Cross Stitch Blog, page 22

DMC designs for 2016

19th Apr 2016

Here are images of four bird designs that I have created for DMC. They will be produced as kits later this year along with a seasonal landscape series. Check out their latest catalogue at: www.dmccreative.co.uk

Butterlfly design

13th Apr 2016

Hi, hope your week is going well and just to say that you can find this pretty, and unusual floral butterfly in the latest Cross Stitch Collection, issue 261. It is designed with only full cross stitches and there are no back stitches - so easy to stitch! The design size is 120 x 120

Happy Easter

25th Mar 2016

If you are part of the Facebook phenomenom then here is the link to my page which has weekly updates on my designs.

A very happy Easter to you all, Lxx

facebook.com/LesleyTeare

Eastern Promise

23rd Mar 2016

I've created many geisha designs throughout my career, but it's a theme I never tire of. Find this Oriental design in the latest edition, issue 128 of Cross Stitch GOLD magazine which is out now. I have to add that I think the stitcher will be mortified that she has missed out some backstitches along the parasol handle, but the stitches are all there on the chart...... I have added my picture with all of the backstitches in place.

Going Dutch

14th Mar 2016

These four designs are based on the pretty Delftware, or Delft pottery, originating in the Netherlands in the 16th century. I adore, as many of you will know, blue and white china and this group of stitched tile patterns, will look delightful hanging alongside my pine dresser that is full of this type of pottery.

Although I have stitched my four as a small sampler, each motif would look great mounted on a box frame so that you could display them on a...

Gallop away!

17th Feb 2016

Find this vintage beauty in the latest edition of Cross Stitch Crazy, issue 214. Although full of detail it is fairly easy to stitch. It would make a lovely picture or, as a stitcher has already mentioned to me, suitable for a special occasion such as a wedding or a new born. I suggest if you wish to add extra details, then leave a space at the bottom of the picture to add the text, and repeat the row of...

6 New Flower GIrls

9th Feb 2016

I'm really pleased to be able to offer the Country Lasses that Bothy Threads have been selling as kits for many years. The designs are available as downloadable pdf files for you to print.

 I am delighted to say there are two new flower girls and the the others have been altered and updated to bring them in line with my level of technical skills now.

More Teddies!

25th Jan 2016

If like me you love stitching teddies, small or large then check out the latest group of 6 "Lovable Tedddies" that you can find under the "CARDS" heading on my SHOP page.

Here you will also find this recent group of 12 individual ones, which means you could have a teddy to stitch for any occasion! These single teds come with an alphabet so you can personalise each design if wished.

Start the year with a teddy!

3rd Jan 2016

I can't believe that this New Year has been so difficult for me with the computer and my website.....but.....I may just be getting some where. Here is the first picture of 12 teddies that will take you through the stitching year with card designs for many different occasions from Christmas, Valentine, Easter and many more. All of the designs will be added as downloadable pdf files later in the week.

So a belated "happy New Year" and I look forward to showing...

Update on a birthday fairy

2nd Jan 2016

The following section gives details on how to make this delightful calendar. This picture was posted before Christmas and the details have also been added to that page. But in case you missed it, here it is again along with all of the instructions.

 My thanks to DJ for showing us her lovely work and this additional guidance for us all to create our own calendar.

From DJ

Someone had inquired as to how I finished this piece. I did not post earlier, since I...

Happy Christmas everyone

22nd Dec 2015

From me and my two lovely grand daughters, Leah and Rosie, we hope you all have a wonderful Christmas day. 

My very best wishes for a happy New year, especially to enjoy even more cross stitch designs.

Teddy bear's picnic

22nd Dec 2015

Also in the latest GOLD, issue126, there is this fun picture to delight all teddy bear fans....including me! This picture will be given to my grand daughters as they already at five and one yer's old, have quite a collection of teddies of their own.

This was great to fun to draw and paint before charting and I hope the bright colours and fun little details will make it a joy to stitch.

Fantasy Mermaid

21st Dec 2015

In the latest edition of Cross Stitch GOLD magazine you can find this magical mermaid and her fantasy friends. I hope you will be as entranced by this scene as I was whilst bringing it to life! With pearly seed beads and glorious shades of aqua and turquoise I hope this design has a wonderful underwater feel.

Blackwork ideas

19th Dec 2015

50 ideas for blackwork gift ideas. Find them in the latest edition of CRAZY Cross Stitch magazine, issue 212. I have shown just a few of them here, but if you like them and wish to try a new technique and embrace the beauty of blackwork in this colourful collection then this group is a must!

Stocking fillers

11th Dec 2015

There is still time to buy one of these cross stitch books for Christmas. Each book contains twenty charts with a sewn design size of 8 x 8 inches (230 x 230 mm)

Each one costs £5.75 with p/p Free in the UK.

Postage varies for the rest of the world.

Art Deco lady

9th Dec 2015

"Putting on the glitz!" This stunning design is embellished with metalic threads and glistening seed beads to make the perfect, fashionable Art Deco lady, otherwise known as  "flapper." This design exudes the luxury and glamour of the 1920's when the modernistic style associated with it was often characterised by geometric shapes and lavish ornamentation of feathers and fringing, beads and jewellery that would have been worn for an evening out - possibly dancing to the Charleston.

Find her in the latest...

Pretty Ballerina

8th Dec 2015

I have just had a wonderful two weeks away in Cambodia and Vietnam. A brilliant and very interesting holiday to an area I knew little about. The people were lovely in both countries with such charm and dignity when many are so poor, especially along the banks of the Mekong river. It was a priviledge to see them at work and in their environment.

Back to work now and the picture of the pretty ballerina can be found in the latest...

Latest design out now!

19th Nov 2015

This seasonal picture of some of our lovely British garden birds will be a delight to look at, especailly during the winter months. Find this in the latest edition of Cross Stitch Collection, issue 256 out now. The design has been stitched on a cream fabric but a natural linen would also work well. It's great fun to see the wren, goldfinch, great tit, blue tit and the robin appear as one progresses through the design. This wreath style border is filled with...