Free Cross Stitch Patterns

Dragonflies & Flowers

2012-02-11T11:28:00.000+11:00

Three delicate dragonflies, perched on three pretty pastel sunflowers.

You could also use dark fabric and stitch one dragonfly or more without the floral background.

{free pattern here}

Kitschy Flamingo

2012-02-04T10:00:00.000+11:00

A cute flamingo cross stitch pattern, to go with those lovely pink plastic ones you've got on your front lawn ;)

Seriously, if you're into kitsch or have a friend who is, this is one for you!

{free pattern here}

Kitchen Fruit ~ 4 berry designs

2012-01-28T09:36:00.000+11:00

I love this design!

Stitch and frame as a single piece or do all four separately.

Blackberry, gooseberry, strawberry and raspberry.

{free pattern here}

Cute Bottle for your Kitchen

2012-01-21T11:28:00.000+11:00

A sweet jam jar cross stitch pattern with a blank label for you to fill in.

I think a group in different colours (and labelled with different flavours) would be quite effective in a frame on the kitchen wall.

{free pattern here}

Contented Cat

2012-01-15T09:30:00.000+11:00

I love cats, in case you didn't already know, so anytime I come across a pattern of one it has to be added here!

{free pattern here}

{more from this site}

Cute Couple

2012-01-07T10:00:00.000+11:00

A very cute couple indeed, in the japanese kawaii style.

(big eyes, smiles, not much other detail)

Extremely sweet :)

{free pattern here}

Love is a Gift Wedding Sampler

2012-01-01T11:21:00.000+11:00

A beautiful, sentimental cross stitch pattern, that you can stitch for your favourite couple, to commemorate their marriage.

"Love is a gift to treasure forever"

{free pattern here}

Hope everyone had a lovely Christmas & New Year!

Cross Stitch Christmas Tree Ornament

2011-12-22T09:31:00.000+11:00

Simple, yet effective.

Just stitch your design, then fold and crease it so that the corners meet and stitch the edges neatly.

Attach a little bling to hang from the bottom & a string to hang your handiwork from the tree, and you're done!

{free pattern here}

Christmas Poinsettia

2011-12-17T10:00:00.000+11:00

A beautiful poinsettia blossom in red & green.

{pattern here}

{key here}

Did you know that the red "petals" of the poinsettia are really leaves?

The actual flowers are the tiny yellow parts in the centre of the bloom.

Joy, Christmas cross stitch pattern

2011-12-10T10:00:00.000+11:00

Used here to make what looks like a drawer sachet or pincushion.

This would look just as nice framed or as a Christmas card insert.

{free pattern here}

A Tribute to Mary Magdalene

2011-12-03T10:30:00.000+11:00

Now, I just want to let you know that I'm not religious.

That said, this is a lovely piece, and I hope you enjoy stitching it :)

{free cross stitch pattern here}

{more from this website}

Twinkle the Fairy

2011-11-26T10:00:00.000+11:00

A cute little fairy cross stitch that you can whip up for the little fairy in your life!

Or you could leave off the wands and turn her into an angel ;)

{free pattern here}

{more from this site}

Snowman and Little Star

2011-11-17T20:17:00.001+11:00

Love this happy little snowman from CountryCottage CrossStitchin'.

Just makes me smile :)

{free pattern here}

Simple Swedish Dala Horse

2011-11-13T21:32:00.001+11:00

I love these swedish horses, so when I saw this cross stitch pattern of I had to share the link here!

{free cross stitch pattern}

Easter Egg

2011-08-19T09:53:00.007+10:00

Cute Easter cross stitch featuring an egg in eggcup, with birds and a flower.

{free pattern here}
(downloadable pdf)

Kitty in a Green Bag

2011-07-19T09:48:00.002+10:00

I love cats, so of course I had to add this cute little cross stitch kitty.

I also love the green bag with pink flowers :)

{free pattern here}
(downloadable pdf)

Coeur

2011-07-16T09:58:00.000+10:00

Gorgeous heart with unusual borders.

More embroidery than cross stitch, but I couldn't resist adding it here!

{free pattern here}
(google translate)

{french pattern page}

Abstract Flower Pattern

2011-06-19T09:41:00.008+10:00

This flower pattern looks a lot like a buddhist mandala.

It'd look beautiful in a meditation room.

{free pattern here}
(downloadable pdf)

Gigi the Giraffe

2011-06-16T09:55:00.000+10:00

A cute gangly giraffe design from a french designer.

{free pattern here}
(using google translate)

{french pattern page}

Matryoshka Pot

2011-05-26T09:33:00.003+10:00

Cute "potted" russian doll pattern.

{free pattern here}

Birds and Apples

2011-05-23T17:33:00.011+10:00

I think they're really beautiful colours used in this pattern.

