NeedleNThread have an amazing list of free Hand Embroidery Patterns. They have everything from borders to flowers. Some of my favorite ones are featured above. Have you used a chart from this round up? Pop back and let us know. View all the patterns here.
I’m looking for realistic woodland creatures, forest animals to embroidery or to do crool work patterns. Having a hard time finding what I’m looking for.
Look for Trish Burr designs, or Helen Stevens. Both have books that might be available at your local library. If you find a picture you like, make a black & white copy then put tracing paper over it and trace the outlines–broken lines could indicate stitch direction or color changes. Ot look at Audubon magazines at the library.