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Free cross-stitch charts

May 8, 2011 by Denise Felton 3 Comments

We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal motifs. With so many styles to choose from, you’re sure to find one that suits your preferences. Our designs are really easy to follow, so even if you’re a beginner, you’ll be able to finish your project quickly. Why not give it a try? You’ll be surprised at how quickly your own embroidered designs may be completed. It’s also a great way to express yourself creatively and unwind after a long day.

Please note that these patterns were free at the time of writing these cross-stitch articles. Lots of free cross stitch and embroidery patterns come and go online, so if you find a great pattern or perhaps one of the links to the cross stitch patterns below does not work, then please drop a comment below and let us know.

Looking for more curated lists? Check out these Embroidery and Needlework Patterns.  For supplies, we highly recommend purchasing directly from DMC threads.

 

 

(1) Halp! from Fossy Bobbin
(2) Peter’s Garden from JMD Designs
(3) Vintage scottie from doe-c-doe
(4) Coeur from Le blog de Les broderies de vayou
(5) Lava-lamp from Cross me not
(6) Happy Mother’s Day from maggie makes
(7) Deuxième visite des lutins from Les chroniques de Frimousse
(8) 4 5 6 cerises from Le Blog de P’tites Bricoles et Petits Points
West Highland terrier (9) Chien from Le blog de 7 à la maison
Shark pattern (10) Requins from Le blog de 7 à la maison
Red Heart Pattern (11) COEUR ROUGE from gazette94
(12) Three free designs from The world according to Agi
(13) Geisha from Le blog de 7 à la maison
(14) Petites Fleurs (4 designs) from Angie Designer
(15) Time For Tea Miniature from Kincavel Krosses

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Comments

  1. Kell Smurthwaite says

    May 8, 2011 at 9:22 am

    Thanks for linking to my Time For Tea design. 🙂

  2. Ruth says

    May 9, 2011 at 10:18 am

    The Angie Designer is lovely–but there seems to be an issue with your link. I found the website but it seems to be an odd sort of download and couldn’t get anything to work?

  3. Denise Felton says

    May 11, 2011 at 8:49 pm

    I’m so sorry about the faulty link, Ruth. It’s fixed now. If you have any further problems, please let me know.

    Denise

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