Counted Cross Stitch, Blackwork and Embroidery Designs, Patterns, Charts, and Leaflets
Find your next project in an exclusive collection of counted cross stitch charts and leaflets, blackwork patterns and embroidery designs.
If you want to keep up with what's happening in cross stitch patterns, or you are interested in a particular designer or subject, why not Register for our free newsletter featuring new additions, freebies, articles, events ... You can tailor your requirements so you receive information only when we add new items that interest you. What's In A Chart?Most cross stitch patterns are supplied on paper in booklet or leaflet form; some charts come as chart packs - individual sheets in a display bag and these can be convenient as you can work from a single sheet easily attached to your chart holder. These types of chart are delivered by airmail to you if you live outside the UK.Many people now download their cross stitch patterns direct to their own home computer. This has the advantage of not having to wait for the mail and giving you a chart that can be magnified on your screen without loss of clarity. You can print out your chart on your own printer page by page as you work through it. If you'd like to try downloading a free chart for yourself ... Click here for a FREE sample to try for yourself! Profile - Green AppleGreen Apple Inc. has been a leader in the cross stitch industry for many years and has become known for having designs of sophistication and artistic quality - designs truly worthy of becoming heirlooms.Among their most popular are the adorable Beatrix Potter and Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies, as well as Southern Roots and French Country Designs. These come mainly in booklet form with a large number of pictures in each, clearly illustrated on black and white charts. Some booklets have colour illustrations of the finished works. Many of the individual designs are small and would therefore be suitable for all abilities. Larger pieces would be for those with more experience. Ever popular is their Beatrix Potter collection with converted illustrations of birds and animals from her books which are suitable for children and the nursery. With many different formats and uses these are excellent value. Beatrix Potter was born in 1866 into an upper class Victorian family in London. While her brother was sent away to school she was educated at home in art and music. She became interested in nature and the environment in family holidays spent in Scotland and the Lake District and became a skilled artist at an early age. As well as the famous illustrations for her books, she painted landscapes, flowers and fossils. Her first book The Tale of Peter Rabbit was published in 1902 and a large number of small books followed up until around 1920, featuring her much loved characters Jemima Puddle-duck, Mrs Tiggy Winkle, Tom Kitten and many more. She retired to the Lake District where she bought a sheep farm and with the steady stream of income from her books she bought more land in the area which on her death was left to the National Trust to ensure that the beauty of the area would remain unspoiled. Her legacy is now part of the Lake District National Park. Her most famous books have been published by Frederick Warne & Company since 1902. |
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