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Free hand-embroidery patterns

August 7, 2011 by Denise Felton 2 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. 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) Owl from Ooo! Shiny!
(2) Calculations (two version) from Digital Misfit
(3) Hungarian Hand Embroidery Design #9: Floral Rectangle from Needle ‘n’ Thread
(4) Vintage flower girl from doe-c-doe
(5) First Thursday Thimbles – Fall Leaves from Shawkl
(6) Wednesday Wine Country Monograms – K from Shawkl
(7) Flip flop digital stamp suitable for embroidery from WendyMade (via Heather of CraftGossip’s stamping blog)
(8) Flashback Friday – 8/5/2011 from Shawkl
(9) NEBRASKA–Goldenrod from turkey feathers
(10) Friday Freebie from Pin Tangle
(11) Panda Applique Block from Wee Folk Art

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Comments

  1. Becky says

    August 8, 2011 at 6:10 am

    Oooooo! There’s an owl for Mrs. Becky Wagner’s brand new first grade classroom!!! Thank you Denise.

  2. Becky says

    September 13, 2011 at 5:54 pm

    This Becky says Thank you too!

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