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Pattern Lists by Themes or Types

Find your favorite patterns based on types of projects or themes, including Holiday, florals, scrap patterns and more!

Autumn Projects

Autumn Projects featuring fall leaves and autumnal colors.

Thanksgiving Patterns

Here you will find projects that are perfect for Thanksgiving and Kwanzaa. Halloween projects are featured in their own, separate category, as are general Fall/Autumn patterns.

Nativity Pattern Series

Start a new Holiday tradition by stitching individual Nativity figures. Each figure measures about 3x4 inches when worked on 18 count canvas. This is an open-ended series, which means an unlimited number of figures will be added over the next few weeks and months so you can keep stitching and adding to your collection.

Christmas Needlepoint Patterns

Christmas and winter-themed needlepoint patterns, including decorations, pillows, ornaments and stockings.?

Judaic Needlepoint Patterns

Judaic-themed patterns includes needlepoint kippot, hanukkah patterns, and more.?

Fairytale Figures

Needlepoint stand-up figures based on popular fairytales!

Alphabets and Monograms

Alphabets, monograms and matching frames to personalize your needlepoint projects.

Ice Cream on a Stitck Monthly Pattern Series

Stitch a different ice cream on a stick for every month of the year.

Geometric and Contemporary Patterns

Geometric and contemporary needlepoint patterns

African Designs

Colorful designs inspired by African Art and Textiles. Includes material from Ghana, West Africa, Kenya and other nations or regions.

Scrap-Basket Patterns

Needlepoint patterns that can be stitched from odd and ends from your scrap basket.

Food, Beverage and Kitchen

Needlepoint patterns featuring food and beverages, or kitchen themes.

4th of July Patterns

Celebrate the 4th of July or stitch Americana-themed needlepoint patterns for your home decor. This list featured free patterns worked in red, white and blue.

Summer Stitching

Here you'll find a list of patterns that are perfect for summer stitching!

Scrap Busting Patterns

Clean out your scrap basket and use up all those odds and ends that are too good to throw away by stitching these scrap-busting patterns.

Spring Patterns Featuring Flowers, Florals

Needlepoint patterns featuring Spring themes including flowers or florals.

Easter Patterns

Here's you'll find Easter needlepoint patterns.

Other Holidays

Projects for other Holidays. This will be split out as more patterns are developed and posted.?

Valentine's Day Patterns

Pretty needlepoint projects to stitch featuring hearts and romantic themes.?

Central and South America

Needlepoint patterns inspired by arts and crafts from Central and South America. Includes conteporary as well as ancient inspiration.

Asian Inspiration

Stitch needlepoint projects were inspired by the arts and crafts of Asia. Includes Japan, China, Singapore, India, Malaysian, Indonesia and more.

Tropical Patterns

Needlepoint patterns inspired by tropical themes, sand and surf.

St. Patrick's Day

Fun needlepoint projects to stitch for St. Patrick's Day. The Leprechans will be proud!

Halloween Patterns

Get your Spook On! Stitch up fun projects for Halloween.

Creatures from the Land, Sea and Air

Here you'll find a list list of stitchable critters from the land, sea and air.

Vintage, Historical and Antique Needlepoint Patterns

Stitch a needlepoint pattern inspired by antique and vintage pieces.

Custom Needlepoint Designers

Are you looking for a special needlepoint pattern to match your heirloom china, unique wallpaper, or to create a needlepoint pattern from a treasured photo? This list will help you locate designers specializing in custom patterns.

Needlepoint Worked in Long Stitch

Here you'll find a list of patterns that can be worked in Long Stitch.

Needlepoint Petit Fours Series

Stitch a batch of Needlepoint treats! Use your favorite novelty threads to dress them up, add beads and sequins and more to make a zero-calorie treat for the eyes.

Juvenile Needlepoint Patterns - Patterns for Kids

Work a colorful needlepoint pattern for a special child.

European-Inspired Patterns

Here you'll find a list of needlepoint patterns inspired by European countries.

Bird Patterns

Here you'll find a list of beautiful birds to stitch.

Vintage Pattern Sources

Here you will find a list of vintage and antique pattern resources that are in the public domain. You can use these lovely designs as inspiration for needlepoint. The wealth of charted, easy-to-follow designs can be used for cross stitch and needlepoint, or other types of embroidery. Be sure to also check out the filet crochet patterns, as...

Needlepoint Surfboard Pattern Series

Here's where you'll find the complete list of the patterns in the free needlepoint surfboard pattern series.

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