Free hand-embroidery patterns

Embroidery is a wonderful form of art that has been around for centuries. It involves decorating fabric or other materials with needle and thread to create beautiful designs. It’s an excellent form of self-expression and can be a great way to relax after a long day. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, hand-embroidery is a skill that can be easily learned with practice.

This week, we have put together a collection of the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to try. We have something for everyone, regardless of skill level. Our free patterns range from basic cross-stitch designs to more intricate flower and animal motifs. With so many designs to choose from, you are sure to find one that suits your style and taste.

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.

Scratch-It lottery tickets(1) Jonquil border from A Movable Feast
(2) Friday’s Freebie 10/12/12 from Vintage Spice and Everything Nice
(3) Hungarian Redwork Pattern from Needle ‘n’ Thread
(4) Vintage hummingbird from Shawkl
(5) Painted Elephant from Corvus Tristis
(6) Sugar skull digital stamp (suitable for embroidery) from About.com (via CraftGossip’s stamping blog)
(7) Vintage umbrella from Yesteryear Embroideries
(8) 13 designs from Broderie d’Antan
(9) Friday Freebie 11/2/12 from Vintage Spice and Everything Nice
(10) Coffee and donut from Hudson’s Holidays
(11) Friday Freebie 11/9/12 from Vintage Spice and Everything Nice
(12) Friday Freebie 11/16/12 from Vintage Spice and Everything Nice
(13) Blustery Day Snowman from Hudson’s Holidays
(14) Friday Freebie 11/16/12 from Pintangle
(15) Friday Freebie 12/1/12 from Vintage Spice and Everything Nice