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These designs, published by Heritage Stitchcraft, are based on the wonderful, delicate designs by Valerie Pfeiffer. When we display the models in the shop or at shows, they just draw people right to them!

Spring Seasonal Garland from Valerie Pfeiffer - click to see more Summer Seasonal Garland from Valerie Pfeiffer - click to see more Autumn Seasonal Garland from Valerie Pfeiffer - click to see more Winter Seasonal Garland from Valerie Pfeiffer - click to see more
Seasonal Garlands
Everyone loves these charming little birds of Valerie Pfeiffer's, their tiny backstitch details make their feathers come alive!!! You'll recognize single birds taken from her other designs that are surrounded by a wreath of seasonal florals. Offered in chart format, each design finishes approx 8 x 8 on 28ct.

The charting on these is a bit different than our US designers use... these patterns feature some half and quarter stitches. Instead of a tiny 1/4 stitch... you work the whole X, but over one thread. Consequently, you'll need to choose an 'over two' fabric... not Aida for these. So cute!


Christmas Chick from Valerie Pfeiffer -- click to see moreChristmas Chick
We've had this little guy for some time... and I was going to put him up on the website early this summer... but the timing didn't seem right... 105 degrees outside! Anyway, I kind of forgot about him, till we were doing our 'pre-sale cleaning!' He's one of Valerie Pfeiffer's darling little birds... singing Christmas Songs!!!

Offered as a chart, he finishes approx 3 x 3 on 28 or 32ct, and is stitched in DMC flosses. I think he's precious... and I didn't want another year to go by without giving him his little place of honor on our website!



Bluebell Chick-Chat from Valerie Pfeiffer -- click to see lots more Berry Chick-Chat from Valerie Pfeiffer -- click to see lots more Fuchsia Chick-Chat from Valerie Pfeiffer -- click to see lots more Rose Chick-Chat from Valerie Pfeiffer -- click to see lots more
Chick-Chats
Bluebell Chick-Chat is one of the four newest VP bird duets! Absolutely DARLING... this set of four couples perched on their favorite branches, is colorful and charming! Offered as charts, each finishes only 4 x 4 on 28ct -- so they are VERY 'do-able!' (not full of displaced or half stitches, either!) Delightful little birds with 'fluffy' feathers, their facial expressions make them seem human.

In Fuchsia Chick-Chat -- doesn't Lefty look like he's singing at the top of his lungs... and his partner, Righty, is really mad about all of it??? Then, look at Rose Chick-Chat... I think that little bird is sleeping!!! The colors in these are always spectacular, as is the shading. Choose just one or all four, they are adorable!


Sweet Pea Posy from Valerie Pfeiffer -- click for more Pansy Posy from Valerie Pfeiffer -- click for more Wild Flower Posy from Valerie Pfeiffer -- click for more Nasturtium Posy from Valerie Pfeiffer -- click for more
Posies
This is a classic set of four elegant floral posy designs. Cross Stitch charts from the original artwork of Valerie Pfeiffer, each is fresh, crisp, and beautifully balanced. Offered in chart format, each finishes approx 8 x 8 on 28ct, and calls for DMC flosses. Stitch one or make the set... they are all just breathtakingly beautiful!


Three Little Maids
A new Valerie Pfeiffer Trio of babies is here!! The cross-stitched version of Valerie's original artwork, our three baby owls are soft, fluffy, and oh-so-curious! Just like the rest of the trios series, these are offered as a chart, and when stitched on 28ct, finish approx 3-1/2 x 7-1/2 inches. Huge chart, very, very clear, these are darling!!!


Three Little Maids from Valerie Pfeiffer -- click for more

Chorus Line
Chorus Line from Valerie Pfeiffer -- click for more
Remember those little 'Sitting Pretty' birds, that everyone loves??? Here are more of them!!! A limb featuring six tiny songbirds... just look at them! Each is talking to the other... but that middle pair is the cutest... he's just looking straight at us!!! Offered as the chart, Chorus Line finishes approx 3-1/2 x 13-1/2 on 28ct.

Full of delicate shading, the tiny straight stitches on their heads and bodies just make them the fluffiest little babies!!!


