Lesley Teare has a degree in Printed and Woven Textiles and as well as teaching art has worked as a freelance designer for many years for the retail trade and card companies.
For the past twenty years Lesley has concentrated on designing for the needlework market but now works mainly for the cross stitch market, providing designs and charts for many needlework magazines.
Lesley has lived in Suffolk for 20 years and has a yellow Labrador for company to go for long walks with in the beautiful countryside. She likes to spend time walking or gardening and with a large plot to tend it is just as well.
Buy Lesley's cross stitch pattern designs online, visit the shop page to browse by category. With a large portfolio of work you are bound to find something you want to create.
New designs are being added every month!

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A pretty Spring Owl with a companion with its umbrella just in case of rain. Stitch on 14 count Aida...
Finished size: 152 x 152 mm or 6 x 6 inches
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A delightful Summer owl surrounded by pretty flowers and strawberries. Stitch on 14 count Aida or 28 count evenweave.
Finished size: 152 x 152 mm or 6 x 6 inches
view itemA pretty and decorative Christmas sampler. Size for the larger design: 75w x 77h
The four pictures each have their own border so will make ideal small cards for the festive season. The chart for the border for this sampler is ready for you to download this week and next Wednesday...
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