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The Embroidery Edit

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Hand embroidery is a great hobby to slow and calm the mind and body and produce beautiful works of art! In this list, you'll find my a favorite patterns, supplies, books, and tutorials. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!
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Embroidery Patterns

The patterns in this list are humanmade!

 
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I love the simplicity of this pattern and how smell each item is so it can be a quick project to stitch an item or two at a time.
Tiny Fruits and Veggies Hand Embroidery Pattern PDF Download, Embroidery Hoop Art, garden, food designs
 
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A cute sweets pattern that is simple and easy to stitch.
PDF Download Tiny Sweets Hand Embroidery Pattern, Embroidery Hoop Art, dessert, food designs
 
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A fun little leaves pattern for a simple, quick project.
Tiny Leaves Hand Embroidery Pattern PDF Download, Embroidery Hoop Art, leaf design, nature lover
 
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Continuing with the simple, quick theme here's another pattern from the same designer!
Tiny Spring/Easter Hand Embroidery Pattern PDF Download, Mini Embroidery Hoop Art
 
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Isn't this tiny acorns pattern perfect for fall?! So cute and simple.
Tiny Acorns Hand Embroidery Pattern PDF Download, Woodland Embroidery Hoop Art
 
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I think this would be a fun project for a kid or a parent to stitch and then gift to the child!
Tiny Bugs Collection Hand Embroidery Pattern PDF Download, Mini Insects Embroidery Hoop Art
 
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Who doesn't like flowers?! This would be a great project for spring or summer.
Tiny Wildflowers Hand Embroidery Pattern PDF Download, Mini Embroidery Hoop Art
 
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I totally love this project. It'll be a bit more involved but still simple enough!
Tiny Birds Collection Hand Embroidery Pattern PDF Download, Mini ornament Hoop Art
 
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Carrying on the bird theme, this would be a fun pattern to bundle with the other bird pattern in this list!
Tiny Birds Collection "2" Hand Embroidery Pattern PDF Download, Mini ornament Hoop Art
 
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Um yes please! Halloween patterns are great fun especially for this time of year.
PDF download Halloween Tiny Hand Embroidery pattern, mini motifs
 
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Something bigger and different than the other patterns - this one is more involved and will likely take longer. It would be a great ongoing project.
PDF download little greenhouse Hand Embroidery pattern, Garden, Plant Lady DIY Decoration
 
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Another fun Halloween pattern!
Halloween Village- PDF Pattern- Instant Download - Hand Embroidery Pattern - With Instructions- Spooky Season
 
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Tell me this isn't the cutest pumpkin pattern ever!
Gourd Vibes Only - PDF PATTERN ONLY - Includes Instructional Guide -Fall Embroidery Pattern - Pumpkin Pattern - pdf Download- Boho Fall
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It's never too early for Christmas patterns!
Stars Hollow Christmas Village PDF Pattern- Instant Download - Hand Embroidery Pattern - With Instructions
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Another cozy Christmas pattern!
Cozy Cafe- PDF PATTERN ONLY - Includes Instructional Guide - Intermediate Embroidery Pattern -Cozy Embroidery Pattern - Whimsical
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A happy little village!
Village in Bloom PDF Pattern- Instant Download - Hand Embroidery Pattern - With Instructions
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I love this pattern!
Fall Forestcore Village PDF Pattern- Instant Download - Hand Embroidery Pattern - With Instructions- Fantasy- Magic
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Okay, one more from this designer - isn't is darling?!
The Enchanted Village PDF Pattern- Instant Download - Hand Embroidery Pattern - With Instructions
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Adorable design for NYC lovers out there.
New York City Beginner Embroidery PDF File Pattern
 
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Adorable pattern for London lovers!
London Beginner Embroidery Pattern: DIY Stitch Guide (PDF Download)
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Ah, Paris, sweet, Paris!
Beginner Embroidery PDF Pattern, Spring in Paris PDF
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Totally cute and unique Christmas pattern!
Beginner Embroidery Pdf - Christmas Tree Takes a Ride
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A pretty and delicate floral design
Dried Flowers Bouquet PDF Pattern
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Happy birthday design, perfect for gift giving!
Happy Birthday Cake PDF Pattern
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I absolutely love this pattern!
Along the British Coast - Beach hand embroidery pattern - PDF - Instant download
 
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Another great beach scene.
The Beach hand embroidery pattern - PDF - Instant download
 
