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Free patterns and charts

November 3, 2009 by Denise Felton Leave a 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) Pinkeep Thé! from Le blog de Liselotte
(2) Embroidery tools from Les petits bonheurs de Miss T
(3) Fée fleur from Lyralyzleeloo
(4) Cueillette de champignons from Les chroniques de Frimousse
(5) Squirrel and acorns from Hand Embroidery Network
(6) COEUR LAVANDE from Au Fil de l’Aiguille
(7) Redwork children from luli
(8) PETIT SAMPLER 3/4 from gazette94
(9) Two tiny shops from Les chroniques de Frimousse
(10) Automne from Mady_p2x
(11) Blessings to you from At the Honeysuckle Tree
(12) Frame from mes petits bricolages et mes chats
(13) Vintage hen party from Primrose Design
(14) Coeur-fleur from Bienvenue dans mon atelier

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