Nothing says spring like a bunch of freshly picked flowers. And nothing gets us more excited for the changing season like a floral-themed embroidery pattern – or 15!
With that in mind, we’ve searched the ‘net for some of the best, FREE floral patterns out there.
From a pair of Converse embellished with dainty daisy motifs, to an upcycled denim jacket decorated with textured florals, this is a mood-boosting selection of projects.
Consider yourself a stitching newbie? Why not take a quick look at our complete guide to embroidery for beginners before you get started.
You’ll also find a handy Essentials Guide in every copy of the Love Embroidery magazine, which contains key info on all of the best embroidery techniques, plus a fully illustrated Stitch Guide.
15 embroidery flower patterns
1. Embroidered Converse by Louise Newton
These cute, DIY Converse, decorated with dainty stitched blooms and French knot details, are just dreamy.
Raid your stash for some pretty pink and yellow skeins and get stitching.
Make Louise’s fun embroidered Converse project right here on Gathered.
2. Stitched beach bag by Chloe Hardisty
Whip up the perfect beach accessory by embellishing a classic straw bag with floral motifs, worked using tactile raffia!
Designer Chloe Hardisty uses bright orange, pink and green shades to create her summer bag, but you might choose a different palette of eye-catching colours.
Even better – this is a beginner-friendly project, meaning crafters of all abilities will enjoy giving it a go.
Enjoy the free embroidered bag project here on Gathered.
3. Sunflower hoop by Maggie Schücker
Name a more iconic summer bloom than a sunflower – we’ll wait. This hoop design by Maggie Schücker depicts the gorgeous flower against a rich, burgundy background.
It’s the perfect project for practising your french knot and satin stitch skills, too.
Grab the pattern and sew your very own sunflower embroidery pattern on Gathered.
4. Provence bouquet by DMC
If you’re a bit more confident in your stitching abilities, then this beautiful bouquet design – inspired by Provence and the flowers that grow in the south of France – is going to be your dream project.
Using a total of 19 (yep, 19!) different skeins and 11 stitch types, it’s a detailed pattern that’s brilliant for more experienced embroiderers.
Head over to DMC to download the free downloadable Provence bouquet embroidery pattern – and don’t forget to take a look at their other free flower embroidery patterns while you’re there.
5. Mountain Meadow by Louisa Watson
Louise Watson’s stunning mountain landscape design has us dreaming of carefree days spent in nature.
We can almost smell the mountain breeze and sweet floral notes of this embroidered wildflower meadow!
Find Louise’s free embroidery flower pattern over on the Anchor website.
6. ‘You are enough’ motto hoop by Cutesy Crafts
Sometimes we all need a little reminder that we’re trying our best – and that’s something to celebrate! Cutesy Crafts has put this message into an embroidery hoop, surrounded by a delicate floral frame.
Head to the Cutesy Crafts website to get the instructions for this positive embroidery hoop.
7. Wisteria motif from Stitch Diary of a Northern Belle
There’s something very romantic about wisteria – the way it trails those pretty purple petals and grows during the warm summer months conjures up romance novel vibes. Which makes sewing the flower all the more exciting!
Stitch The Diary of a Northern Belle’s dreamy wisteria embroidery pattern and let your imagination run wild…
8. Denim jacket update from Rachael Dobbins
Denim is always on-trend – but even our fave pieces can do with a refresh every now and again.
Turn a denim jacket into a statement accessory with Rachael Dobbins’ super-textured free flower embroidery pattern.
9. Wildflower design by Hodge Podge Craft
With so many beautiful blooms to pick from, it can be tricky to choose which type of flower to embroider first.
Cue, Hodge Podge Craft’s design – featuring a selection of different meadow blooms, it’s the perfect project for the indecisive stitcher!
Have you seen that tiny buzzy bee? And that teeny snail and ladybird? So sweet!
Sew (and stitch) this stunning wildflower selection here.
10. Whimsical posy by Bek’s Stitches
How delightful is this sweet posy pattern? Featuring woven wheel stitch roses and backstitch stems, it’s a classic design that you’ll love working on.
Head to Bek’s Stitches for the full whimsical posy embroidery tutorial.
11. Hello Spring hoop by Jessie Newton
The sunny, daffodil-yellow fabric used in this uplifting hoop project really makes us smile. It’s a speedy, beginner-friendly make that’ll get you excited for spring.
Welcome in the new season with this sweet spring embroidery hoop, the instructions for which you can find here on Gathered.
12. Embroidered pendants by Rebecca Reid
A good accessory is always the cherry on top when it comes to putting an outfit together – and anything embroidered definitely falls into the ‘good’ category!
These sweet stitched pendants feature teeny-tiny woven wheel roses, which we absolutely love.
Find the embroidered pendants instructions via Gathered.
13. Floral baby bonnet by Jevgenija Medvedeva
Say hello to a special new arrival by making them this beautiful floral baby bonnet, adorned with a delicate daisy and ladybird design.
Learn how to embroider a baby bonnet with Gathered.
14. Tablet cover by Jessica Long
Just because it's practical, doesn’t make it boring! Sew your own tablet cover decorated with a swirling design of colourful petals and make sure your tech stays snug and safe.
Get started on this practical-but-pretty how to sew a table cover project via Gathered.
15. T-shirt project by Georgie Emery
Got a tired old tee kicking about at the back of your wardrobe? Why not bring it back to life with a perfectly placed floral shoulder patch!
Learn how to update a t-shirt with embroidery with Gathered’s easy guide.
Buy more flower embroidery patterns in our Etsy shop
And if you’re looking for some more flower-themed patterns, you’ll find lots of those on the Love Embroidery Pattern Shop! Our online store brings you a fabulous selection of digital patterns by some of the magazine’s top designers – from seasonal designs to themed motif collections!
We’ve got Georgie Emery’s uplifting meadow-themed hoop (complete with a buzzing bumblebee), a floral pennant project from Jenni Davis, Jessie Newton’s spring blooms motif bundle, and so many more.
With more projects being added every week, it’s the perfect place to find (and instantly download) your next bit of sewing inspiration.
Find floral inspiration with our free flower embroidery patterns
Nothing captures the timeless beauty of a flower in bloom like embroidery.
These projects have put a real spring in our step, and we can’t wait to welcome in the warmer days doing what we love best: stitching!
Learn how to embroider clothes and update your wardrobe for spring
Take a look at our guide to stitching clothes and give your tees, jackets and dresses a style boost. Embroidery is a super simple – not to mention thrifty – way to spruce up a plain or tired item of clothing. Fast fashion, begone!
