Folk embroidery patterns

From 1809-1829, during the Regency era, Rudolph Ackerman published a periodical called the Repository of Arts, Literature, Commerce, Manufactures, Fashions, and Politics, or, for short (thankfully!) Ackermann's Repository. Ackermann's Repository can serve as a nice source of free hand embroidery

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Earlier this week, I shared a few projects that occupied my embroidery hoop over recent weekends, especially a cheery variety of folk-inspired designs that I had prepared for some (now-cancelled) local classes this summer. I begged you for input on names, and golly! Did you all come through! So M

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There's another embroidery book that I've recently become hooked on, quite unlike the fine embroidery I've been 'churning out' recently. I think embroidery is so appealing to me at the moment because of immediate pleasing effect you get, even just after an hour of stitching. It's a beautiful book. Crisp clean imagery and plenty of…

Vintage embroidery books are full of instructions, descriptions of beautiful works and valuable information on the history of needlework and hand embroidery. Check the list of 26 free online vintage embroidery books to find some pearls!

Discover the charm of Scandinavian pattern with these folk pattern machine embroidery designs, available in four sizes for instant download. These embroidery designs capture the essence of Nordic design and traditional motifs, ideal for adding a decorative touch to your textile projects. Perfect for anyone looking to incorporate cultural art and geometric beauty into their creations. This is a machine embroidery design digital pattern/file to be used with your embroidery machine. This is not…

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Here’s a free hand embroidery pattern for you, doodled up over the weekend. It is a slightly altered version of a design from an old book – resource below! The embroidery pattern come about like this… Step back to my childhood with me! Memorial Day weekend transports me to childhood. Those three day weekends at ...

Ein New Getruckt Model Büchli ±At the Met Museum ±By Johann Schönsperger the Younger ±Circa 1529 ±German Page 17, recto: Page 18, recto: Page 18, verso:

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