You have time on your hands, and the to-do list may not include, make something cute, but it should. I enjoy needlepoint ( cross stitch) and embroidery. Have you ever made hoop art? The hoop is your frame! Today I am sharing Free Needlepoint Patterns ( you can also use them for counted cross stitch too)! When my mother taught me how to needlepoint we used embroidery floss and weavers cloth ( or muslin) whatever was available and within our budget.
If you don’t have the supplies you need for these projects I will share the links at the bottom of the post, just click on the images.
Lovecrafts had a free downloadable pattern for this super cute llama.
Two of my favorite Needlepoint patterns came from Country Living, this flower-covered barn and some ripe red strawberries.
The basic needlepoint stitches can be found HERE
Iron on transfer paper makes it really easy to put your downloaded pattern onto paper and then just iron it onto your fabric.
I made this cute bicycle free printable for you to use too. Although I haven’t stitched it yet. My bloggy friends get it first! Just transfer to your needlepoint fabric.
DMC embroidery floss colors for the bicycle pattern-
310 Black
727 Topaz-VY LT
822 Beige Grey-LT
3687 Mauve
3688 Mauve-MD
3766 Peacock Blue-LT
Do you needlepoint ( cross stitch), Embroider, crochet or knit? Are you doing any while you are sheltering in place?
I hope you will enjoy using the free needlepoint patterns. I hope you have a lovely weekend.
Always remember “We’re in it Together”
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Aw, my grandmother used to do needlepoint and totally brought me back on this tonight. Hugs and hope you are having a great weekend now xoxo <3
Hi Katherine, The patterns are lovely. The strawberries appear to be in counted cross stitch and not needlepoint. Counted cross stitch uses floss and Aida cloth. Needlepoint uses penelope canvas and yarn. Also, needlepoint projects are usually have designs painted on the penelope canvas. That’s not to say that one can’t use a counted cross stitch design for needlepoint.
Hello sweet friend, yes, it’s true. But, when my mother taught me how to needlepoint we used embroidery floss and weavers cloth ( or muslin) whatever was available and within our budget. I added it to the paragraph so it won’t be so confusing. Thank you for the nudge. Hugs!
I used to cross stitch all the time and I could stitch for hours in one sitting. Sadly, I no longer have the time, but I’m still drawn towards the patterns.
Love these patterns, and the post, Katherine! Perfect projects for staying at home!