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Free Cross Stitch and Needlework Patterns to Bookmark

November 30, 2009 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

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.

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(1) Frise from Bienvenue dans mon atelier
(2) Two old-fashioned silhouettes from l’Opale d’Arthénice
(3) Tiny sushi from Cross me not
(4) Sushi 2 from Cross me not
(5) Sushi 3 from Cross me not
(6) Sushi 4 from Cross me not
(7) Shaun the sheep from Cross me not
(8) Un….mouton from Le blog de Vick
(9) Médaillon 2 from Aurelle
(10) 2 patterns from Xcrossxthisx’s Blog
(11) COTTAGE EN AUTOMNE from gazette94
(12) Sunburst Mosaic Ornament from Nuts about Needlepoint
(13) Puppy dice from Les chroniques de Frimousse
(14) Carpe Diem from le blog pastel49
(15) Mes idées s’envolent from Fait Main
(16) Russian Rushnik 1 from Free Pattern Maker & PCStitch Charts
(17) JOELLE du Canada from les loisirs abbygaelle

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Comments

  1. pastel says

    December 2, 2009 at 1:10 am

    Thank you .. Kinds regards

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