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Free Embroidery patterns and charts For Halloween And Christmas

September 30, 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.

 

Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

(1) Happy Halloween Card from Happy Threads.
(2) Pierrot from mes petits bricolages et mes chats.
(3) Happy Halloween from Mon chemin de petites croix.
(4) Persian Tile from Needlepoint Now. (Link courtesy Bargello Needlepoint.)
(5) Several pretty biscornu charts from Les grilles de Liselotte.
(6) Joyeux Anniversaire from Les grilles de Liselotte.
(7) Bunny tea party from bdcouture.
(8) Petit sampler from gazette94.
(9) Alphabet Gigi from le blog petitsoleils.
(10) Roses and Thorns from FreePatterns.com.
(11) Chocolat from Aurelle.
(12) Pere Noel from gazette94.

Free embroidery and cross-stitch roundups like this are a wonderful way to rediscover patterns that might otherwise be forgotten. These designs are ideal for relaxed stitching sessions, experimenting with different styles, or starting a small project when you don’t want to commit to something large.

If you notice a link that’s no longer working, or if you come across another free embroidery pattern or chart that would suit this collection, feel free to leave a comment and let us know. Keeping these older posts current helps fellow stitchers continue to find inspiring patterns worth saving—and stitching—for years to come.

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