I’m always on the hunt for great hand embroidery patterns (see my previous lists), and one spot that consistently releases creative designs is DMC. They are the oldest makers of industry-standard threads and yarns, but to help facilitate their use, they regularly release free hand embroidery patterns. The best patterns are creative collaborations with illustrators and indie embroiderers who lend their imagery to the designs. The results bring a fun, contemporary touch to an ancient craft.
So, if you’re on the fence about investing in embroidery—or just looking for a fun pattern—check out their selection. And to ensure that you’ve got the right thread to start, you can buy the colors directly from their site. Here are some of my favorites, but they’ve got much more available with a helpful filter function to narrow down your search.
