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. So bring your needles.
Please keep in mind that all designs were available for free at the time of authoring these cross-stitch articles. Many free cross stitch and embroidery designs appear and disappear on the internet, so if you find a beautiful pattern or one of the links to the cross stitch patterns below does not work, please leave a comment below and let us know.
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(1) Bicycle from Early Bird Special
(2) Marvelous Monday Motifs – 5/16/11 from Shawkl
(3) on continue? (6 designs) from Broderie d’Antan
(4) Vintage dogs from doe-c-doe
(5) ARKANSAS–Apple Blossom from turkey feathers
(6) 7 nouvelles frises (7 border designs) from Broderie d’Antan
(7) Ice Cream from spot colors
(8) Parures (4 designs) from Broderie d’Antan
(9) Pinwheel coloring page by Tricia-Rennea Art
(10) Vintage flowers from doe-c-doe
(11) Flutter By: 5 from materialistic
(12) First Thursday Thimbles — June_2011 from Shawkl
(13) Angel cat from Hudson’s Holidays
(14) Lovely Lotus from Early Bird Special
(15) Horse from The Embroidery Blog
I was never any good at embroidery, specifically getting those nice lined-up stitches. I keep meaning to practice but whenever I consider trying to learn again, it’s been disheartening over the years to see more and more awesome patterns that require a machine that I don’t own.
So I love, love, love that you posted this and that there are still people doing it by hand. I have such high respect for those who make it look so beautiful with such skill!
bummer, was trying to see numbers 1 and 14 closer but the links wouldnt work
Could not find the pinwheel embroidery (#9)
Could not pin the pinwheel embroidery pattern
I’m so sorry about the bad pinwheel link. It’s fixed now!
Denise
Hi, turtle! I checked the links for number 1 and 14. Both are to Early Bird Special blog, which appears to have been taken down. I hope this is a temporary failure–this rockin blog has been such a wonderful resource for all of us.
Denise