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Hand Embroidery Patterns & Books

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"Be" Bowl Fillers Pattern
"Be" Bowl Fillers Pattern
4" x 6" | 11" x 39"
$18.00
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10 Holiday Penny Ornaments Pattern by Buttermilk Basin
10 Holiday Penny Ornaments Pattern by Buttermilk Basin
4"
$9.00
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365+ Embroidery Combinations Perpetual Calendar
365+ Embroidery Combinations Perpetual Calendar
$19.95
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2016 Christmas Ornament Cross Stitch Pattern by Little House Needleworks
2016 Christmas Ornament Cross Stitch Pattern by Little House Needleworks
Stitch Count: 61w x 61h
$7.00
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A Letter to My Daughter Pattern
A Letter to My Daughter Pattern
64" x 74"
$49.50
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A Stitcher's Ornaments Pattern
A Stitcher's Ornaments Pattern
Fits into 3" embroidery hoop
$10.00
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A Woodland Christmas - PDF Download
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A Woodland Christmas - PDF Download
67" x 72"
$39.95
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Acorn Hollow Book
Acorn Hollow Book
$18.00
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Alice's Country Diary Quilt Book
Alice's Country Diary Quilt Book
$26.99
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All Hallow's Eve Stocking Cross Stitch Book by Teresa Kogut
All Hallow's Eve Stocking Cross Stitch Book by Teresa Kogut
Stitch Count: 109w x 234h
$14.00
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All Hallows Eve Cross Stitch Pattern by New York Dreamer
All Hallows Eve Cross Stitch Pattern by New York Dreamer
Stitch Count: 145w x 83h
$12.00
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All The Things Cross Stitch Pattern by Teresa Kogut
All The Things Cross Stitch Pattern by Teresa Kogut
Stitch Count: 160w x 136h
$10.00
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American Pie Pin Cushion Pattern
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American Pie Pin Cushion Pattern
6.5" across
$8.00
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An Angel's Story Pattern
An Angel's Story Pattern
65" x 67"
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$24.00
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And God Saw Cross Stitch Pattern by Teresa Kogut
And God Saw Cross Stitch Pattern by Teresa Kogut
Stitch Count: 242w x 270h
$16.00
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And To All a Good Night Pattern
And To All a Good Night Pattern
11" | 6" x 19" | 3"
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$10.00
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Animal Cracker Christmas Cookie Series - Sugar Cross Stitch Pattern by Stacy Nash
Animal Cracker Christmas Cookie Series - Sugar Cross Stitch Pattern by Stacy Nash
See Description for Dimensions
$12.00
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Animal Cracker Series - Pip & Cottage Sewing Book Cross Stitch Pattern by Stacy Nash
Animal Cracker Series - Pip & Cottage Sewing Book Cross Stitch Pattern by Stacy Nash
See Description for Dimensions
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$12.00
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Antique Baskets Quilt Pattern
Antique Baskets Quilt Pattern
44" x 51"
$12.00
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As For Me And My House Wall Hanging Pattern
As For Me And My House Wall Hanging Pattern
18" x 23.5"
$12.00
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Autumn Scarecrows Cross Stitch Pattern by Dirty Annie's
Autumn Scarecrows Cross Stitch Pattern by Dirty Annie's
Stitch Count: 74w x 106h
$12.99
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Autumn in a Box Cross Stitch Pattern by New York Dreamer
Autumn in a Box Cross Stitch Pattern by New York Dreamer
Stitch Count: 340w x 53h
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$14.00
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Autumnal Sewing Roll Cross Stitch Pattern by Teresa Kogut
Autumnal Sewing Roll Cross Stitch Pattern by Teresa Kogut
Stitch Count: 126w x 251h
$14.00
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Baking Spirits Bright Ornaments Pattern by Buttermilk Basin
Baking Spirits Bright Ornaments Pattern by Buttermilk Basin
1.75" x 1.25" to 3.5" x 6.25"
