You can do a lot with a simple design like this! Downloadable PDF This small stylized floral spray could be the subject of a study in whitework, in goldwork, in blackwork, in crewel work – or just in simple surface embroidery. Simple designs like this are excellent fodder for trying out techniques. Some are really grand, but others – like this floral element – are smaller and simpler and so very perfect for interpreting into all kinds of embroidery techniques. These are the types of designs that might be embroidered on household goods, like linens or curtains or pillow covers and the like. Many of the designs include small elements in large repeats. In it, DMC offered the embroiderer a whole series of lovely designs that could be enlarged into rather grand embroideries. This design comes from La Borderie au Passé, which is perhaps one of my favorite Dillmont collections. By adapting old designs, or doodling my own new designs, or maybe expanding a little clip out of a larger design from an old publication, I’ve amassed quite a few usable smalls. I’ve been drawn to small elements to embroider, and I’ve built up quite a collection of possibilities for future projects. Over the years, I’ve adapted many designs from these books that are now in the public domain, adding my own details and turning them into easily printable vector files to use for hand embroidery.įor the past year, I’ve been on a “smalls” kick. There’s nothing like browsing through old treasures to get the juices flowing! I rely on old books for inspiration and ideas, especially when my mind gets stuck. If you’ve followed along here on Needle ‘n Thread for years, you know that I have quite a collection of old embroidery books and that I like the play with old designs. Skip the tracing and use an iron-on transfer with one of these sweet, simple beachy designs from Snuggly Monkey.I don’t normally pop in on you on a Saturday, but I wanted to share with you a little floral embroidery pattern that I recently adapted from one of the old Therese Dillmont DMC books.Love the composition and placement of this pretty clam shell design from Tusk and Twine.Ī whale AND a constellation design? So, so pretty from Alifera, I want this one on my wall. More scary than sweet, this kraken pattern from Hook Line & Tinker (sold as a kit and a PDF) gets the prize for most unique! This pattern looks simple but you’ll get to try a bunch of different stitches! Pretty coral design from KF Needlework Design. I want this on a pillow, a whimsical mix of ocean motifs including my favorite, ship in a bottle, from Little Dear. The colors on this sample! Maximum summer vibes with this piece, get the pattern from Naive Needle. Lighthouses are fun to visit and symbolic for a lot of people, so I wanted to include one, here is a classic pattern from Fai My XStitch. So many tiny details in this beautiful fish-y pattern from Tamar Nahir Yanai. Siwoo In Paris’s patterns are so distinctive and I love this pool people mandala design, it screams summer. I’ll admit, I wouldn’t take a hand embroidered tote to the beach, but I would love to show off this embroidered tote kit around town, from Heidi Boyd Designs.Īnother mermaid motif that’s a bit more mature, I love the lines and movement in this pattern from Hook Line & Tinker (sold as a kit and a PDF). Mixing in something a little different with this quirky sea captain from Cozy Blue. I love the simplicity of this whale embroidery pattern from Paraffle, it would look great on a hat or tote bag too! I’ve never stitched such a dense, beautiful art piece but I love this beachy pattern from Jen Ann Handmade. I love this free, sweet mermaid embroidery pattern from Cutesy Crafts, it would be great teen or tween room decor! Pin this list of ocean & beach embroidery designs to stitch with this link or collage image, please click through to the original posts to pin solo photos:ġ5+ ocean & beach embroidery designs to stitch 15+ modern bee embroidery pattern options.13+ online embroidery classes for beginners.If you are looking for embroidery project ideas, check out these other posts: If you’re new to hand embroidery, check out my list of favorite hand embroidery tools here and see the trick for how to transfer embroidery patterns with a picture tutorial here! If I missed any of your favorites please leave them in a comment and I’ll add them to the list! I enjoyed making this list full of shells, beaches, mermaids, and sea creatures! I’ve never tried stitching AT the beach because I’m too busy chasing my kids, but these hand embroidery patterns would be perfect for working on while you drive there or count down the days till your trip. Ocean & beach embroidery designs to stitch! If you’re ready for summer, stitch up one of these maritime hand embroidery patterns for your tote, wall, or tshirt.
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