Old-world hobbies and crafts are perfect for slowing down and enjoying several hours away from a screen. And while I can’t guarantee your eyes won’t sting after a few sessions with some custom embroidery kits, you will most likely be left with an heirloom-quality result. And if embroidering takes hold, think of all the handmade gifts you could give your loved ones.
There are several types of hand embroidery, each requiring a specific skill set (you may hate one technique and love another). However, with a little patience, you could cross-stitch, punch needle, or crewel your way to a beautiful textile—and these embroidery kits and patterns are here to help with just that. Give the kits as a gift, try them out for yourself, or just admire the craft from afar.
Art Nouveau Mini Embroidery Kit
This Art Nouveau floral motif embroidery kit includes everything you need to create a mini embroidery project:
- 4″ wooden hoop (with dark green grosgrain ribbon)
- Design on 100% linen
- Embroidery floss & needle
- Cotton panel (backing)
- PDF instructions & tips
A Pocket Full of Posies Denim Embroidery Pattern
Jazz up the pocket of an old pair of jeans with this step-by-step embroidery PDF guide & pattern.
Level: Beginner / Intermediate
Beginner Embroidery Kit With Flower Designs
Pick your pattern! The kit will include everything you need to start the project and detailed English instructions with a stitch guide:
- 1 embroidery hoop 8″ ( optional )
- 1 illustrated Linen fabric, 11.8 x 11.8″
- 2 embroidery needles
- 1 set of embroidery cotton threads
- 1 set of English instructions
Flower Patch Pillow Embroidery Pattern
This pattern may not be a done-in-one-night project, but it is oh-so worth it when it’s done. It uses a total of 15 thread colors and teaches 8 fundamental stitches.
Level: Intermediate / Advanced
Floral Punch Needle Embroidery Kit
This simple and fun punch needle kit comes with all of the tools and supplies you need to complete the retro-inspired project:
- 8×8 inch sturdy wood frame with pre-stretched monks cloth ready to punch
- 3.5mm punch needle with wood handle (if ordered with kit)
- Threader
- 4 colors of medium-weight wool blend and acrylic yarns
- Floral pattern to trace onto monks’ cloth
- Step-by-step instructions with photos
William Morris Strawberry Thief Cross Stitch Pattern
This 14.69″ x 17.44″ cross-stitch embroidery pattern is an adaptation of a William Morris textile design from the 1883 – Strawberry Thief.
Level: Advanced
Lavender Embroidery Kit for Beginners
It doesn’t get much easier than this. This embroidery kit will include everything you need to complete an 8″ hoop project:
- 1 embroidery hoop, 8″
- 1 illustrated linen fabric
- 2 embroidery needles
- 1 set of embroidery cotton threads
- 1 set of English instructions