$9.95
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Bee Happy Pincushion Pattern - Includes Papers + 2 Acrylic Templates
Bee Happy Pincushion Pattern - Includes Papers + 2 Acrylic Templates
5.5" diameter
$17.50
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Beeskep Candle Mat - Little Stitchies #164 Pattern
Beeskep Candle Mat - Little Stitchies #164 Pattern
9" in diameter
$6.00
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Bernyce Mat Pattern
Bernyce Mat Pattern
5.5" x 9"
$10.50
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Bessie in the Bluebells Cross Stitch Pattern by Dirty Annie's
Bessie in the Bluebells Cross Stitch Pattern by Dirty Annie's
Stitch Count: 155w x 106h
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$14.99
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Best Of All Pattern
Best Of All Pattern
35" x 18" | 19" x 10"
$7.00
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Beyond Crazy Quilts Book
Beyond Crazy Quilts Book
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$29.95
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Big Fat Acorn Pin Cushion Pattern
Big Fat Acorn Pin Cushion Pattern
See Description for Dimensions
$12.00
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Big Fat Pumpkin Pin Cushion Pattern
Big Fat Pumpkin Pin Cushion Pattern
See Description for Dimensions
$12.00
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Big Fat Strawberry Pin Cushion Pattern
Big Fat Strawberry Pin Cushion Pattern
See Description for Dimensions
$12.00
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Block of the Month Little Stitchies #170 January Pattern
Block of the Month Little Stitchies #170 January Pattern
11.5" x 11.5"
$5.00
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Block of the Month Little Stitchies #171 February Pattern
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Block of the Month Little Stitchies #171 February Pattern
11.5" x 11.5"
$5.00
Block of the Month Little Stitchies #172 March Pattern
Block of the Month Little Stitchies #172 March Pattern
11.5" x 11.5"
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$5.00
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Block of the Month Little Stitchies #173 April Pattern
Block of the Month Little Stitchies #173 April Pattern
11.5" x 11.5"
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$5.00
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Block of the Month Little Stitchies #174 May Pattern
Block of the Month Little Stitchies #174 May Pattern
11.5" x 11.5"
$5.00
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Block of the Month Little Stitchies #175 June Pattern
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Block of the Month Little Stitchies #175 June Pattern
11.5" x 11.5"
$5.00
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Block of the Month Little Stitchies #176 July Pattern
Block of the Month Little Stitchies #176 July Pattern
11.5" x 11.5"
$5.00
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Block of the Month Little Stitchies #177 August Pattern
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Block of the Month Little Stitchies #177 August Pattern
11.5" x 11.5"
$5.00
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Block of the Month Little Stitchies #178 September Pattern
Block of the Month Little Stitchies #178 September Pattern
11.5" x 11.5"
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$5.00
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Block of the Month Little Stitchies #179 October Pattern
Block of the Month Little Stitchies #179 October Pattern
11.5" x 11.5"
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$5.00
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Block of the Month Little Stitchies #180 November Pattern
Block of the Month Little Stitchies #180 November Pattern
11.5" x 11.5"
$5.00
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Block of the Month Little Stitchies #181 December Pattern
Block of the Month Little Stitchies #181 December Pattern
11.5" x 11.5"
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$5.00
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Bloom Pattern - Sweetwater
Bloom Pattern - Sweetwater
45" x 45"
$14.99
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Blueberry Delight Pattern - PDF Download
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Blueberry Delight Pattern - PDF Download
$49.00
