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Free hand-embroidery patterns

July 21, 2011 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

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.

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

 

(1) Cowboy bee from geebee2772
(2) I wish by Sara of The Split Stitch for Wild Olive
(3) Moon and Stars Applique Block from Wee Folk Art
(4) First Thursday Thimble – July from Shawkl
(5) Gone with the wind from Hudson’s Holidays
(6) Wednesday Wine Country Monograms – H from Shawkl
(7) NEVADA–Sage Brush from turkey feathers
(8) Firecracker Applique Block from Wee Folk Art
(9) Marvelous Monday Motifs – 7/4/2011 from Shawkl
(10) Summer Celebration from Bird Brain Designs
(11) French Script Saturday – E from Shawkl
(12) Ninja BOM – July from Kandra Young
(13) Patriotic Heart Applique Block from Wee Folk Art
(14) Wednesday Wine Country Monograms – F from Shawkl
(15) Mermaid from Andrea Zuill’s Blog

Looking for more patriotic Embroidery Designs? Check our previous Patriotic Embroidery articles as well as these designs we found on Etsy.

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Comments

  1. Becky says

    July 22, 2011 at 7:26 am

    Thank you Denise!!!

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