Spring Fairy from Cross Stitch Collection ©Joan A. Elliott
A quick post to let you all know that I have a new fairy design coming out in the next issue of the UK’s fabulous magazine, Cross Stitch Collection (Issue 167 on sale in the UK January 16th and a bit later in the US). The Spring Fairy is the first in a series of four that you will see this year. The design measures 12 x 16 inches and is stitched on a gorgeous hand-dyed fabric called Fairy Footprints from Polstitches. Please have a look at their website for a full display of some of the most delicious fabrics you’ll ever find! www.polstitchesdesigns.co.uk
The picture above is a fabric printout from my files so you do not get the full hand-dyed effect which sets off the design beautifully. I’ll post the ‘real thing’ once the magazine arrives.
The commission to do this fairy series was a great opportunity for me to continue with the fantasy theme from my book Bewitching Cross Stitch. I also have two smaller fantasy commissions coming up so I will keep you posted about when to look for them. Thank you all for the enthusiastic response to the new book!
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Photo courtesy of Charles Craft, Inc. 'I Love You To the Moon' is © Joan A. Elliott
My ‘I Love You To The Moon’ design is now appearing in new ads from Charles Craft. You can purchase this chart directly from Charles Craft. Please visit their site for contact information: www.charlescraft.com
Blackwork Birds
In the current issue of Cross Stitcher from the UK (#209) you’ll find my Blackwork Birds design. For a richly elegant look, try working this one using a dark background with lighter thread.
Blackwork Birds copyright Joan A. Elliott
Blackwork Birds © Joan A. Elliott
Tags: Bewitching Cross Stitch, blackwork, cross stitch fairies, Joan Elliott cross stitch
January 18, 2009 at 1:03 pm |
I adore the new patterns especially the new fairy and the blackword birds. I love blackwork and remember I am still available to help with setting up a blog for selling your masterpieces.
February 23, 2009 at 6:20 pm |
I just started stitching the Spring Fairy today. She’s beautiful and I’m looking forward to the other fairies.
May 17, 2009 at 6:04 am |
Very glad I was able to get my hands on the Spring Fairy, and I currently have the Blackwork Peacocks kitted up and ready to stitch once I have finished two friends’ birthday presents!
May 20, 2009 at 6:29 pm |
Alas! The magazine is sold out, and a search on the Internet gave no results. Is there any possibility of getting the chart otherwise? As I live in the Netherlands, this Magazine cannot be found in any shop….
October 9, 2009 at 4:29 pm |
I AM INTERESTED IN OBTAINING THE SUMMER FAIRY, VICTORIAN LADY AND BLUE GEISHA CHARTS. CAN YOU TELL ME IF I CAN ORDER THEM THROUGH YOU ? WOULD LOVE TO GET THEM !
November 8, 2009 at 7:16 pm |
I love the fairy! There’s something so cheerful about the mushrooms and something very whimsical yet very caring about her. I would love to add all the seasonal fairies to my collection!