Summer is here! You may find yourself at home a lot more this year, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need to take a break from the usual hum of life. Whether you are actually getting to go away for a vacation, or you have a staycation planned, these summery embroidery patterns and kits are a great way to plan a little creative escape and take time for self-care in this season.
Summer Garden Stitch Sampler Embroidery Pattern
Great for a beginner, this downloadable folk-inspired garden stitch sampler gives you the chance to explore twelve different basic embroidery stitches, including the straight stitch, running stitch, back stitch, stem stitch, split stitch, fern stitch, satin stitch, buttonhole stitch, fly stitch, detached chain stitch, cross stitch and French knot stitch!
Summer Chicken Embroidery Kit
Add to your collection of chicken decor with this colorful chicken embroidery kit! Or download the chicken embroidery pattern to choose your own colors. Cute as farmhouse decor, or in a farm animal nursery too!
Retro Typewriter & Love Letter Embroidery Patterns
Enjoy this downloadable embroidery pattern two-pack celebrating the art of writing! These retro inspired designs include a floral envelope and a floral vintage typewriter and use over ten different stitches to create a variety of textures with the thread.
Cactus Garden Embroidery Kit
To the plant ladies looking to learn a new craft this summer, try stitching this cactus garden embroidery kit! It gives you the chance to try 8 different stitches while creating your own southwestern decor.
Sunflower Sampler Embroidery Pattern
Summer would be incomplete without the happiest flowers out there. This downloadable sunflower sampler embroidery pattern is for the intermediate-skilled stitcher who wants to try some more advanced stitches. Play with a variety of textures and techniques to create sunflower art that can be framed, stretched over canvas, or even stitched onto a pillow or bag.
Mountain Sunrise Embroidery Kit
If the mountains are calling you, this beginner embroidery kit is the perfect DIY craft to try, and is at home in a cabin or even a woodland nursery.
Constellation Stitch Sampler Embroidery Pattern
And don’t forget about summer stargazing! This night sky stitch sampler is available as a digital download and is a great beginner embroidery pattern, giving you the chance to try eight different easy-to-master stitches. Bonus: you get to include sequins in your embroidery!
Herbal Tea Felt Appliqué Embroidery Pattern
If felt appliqué is more your thing, relax with this downloadable herbal tea hand appliqué pattern. The most fun part is embellishing your wool felt! Stitch it up as a gift for a tea lover or to add to your kitchen wall decor.
Floral Book Embroidery Pattern
If you’re a fan of summer reading and embroidery, this floral book embroidery pattern is for you! Stitch it up to display in a reading nook, or embroider a tote bag to transport your beach reading materials.
FREE Rose Embroidery Pattern for Baseball Cap
I can’t resist a cute hat! This guest post that Inna from The Faithful Thread wrote is a fun way to add some flair to an otherwise plain baseball cap and is perfect for the summer. See the instructions and download the free rose pattern at this link.
