A curated list of 18+ motivational hand embroidery patterns with happy messages to embroider!
As we come out of winter, I’m looking for positive vibes and happy pictures! All these patterns have something kind to say and beautiful designs to stitch and display. Lots of these would be perfect stitching as gifts to hang in an office, nursery, or in your living room decor!
If you’re new to hand embroidery, check out my list of favorite hand embroidery tools here and see the trick for how to transfer embroidery patterns with a picture tutorial!
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18+ motivational hand embroidery patterns
This is a fabric panel for those who don't like transferring patterns, I love the bright florals.
Ok so some days I totally wake up just to be mediocre but for days you want motivation to do otherwise, this is a lovely free pattern & tutorial!
A pretty, floral design perfect for a wedding gift or nursery wall hanging, with free pattern and tutorial to stitch.
This is such a fun mixture of applique and embroidery stitches, with a free pattern & tutorial to make.
This is just simple script text, but an easy pattern to stitch on clothes or pencil pouches, with a photo tutorial!
This is on my own personal 'to stitch' list, I love the shapes and flowers in this happy pattern.
The more subtle botanical elements are a nice change from all the floral, with beautiful text in this design.
A great gift pattern, with simple lines and pretty text.
I love the literal bee included in this design, it is so cute!
A lovely mixture of applique and embroidery, with a fun tutorial.
You can't choose your feelings but you can choose where to focus your energies, this design goes for the happy option!
This dense, multi-font design is beautiful, I can see it on a throw pillow as well as in a hoop!
I love the cut-out effect as well as the color choices in this sample, with a beautiful design.
If spring flowers and wildlife make you happy, this embroidery design is for you!
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- I love this 'Be Kind to your Mind' design from Emily June Handmade
- Emily June Handmade also has a beautiful 'Let It Go' pattern