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Free patterns and charts

November 8, 2009 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

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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) Cross- and backstitch heart from haft krzy?ykowy galeria prac oraz moich projektów
(2) Scorpio from le blog petitsoleils
(3) Blue/green biscornu from Angie Designer
(4) Pink/green biscornu from Angie Designer
(5) Pensée from les loisirs abbygaelle
(6) Butterfly from STITCH-CREATIONS
(7) Turquoise and chocolate biscornu from Le blog de Liselotte
(8) Plume from Bienvenue dans mon atelier
(9) Bisous de chats from mes petits bricolages et mes chats
(10) Poppy from Aurelle
(11) November’s Embroidery Pattern from Andrea Zuill’s Blog
(12) Vintage patterns of the week from doe-c-doe
(13) Fruitbowl dancer from Sweet Bee
(14) New Yoko and Youri freebies from Le blog de Vick
(15) Vintage Embroidery Kitchen Towel Set: Tableware from TipNut
(16) My Dear Father from Needleprint
(17) De retour from Carrément piquée

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