Vicki of turkey feathers blog is sharing a series of state flower patterns for hand embroidery. Stitch one to honor your favorite state, or a collection for a sweet botanical display, or all of them for a fabulous quilt. Posted so far:
MICHIGAN: Apple Blossom
PENNSYLVANIA: Mountain Laurel
ILLINOIS: Violet
MINNESOTA: Lady Slipper
OREGON: Oregon-Grape
TEXAS: Texas Bluebonnet
MAINE: White Pine Cone & Tassel
Still looking for more patterns? Check these flower embroidery patterns out on Etsy and these designs over on the DMC blog.
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
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
This week, we’ve compiled a list of the greatest hand embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free patterns range from traditional cross-stitch themes to more elaborate flower and animal motifs.
With so many designs to select from, you’re sure to find something to match your own style. Our designs are extremely simple to follow, so even if you’re a novice, you’ll be able to finish your project quickly. Why not give it a shot? You’ll be astonished at how quickly your own embroidered creations may be completed. It’s also a terrific way to unwind after a hard day by finding a creative outlet. So get your needles ready.
These are great! I have a wonderful vintage quilt my great-grandmother made that has embroidered state flowers. It has 48 states so it was probably made in the late 40s or 50s. It is a definite classic and one of my favorite vintage treasures.
Hi, I downloaded these patterns a few years ago and have been working on them, but I see I’ve lost W.V..’s Big Laurel. I had chosen them because they were free and also fairly similar to the patterns from a quilt that my grandmother started painting for a quilt and didn’t finish. However blocks also had a heart around each flower and a small pair of strawberry hearts inside & other small embellishments. She had only 17 1/2 blocks finished and my mom wanted me to finish the quilt. I don’t paint, but like to embroidery and agreed to do it. There are now 28 blocks done & 8 more with the centers done, but not the embellishments. I’m in a different place now and not connected to a printer. I will try again to download that particular state flower, but my tech skills are “iffy” and I may be back for help (an e-mail of that , or something. In either case, a big thank you to Vicki, from Turkey Feathers, where I got the other patterns.