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timeless, elegant, trendless and rooted in English period design, the work of Isla Simpson is a natural inspiration for needlepoint. Each design uses graceful, clean lines, classic motifs, and simple color palettes, ideal for all stitchers of all styles.

Visit her blog, described as “Notes on living an English period lifestyle in the 21st century,” and Web site to see Isla’s complete collection of stationary, fine art, invitations, place cards, and other hand-painted treasures at IslaSimpson.co.uk

Swanning Around Ornament IS-85” x 3.5” on 18 mesh

Swanning Around Ornament IS-8

5” x 3.5” on 18 mesh

Dachshund Ornament IS-104.5” x 3” on 18 mesh

Dachshund Ornament IS-10

4.5” x 3” on 18 mesh

Leonard Ornament IS-94.5” x 3” on 18 mesh

Leonard Ornament IS-9

4.5” x 3” on 18 mesh

Swanning Around IS-18.25” x 6” on 13 mesh

Swanning Around IS-1

8.25” x 6” on 13 mesh

Dachshund IS-38” x 5.5” on 13 mesh

Dachshund IS-3

8” x 5.5” on 13 mesh

Leonard IS-28.25” x 6” on 13 mesh

Leonard IS-2

8.25” x 6” on 13 mesh

Chintz Bow IS-49.5” x 6” on 13 mesh

Chintz Bow IS-4

9.5” x 6” on 13 mesh

Shell IS-5

7.5” x 6” on 18 mesh

Pelargoniums IS-6

10” x 9” on 13 mesh

Geraniums IS-7

9.5” x 7” on 13 mesh

Floral Shell Series - Tulip IS11-A

4.5” x 4” on 18 mesh

6.25” x 5.5” on 13 mesh

Floral Shell Series - Pansies IS11-B

4.5” x 4.5” on 18 mesh

6.25” x 6.25” on 13 mesh

Floral Shell Series - Daisies IS11-C

6” x 5” on 18 mesh

8.25” x 7” on 13 mesh

Floral Shell Series - Dainthus IS11-D

5.75” x 4” on 18 mesh

8” x 5.5” on 13 mesh

Floral Shell Series - Rose IS11-E

4.5” x 4.5” on 18 mesh

6.25” x 6.25” on 13 mesh