30+ beginner embroidery sampler pattern and kit options

A curated list of 30+ beginner embroidery sampler pattern and kit options – fun beginner hand embroidery patterns to learn different stitches.

I might be a broken record, but I love hand embroidery sampler patterns. They’re a fun way to try a bunch of different stitches and if you don’t like the stitch, you are usually on to the next one quickly. There are so many hand embroidery stitches out there, samplers are fun for beginners and experienced stitchers alike. A friend of mine mentioned wanting to try one out so I started working on a list of ideas, and organized it all for everyone to enjoy! The first section is hand embroidery sampler patterns that are for sale and the second section is free hand embroidery sampler patterns.

The patterns range greatly in what all is included with them, with a range from the pattern by itself, to including a stitch chart and diagrams, to including a video. Read the fine print before you buy/download so you know what you are getting!

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You can pin this list of hand embroidery sampler patterns for later, here:

Hand embroidery sampler patterns

Such a unique idea; beautiful pillow hand embroidery sampler pattern/kit from Nancy Nicholson Design

Pretty little mandala embroidery sampler pattern from Little Dear

Adorable bird hand embroidery sampler pattern from Shiny Happy World

Hand embroidery online video class with a sampler pattern included, taught by Kat McTee on Craftsy

Floral alphabet hand embroidery sampler pattern from Posie

Fun “washi tape” pincushion hand embroidery sampler pattern from Clover & Violet

The alphabet hand embroidery sampler I stitched from a great book.

The rainbow embroidery sampler I stitched from a Dropcloth pattern.

Outdoorsy National Park embroidery sampler pattern from KF Needlework Design

Classic floral embroidery sampler pattern from Threadfolk

The super popular Dropcloth embroidery sampler

A pretty, simple floral embroidery sampler kit from Little Dear.

Love the vibe on this crow hand embroidery sampler by Kiriki Press, there are more styles if you click through.

Not a true hand embroidery sampler, but a beautiful sashiko sampler on a preprinted panel from Snuggly Monkey.

This is a fun concept – do a stitch a day for a finished hand embroidery sampler by Jennifer Jangles from Snuggly Monkey’s shop.

A fun geometric sampler pattern from Stitchdoodles Design.

One of my personal favorites, this adorable little snail sampler pattern from Tinkinstitches.

A landscape sampler pattern with nice bold lines, designed by Faimyxstitch.

A minimalist rainbow sampler pattern from Paraffle.

A fun, modern sampler with a bunch of cutesy bows, from Mirae Creations.

A more traditional style, sweet stitch sampler from Kathy Schmitz.

Not pictured:

• Bold, simple graphic heart hand embroidery sampler pattern from Adventures in Making

Free hand embroidery sampler patterns

Bumblebee & flower free hand embroidery sampler pattern from Follow the White Bunny

Gorgeous, vibrant “Life is Beautiful” free hand embroidery sampler pattern from Bakercourt

Cute little turtle hand embroidery pattern by Mollie of Wild Olive

Sweet softie bird hand embroidery sampler pattern by Wendi of Shiny Happy World for Sew Mama Sew

Namaste Embroidery has this cheery free heart embroidery sampler pattern!

Basic, “stitch dictionary” style free embroidery sampler pattern from Cutesy Crafts

Clean, modern mountain free embroidery sampler pattern by @makingjiggy for Instructables