{free pattern here}

(downloadable pdf)

Grass Patch

2011-05-19T09:47:00.000+10:00

A cute little mini sampler from a french designer.

{free pattern here}
(this is a link to the 'google translate' page)

{link to untranslated pattern}

Bee Garden

2011-05-16T09:29:00.000+10:00

A little mini sampler by meee!

I've been playing around with KG Chart again and designed this little pattern to share with everyone.

{free pattern here}

Merry, Moe & Flurry

2010-12-15T19:46:00.001+11:00

Three of the cutest little snowmen you ever did see!

Love, love, love it :)

{pattern here}

Festive Christmas Bell Ornament

2010-12-08T19:42:00.006+11:00

Isn't this a truly pretty Christmas decoration?

Use it as a tree ornament, decorate napkins or repeat the pattern across an entire linen tablecloth.

{pattern here}

Banded Christmas Ornament

2010-11-25T17:46:00.000+11:00

Make a round-ish decoration for your tree this year.

Replace one section with the year & it's a dated keepsake!

{pattern here}

Oriental Fan

2010-11-18T14:32:00.005+11:00

A sweet little fan to decorate the lid of a keepsake box or other little accessory.

{pattern here}

Spring Floral

2010-11-15T11:55:00.008+11:00

This is such a cheerful, pretty design.

Perfect for our bedroom.

{colour key & link to pattern here}

Rabbit on a Broomstick

2010-11-12T11:33:00.005+11:00

Very cute rabbit on a witches' broom, wearing a witchy hat.

Drawn in a style remeniscent of Beatrix Potter.

{pdf pattern here}

New Baby

2010-11-09T11:23:00.007+11:00

One very cute little baby, tucked up in bed and surrounded by toys.

The background is in blues, but you could very easily substitute pinks to celebrate the birth of a special little girl.

{pattern here}

From the Garden sampler

2010-11-06T19:59:00.007+11:00

I really like the colours in this sampler!

It's one I'd love to have a go at one day, if I ever finish all the other patterns I've started and left unfinished...

{pattern here}

Lollipop

2010-11-03T19:48:00.000+11:00

A sweet treat to add to a lunch bag or children's clothing.

{pattern here}

Freaky Frog and Friend

2010-10-31T19:54:00.002+11:00

This weird little froggy creature seems to have a bit of a hooked nose under that witches' hat, so maybe it really is a witch in disguise?

{pattern here}

Little Miss Witch

2010-10-28T19:32:00.006+11:00

Love that purple hair!

{pattern here}

Roly Poly Clown

2010-10-25T19:13:00.000+11:00

A fun little clown to embellish a child's clothing or furnishings.

{pattern here}

Lollygirl

2010-08-02T14:18:00.000+10:00

Okay, I've finally done it and created a cross stitch pattern myself.

It reminds me of my daughter, so gave it her nickname. Hope you like it!

{pattern here}

Scissors Fob

2010-07-31T09:44:00.010+10:00

I've never seen anything like this, and it's such a great idea!

Blog is in german, with google translate button in sidebar.

{pattern here}

Christmas Cookie Card

2010-07-29T09:39:00.006+10:00

Super-cute hanging Christmas cookie decoration pattern, designed to be used as a card insert.

You must register at Maureen Maurer Stroh's forum to access her free patterns - well worth the effort!

{pattern here}

Matroeska Zomer

2010-07-25T09:34:00.004+10:00

Another cute matryoshka for you to stitch.

{pattern here}

Oiseau

2010-07-23T09:01:00.000+10:00

Gorgeous little pillow that would make a wonderful thank-you gift.

The blog is written in french, but the pattern isn't affected.

{pattern here}

Amities Croisees

2010-07-21T09:54:00.006+10:00

Classic single colour pattern with lovely cupids, hearts and birds.

{pattern here}

Click on the picture of the white kitten underneath the picture of the pattern.

A is for Apple

2010-07-19T09:52:00.001+10:00

Cute little pattern for a child's bedroom door or wall.

Love the little worm!

{pattern here}

The Diet Begins Tomorrow

2010-07-17T09:48:00.002+10:00

Fun little pattern for a magnet or keyring.

{pattern here}

Coeur Montagne

2010-07-15T09:44:00.000+10:00

Gorgeous heart cushion.

Fill with potpourri and hang in your wardrobe, or give as a gift.

{pattern here}

Another Chicken & Egg

2010-07-13T18:39:00.000+10:00

Cute checked chicken and stripey egg.

Looks like it'd be good for Easter.

{pattern here}

Back on board...

2010-07-11T22:44:00.000+10:00

Just wanted to apologise for neglecting things here for so long.

Cross stitch and blogging are two of my most favouritest hobbies, but sometimes life just gets out of hand and hobbies take a backseat. ;)

Anyhoo, I'm back now & have heaps of patterns to share here, plus I'll soon be adding some of my own little designs, too :)

Kitchen Fruit

2010-07-11T22:40:00.000+10:00

Very cute, easy to stitch as one large design or four smaller pieces.

