Beginner Embroidery Patterns

Cheer up your stationery with our smiley sloth embroidery
Embellish a plain pencil case with an easy-to-stitch sloth motif that’s almost too cute for school.

Hand embroidery tutorial: Bullion knot
Pretty up your space with Mollie Johanson’s hanging decoration stitched with bullion knot roses.

Free hand embroidery fireworks design
Use our free hand embroidery fireworks design to stitch something for Bonfire night.
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Free heart embroidery: sew a heart hoop
Spread the love with this gorgeous heart embroidery pattern designed by the talented Anne Oliver.

Free mindful embroidery pattern
Practice a whole host of embroidery stitches in eye-catching shades to make this mindful hoop designed by Liz Stiglets.

Mini Santa embroidery designs
Find the mini embroidery designs for these friendly-faced Santas below. Stitch a few onto cotton then transform them into mini hoop necklaces, brooches or tree ornaments!

Make your own cactus decoration
Make your own brightly-coloured cactus decoration by combining beading with appliqué.

How make an embroidered wall hanging
Surprise a little explorer with this adorable embroidered wall hanging made with felt designed by Jessie Doe.

Free scrunchie embroidery pattern
Refresh your wardrobe in an instant with these cute embroidered scrunchies, stitched onto soft cotton designed by Anna Alicia.

DIY brooches tutorial – quick-stitch gifts made easy
Embroider delicate summer blooms you can enjoy all year round and make Mollie Johanson’s woven wheel stitch DIY brooches.

Constellation embroidery patterns
Light up your home with Jessica Marquez's beautiful constellation embroidery patterns!

Create your own bookmark: hummingbird embroidery
Celebrate the glorious hummingbird with this beautiful bookmark pattern designed by Heather Nugent.

Stitch an owl bookmark today – a quick craft that's a real hoot!
Create this modern and adorable embroidered bookmark with a cute owl design to keep your books safe!

Make your own twinkling Christmas banner
Mix machine and hand embroidery and create this beautifully stitched Christmas banner designed by Louisa Burtonshaw.

Free embroidered buttons pattern
Spruce up your old coats and cardis with these cute embroidered buttons designed by Georgie Emery.

Learn Fishbone stitch and make a botanical bookmark
Learn fishbone stitch and embroider a thoughtful gift for an avid reader with Mollie Johanson’s botanical bookmark.

Make your Christmas jumper sparkle with our sequin embroidery
Grab a plain sweater and make it glisten with our lovely sequin embroidery pattern by Kate Gwilliam. We’ll show you how to add sparkly clementines to your favourite jumper.

Discover seed stitch embroidery: Make a strawberry jam pot cover
Pretty up your breakfast table with Mollie Johanson’s jam pot cover embellished with simple seed stitch embroidery strawberries.

Mini cactus embroidery – the cutest patterns to stitch today
Make your own green-friendly embroidery hoops with Sonia Lyne's mini cactus embroidery patterns!

DIY plant hanger: punch needle embroidery
Master the punch needle technique and stitch this bright and beautiful DIY plant hanger to decorate your home designed by talented duo Rachel Lawson and Siobhán Watt.

Create your own embroidered bag – perfect for summer
Hit the beach with your own embroidered bag. Follow along with our simple step-by-step tutorial designed by Chloe Hardisty.

How to embroider wild flowers: mini hoop DIY and easy gift idea
Use lazy daisy stitch to personalise your hand-sewn gifts. Learn the stitch and download our free flowers lazy daisy pattern below.

Cultivate kindness - cute embroidery pattern!
Cultivate kindness with Liz Stiglet's cute embroidery pattern! Stitch your way to happiness today.

Celebrate a bride-to-be with a DIY sash
Upcoming hen do? Create the bride-to-be a special sash with our easy embroidered sash tutorial from Becki Clarke.