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Botanical Embroidered Placemats Pattern - PDF DOWNLOAD
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Botanical Embroidered Placemats Pattern - PDF DOWNLOAD
$12.50
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Bunnies Candle Mat - Little Stitchies #134 Pattern
Bunnies Candle Mat - Little Stitchies #134 Pattern
9" diameter
$6.00
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Camp Journals Notebook Jacket Cover #231 Pattern
Camp Journals Notebook Jacket Cover #231 Pattern
4.5" x 7" | 5" x 7"
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$10.00
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Celebrate Cross Stitch Pattern Book by Teresa Kogut
Celebrate Cross Stitch Pattern Book by Teresa Kogut
See Description for Dimensions
$16.00
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Christmas Animal Cups Cross Stitch Pattern by Les Petites Croix de Lucie
Christmas Animal Cups Cross Stitch Pattern by Les Petites Croix de Lucie
Stitch Count: 120w x 120h
$17.60
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Christmas Candy Table Runner Pattern
Christmas Candy Table Runner Pattern
10" x 18"
$9.00
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Christmas Cheer Cross Stitch Pattern by Les Petites Croix de Lucie
Christmas Cheer Cross Stitch Pattern by Les Petites Croix de Lucie
Stitch Count: 110w x 123h
$17.60
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Christmas Cookie Ornaments Pattern by Buttermilk Basin
Christmas Cookie Ornaments Pattern by Buttermilk Basin
3.25" x 4" to 4" x 5"
$8.98
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Christmas House Cross Stitch Pattern by Les Petites Croix de Lucie
Christmas House Cross Stitch Pattern by Les Petites Croix de Lucie
Stitch Count: 129w x 125h
$17.60
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Christmas Pie Pincushion Pattern
Christmas Pie Pincushion Pattern
6.5"
$8.00
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Christmas Redwork Quilt Pattern
Christmas Redwork Quilt Pattern
36.5" x 36.5"
$18.00
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Christmas Redwork Quilt Pattern - PDF Download
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Christmas Redwork Quilt Pattern - PDF Download
$18.00
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Christmas Rules Cross Stitch Pattern by Primrose Cottage
Christmas Rules Cross Stitch Pattern by Primrose Cottage
Stitch Count: 59w x 300h
$14.00
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Christmas Tiny Tags Cross Stitch Pattern by Dirty Annie's
Christmas Tiny Tags Cross Stitch Pattern by Dirty Annie's
See Description for Dimensions
Hurry, only 3 available!
$14.99
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Comfort & Joy Pillow Pattern by Buttermilk Basin
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Comfort & Joy Pillow Pattern by Buttermilk Basin
12.5" x 14"
Hurry, only 1 available!
$6.95 $5.56
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Cottage Garden Pattern
Cottage Garden Pattern
50" x 61"
$14.00
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Country Santa Cross Stitch Pattern by Teresa Kogut
Country Santa Cross Stitch Pattern by Teresa Kogut
Stitch Count: 82w x 113h
$10.00
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Creative Stitching Book by Sue Spargo - Second Edition
Creative Stitching Book by Sue Spargo - Second Edition
$32.00
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Critter Hollow Book
Critter Hollow Book
$20.00
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Days of the Week Snowmen - Hand Embroidery Pattern
Days of the Week Snowmen - Hand Embroidery Pattern
41" x 41"
$12.00
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Deck the Boughs Pattern
Deck the Boughs Pattern
2"
$9.50
Doxie Dog Pattern - PDF Download
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Doxie Dog Pattern - PDF Download
$9.00
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Dwelling Place Cross Stitch Pattern Book by Teresa Kogut
Dwelling Place Cross Stitch Pattern Book by Teresa Kogut
See Description for Dimensions
$26.00
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Eek! Spooks! Stuffed Pumpkins #236 Pattern
Eek! Spooks! Stuffed Pumpkins #236 Pattern
4" x 4"
$9.50
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Embroidery & Crazy Quilt Stitch Tool Book
Embroidery & Crazy Quilt Stitch Tool Book
$24.95
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Hand Embroidery Patterns for Every Stitcher

