Purdy
>> see all patterns with Plants and Gardens (all designers)
Creative Poppy Designers in the news
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Shannon Christine Designs - Garden Fairy
As featured in Cross stitch Crazy magazine issue 257 on sale June/July 2019
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>> see all the patterns featured in cross stitch and needlework magazines
Legendary Dragon
Checkout this amazing biscornu, with a dragon spitting fire (or flowers?) with Prince Charming's castle in the distance, banners floating in the wind. A story told in stitches by Tiny Modernist.
Another legendary biscornu
This time by Barbara Ana, and featuring the magic prince waiting for his kiss.
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Frogscornu | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Barbara Ana Designs |
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Picture book cross stitch
Brought to you by Kyoko Maruoka of GERA!, these 20 mini motifs are beautifully designed, simple yet visually attractive, which is what good design is always about.
The patterns will be perfect for many a project for our little ones, whether following the original idea of assembly, applying on ready-to-stitch baby items or using waste canvas (or soluble canvas) to cross stitch on children's clothes.
Patchwork Style assembly
It's a great idea to assemble small motifs patchwork style. The big advantage is that it allows you to cross stitch on a variety of colors backgrounds, in this case, 4 different colors of Permin linen.
There are two golden rule to follow though: squares must be cut exactly to the same size and the embroidery perfectly centered.
Here's a useful link to see how to assemble squares
>> Making a quilt with squares of fabric
Who's afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? Not in any case these three little pigs, standing proud and welcoming at the door of their houses, one made of straw, one made of wood and the last one made of bricks. This cross stitch design in the shape of a long banner, is perfect for making a wall measuring chart for a child's room. Pictured right: Three Little Pigs
Counted cross stitch pattern by GERA! by Kyoko Maruoka |  |
Zooming into nature
Well, of course this design tells the tale of Thumbelina, and the miniature girl's close up encounters with toads, cockchafers and the like. But isn't it also an invitation to zoom in ourselves and take a stroll in this miniature world, so poetically depicted by Kyoko Maruoka of GERA!.
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Thumbelina | | Counted cross stitch pattern by GERA! Kyoko Maruoka |
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More stories told in stitches by GERA!
>> see all Children's patterns by GERA!
>> see all the latest news for GERA! Kyoko Maruoka
As soon as the moon comes up...
... and when the moonlight touches her wings, she will turn into .... But when the moonlight leaves the lake....another beautiful story told in stitches by Tiny Modernist.
More stories told in stitches
>> see all cross stitch patterns with children's stories
>> see all cross stitch patterns with princesses and fairytales
Heirloom Family Tree sampler
Have you ever considered stitching a family tree for a newborn baby in your family?
Here is a stunning one, very cleverly designed, with a quaker style tree carrying woven baskets (or nests) for each generation that preceded. An amazing piece of needlework brought to you by Deborah A. Dick of Tempting Tangles.
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Ancestral Tree | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Tempting Tangles Designs |
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Rock-a-bye Baby
Why would the cradle rock? Of course, there are chimps swinging in the tree! Pretty and fun, a traditional nursery rhyme and lullaby turned into a Birth announcement sampler. A Tempting Tangles design.
>> see all Family and birth patterns by Tempting Tangles Designs
>> see all the latest news for Tempting Tangles Designs
A new Baby, another 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.
>> see more patterns by Shannon Christine Designs
>> see all the latest news for Shannon Christine Designs
Flower Babies
Brought to you by Marie-Anne Réthoret-Melin, two Baby samplers, one for a boy, one for a girl, with an adorable "French touch".
>> see more Children's patterns by Marie-Anne Réthoret-Melin
More Birth Announcement patterns
>> see all cross stitch patterns celebrating a Baby's Birth
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
>> see ALL patterns for Baby and Toddlers
>> see all the latest news for Baby patterns
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.
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
>> see all the latest news for GERA! Kyoko Maruoka
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
>> see all the latest news for Barbara Ana Designs
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
>> see all the latest news for Wedding patterns (all designers)
More patterns with monograms
>> see all patterns with Monograms
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 the latest news for Shannon Christine Designs
>> see all patterns related to fashion and accessories (all designers)
More Art Deco designs
>> see all Art Deco designs
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?
Click on the picture to access to the corresponding design.
Barnara Ana Designs - Mom & Me
As featured in Cross Stitch Crazy magazine issue 255 on sale April/May 2019
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>> see all the patterns featured in cross stitch and needlework magazines
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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