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Free hand-embroidery patterns

October 8, 2011 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

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) Gates and fences (four designs) from Shawkl
(2) Fall leaves printable suitable for embroidery from The Curious Pug
(3) Wednesday Wine Country Monograms – L from Shawkl
(4) Vintage pear from refabulous
(5) Friday Freebie 10/6/11 from Pin Tangle
(6) Little witch from Cart Before the Horse
(7) Birthday! from spot colors
(8) Friday Freebie 9/29/11 from Pin Tangle
(9) Mushroom House digital stamp suitable for embroidery from Lil Shrimp (via Heather of CraftGossip’s stamping blog)
(10) Fall freebie from Bird Brain Designs
(11) Smiling Jack from Hudson’s Holidays
(12) Creepy Critters from The Treacys (via feeling stitchy)
(13) Acorns from Andrea Zuill
(14) Bee Happy from The Noble Wife
(15) First Thursday Thimble – October from Shawkl
(16) Grapes, Acanthus, Passion Flower Border from Needle ‘n’ Thread
(17) Witch digital stamp suitable for embroidery (via Heather of CraftGossip’s stamping blog)
(18) Henna designs suitable for embroidery from Creative Mind

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Comments

  1. Becky says

    October 8, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    Thank you Denise!!!!

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