Create beautiful details one stitch at a time with hand embroidery patterns for a variety of projects, styles, and skill levels. Explore floral motifs, seasonal designs, ornaments, pincushions, wall hangings, wool projects, appliqué accents, inspirational designs, and more. From simple projects for practicing foundational stitches to intricate designs filled with decorative details, hand embroidery offers endless ways to personalize your handmade creations.

Seasonal, Floral & Wool Hand Embroidery Patterns

Find hand embroidery designs inspired by flowers, animals, holidays, seasons, and timeless motifs. Create Christmas ornaments, snowmen, patriotic projects, autumn décor, floral designs, wool projects, and handmade gifts using colorful threads and classic embroidery stitches. The current collection has particularly strong representation across Christmas, snowmen, wool, Santa, animal, floral, winter, and autumn themes. Pair your favorite pattern with Embroidery Floss, including beautiful Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss, to add color, texture, and dimension to every stitch.

Learn Hand Embroidery with Shabby Fabrics

New to embroidery or ready to learn another stitch? Explore Shabby Fabrics' free Hand Embroidery Tutorials to learn techniques including backstitch, running stitch, lazy daisies, French knots, satin stitch, stem stitch, and more. The current tutorial collection includes 43 hand embroidery projects, giving Shabby Fabrics an excellent first-party educational resource to connect directly with this category. Choose a pattern you love, then shop Embroidery Floss, needles, hoops, and other Hand Embroidery Supplies to get started.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is hand embroidery?

Hand embroidery is the art of creating decorative designs on fabric using a needle and thread. Different stitches, colors, and thread combinations can be used to create everything from simple outlines and lettering to detailed flowers, motifs, and textured designs.

What types of hand embroidery patterns does Shabby Fabrics carry?

Shabby Fabrics carries hand embroidery patterns and books for seasonal projects, florals, ornaments, pincushions, wool projects, wall hangings, appliqué, home décor, and more. The current collection includes both printed and PDF patterns alongside embroidery books and reference materials.

What are some basic hand embroidery stitches?

Popular hand embroidery stitches include backstitch, running stitch, stem stitch, satin stitch, lazy daisy, and French knots. Shabby Fabrics demonstrates these and other techniques in its free Hand Embroidery tutorial collection.

What supplies do I need for hand embroidery?

Most projects require an embroidery pattern, fabric, embroidery floss or thread, an embroidery needle, scissors, and often an embroidery hoop. Some designs may also require transfer tools, appliqué materials, wool, or other supplies, so always check the individual pattern requirements.

What embroidery floss can I use for hand embroidery?

Embroidery floss is available in a wide variety of solid and variegated colors. Shabby Fabrics currently carries more than 1,200 embroidery floss products, including DMC and Classic Colorworks options, plus a substantial dedicated selection of hand-dyed embroidery floss and thread.

Are there hand embroidery patterns for beginners?

Yes. Many hand embroidery projects are approachable for beginners, particularly designs using a small number of foundational stitches. Shabby Fabrics' free tutorials can also help newer stitchers learn common techniques before beginning a larger project.

Does Shabby Fabrics have free hand embroidery tutorials?

Yes. Shabby Fabrics has a dedicated Hand Embroidery tutorial collection featuring dozens of projects and demonstrations covering popular stitches, methods, tips, and techniques.

Does Shabby Fabrics carry PDF hand embroidery patterns?

Yes. The current collection includes downloadable embroidery patterns in addition to printed patterns and books. Shabby Fabrics also produces its own PDF Hand Embroidery Design Series patterns with step-by-step photo instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hand Embroidery Patterns & Books

Are there patterns for all skill levels?

Yes — we carry patterns and books suitable for beginners through advanced stitchers, including easy floral outlines and complex stitched compositions.

What thread should I use with hand embroidery patterns?

DMC embroidery floss, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks hand-dyed floss are popular choices for hand embroidery because they’re six-strand, easy to separate, and available in a wide range of colors.

What tools do I need to start hand embroidery?

Basic tools include embroidery hoops, needles, scissors, a light box or transfer tools, and quality threads like DMC or Classic Colorworks. Our hand embroidery supplies category has everything you need.

What types of hand embroidery patterns are available?

Hand embroidery patterns include floral motifs, seasonal designs, beginner stitching templates, and advanced books with techniques like backstitch, French knots, lazy daisies, and satin stitch.