Peaches, plums, cherries and pears.

{pattern here}

Cute Matryoshka

2010-04-06T14:03:00.002+10:00

=Ultra-cute matryoshka design!

{pattern here}

Moroccan Tiles

2010-04-03T14:08:00.001+11:00

5 different little tile patterns to stitch, in orange, mint, blue, red and green.

Turn the finished product into sachets, pincushions, greeting card inserts, or frame them.

{patterns here}

Pucca

2010-03-31T14:02:00.001+11:00

Kawaii pucca pattern.

The only drawback is that no dmc numbers are included, so you'll need to choose your own colours to match the chart.

{pattern here}

Easter Girl

2010-03-28T14:13:00.002+11:00

Chicken and Egg

2010-03-25T14:04:00.001+11:00

Cute Easter cross stitch, use any colours you like.

{pattern here}

Jesus is Risen Sampler

2010-03-22T14:02:00.001+11:00

I'm not particularly religious, but I love this Easter sampler.

{pattern here}

Celebrate Australia! Sampler

2010-03-19T16:11:00.002+11:00

This sampler features developments in our wonderful country over the past century.

{pattern here}

Cute Blue Handbag

2009-11-05T09:09:00.004+11:00

A cute blue handbag to adorn a little girls' bedroom door.

{pattern here}

Wedded Bliss Sampler

2009-11-03T08:45:00.009+11:00

Another wedding sampler.
Reads: And the two shall become one

{pattern here}

Sepia Unicorn

2009-11-01T08:24:00.013+11:00

Graceful, beautiful unicorn cross stitch pattern.

Love those golden hooves!

{pattern here}

Autumn Leaves

2009-10-30T08:07:00.001+11:00

Leaves turning red and brown.

{pattern here}

Tropical Fish

2009-10-28T09:20:00.009+11:00

Pretty pastel tropical fish, swimming among bubbles and seaweed.

{pattern here}

Valentines Hearts

2009-10-26T09:07:00.001+11:00

Aren't these sweet?

Very country.

{pattern here}

-And click on the picture for the pattern.

Blue & White Sampler

2009-10-24T09:15:00.004+11:00

This sampler would be simple to update and personalise.

I just love the blues. - I'm a blue & white fan ;)

{pattern here}

Sepia Fish

2009-10-22T08:15:00.011+11:00

Stitched on cream or lemon fabric, this fish cross stitch pattern would look very effective as a cushion insert.

You could easily substitute colours in another hue (such as my ever-favourite blue) for a different look entirely.

{pattern here}

Fish Whirl

2009-10-20T09:00:00.003+11:00

A striking fish design that makes you stop and stare.

{pattern here}

Christmas Bauble

2009-10-18T09:00:00.008+11:00

A cute little blue & silver Christmas tree bauble to mount in a card.

You could also sew some backing onto it and make it into a real bauble for your tree.

{pattern here}

Bless this Home Sampler

2009-10-16T08:08:00.002+11:00

Another lovely housewarming gift.

I'm going to tackle this one myself, for our home.

{pattern here}

Pink Skull

2009-10-14T09:55:00.008+11:00

Perfect for halloween, this funky pink skull will add a bit of extra fun this year.

I like the 'roughness' of the shapes.

{pattern here}

New Home

2009-10-12T09:07:00.001+11:00

A super-quick cross-stitch for someone moving house.

{pattern here}

Playful Kitten Cross Stitch

2009-10-10T08:11:00.004+11:00

Cute and friendly little kitten, tangled in her pink ribbon.

{pattern here}

Vintage Christmas Tree Ornament

2009-10-08T08:03:00.001+11:00

This year, get busy and festoon your tree with handmade decorations in the colours of your choice.

Why not have a try at making some other shapes, too?

{pattern here}

Plates on Shelves

2009-10-06T08:02:00.001+11:00

This pattern is one of my personal favourites.
It would be very easy to substitute blues or greens for reds, and have an entirely different look.

You must first register (free) before downloading this pattern.

{pattern here}

Fairytale Princess Castle

2009-10-02T07:16:00.000+10:00

The lovely turreted towers and flags floating in the breeze on this fairytale castle are magical.

Substitute favourite colours or add some accents with metallic threads.

{pattern here}

Pears

2009-09-29T07:10:00.001+10:00

There are such beautiful Autumn tones in this cross-stitch pattern of two ripening pears.
Very stylish.

{pattern here}

Angel Moon

2009-09-26T07:06:00.001+10:00

Extremely cute country-inspired angel perched upon a crescent moon.

{pattern here}

Wedding Anniversary Sampler

2009-09-23T09:07:00.002+10:00

This beautiful free pattern is my favourite wedding sampler ever.

