Art, patterns and techniques
This free embroidery flower pattern has a soft, delicate feel that would appeal to anyone who loves romantic floral stitching. The name alone sounds dreamy, and it feels like the kind of project you’d enjoy stitching slowly over a weekend … Read More ...
If you love Celtic design and elegant counted projects, this Irish Wedding Cross-Stitch Chart has a lovely old-world feel to it. The design is built around classic knotwork styling with a soft green and gold palette, and it has that … Read More ...
This one is ridiculously cute, and as a dachshund fan, I can absolutely see the appeal. The Stick and Stitch Wiener Dogs pattern from HoopArtStitch is a hand embroidery product made from water-soluble stick-and-stitch stabilizer, not a machine embroidery … Read More ...
If you’ve been looking at decorative embroidery stitches and wondering how stitchers create that beautiful criss-cross filled effect inside leaves, petals, and shaped motifs, lattice filling is one of the prettiest techniques to learn.
It looks detailed and a little … Read More ...
Ribbon embroidery has a way of looking far more complicated than it really is. That soft, dimensional finish can make even the simplest flower look beautifully detailed, which is exactly why it’s such a satisfying technique for beginners. And the … Read More ...
This one is a little different from the usual embroidery file, and honestly, that is part of its charm. The Floral Embroidery Sign Laser Cut. Embroidery Pattern SVG by Digital idea is a free digital download on Design Bundles, and … Read More ...
There is just something timeless about a rose embroidery corner.
Maybe it is because these little floral corners feel so beautifully old-fashioned. They remind me of embroidered handkerchiefs tucked into drawers, pretty pillow slips edged with lace, and table linens … Read More ...
If you love bright floral machine embroidery designs, these two free zinnia patterns from Ann The Gran are really sweet. Both designs are by Fable Kreations, and both have that cheerful garden look that works beautifully for spring and … Read More ...
If blackwork sometimes feels a little formal or wintry, spring is the season that softens it beautifully. Floral motifs, fresh color palettes, delicate ornaments, and garden-inspired details give blackwork a lighter feel while still keeping all that lovely geometric structure … Read More ...
This one has such a sweet, cheerful feel to it. The Cute Bunnies in Love Embroidery Design by Embroidery Escape is a machine embroidery file that would work beautifully for both Easter stitching and softer spring or Valentine-style projects too. … Read More ...
If you’re someone who loves supporting Etsy designers, this bundle has that lovely small-shop feel while still looking polished and very on trend. The Blue Chinoiserie Easter Embroidery Bundle from CraftopiaByLH includes 30+ Easter embroidery designs and is sold as … Read More ...
If you like supporting Etsy designers, this one is a sweet example of the kind of practical seasonal project small embroidery shops do so well. The Machine Embroidery In The Hoop Design Soft Bunny Toy from BabyEmbroideryShop is a digital … Read More ...
I always think free patterns are a lovely way to try out a new designer before committing to a bigger bundle, and this Spring Bunny Embroidery Design by Embroidery Escape has that sweet, easy-to-use look that makes it especially tempting … Read More ...
If you love supporting Etsy designers, this one is a lovely reminder that some of the sweetest seasonal machine embroidery finds often come from smaller independent shops. This Jesus Happy Easter Wreath ITH Project from SweetStitchFiles is a digital in-the-hoop … Read More ...
There is something about Easter stitching that always feels a little softer and sweeter than the rest of the year. Maybe it is the bunnies, maybe it is the pastel eggs, or maybe it is just the excuse to pull … Read More ...