Winter Robins
The newest duo of birds charted for cross stitch from the artwork of Valerie Pfeiffer, these two are a pair of subdued winter friends! Finishing approx 5 x 7 on a 28ct, the shading is beautiful, and the colors are rich! Small enough to actually get finished before the winter season is all over... these are peaceful and utterly charming. There are quite a few other bird-offerings below... take a peek!


Winter Robins from Valerie Pfeiffer -- click for more

Hummingbird in Flight
A John Clayton design, full of bright color... any hummingbird lover has to have this! Beautifully charted, with a huge front photo to use as a stitch guide,your finished piece will measure approx 13 inches square on 28ct. Definitely not for the weak-hearted stitcher... the chart is nice and large, but covers 6 sheets!!! From Heritage Stitchcraft of England.


Hummingbird in Flight by John Clayton -- click to see a larger view!

Berry Time & Blossom Buddies
Two new pairs of darling little birds are perched on their branches, chirping to each other!!! Joining the collection of Valerie's birds, these two are just as charming as the rest of the collection -- I think it's the 'sticky-outy' feathers on their heads and breasts that add to their character!
Very large, clear charts, each design finishes approx 4-1/2 x 11 on a 28ct fabric over two threads. They're 'gotta haves!'


Berry Time by Valerie Pfeiffer -- click to see a larger view!

Blossom Buddies by Valerie Pfeiffer -- click to see a larger view!

Toccata in Green
Toccata
in Green



Sonatina Rose



Rhapsody in Blue



Serenade in Pink



Rainbow Birds
Duets
This is a set of five designs in the 'Duets' series by Valerie Pfeiffer. Not all are brand new... but since the Rainbow Birds just arrived, we thought we'd show you the five we have!!! Available as a chart, each pair of birds and flowers finishes approx 4 x 13 inches on 28ct fabric... and is full of color and charm. Beautifully charted, and a large, clear photo to follow, all of them feature such pretty shading, and are such timeless designs!


Fish Tonight?
A trio of sweet Puffins looks to be discussing dinner plans, but they could be flirting with one another, too! Stitched on 28ct white linen, they measure approx 4 x 8 ... and make wonderful companions to the other 'Trio' designs in this collection! Lots of partial cross stitches -- easier to stitch over a two-thread fabric rather than an aida weave -- give Valerie's designs such graceful shape and color shading details. The chart is huge, and very clear, too!



Fish Tonight? By Valerie Pfeiffer

Story Time
A new trio of darling little birds has arrived just in time to stitch for a sunny plant window! Beautifully charted, they measure approx 4 x 8 on 28ct white Lugana. The 'fractional cross-stitches' featured in the design -- which are all diagrammed clearly -- give these birds such charm and detail! Available as a chart, Story Time joins quite a collection of Valerie's birds... it's hard to choose a favorite!


Story Time by Valerie Pfeiffer

Lady In Red By Valerie Pfeiffer -- click to see all 4! Simply Wren By Valerie Pfeiffer -- click to see all 4! Chick Berry By Valerie Pfeiffer -- click to see all 4! Humming Along By Valerie Pfeiffer -- click to see all 4!
Solos
This is the cutest little baby cardinal chirping away! One of this set of four small bird designs, finishing approx 5 x 5" these have incredible detail because of the fractional and straddled cross stitches that are involved. Nothing hard... just cross stitches that don't always fill the entire square, or backstitches that cross over at strange angles. The slight variations really add to the softness of these, and gives them such charm! Each is available as an individual chart, with beautiful graphics and instructions from Heritage Stitchcraft of England.
Click the image above to see all 4 designs in the Solos series.



Sitting Pretty By Valerie Pfeiffer -- click to see all 4! Three's A Crowd By Valerie Pfeiffer -- click to see all 4! The Blues By Valerie Pfeiffer -- click to see all 4! Special Branch By Valerie Pfeiffer -- click to see all 4!
Trios
Each design is a darling trio of fluffy baby birds, perched on a twig, just chirping away! Stitched on 28ct, they're teeny little things -- finishing approx 3 x 8." Beautiful colors, they are charted from Watercolor paintings by Valerie Pfeiffer. Four in this series of Trios, click on the image to see the rest! Each of the four is available as a single chart, from Heritage Stitchcraft of England! Click the image at right to see all 4 designs in the Trios series.


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