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GERA! Cross stitch designs by Kyoko Maruoka
All the latest news about GERA!, as published in Creative Poppy's newsletter.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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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.
Cavalier, French Bulldog, Terrier, Chihuahua, Toy Poodle, Chin, Doberman, Golden Retriever, Afghan Hound, Border Collie, Akita...
They all made it into GERA! Kyoko Maruoka's latest and second series of Dog breeds. Do you recognise any?
Round boxes
Find a new creative use for your little tin boxes.
Kyoko Maruoka, GERA!s designers suggests mounting pretty cross stitch pieces onto the covers, hiding sides with decorative trimming. These little boxes will look very cute on a shelf, or you can give them away as gifts, with a little surprise inside.
Cross stitch story telling
GERA! designer Kyoko Maruoka turns well beloved folktales into beautiful little needlework gems. Her work is full of poetry, nature always making its way into her work. Check out the fun row of flowers alternating with turnips or the blissfully unaware partridges about to be trampled upon by the cat in extravagant boots.
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Puss in Boots | | Counted cross stitch pattern by GERA! by Kyoko Maruoka |
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More Children's stories by GERA!
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>> see all Stories and nursery Rhymes for Children (all designers)
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.
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!
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 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
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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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In spite of everything....
It's not every day that a cross stitch designer decides to tackle such a painful subject, so let's salute 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.
5 Matryoshka dolls, each with a little surprise inside
Kyoko Maruoka, the designer of GERA! has just brought out a new collection of matryoska. There are 5 in this set and each of them serves as a different needlework accessory. The smallest of the dolls houses a needle-threader, also acting as a fob. The medium doll opens in the shape of butterfly wings, to neatly store needles, and so on ... The finishing touches are superb: the work of a real pro!
GERA! It's Christmas again at the little Cross Stitch shop
Cheerful and creative Christmas cross stitch projects, brought to you by GERA! Kyoko Maruoka:
A pretty Christmas box: Ideal for Xmas biscuits, or maybe to store all your ribbons, bits and things at the ready for Christmas packing.
Ornaments for the Christmas Tree, with a surprise inside:
>> see all Christmas patterns by GERA! Kyoko Maruoka
With Mother Nature's blessing
There is always something special about the patterns by Japanese designer Kyoko Maruoka - GERA!
Her designs all express a gentle and joyful vision of life. This beautiful wedding pattern, with a couple exchanging vows, is no exception.
What's for dinner tonight?
You won't be disappointed. Here is an cross stitch piece stuffed with delicious food, fresh ingredients, simmering dishes and a chef who is busy everywhere. A GERA creation! Kyoko Maruoka
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Dear Chef | | Counted cross stitch pattern by GERA! Kyoko Maruoka |
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Newborn Baby
A palette of bright pastels, quite sprightly for a Birth Sampler. We love it!
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Baby Sampler | | Counted cross stitch pattern by GERA! Kyoko Maruoka |
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Baby's World
Welcome Baby into a tender world of little rabbits, birds and flowers. The soft subdued colors create a peaceful and quiet atmosphere. Includes letters and numerals for stitching baby's name.
Nursery rhymes in stitches
Little Boy Blue and Little Bo Peep in cross stitch: So cute, who can resist stitching this pair? There's also a tutorial for a perfect finish (see below).
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