Modern Embroidery Patterns
Modern Rainbow Embroidery Pattern: Five Arches, Five Stitches
A muted five-arch rainbow for a 5-inch hoop in which every arch uses a different line stitch, so the finished piece doubles as a stitch sampler.
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Modern Embroidery Patterns
Geometric Mountain Embroidery Pattern in Straight Stitches
Three overlapping mountains filled with parallel straight stitches, a satin stitch sun and a running stitch ground line, for a 5-inch hoop.
Floral Embroidery Patterns
Woven Wheel Rose Embroidery Pattern: Three Roses, Step by Step
Three woven wheel roses with satin stitch leaves and knot buds for a 5-inch hoop, with a clear explanation of why the wheel needs five spokes.
Floral Embroidery Patterns
Wildflower Wreath Embroidery Pattern for a 6-Inch Hoop
An open wreath of leaves, three five-petal flowers and knot berries for a 6-inch hoop, with a clock-face spacing guide and an empty center for a name or date.
Floral Embroidery Patterns
Lavender Embroidery Pattern: A Tied Bunch of Five Stems
Five lavender stems tied with a bow, for a 5-inch hoop. The pattern practices stem stitch, small lazy daisy buds, French knots and backstitch.
Floral Embroidery Patterns
Lazy Daisy Embroidery Pattern: Three Daisies in a Hoop
Three daisies on curved stems for a 5-inch hoop, stitched with stem stitch, lazy daisy and French knots. A first floral pattern with a full stitch and color key.
Easy Embroidery Patterns
5 Simple Embroidery Border Patterns for Edges and Hems
Five original repeating borders built from one or two beginner stitches each, with spacing advice and a simple way to turn a corner.
Easy Embroidery Patterns
Easy Sun Embroidery Pattern with Straight-Stitch Rays
A round sun for a 4-inch hoop with a chain stitch circle, sixteen straight-stitch rays in two colors and a small backstitch spiral.
Easy Embroidery Patterns
Simple Heart Embroidery Pattern in Three Stitches
A nested heart for a 4-inch hoop: a backstitch outline, a running stitch echo and a scatter of seed stitch, with no loops and no knots.
Easy Embroidery Patterns
Easy Leaf Sprig Embroidery Pattern for Your First Hoop
A first-hoop pattern in three stitches: a backstitch stem, seven lazy daisy leaves and three French knot buds, sized for a 4-inch hoop.
Embroidery Techniques
How to Plan Colors for an Embroidery Pattern
Start from the fabric, keep to three to five colors and check light, medium and dark before you stitch. Three easy schemes and a quick grayscale test.
Embroidery Techniques
How to Choose Stitches for Any Embroidery Pattern
Sort every part of a pattern into lines, fills or texture, then let curve, size and use decide the stitch. Includes a decision table for common elements.