Art, patterns and techniques
If you’ve ever looked at Brazilian embroidery and thought, well that’s a bit fancy in the best possible way, you’re not wrong. This dimensional style is all about glossy rayon thread, raised stitches, and flowers that seem to bloom right … Read More ...
If you’ve been looking for a free fall leaves embroidery pattern to add to a sweater, cardigan, or lightweight knit, the DMC Buds pattern is a lovely little find. DMC lists this as an easy embroidery pattern, and the … Read More ...
Sunflower machine embroidery is one of those categories that always feels cheerful, useful, and easy to stitch into everyday projects. A single bloom looks lovely on a tea towel or tote, while fuller sunflower motifs work beautifully on cushion covers, … Read More ...
This one is pure baby-gift sweetness. The Honey Baby Bear Applique Machine Embroidery Design from BabyEmbroideryShop is a digital download on Etsy, and it’s marked as a Bestseller on the listing. Etsy also shows the shop with a 5 out … Read More ...
There are a few tiny craft frustrations that seem wildly unfair for how small they are. One of them is trying to separate embroidery floss and somehow ending up with a knotty, twisted, slightly aggressive little bundle in your lap … Read More ...
If you like embroidery designs with a retro cartoon feel, this Soda Shop Minnie Mouse design is a fun little freebie to grab. It’s by Method Man Designs and the listing for this design shows it at 2.85″ x 3.52″… Read More ...
If you are drawn to the calm, graphic beauty of sashiko stitching, The Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook is the sort of book that immediately jumps off the shelf. The cover alone is enough to make a stitcher pause for a proper … Read More ...
This free flower embroidery pattern sounds like such a pretty option for updating plain clothing. The petal design is intended for necklines, which gives it a slightly more fashion-inspired feel than a standard hoop project.
I really like patterns like … Read More ...
If you are looking for easy embroidery projects that feel thoughtful without taking all weekend, handmade embroidered bookmarks are such a smart place to start. They are small, practical, stash-friendly, and ideal for birthdays, teacher gifts, book clubs, Christmas stockings, … Read More ...
This one has such a peaceful, dreamy feel to it. The Printable Young Lady Sit in a Hammock Reading Her Book pattern from EmbroideryAndMind is a digital download for hand embroidery, and Etsy lists it as including 4 PDF files… Read More ...
Not every repair needs to look like a repair. Sometimes the prettiest fix is the one that turns a tiny flaw into a feature. If you have a pinhole, a faint stain, or a little worn spot on a shirt, … Read More ...
If you love old needlework books with that charming “found in a dusty drawer” sort of feel, Early American Embroidery Designs has a lot going for it. This is not a trendy modern pattern book, and honestly, that is exactly … Read More ...
Now this is the sort of pattern I love — practical, pretty, and actually useful. This free mending embroidery pattern is designed for reinforcing worn elbows on jumpers and cardigans, which makes it ideal for anyone trying to rescue a … Read More ...
Sunflower ribbon embroidery has such a lovely dramatic finish. The petals naturally suit silk ribbon, the flower centres add rich texture, and even a small design can look beautifully dimensional once it’s stitched. If you’ve been wanting to try this … Read More ...
This is one of those craft files that feels a little different from the usual embroidery download, and honestly, that is exactly why it stands out. While it may have originally been listed with an Easter angle, I actually think … Read More ...