Free Embroidery Sampler Pattern: Bug Collectors Case – Part 1
Written by Scarlett
A Free Embroidery Pattern
How Do You Learn A Heap Of New Stitches While Creating Something Epic? This is the question I asked myself as I sat down to design an embroidery stitch sampler pattern. One that not only got you practicing new stitches but would look amazing too. Something you could be proud of, something you’d want to hang on your wall. (Which is why, in the last part, we’re going to cover how to frame embroidery properly too.)
You can download the Bug Case Free Embroidery Pattern with video links here –
https://StitchGothica.com/project/free-embroidery-patterns-beginners-embroidery-sampler-pattern
I also wanted to make it as easy as possible to complete. So there are full tutorial videos for each bug linked in the pattern. They teach you at least one new stitch for each creepy cutie. From Bullion Knot and Chain Stitch, to less common ones like Herringbone Ladder Stitch. (Which makes excellent wings!)
What Is A Sampler Pattern?
Embroidery Stitches Covered
We’ll be learning the following beginners embroidery stitches:
- LADYBIRDS: French Knot
- CATERPILLAR: Bullion Knot
- SPIDER: Chain Stitch, Woven Wheel
- CENTIPEDE: Blanket Stitch, Fly Stitch
- DAMSELFLY: Herringbone Ladder Stitch, Feather Stitch, Stem Stitch, Couching Stitch, Seed Stitch
- MOTH: Turkey Work Stitch
- STAG BEETLE: Long and Short Satin Stitch
The Bug Case Stitch A Long
What You’ll Need
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Needles – A few fine needles suitable for embroidery. Sizes 7 – 10 are ideal. Plus a large needle for the Caterpillar sizes 1 – 4 will work.
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Embroidery hoop or frame – Appropriately sized hoop for the design which is 6 x 6 inches square.
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Fabric – A suitable embroidery fabric like cotton or linen with no stretch.
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Fine pen or pencil or transfer paper – For transferring the design to fabric.
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Embroidery scissors – Or other sharp scissors for snipping thread.
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Glue stick or PVA – For attaching name tags (optional)
Week 1 Embroidered LadyBirds
Featured Stitch: French Knot
Week 1 Embroidered LadyBirds
Featured Stitch: French Knot
The Common Ladybird and Cream-Spotted Orange Ladybird
How-To Embroidery Stitch Guide
How To Do French Knot Stitch (wing cases)
How To Do Backstitch (legs)
How To Do Satin Stitch (head)
Stitching Instructions
Common Ladybird & Cream-spotted Orange Ladybird
Legs
Use backstitch or straight stitch to stitch the little legs with a single strand of DMC thread in 310.
Head
Next fill in the head of your Ladybird using Satin stitch.
Wing Spots
Now take two strands of 310. Make a single long stitch between the two wings to separate them.
Now stitch the black spots using French knot.
For the bigger spots wind the thread twice round your needle.
For the smaller spots wind it just the once round your needle.
Wing Casings
Next take a single strand of red 817 and fill your ladybirds wings with French knots!
Bug Eyes
Lastly take two strands of Ecru thread and add two more French knots for the eyes.
Your ladybird is complete!
Cream-spotted Orange Ladybird
Stitch your cream-spotted orange ladybird in the same way but instead using orange colored 921 for the head and wing cases and Ecru instead of black for the spots.
Your ladybirds are all done!
Feel free to give your ladybirds names. These two were named Lily & James by my partners kids.
Next week we’ll tackle Boris the Tetrio Sphinx Hawk Moth Caterpillar! 😁 He’s made of Bullion Knots!
Don’t Forget Your Free Bug Pattern!
Don’t forget you can grab a free copy of this embroidery sampler pattern with stitch-a-long instructions and videos!
Download Your Free Embroidery Pattern here –
https://StitchGothica.com/project/free-embroidery-patterns-beginners-embroidery-sampler-pattern
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