Free Projects and Ideas
If you are looking for free patterns and project ideas, you have come to the right place!
Gardening Pattern Index- Free Gardening Pattern Index
Free Gardening Needlepoint Patterns
Free Gardening Needlepoint Patterns
Simple Fall Plaid Pattern
A nice pattern for a pillow, bag, pincushion, or anything else your imagination can dream up- this simple fall plaid can be finished easily in fall colors of your choice.
A nice pattern for a pillow, bag, pincushion, or anything else your imagination can dream up- this simple fall plaid can be finished easily in fall colors of your choice.
Clean/Dirty Needlepoint Magnet
I love the idea of a magnet for the front of the dishwasher. With a just a turn, you'll know if the dishes inside the dishwasher are dirty or clean. This is a great tool for moms with young children helping in the kitchen, or a thoughtful wedding gift for a new bride.
I love the idea of a magnet for the front of the dishwasher. With a just a turn, you'll know if the dishes inside the dishwasher are dirty or clean. This is a great tool for moms with young children helping in the kitchen, or a thoughtful wedding gift for a new bride.
Primitive Crow Pattern
The primitive crow needlepoint pattern is a perfect pattern for country decor, halloween, or fall. This is a nice pattern for intermediate stitchers.
The primitive crow needlepoint pattern is a perfect pattern for country decor, halloween, or fall. This is a nice pattern for intermediate stitchers.
Free Fall Needlepoint Patterns
When the weather turns cooler, it's a great time to try a new fall themed needlepoint project.
When the weather turns cooler, it's a great time to try a new fall themed needlepoint project.
Wind Spinner 3
The third in the series, the Free Needlepoint Pattern- Wind Spinner 3, requires a few more materials and a little more time, but is beautiful spinning outside on a sunny day.
The third in the series, the Free Needlepoint Pattern- Wind Spinner 3, requires a few more materials and a little more time, but is beautiful spinning outside on a sunny day.
Acorn Pattern
A simple needlepoint acorn in fall colors
A simple needlepoint acorn in fall colors
Free Needlepoint Pattern -- Antique Key 3 of 3
The third in a series of three, the antique pattern would look nice stitched by itself, or arranged in a project using all three in the series.
The third in a series of three, the antique pattern would look nice stitched by itself, or arranged in a project using all three in the series.
Free Needlepoint Pattern -- Antique Key 2 of 3
The second pattern in a series of three, the antique key pattern is easy to stitch, and can be used in a variety of applications.
The second pattern in a series of three, the antique key pattern is easy to stitch, and can be used in a variety of applications.
Free Needlepoint Pattern -- Antique Key 1 of 3
The first in a series of three, the antique pattern is a mix of country and primitive needlepoint design.
The first in a series of three, the antique pattern is a mix of country and primitive needlepoint design.
Baby Needlepoint Patterns
It's always a good idea to have a stash of good baby needlepoint patterns. Gifts made by hand and with love are the most meaningful.
It's always a good idea to have a stash of good baby needlepoint patterns. Gifts made by hand and with love are the most meaningful.
Wind Spinner 2
The second in a series, this garden wind spinner is four pinwheels stacked one on top of the next. Beautiful blowing in a cool breeze, this whirlygig can be created with minimal materials and time.
The second in a series, this garden wind spinner is four pinwheels stacked one on top of the next. Beautiful blowing in a cool breeze, this whirlygig can be created with minimal materials and time.
Bright Flower
If spring flowers are blooming where you live, a bright spring flower would make a nice afternoon stitching project.
If spring flowers are blooming where you live, a bright spring flower would make a nice afternoon stitching project.
Smiling Sun
This sunshine is big on smiles! Whether decorating a room for a little one, or just trying to cheer someone who needs a little "happy" today- the smiling sun is sure to bring joy.
This sunshine is big on smiles! Whether decorating a room for a little one, or just trying to cheer someone who needs a little "happy" today- the smiling sun is sure to bring joy.
Garden Wind Spinner
An easy, garden wind spinner can be made in half and hour and with just a few materials.
An easy, garden wind spinner can be made in half and hour and with just a few materials.
