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Cross stitch patterns designed by Shannon Christine Wasilieff
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A checkered red ribbon motif Here is a new joyful series of small patterns designed by Shannon Christine. They each feature a different motif and a pretty white greeting on the snowy background, and are embellished with a cheerful red checkered ribbon. The pattern featured right makes a lovely Christmas banner, while the smaller ones below will make delightful Miniatures, Greeting cards or Tree ornaments.  Pictured right:
Home for Christmas
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Exquisitely wrapped
Ever seen such a pile of dazzlingly wrapped gifts?
If you like intricate cross stitch detail, you'll just love this Christmas design, lavishly embellished with seed beads and golden metallics. We have also provided extra zoom-in charts so you won't miss a single detail. A pattern by Shannon Christine, a designer with superb talent for intricate and detailed needlework.
Note: Creative Poppy supports sustainable gift wrapping and creative use of recycled or reusable materials. You don't have to miss all the glitter and fun though: instead of throw-away paper and ornaments, why not make your own reusable Christmas bags that can serve again year after year?
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Santa's Sleigh | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs |
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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.
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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Fairy Fingers
A tribute of Shannon Christine to all the fairy fingers, all the little hands that cannot resist the temptation of playing around with yarn, fabrics, ribbons and trimmings, beads and button. Isn't that you?
We particularly like this design, not only because it is so decorative, but also because it is so versatile and lends itself to many creative ideas and projects. Do you like cardboard projects? Make a stunning sewing box. Sewing? Creative an organiser with pretty pockets inside. We're sure you will come up with fun ideas. Send us photos!
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By the way, Shannon Christine was also lucky to spot the Sewing Fairy the other day, seated on a spool of thread. Here is her portrait.
Enchanted Winter tale
A magical setting of snow and ice, an eerie palace seemingly deserted ... but the doors are open, perhaps waiting for a mysterious host. Now it's up to you to cross stitch the rest of the fairy-tale ....
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Ice Castle | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs |
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Open the music box
And she will start dancing... The Sugar-plum comes straight out of the Nutcracker fairy tale, set to music by Tchaikovsky. The Sugar-plum is one of the toys that come alive under the amazed gaze of a child, on Christmas Eve. A Shannon Christine Design.
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The Sugar-plum | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs |
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Another Sugar Plum Fairy, stitched on natural linen
We have also just received some photos of another dancing Sugar Plum by Shannon Christine. She was stitched on natural raw linen which emphasizes the snowflakes in the background. The color schemes and rendering of her skin, ballerina outfit and gold jewelry are exquisite.
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Beauty and the Rose
Walk into a dream palace with Shannon Wasilieff. Chandeliers shine with a thousand reflections, mirrors and gilding sparkle. The doors open and here comes.... Belle.
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Belle | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs |
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Mystery and Beauty
Who is hiding behind this Venetian mask? Whose reflection have we just caught in the mirror? To whom do these precious perfumes and jewels belong? ... Christine Shannon Wasilieff excels in depicting very feminine and romantic worlds, with a remarkable sense of detail.
Christmas Snow Globes: whole collection now available
Two more charming snowglobes to cross stitch. These are in a jar the other way round.
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Car Snow Globe | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs |
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You can now collect them all and stitch them as if they were on a shelf. So cute!
Embedded Jewels
Love Beads? Love cross stitch? Here's an opportunity to combine both in an extraordinary piece of work where sew-on emerald, ruby and topaz-like stones are combined into the stitching. Some are actually embedded, forming the main motif of the baubles, others are actually pendants. Color shading and the dimensional effect of the beads are a pure wonder. A Shannon Christine Design.
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Woodlands Christmas
Celebrating Christmas in the quiet of the woods....
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Woodlands Deer | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs |
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Woodland Fox | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs |
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Stitch a Gift-Tag
How better to personalize a gift than to stitch the gift card yourself? The stitched piece can then serve as a Christmas ornament. The three designs are also by Shannon Christine Wasilieff.
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Miniature Christmas landscapes - inside a Snowball
A lovely new series by Shannon Christine: tiny little snowy landscapes inside a glass globe. They come in different shapes so you can collect them or stitch them in a single piece of fabric. We just love the red Christmas truck loading the trees. So cute!
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New photos of Christmas Joy
Check out this beautiful stitched version of Christmas Joy, also by Shannon Christine.
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Christmas Joy | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs |
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Bewitching Beauty
Beware of those dark eyes or you may be off for a wild ride, like the cat. Did you spot the scared cat?
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Bewitched | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs |
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Jewels and fairies in the snow
Another tree, this time a branch. A white silhouette covered with snow. All the better to show of the gem-like ornaments around this bird house. Designed by Shannon Christine.
Next some tiny dancing fairies, exquisitely detailed in a mixture of beadwork and cross stitch.
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Careful when you open the door...
... of that closet. You're in for a suprise. This pattern is full of special effects, starting with the glow in the dark motifs, and the shiny black laquer effects of the specialty threads. Fun and detailed stitching for Halloween with Shannon Christine!
