A curated list of 10+ quirky hand embroidery patterns – oddity craft projects and creepy needlework.
I’m not sure how popular this post will be, creepy cute/oddity art is a small niche but I’ve collected several of these on my wish list over the years and thought I’d finally organize them and share! I think all these patterns would make great wall art, pillows, several of them would be super cool stitched on clothes too (I have this tutorial for how to hand embroider on a tshirt, don’t forget!).
I spotted this on the library shelf in the middle of writing this post; be sure to check out Stitchcraft: An Embroidery Book of Simple Stitches and Peculiar Patterns, as well!
If you like this post, check out these others while you’re here:
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- 20+ Halloween hand embroidery designs
- 18+ pairs of adorable embroidery scissors
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10+ quirky hand embroidery patterns that are creepy cute!
This design was all over the internet and for good reason, it is creepy and cool!
Why are teeth creepy and cool? I couldn't say, but they definitely are. This is a preprinted fabric piece that you embellish with other fabric, stitching, and beads.
I love how this one almost seems like it is moving! Unsettling and creative.
A clever take on dissection/scientific diagrams with this flayed rat, very strange!
This feels both Halloween and everyday spooky to me with the subtle creepy detail added!
I've been drawn to this semi-surreal pattern series for a long time; there are a few with different animals!
A touch sweeter than some of the other patterns I've shared, but still quirky.
Another animal/mask/human combo, something about this mix scratches a spooky itch in my brain.
Click through for a surprise! Another neat anatomy design.
Not pictured:
- A beautiful little embroidery pin.
- Unsettling, gorgeous framed piece.
- Such a pretty embroidered collar.
- Baby Yaga embroidered pin!!