Chunky Numeral Magnets
Chunky Numeral Magnets are a great way to teach while children play. They make a great gift for any preschool child!
Chunky Numeral Magnets are a great way to teach while children play. They make a great gift for any preschool child!
Cactus Magnet
Stitch up a super-quick cactus magnet pattern to remind you of the sizzling days of summer.
Stitch up a super-quick cactus magnet pattern to remind you of the sizzling days of summer.
To-Go-Singles Holder Pattern
A reader submitted pattern, this to-go-singles drink mix holder can be made to match your purse or backpack.
A reader submitted pattern, this to-go-singles drink mix holder can be made to match your purse or backpack.
Needlepoint Butterfly
A sweet summer pattern- the butterfly in needlepoint
A sweet summer pattern- the butterfly in needlepoint
Email
A computer themed pattern.
A computer themed pattern.
"Me" Scrapbook Pattern
A small pattern that would make a nice scrapbook embellishment.
A small pattern that would make a nice scrapbook embellishment.
Family Tree Pattern
The family tree pattern is designed to hold tiny photos of each family member.
The family tree pattern is designed to hold tiny photos of each family member.
Simple Cross
This is a quick stitch pattern that can be customized with a decorative background stitch.
This is a quick stitch pattern that can be customized with a decorative background stitch.
Simple Birdhouse
Spring is in the air! If you love watching birds as much as I do, I hope you will enjoy this simple bird house pattern.
Spring is in the air! If you love watching birds as much as I do, I hope you will enjoy this simple bird house pattern.
Primitive Country Saying- "Live, Laugh, Love "
If you love primitive decorating, this pattern is for you.
If you love primitive decorating, this pattern is for you.
Needlepoint Gallery Submission Form
We're always looking for inspiration! Would you be willing to share images of your finished projects with others here at ABOUT.com?
We're always looking for inspiration! Would you be willing to share images of your finished projects with others here at ABOUT.com?
2008 About Needlepoint Calendar
This 2008 Needlepoint Calendar is great to print and use to track your current, and planned, needlepoint projects for the upcoming year. Available as a .pdf document, it includes photos of free projects available on the About needlepoint site.
This 2008 Needlepoint Calendar is great to print and use to track your current, and planned, needlepoint projects for the upcoming year. Available as a .pdf document, it includes photos of free projects available on the About needlepoint site.
Excellence in Needle Arts Awards- 2008
Stitch a pincushion for the 2008 Excellence in Needle Arts Awards, and you might win $500.00!
Stitch a pincushion for the 2008 Excellence in Needle Arts Awards, and you might win $500.00!
Blue Patterns
Blue themed patterns on the needlepoint site.
Blue themed patterns on the needlepoint site.
Needlepoint Reader Pattern and Projects Submission Form
Do you have a great ORIGINAL pattern or project that you would like to share? This is just the place!
Do you have a great ORIGINAL pattern or project that you would like to share? This is just the place!
Needlepoint Project Index
This is the index of all patterns found on the needlepoint site.
This is the index of all patterns found on the needlepoint site.
Simple Cuff Bracelet
Easily converted for needlepoint, why not create this simple cuff bracelet for Mother's Day, or a quick gift for someone special to you?
Easily converted for needlepoint, why not create this simple cuff bracelet for Mother's Day, or a quick gift for someone special to you?
Carrot Pattern
The Carrot pattern is part of the 'My Garden' Collection.
The Carrot pattern is part of the 'My Garden' Collection.
Tomato Patten
The Tomato pattern is part of the 'My Garden'Collection
The Tomato pattern is part of the 'My Garden'Collection
Red Patterns
Red themed patterns on the needlepoint site.
Red themed patterns on the needlepoint site.
Pumpkin Pattern
The Pumpkin pattern is part of the 'My Garden' collection on the needlepoint site.
The Pumpkin pattern is part of the 'My Garden' collection on the needlepoint site.
Green Pattern Collection
Look here for all green patterns.
Look here for all green patterns.
'My Garden' Needlepoint Pattern
This garden themed pattern would make a great gift for any gardening enthusiast.
This garden themed pattern would make a great gift for any gardening enthusiast.
