If you enjoy stitching blackwork-style patterns, these back stitch patterns will whet your appetite for back stitch charts. Some of the patterns have a few cross stitches thrown in, but are predominantly back stitch, so I included them on the list.
Morning Glory
Morning Glories are my very favorite flower. My granddaddy says that is because I never had to chop them out of fences or corn rows. That may be true, but I still love the variety of colors and the trumpet shaped blooms.Nine Square Back Stitch Sampler
This pattern may be stitched with back stitch only, or follow the instructions to use back stitch variations for a fun and unusual back stitch design.Optical Illusion Pattern
Optical Illusions have always intrigued me. Are the stairs going up or down? Is it a vase or two faces?More Optical Illusions from About.com Guide to Puzzles Dave Fisher.
Quick-to-Stitch Back Stitch Motifs
Embellish these motifs with beads, paint, or specialty stitches for a quick and unique project.Simple Back Stitch Motif
Design © Connie G. Barwick
This motif is used in the Learn to Back Stitch series of lessons. It is very easy to stitch and would make a great bookmark if stitched on plastic canvas or perforated paper.
Stitched Model
Stitched Model
Sing Your Song
Music has always been very important to me. Some of my earliest memories are associated with music.I used to swing on my swingset and sing hymns at the top of my lungs.
Radio reception was poor where I lived, so when we travelled to see family in the car, a sing-a-long was part of the journey.
One of my favorite Christmas memories is the year my sister and I were on a road trip and we sang every Christmas song we could think of - even if we had to "la-la-la" to fill in the words sometimes. We were hoarse by the time we reached our destination.
It doesn't matter if you have a perfect voice - sing your song!
Skyscraper
Stitch this pattern with the floss colors of your choice.The Claw
I have been a fan of dragons for a long time. One of my favorite authors is Anne McCaffrey and her Dragonriders of Pern series has kept me entertained for many hours. If you are a fan of sci-fi and fantasy, you should definitely check out some of her books.Compare Prices on Anne McCaffrey Pern Books
Submit a Cross Stitch Photo
If you use one of the free patterns from About.com Cross Stitch, submit a photo of your project for inclusion in the About.com Stitchery Photo Album.
