Ever wanted to try hand embroidery but felt a bit overwhelmed? These 10 beginner-friendly embroidery designs from HandiWorks are your perfect starting point! This easy-to-follow tutorial brings you simple line art designs that are absolutely fantastic for beginners. You’ll create beautiful pieces while learning foundational stitches.
Dive into designs like a serene mountain & sun using straight and chain stitch, or a cute little elephant with back stitch and detached buttonhole. Try a coconut tree with couching and bullion knot, or a peaceful sunset at the lake with running and straight stitch. You’ll also explore a dragonfly with braided chain and outline stitch, a coffee cup with twisted chain and split stitch, and a dancing couple with stem and whipped running stitch. There’s also a bird (back stitch + Portuguese knotted stitch), a leaf (heavy chain and outline stitch), and even a snail (split stitch and Palestrina stitch).
These little designs, outlined with lovely textured stitches, would look amazing embellishing shirts, bags, zipper pouches, or gift bags. Get creative and make sure to use a beautiful combination of colors to really make them pop!
Love mini embroidery patterns? You’ll have so much fun with these! Explore 20 adorable tiny designs – from flower bouquets to cute cats, fruits, and animals. Plus, try making easy sunflower embroidered hair clips or mini hoop pendants with a free heart embroidery pattern – perfect for gifts or accessorizing!