I love hand embroidery! Perfect to pick up and put down when you’re chasing kids, portable, cheap to start, and loads of possibilities. If you’ve been meaning to try it out, check out this list of free hand embroidery patterns and stop making excuses! I had so much fun making this list from some of my favorite designers; pick a pattern, curl up with a hoop, and you’ll fall in love with needlework too.
If you’re new to hand embroidery, check out my list of favorite hand embroidery tools here. I share the easiest way to transfer a hand embroidery pattern with a picture tutorial here! Last but not least, if you are overwhelmed with options, check out this list of modern embroidery kits and get everything you need in one spot.
Please don’t pin individual pictures (click over to the respective sites and pin fro there) or you can use this collage and pin this post of free hand embroidery patterns for later, here:
Ready to see what I picked out?
Free hand embroidery patterns
Free butterfly hand embroidery pattern designed by Sarah Watson for Sew Mama Sew
Free flamingo hand embroidery pattern designed by the Kitschy Stitcher for Sew What Alicia
Free “The days are long but the years are short” hand embroidery pattern here at Swoodson Says
Free floral hand embroidery pattern designed by Abigail Cecile Design for Sew Mama Sew
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Free leaf hand embroidery pattern at Radiant Home Studio
Free fern hand embroidery pattern from Lolli and Grace
Free stitching hand embroidery pattern from Wild Olive
Free mandala hand embroidery tutorial from Shiny Happy World
Free welcome hand embroidery pattern from Sew Can She
Free heart hand embroidery pattern by Cutesy Crafts for Polka Dot Chair
Free thread spool hand embroidery pattern from Flamingo Toes
Free monstera leaf hand embroidery pattern by Nana Bumblebee
Free ‘Love without reason’ hand embroidery pattern by Down Grapevine Lane
Free ‘TGIF’ hand embroidery pattern here at Swoodson Says
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Free ‘And though she be but little She is fierce’ hand embroidery pattern by Dabbles and Babbles
Free scandinavian hand embroidery pattern from Hoogally
Free embroidered USA map tutorial from Do Small Things With Love
Free floral hand embroidery pattern from Hodge Podge Craft
Let me know what your favorite was in this list of free hand embroidery patterns, or if I missed one that deserves to be included!
Marsha Law says
The Monstera leaf is so simple and striking. I’m going to play around with it for a while.
Stephanie - Swoodson Says says
Can’t wait to see it!