Hand-embroidery is a fun and fulfilling hobby that can bring you a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. It’s also a great way to find creative expression and unwind after a busy day. So why not give it a try? You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can create beautiful and intricate designs with just a few simple stitches.
Take your needles and start exploring the world of hand-embroidery today. With our selection of free patterns and step-by-step instructions, you’ll be on your way to creating beautiful pieces of art in no time. So, whether you’re looking for a new hobby, a way to relax, or a fun way to express your creativity, hand-embroidery is an excellent choice that’s sure to bring you joy and satisfaction for years to come.
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) JOY from Needle ‘n’ Thread
(2) Three butterfly motifs from Broderie d’Antan
(3) Friday Freebie 12/28/12 from Vintage Spice and Everything Nice
(4) Happy New Year! from Hudson’s Holidays
(5) 22 monograms “B” from Broderie d’Antan
(6) My Whole Heart from Hudson’s Holidays
(7) Vintage snail from Vintage Spice and Everything Nice
(8) 5 Christian images from Broderie d’Antan
(9) 10 motifs from Broderie d’Antan
(10) 30 borders from Broderie d’Antan
(11) Amor from Gabi of Feeling Stitchy
(12) 28 monograms “A” from Broderie d’Antan
(13) Mitten Pairs from Wild Olive
(14) Friday Freebie 12/21/12 from Vintage Spice and Everything Nice
(15) The Snowflake from Corvus Tristis
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