Free Designs
Free Hand Embroidery Designs by Tanja Berlin
Please find below hand embroidery designs that I have released at no cost.
You are permitted to download the PDF file instructions and reproduce the embroideries for your own personal use.
No part of the instructions and photos can be used for commercial purposes, profited from, published in print or on the internet without permission from Tanja Berlin.
If you have any questions please contact me.
Make a donation to Tanja Berlin for the Instructions she Provides
Free Beading Instructions
Pansy Peyote Beading
The pansy is designed for beginners and can be worked in even count or odd count peyote beading stitch. The video links that are provided in the PDF file will guide you through the process of stitching the Pansy. I cover all the tips and tricks you need to know to work even count and odd count peyote beading stitch.
No part of the instructions can be used for commercial purposes or profited from or published without permission from Tanja Berlin.
The finished beading can be displayed as a fridge magnet, or stand alone picture or displayed in a float frame, or just kept as a learning piece for peyote beading.
Beading Size: Approximately 2.3 inches (6 cm) wide by 2.3 inches (6 cm) high, depending on your stitch tension.
Brand of Beads: Miyuki Delica Size 11/0, 7 Colours, 1474 Beads, 44 Columns, 68 Rows (Beads are NOT included with purchase of the PDF Chart and Tips)
Free Blackwork Instructions
Blackwork Hearts
It is hard sometimes to put in words how you feel for a loved one and a piece of stitching can speak for you. I have charted the broken hearts for loss of a loved one through death or romance and a valentine heart embroidery for you to make for your loved one.
No part of the instructions can be used for commercial purposes, profited from, published in print or on the internet without permission from Tanja Berlin.
Blackwork Mini Mystery Project – Card Holder
The blackwork card holder is a great way to display your favourite cards and is an ideal mini mystery project for stitching groups. It is worked in three stages and is suitable for all levels of stitchers. The project can be worked on 16 count or 32 count fabric using DMC embroidery cotton thread or similar embroidery thread.
You do not need to email me for permission to use the design for a group project and you may email students the PDF files and print off the instructions for distribution but please do not publish the instructions on the internet.
Blackwork Silhouette Design – Rabbit Running
The design is great for beginners and is worked from a chart and a detailed instruction booklet which has step-by-step numbered diagrams and instructions to guide you through the embroidery.
You have the option of working an outline around the design or leaving it without the outline for an Assisi look.
The original design is worked in Waterlilies variegated silk thread on 28 count Lugana fabric but it can be worked on any size fabric and thread.
No part of the instructions can be used for commercial purposes or profited from or published without permission from Tanja Berlin.
Free Counted Thread Embroidery Instructions
Rocky Mountains Under the Arch
The Rocky Mountains Under the Arch (arch of clouds) is a counted thread design using blackwork patterns. I am providing the blackwork embroidery and canvas work embroidery instructions for free as a digital download PDF File.
No part of the instructions can be used for commercial purposes or profited from or published without permission from Tanja Berlin.
I also have an option for purchasing a kit of materials with a hard copy of the instructions.
Separate PDF instructions can be purchased for how to make a needle case on my website: Needle Case Construction
Goldwork Sampler
The goldwork sampler is a hand embroidery project. The sampler features four designs worked in metal threads ranging from easy to hard. I designed the sampler to use a lot of the different metal threads that are available.
I provide the instructions for free in the form of a PDF file with 45 pages of diagrams, colour pictures and instructions for working the sampler. You can use the sampler instructions to work the sampler or as a reference manual for sewing down metal threads.
No part of the instructions can be used for commercial purposes or profited from or published without permission from Tanja Berlin.
Goldwork Sampler Free PDF File Instructions and Optional Kits
Free Pulled Work Giraffe Instructions
Pulled Work Giraffe Embroidery
The Giraffe is worked in the method of pulled work embroidery using four shades of brown DMC embroidery cotton and stitched on 28 count linen fabric.
I provide the instructions for free in the form of a PDF file with 25 pages of diagrams and instructions for working the giraffe.
No part of the instructions can be used for commercial purposes, profited from, published in print or on the internet without permission from Tanja Berlin.
Free 2-Sided Embroidery Instructions
Holly 2-Sided Embroidery
The holly is a great design for learning how to do 2-sided (reversible) embroidery, in which the back looks like the front.
I provide the instructions for free in the form of a PDF file with 13 pages of diagrams and instructions for working the holly.
No part of the instructions can be used for commercial purposes, profited from, published in print or on the internet without permission from Tanja Berlin.