There's spaces to add names of children, date of the wedding and year of the anniversary.

Very high quality design.

{pattern here}

Fall Peeker

2009-09-22T07:01:00.002+10:00

Gorgeous Autumn-themed pattern, with a cute little boy peeking out from under colourful leaves.

{pattern here}

Seashells by the Shore

2009-09-19T07:26:00.000+10:00

Sweet shell, starfish and seaweed design.

This pattern would look nice on a handtowel in a bathroom with a seaside theme.

{pattern here}

Cute Cat

2009-09-15T07:18:00.000+10:00

Fanciful cat design, perfect for the cat-lover in your life.

{pattern here}

Butterfly Design

2009-09-12T07:16:00.001+10:00

Simple stylised butterfly design from About.com.

{pattern here}

Christmas Pudding

2009-09-08T07:12:00.001+10:00

Super-quick Christmas pudding pattern for cards, gift tags and decorations.

Delicate Fairy

2009-09-05T07:29:00.001+10:00

The perfect addition to any little girl's room.

{pattern here}

Counted Cross Stitch Tutorial

2009-09-03T17:18:00.014+10:00

All Free Crafts have a great counted cross stitch tutorial to get beginners started off.

And over at Patterns Patch, there's a helpful stitch guide covering all sorts of embroidery stitches.

So now there's no excuse for not having a go!

Dragon Treasure

2009-09-01T07:19:00.001+10:00

Fantastic dragon design, which could easily be stitched as a doorplate for a childs' bedroom.

-Just replace the motto with their name!

{pattern here}

Pink Rose in Bloom

2009-08-29T07:01:00.001+10:00

Pretty pink rose blossom that you could frame or add as an embellishment to the corner of a plain tablecloth.

{pattern here}

Stackable Cats

2009-08-25T07:15:00.001+10:00

Adorable cat cross stitch, which would look even better with some grey backstitch around the different cats.

{pattern here}

Wedding Sampler

2009-08-22T07:17:00.001+10:00

An original gift idea for a lovely couple, or a keepsake treasure to commemorate your own wedding.

{pattern here}

Christmas Snowman

2009-08-18T07:10:00.001+10:00

Cute country-inspired snowman cross stitch.

I think it would look especially effective on a cushion.

{pattern here}

Basket of Eggs

2009-08-15T07:05:00.001+10:00

This smart blue & white design would look great framed in the kitchen, repeated as a border on a tea towel or gracing the back of an oven mitt.

{pattern here}

KG Chart - Free Design Software

2009-08-11T07:04:00.000+10:00

Like to have a try at creating your own cross stitch patterns?

I designed the fleur de lys pattern from earlier this week using this free software. It was easy to use, with pretty good results.

{download here}

Fleur de Lys

2009-08-07T21:04:00.001+10:00

Symbol of the worldwide scouting movement.

Embellish your little scouts' bag and jacket with this iconic design.

{pattern here}

Michael Jackson in Memorium

2009-08-04T07:03:00.001+10:00

Alita at alitadesigns.com has created this pattern in memory of the late Michael Jackson.

Stitched in white thread on black aida cloth.

{pattern here}

Uncle Sam in the Round

2009-08-01T07:05:00.002+10:00

For all those patriotic US stitchers out there...
Plus, it's kinda cute.

{pattern here}

Olde Worlde Bathtubs

2009-07-28T07:04:00.001+10:00

Cute bathtubs pattern for your bathroom door or wall.

This one definitely goes into my must-stitch folder!

{pattern here}

Angels Watching Over Me bookmark

2009-07-25T07:04:00.001+10:00

A great quick gift for your favourite bookworm.

Remove the halo, and you have a cute little fairy!

{pattern here}

Teddies Wedding Sampler

2009-07-22T09:00:00.004+10:00

Adorable teddy bears hugging, surrounded by love hearts.

Customise with your own names and date at the bottom.

{pattern here}

4 Free Patterns - Bottles, Cow & Tree

2009-07-19T14:05:00.008+10:00

4 professional-quality free cross-stitch patterns.

Two different glass bottles, one cow and a shady tree.

{patterns here}

Cactus Sampler

2009-07-18T09:00:00.009+10:00

Cross stitch with a mexican flavour.
Love it!

{pattern here}

Witches Cauldron

2009-07-15T14:14:00.004+10:00

Perfect for halloween.

{pattern here}

Windmill in Blues

2009-07-12T14:17:00.006+10:00

A dutch tile inspired pattern, which will be lovely in our little blue house.

{pattern here}

Happy Little Snowman

2009-07-10T14:21:00.005+10:00

Cute little happy snowman on a dark blue background.

{pattern here}

Time for Tea

2009-07-08T14:23:00.007+10:00

Super-cute little teapot surrounded by flowers.

I'm going to add a few of these to my kitchen curtains.

{pattern here}