This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With so many designs to select from, you’re bound to find one that matches your taste. Our designs are extremely simple to follow, so even if you’re a novice, you’ll be able to complete your project with ease. So why not give it a shot? You’ll be shocked at how quickly you can accomplish your own embroidered creations. It’s also a terrific way to find creative expression and unwind after a busy day. So take your needles.
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) Vintage donkey from JafaBrit’s Art
(2) Ants Have Picnics, Too from Crazy Quilting for Fun
(3) Single Flower from Needle ‘n’ Thread
(4) Back to School from Hudson’s Holidays
(5) Friday’s Freebie 8/24/12 from Vintage Spice and Everything Nice
(6) Friday’s Freebie 8/17/12 from Vintage Spice and Everything Nice
(7) Friday’s Freebie 8/10/12 from Vintage Spice and Everything Nice
(8) Friday’s Freebie 8/3/12 from Vintage Spice and Everything Nice
(9) Sleepy Kitties digital stamp (suitable for embroidery) by Sliekje’s Cute Stuff (via CraftGossip’s stamping blog)
(10) Pears from Bird Brain Designs
(11) Thankful from The Noble Wife
(12) Scarecrow digital stamp (suitable for embroidery) by Spectacular Printable (via CraftGossip’s stamping blog)
(13) Five-petal monogram M from Shawkl
(14) Three floral motifs from Broderie d’Antan
(15) Five-petal monogram L from Shawkl
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