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Broom Closet | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine |
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New photos of Luna
Check out this beautiful stitched version of Luna, also by Shannon Christine. It was crossed stitched on 32 count Crystal Haunted by Picture This Plus Fabrics. We love the detail of the spiderweb lace on the hat!
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Luna | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Wasilieff |
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Joyful Christmas
Here's a wonderful pattern that's chockfull of everything you can dream of for Christmas.
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Christmas Joy | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs |
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On the stroke of midnight
The fairy Godmother says: "You must understand my dear. On the stroke of midnight, the spell will be broken...". Designer Shannon Christine captures that dramatic moment in exquisitely detailed cross stitch.
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Cinderella | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs |
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Spring in colorful stitches
Turquoise blue, Lime green, citrus yellow ... such bright and cheerful floss colors to get you happily cross stitching until the sunny days are here. A design by Shannon Christine Wasilieff.
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Funky Spring | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs |
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Week-end in Paris
Not booked your tickets yet? No problem, you'll be transported to a Parisian street as soon as you start stitching this lovely pattern by Shannon Christine, chock-full of quaint detail. Check out the potted windows above the florist's, the yummy cakes in the patisserie windows, or the tempting tables outside the café.
Romantic cards and greetings
Make a friend happy! Send them one of these glamorous cards for their birthday or another special occasion. These cards combine cross stitch and beadwork, and use golden highlights resulting in a remarkable 3-D effect. Also by Shannon Christine Designs.
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Bird Cage | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs |
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Portrait Gallery
New in Shannon Christine's beautiful range of portraits, an Italian lady in a Renaissance gown and headdress.
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Italian Lady | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs |
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A sumptuous mix of cross stitch and beadwork
If you are familiar with Shannon Christine's work, you won't be surprised to see her adding wonderful beaded accents to her needlework. In this exceptional piece, she takes it a step further, combining both techniques into a unique design with a dimensional effect.
This peacock's graceful head emerges from an almost psychedelic mix of joyful colors, flowers, arabesques and paisley motifs, each motif unique.
Luna, a bewitching lady
New from Shannon Christine Designs, inspired stitching for Halloween !
This extraordinary piece is all about light. The glass ball is central in this design and emits a mysterious glow. It lights up the lady's face from below. The satin folds of the dress catch the moonlight. And the round full moon itself seems to mirror the ball. Expert cross stitching with beautiful bead embellishments, brought to you by Shannon Christine Wasilieff.
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Luna | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs |
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Ballet steps and entrechat
Graceful and almost weightless, this fairy dances on, totally absorbed into her own thoughts. Designer Shannon Christine excels at depicting in cross stitch both the expression and elegant gestures of the ballerina. Combining needlework and beading, the stitched piece beautifully renders the sophisticated dress and accessories.
Stitch and Embellish with Shannon Christine
Gather your buttons and beads, trinket and charms and have fun customizing your very own piece. This design by Shannon Christine features precious keepsakes, a key, a rose, some lace... all you have to do is add your own choice of embellishments.
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Romantic Rose | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs |
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New stitched pictures of Romance in Paris! Beautifully rendered in cross stitch on raw linen fabric, and embellished with golden petite seed beads.
New pictures of the Victorian Lady
We've just received from Shannon Christine Wasilieff some lovely pictures of the Victorian Lady, with amazing beading details. We just love the way the flowing satin is embellished with golden highlights as well as the attention to detail such as the lamposts decorated with Christmas garlands.
She is stitched on 32 count Crystal Sprite by Picture This Plus Fabrics, which is an opalescent soft purple.
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Victorian Lady | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine Designs |
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On her way to a Christmas party
It's snowing as this young woman makes her way down the street, warmly clad in a red coat under which we can guess an elegant dress. She's carrying several gifts one of which is a teddy bear.
This lovely Christmas scene, combining cross stitch and beadwork, is designed by Shannon Christine Wasilieff of Shannon Christine designs.
New pictures of the Snow Queen
We have just received some gorgeous new pictures of Shannon Wasilieff's Snow Queen, with all the intricate beaded detail and metallic highlights. An amazing design combining cross stitch and beadwork.
The piece was stitched on 32 count Daydream by Crafty Kitten Fabrics (UK).
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Snow Queen | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine |
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Romance
We love Shannon Christine's unique rococo boudoir style and the precious feel of these love letters combining cross stitch and beading.
A ride on the merry-go-round
A pattern that will surely bring back good memories: old-fashioned wooden carousel horses, with their hoofs up ... are you ready for a ride?
Dancing beauties
One for winter, one for spring... Here are Shannon Christine's delighful ballerinas, standing on the tip of their toes and arching their bodies gracefully.
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Snow Queen | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine |
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Garden Fairy | | Counted cross stitch pattern by Shannon Christine |
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Stitching for Christmas with Sharron Christine
Take a peek at these fun Christmas patterns. You can hop on the Gingerbread train, stroll along Peppermint avenue ou checkout Mrs Clause's closet!
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More patterns by Shannon Christine Designs
Shannon Christine Designs cross stitch patterns. Now, available as instant downloadable patterns, on Creative Poppy's website.
There are more works by Shannon Christine Wasilieff on Creative Poppy's website, and many more to be added soon.
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