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A perfect pattern for the autumn months.
Autumn Nature Walk hand embroidery pattern - PDF - Instant download
 
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A cute Christmas pattern!
Holidays hand embroidery pattern - Ice skating - Christmas embroidery - PDF - Instant download
 
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Christmas in NY - yes please!
Christmas in New York City hand embroidery pattern - PDF - Instant download
 
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A perfect project to hang in a kitchen.
Garden herbs hand embroidery pattern - Kitchen herbs - PDF - Instant download
 
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A cute and trendy colorful fish pattern.
Rainbow Trout Fish Hand Embroidery Pattern - PDF Instant Download for Intermediate and Advanced Beginner Stitchers
 
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A super colorful and chunky looking design!
Abstract Mountain Landscape Hand Embroidery Pattern - PDF Instant Download With Step by Step Instructions for Experienced Beginners
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Another super colorful and textured pattern.
Colorful Pear Embroidery Pattern - PDF Instant Download for Experienced Stitchers
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Cutest little Christmas project pattern bundle!
Christmas Mini Embroideries - BUNDLE Northern and Southern - Digital PDF Sewing Pattern + Video Class
 
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I love this project to gift to a sewist!
Sewing Is Magic Embroidery Collection - BUNDLE - Digital PDF Sewing Patterns + Video Class
 
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And who doesn't love bunnies?!
Bunny Embroidery Collection - BUNDLE - Digital PDF Sewing Pattern + Video Class
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Darling design for a little girls room.
spring bird hand embroidery pdf pattern
 
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Another darling design for a girls room.
girl in the moon hand embroidery pattern PDF
 
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A final cutie from this same designer!
A quiet place to read embroidery pattern PDF
 
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A great design for a more involved project.
Landscape hand embroidery pattern "Happy Trails" , PDF download instructions & template for DIY mountain scene fiber hoop art
 
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A cute floral design!
Beginner sunflower embroidery pattern with online video tutorial "Cozy Harvest", DIY fall holiday decor idea
 
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love this design!
Butterfly hand Embroidery design, modern embroidery pattern, digital download PDF, DIY monarch needlecraft project, instruction and template
 
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A completely unique pattern and final look!
Chickadee bird hand embroidery template "Spring Wreath", DIY modern embroidery project PDF pattern with online video tutorial
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A nice Christian design for Easter
Christian Embroidery Easter Hoop Pattern Christian DIY Embroidery Easter Crafts Embroidery Beginner DIY Printable Holy Week Easter Activity
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A darling little Christmas design!
Christmas HandEmbroidery Pattern Christmas Western Stitching Designs Winter Embroidery Hoop Pattern Christmas EmbroideryDesigns Christmas
 
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A great design for the tea lover!
Embroidery PDF Pattern Tea Kettle Step By Step Embroidery Pattern Floral Embroidery Hoop Pattern Flowers Sewing Pattern Digital Download
 
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A mommy and baby duck!
Spring HandEmbroidery Pattern Mom DIY HandEmbroidery Hoop Baby HandEmbroidery Mothers Day DIY Crafts Spring HandEmbroidery Hoop PDF Pattern
 
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This lush beautiful floral design would be a great project!
Fall Bouquet Embroidery Pattern: Autumn Flowers (PDF Pattern)
 
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Another beautiful floral design by the same maker!
Sweet Bouquet Embroidery Pattern: Floral Design (PDF Pattern)
 
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Something a little different - a toy you sew up but also hand embroider!
Stuffed Bunny Toy Sewing Pattern: Linen Fabric, Embroidered (PDF Pattern)

Embroidery Supplies

Supplies I like and many of them I use!

 
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A great trio of hoops!
Sherbo 4-6 Inch Beech Wood Embroidery Hoops
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If you want a wide variety of sizes, this is a good pack to get.
Caydo 6-Piece Embroidery Hoop Set 4-10"
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A nice variety of sizes for embroidery.
DMC 1765-3/9 Embroidery Hand Needles, 15-Pack
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A nice linen fabric
Barcelonetta Natural Linen Fabric 55" Wide
 
