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Free embroidery designs and lessonsFree embroidery designs give you the chance to learn something new and my lessons will show you how.If you are anything like me you have often decided to try a new craft or needlework technique, bought a kit or the equipment to get started only to find that it wasn't the one for you. My free needlework designs give you the chance to try before you buy. You will find many freebies for different types of hand embroidery scattered througout this site and this index page shows you where to look.
Surface embroidery - Cross stitch - Blackwork - Hardanger - Whitework - Redwork - Needlepoint
Surface embroideryAlso called free style embroidery, this covers the non-counted forms of needlework. (Also see Redwork further down the page.)Cross stitchCounted cross stitch is simple but like anything new, clear instructions and tips can help you get started.
Learn how to cross stitch BlackworkIt is possible to create intricate patterns using a single colour of thread with these free embroidery designs for blackwork.
Free blackwork charts start with this sweet floral motif HardangerSumptuous white on white needlework from the fjords of Hardanger in Norway.
Lesson 1 in hardanger needlework - a pretty diamond shaped coaster WhiteworkFrom pulled work to delicate needlelace, whitework takes many forms.
Pulled work - learn two pulled stitches RedworkA simple, relaxing form of surface embroidery worked in a single colour.Mother hen - free redwork embroidery patterns NeedlepointAlso known as canvaswork or tapestry, needlepoint on canvas is a popular technique.
Free plastic canvas pattern for a poppy coaster
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Free blackwork pattern
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