Learn more about finding free Cross Stitch Patterns online - various sources and tips for hunting are listed.
I have listed several of my favorite sources below. Share Your Tips and Sources too.
I have listed several of my favorite sources below. Share Your Tips and Sources too.
1. Free Cross Stitch Patterns from About.com Cross Stitch
Design © Connie G. Barwick
Look no further - find 100s of free patterns right here at About.com Cross Stitch. All sorts of themes, small designs, large designs, and designs for other forms of embroidery including Candlewicking, Chicken Scratch, and Blackwork. Designs are free for your own personal use. Do not share copies, but instead, refer friends to this list.
2. Free Charts from About.com Needlepoint
Design © Cheryl C. Fall
Cheryl Fall, About.com Guide to Needlepoint, has a wealth of free patterns on her site, and many of them may be adapted for Cross Stitch.
3. Tips on Finding Free Patterns
On the hunt for free patterns? Well, you can always use Google, Bing, or another search engine, but there are other places to look that may cut down on your search time.- Check out your favorite floss company sites.
- Visit Cross Stitch designer websites.
- Some stitching supply sites offer free patterns.
- Look at shop sites, pattern software sites, and in your favorite forums for help.
- Some brick and mortar shops offer free pattern handouts.
- Another way to find free patterns is to follow your favorite designers on Twitter or Facebook.
4. Free Patterns Online
From the designer, "These free charts were all designed by Carrie Luhmann Pieniozek. You may print them and use them for your own personal use, and may copy them for other people. You may also use them for teaching purposes. However, they may NOT be sold or kitted. Please do not use these charts to put on your own web page, and DO NOT link to each chart directly, using my server."Please respect Carrie's wishes as you explore this extensive set of free patterns.
5. Bird Cross Stitch
From the designer, "Welcome to my cross stitch site. I have free cross stitch patterns of hummingbirds and other birds, as well as a bluebird alphabet, ladybug alphabet, butterfly patterns, and southwest designs. I hope you enjoy my patterns!"As always, don't share the patterns - refer someone to the links instead.
