In the past I have listed places where you can find embroidery patterns, both free and not so free. So, dumb me, I thought I would do it again. Wow! I can’t believe how many sites there are in which to get embroidery patterns.
In gathering these sites together there is a real possiblity that I didn’t get everyone who carries cool patterns. Please feel free to let me know what I have missed. I will do a update post to make sure I cover everyone.
Also, This list is in no particular order. Some of these sites are blogs and you will have to search their blogs to find their patterns. Many of these sites offer patterns on Flickr, blogs, Etsy, Artfire and other places. Since my head was already hurting from trying to piece this article together, I will leave it to you to explore each pattern supplier. And lastly, many of these sites have both patterns to buy and free patterns.
ps- I don’t have a personal relationship with many of these pattern suppliers. I have no idea if any of them are evil.
Jacque Davis (flickr)
Merwing (Little Dear Tracks)
Wool and Hoop I know her personally and we are carried by the same art gallery in Marfa, TX, Galleri Urbane. Besides her wonderful shop and online store she has two of the cutest kids I have ever seen.
The last three pattern makers listed you should already know about. If you don’t, hang you head in shame.
Aunt Martha, aka Colonial Patterns
Me! Badbird – I figure you know who I am if you are looking through my blog. Also, I am totally awesome. Spread the word….
Awww…. you left my site out
Great list otherwise!
I occasionally offer up some doodles of my own as patterns. They’re all here: http://corvustristis.wordpress.com/category/embroidery-patterns/
That is a big list and a lot of work! Thank you!
Here’s another one:
http://ninimakes.typepad.com/nini_makes/embroidery-appliqu%C3%A9.html
She has amazingly cute patterns too. Some free and some not. All amazing.
Wowie wow, wow! Is today my birthday? Feels like it. Thank you for those lovely links. I just blew off work for an hour, and there’s still so much to see. Must get back to earning a living, but…this list is awesome. Really, thanks.
Wow! thanks for all the links..that must have taken you forever! I am so excited to see all of the patterns…it feels like Christmas! I am ready to start a new project..how will I EVER choose what pattern to make next!!!
incredible list; thanks! You might wish to add Bustle & Sew. She has a variety of patterns & items, but some embroidery, too: http://bustleandsew.blogspot.com/
Thank ya, ma’am!! I’ve bookmarked the post.
Oh, this is brilliant! I will die a happy woman. Thanks!
I wish there were so many good German sites, I must go looking.
Grüße aus Deutschland,
frifris
You ARE awesome. =)
Thank you so much for including me in your list! I also recently found Cate Anevski’s free patterns here: http://www.beeskneesactivities.com/html/downloads/embroidery/2010.html
Thank you soooo much for this post! Since I’ve been unemployed and broke for over three years, I live for free patterns. I also have a list for the ones I’ll buy when I go back to work And, now I have more to add to that list. Woo hoo!
Hi totally awesome Bad Bird!! Thanks for adding me to your list – so pleased you like my patterns.
xxx
Hi Andrea!
Thank you so much for adding my budding embroidery company to your list! Wow! I really appreciate it.
Love your designs and illustrations – you are one talented lady!
Amy Brinkman
Thanks for adding my tiny shoppe to the list. Free patterns on my blog and some on Flickr! Currently stitching your (free) bunny folksy pattern it’s great.
Hey! Thanks so much for adding my site. Just wanted to give you a head’s up that I’ve moved domain names. What was SiblingCraftery.com is now KandraYoung.com. Right now it’s redirecting, but just in case you wanted to update, thought I’d let ya know!
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