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A good solid cotton fabric.
2 Yard White Cotton Poplin Fabric 59in
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Another set of needles to choose from
Sewline Tulip Embroidery Needles, Assorted, 8-Pack
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Heat erase pens you can transfer your patterns with and then just iron it off when you're done.
Dritz Heat Erase Marking Pens
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You print the design onto this sticky paper and then stick it to the fabric and stitch through it. Wash the rest away when done.
Stick N Stitch Self Adhesive Wash Away Stabilizer 12 Sheets 8.5x11
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This is a good thread for someone on a budget who is planning to hand embroider here and there but not make it a serious hobby or sell their work.
Friendship Bracelet String Kit with 80 Skeins & Storage Box
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Good thread for a lot of color variety.
BYMORE 262 Embroidery Thread Kit w/ Tools
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You will want embroidery snips or scissors and this pair is an excellent starter pair.
BIHRTC 4.5Inch Embroidery Sewing Scissors
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Another pair of scissors, fancy, and fun!
4.7" Mini Stainless Steel Embroidery Scissors Gold
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I love these the most. They make cutting threads quick and easy.
CZZXI 3PCS High-Carbon Steel Thread Snips
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My favorite scissors for embroidering!
Shynai 2 Pcs 4.7in Curved Embroidery Scissors
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You'll need a big pair of fabric scissors to cut your fabric out.
Fiskars 8" RazorEdge Heavy Duty Fabric Scissors
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I use this exact pin cushion and love it!
Dritz Pink Tomato Pin Cushion – Large 5"
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DMC is the gold standard for thread. If you know you're going to embroider a lot or even sell your work, I highl recommend this floss.
DMC Floss 12 for 10.99 **Pick your own colors** Only 1.25 Shipping!
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Embroidery Books

Books to learn from.

 
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A beautiful book of embroidery!
Paint with Thread: Step-by-Step Embroidery Guide
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A great embroidery book!
How to Embroider Texture & Pattern: 20 Designs
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A lovely embroidery book I have used.
Embroidered Country Gardens: Hand-Stitched Floral Designs
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A great book for stitches.
Embroidery Stitch Bible
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Learn how to embroider pets!
Pet Portrait Embroidery: Stitch Your Dog or Cat
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I love this book!
Judith Baker Montano's Essential Stitch Guide
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A beautiful book for landscapes and florals.
Handstitched Landscapes & Flowers: 10 Embroidery Projects
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A great book for embroidery.
Cozy Stitches: 12 Calm & Creative Embroidery
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Another great book for embroidery
Autumn Artwork: Fall Embroidery Patterns
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A unique and cool book.
Mystical Stitches: Embroidery for Empowerment
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Another great embroidery book by Celeste.
Freshly Stitched: Modern Embroidery for Beginners
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Birds are super fun to embroider!
Embroidery Made Easy: Beautiful Birds Guide
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There's just something about embroidery and the holidays!
Handmade Holiday: Festive Christmas Embroidery
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Another great book!
Animal Embroidery Workbook: 30 Cute Critters
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If you love flowers, you'll love this book.
200 Embroidered Flowers: Hand Embroidery Stitches
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Embroidery interiors? YES PLEASE!
Embroidered Interiors: Stitch 11 Charming Spaces
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I love stitching landscapes!
Richly Stitched Landscape Embroidery Guide
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Embroidery Tutorials

 
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Learn how to do the backstitch.
How to Do a Perfect Backstitch (+2 Easy Decorative Variations)
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Learn how to do the French knot!
Struggling With French Knots? This Tutorial Makes It EASY
 
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Learn how to do the chain Stitch
How To Embroider A Chain Stitch
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Learn how to do the stem stitch.
Learn the Stem Stitch - This Tutorial Will Make You An Expert!
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Learn how to do the bullion stitch
How To Do A Bullion Knot In Embroidery
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Learn the blanket stitch
How To Do The Blanket Stitch In Embroidery
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Learn the long and short stitch
Long and Short Stitch Tutorial - The Secret To Seamless Blending
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Learn how to do the satin stitch
Satin Stitch Embroidery Tutorial (Achieve Smooth, Neat Stitches!)
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Learn the fly stitch
How To Do A Fly Stitch - A Fun Stitch With Many Uses
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Learn the woven wheel stitch
How to do a Woven Wheel Stitch
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Learn the lazy daisy stitch
How To Do The Lazy Daisy Chain Stitch
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Learn the feather stitch
Easy Feather Stitch Embroidery Tutorial
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It's important to support real artists. This article helps you avoid AI patterns.
How To Identify AI Embroidery Patterns
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