A Collection Of Needlepoint Patterns
A Collection Of Needlepoint Patterns
A Collection Of Needlepoint Patterns
Needlepoint Pattern- Spring Forward
Spring Forward pattern is a perfect, quick stitch project to remind you to set your clock ahead!
Spring Forward pattern is a perfect, quick stitch project to remind you to set your clock ahead!
Convert Cross Stitch Patterns to Needlepoint
Easy ways to use cross stitch patterns for needlepoint.
Easy ways to use cross stitch patterns for needlepoint.
Fun Rainbow
Stitch this quick little rainbow in under half an hour!
Stitch this quick little rainbow in under half an hour!
Create a Dangling Rainbow Craft Kit
This easy to assemble, easy to assemble craft kit is a great "on the go" project, or gift for someone you know!
This easy to assemble, easy to assemble craft kit is a great "on the go" project, or gift for someone you know!
Chunky Alphabet Magnets
These Chunky Alphabet Magnets are easy and can be finished in a weekend!
These Chunky Alphabet Magnets are easy and can be finished in a weekend!
Travel Slippers- Applique
These lovely slippers would make a great gift- or a really nice gift for someone you love!
These lovely slippers would make a great gift- or a really nice gift for someone you love!
"A Star is Born" Just for Baby's Room
This is such a sweet pattern offered at T's Place just for the little one's in your life.
This is such a sweet pattern offered at T's Place just for the little one's in your life.
Flamingo Frame
If you love needlepoint on plastic canvas, this is a really cute flamingo frame that would be easy to stitch over the summer. Created by T's Place, this is an adorable pattern.
If you love needlepoint on plastic canvas, this is a really cute flamingo frame that would be easy to stitch over the summer. Created by T's Place, this is an adorable pattern.
Flamingo Pin
Another flamingo, just in time for summer- this time presented by Kreinik- a beautiful pin!
Another flamingo, just in time for summer- this time presented by Kreinik- a beautiful pin!
Friend Bookmark
Free Needlepoint Pattern- Free Friend Bookmark- Janie has designed two really cute patterns for a friend bookmark.
Free Needlepoint Pattern- Free Friend Bookmark- Janie has designed two really cute patterns for a friend bookmark.
Free Needlepoint Pattern- Spring Sign Needlepoint Pattern
Free Needlepoint Pattern-Free Spring Sign Needlepoint Pattern- Plastic Canvas for YOU! offers a pretty Spring Sign Needlepoint pattern
Free Needlepoint Pattern-Free Spring Sign Needlepoint Pattern- Plastic Canvas for YOU! offers a pretty Spring Sign Needlepoint pattern
Free Needlepoint Pattern- Free Pencil Needlepoint Pattern
Free Needlepoint Pattern- Free Pencil Needlepoint Pattern- A perfect pattern for back to school, or teacher appreciation.
Free Needlepoint Pattern- Free Pencil Needlepoint Pattern- A perfect pattern for back to school, or teacher appreciation.
Fashion Doll Furniture
Stitch up cute furniture for your fashion doll. This article from the Carol Duvall show will have your doll living in style!
Stitch up cute furniture for your fashion doll. This article from the Carol Duvall show will have your doll living in style!
Magazine Holder for Binder
This idea is genius! These little magazine holders are cut from plastic canvas and made to fit into a binder...no stitching required!
This idea is genius! These little magazine holders are cut from plastic canvas and made to fit into a binder...no stitching required!
Needlepoint a House
The American Needlepoint Guild offers another impressive tutorial, this time on how to create a needlework pattern from a drawing of a house!
The American Needlepoint Guild offers another impressive tutorial, this time on how to create a needlework pattern from a drawing of a house!
Watermelon Coasters
Looking to stitch some quick summer fun? These coasters are adorable for summer parties!
Looking to stitch some quick summer fun? These coasters are adorable for summer parties!
Clara- A little girl in needlepoint
This pattern is one of my favorites and reminds me of the paperdolls of my childhood. Clara is an original design by Cheryl Schaeffer.
This pattern is one of my favorites and reminds me of the paperdolls of my childhood. Clara is an original design by Cheryl Schaeffer.