Tricia-Rennea‘s May gift to us is days-of-the-week embroidery patterns that would make a cute set of tea towels. (Or undies. I don’t know why days-of-the-week underwear were so popular during my childhood. Maybe it was a hygiene issue.) Anyway, … Read More ...
Free pattern: Plastic Canvas Santa stocking
You have plenty of time to finish this seasonal plastic-canvas project before Christmas arrives. Get started now.
Load the free pattern from FreePatterns.com.
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
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Free patterns: Vintage borders
Get these vintage border-embroidery patterns — free for personal use — from Stitchado Handmade.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Farmgirl Sue
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog is sharing another Sunbonnet Sue embroidery pattern. This time Sue and her friend Hannah have been gathering eggs. So sweet. Get the pattern.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has … Read More ...
Free pattern and tutorial: Sunbonnet Sue for needlepoint
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is sharing this darling Sunbonnet Sue mini-sock design plus detailed instructions for how to stitch the piece. What a lovely gift! See the tute.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has … Read More ...
Free pattern: Candlewicking for Mom’s Day
Connie G. Barwick, editor of About.com’s cross-stitch blog, is sharing a sweet pattern that you can stitch up in time for Mother’s Day. This pattern incorporates candlewicking, a style of knot-embroidery that is explained in detail on Connie’s … Read More ...
Free Plastic Canvas chart: Horned Owl
My heart leaps a little when I discover a chart for a plastic canvas project that is cool and useful. FreePatterns.com is sharing the chart for this perky horned owl (designed by Alida Macor) that would make a great … Read More ...
Free patterns: Nursery rhymes
Claudia of Stitchado Handmade is sharing these adorable vintage nursery-rhyme patterns for your personal embroidering pleasure! Get the patterns.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Embroidered pillow
Designer Mary Ayres uses embroidery and buttons to give this throw-pillow an extra dash of flair. And the pattern is free! Get the pattern from FreePatterns.com.… Read More ...
Great wads of free embroidery patterns
Look what’s tucked away in a corner of knitting-and.com: a huge list of links to free embroidery patterns! I would never have thought to look there! I’m so glad Patty of Pip Stitch was on top of this … Read More ...
Arrrrrrrrrrrr…free patterns!
Kira Franz-Knight of Tangarang blog is sharing her original pirate-inspired hand-embroidery patterns. She says, “Try these stitched onto toddler tee-shirts or use as iron-on transfers for canvas loot bags for a Pirate Party!” Get the patterns.… Read More ...
Free chart: Easter hatchling
Here’s another adorable chick from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com. Designed by Sharon Welch, this little hatchling would be perfect for plastic canvas. Get the chart.
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More freebies from Blue Bird Studio
Heather of Blue Bird Studio follows up her free bunnies and chickies patterns with these sweet Easter eggs for hand embroidery. Love them! Get the patterns.… Read More ...
More Domestic Ninja patterns
The Domestic Ninja days-of-the-week series of free hand-embroidery patterns continues on Sibling Craftery. And while they’re all perfectly adorable, I think I’ve found the one closest to my heart: Sunday, the stitching ninja! Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Free patterns from an Eborall reader
Jane Eborall of Tatting and Not a Lot Else blog is sharing the patterns for two motifs submitted by an African reader, Jane. Give them a try.… Read More ...