Free PDF Embroidery Pattern---Cinnamon-Chested Bee-Eater Bird

Bring the vibrant beauty of nature to your hoop with this eye-catching Cinnamon-Chested Bee-Eater Bird embroidery pattern. With its lush green wings and warm orange and yellow belly, this project is perfect for confident beginners and seasoned stitchers alike.

This tutorial consists of:

* Downloadable PDF Embroidery Pattern

* Supplies list 

* DMC thread list

* Anchor equivalents

* Suggested stitches (long and short, outline)

* A simple how-to tutorial for embroidering it

Supplies You’ll Need

* Fabric: Cotton, linen, or embroidery canvas (white or light-colored recommended)

* Embroidery hoop: 6" or 8"

* Embroidery needle: Size 7 or 9

* Embroidery floss: DMC (see lists below)

* Scissors

* Water-soluble marker or transfer paper

* Pattern printout (for tracing). Free patern link given below.

DMC Thread Colors Used

Suggested Stitches

* Long and Short Stitch – For realistic shading on the body, belly, wings, and tail feathers. This gives the bird a soft, feathered texture.

* Split Stitch – To outline the bird before filling (especially helpful around the belly and face).

* Outline/Backstitch – For fine details like the beak, eye ring, and black neck band.

* Satin Stitch – Optional for the eye and small color blocks like the yellow throat.

* Straight Stitch – For branch texture or fine feather details.

Free PDF Pattern Download

👉 Download the Free Cinnamon-Chested Bee-Eater Bird Embroidery Pattern PDF

How to Embroider This Bee-Eater Bird – Step-by-Step

Step 1: Prepare Your Fabric

Secure your fabric tightly in the hoop. Make sure it's smooth and taut like a drum.

Step 2: Transfer the Pattern

Use a lightbox or window to trace the pattern onto your fabric using a water-soluble pen or pencil. Ensure all key outlines (body, wings, tail, and branch) are clearly visible.

Step 3: Start with the Eye and Beak

Use 310 (Black) and White. Start with a small satin stitch or tight split stitches for the eye, leaving a tiny white dot for the eye highlight. Outline the beak and fill it using satin or long and short stitches.

Step 4: Fill the Belly and Chest

Use 920, 741, and 972 (Burnt Orange, Medium Tangerine, and Deep Canary) for the chest and belly area with long and short stitches, blending from top to bottom.

Step 5: Add the Throat and Neck Band

Use 742 (Light Tangerine) for the throat with satin or long and short stitches. Then use 310 (Black) for the neck stripe with a backstitch or outline stitch. You can also use long and short stitch for this.

Step 6: Embroider the Wings and Head

Switch to 986 and 989 (Greens). Use long and short stitches, following the direction of the feathers.

Step 7: Tail Feathers

Blend 317 (Pewter Gray) and 3799 (Dark Gray) using long and short stitches for that beautiful gradient effect.

Step 8: Branch and Claws

Use 801 (Brown) and add wood texture using straight stitches. Use Black for the tiny claws gripping the branch.

Step 9: Final Touches

Review your work for gaps. Carefully rinse off your transfer lines with cool water (if using water-soluble ink). Let dry flat.

Tips

* Keep your thread lengths short (no more than 18") to avoid tangling.

* Always stitch in the direction of the feathers for realism.

* Don’t worry about perfection – texture brings charm!

* Test your stitches on a scrap first if you're new to long and short.

Why You'll Love This Project

This pattern combines elegance and color harmony while helping you practice foundational embroidery stitches. It's a rewarding piece to frame or gift.

Happy stitching!

---Flora

Embroidered Hair Bows with Floral Designs -- Small Embroidery Projects

After finishing my cats and cherry blossoms embroidery project, I wanted to take on something smaller and quicker—something that would also let me experiment with different stitches. Since I’ve been planning to make some hair bows for my daughters, I thought it would be lovely to add embroidery to them. It turned out to be the perfect way to try new stitches while creating something both useful and pretty.

The sewing tutorial and free PDF sewing pattern can be found on my sewing blog.

👉 DIY embroidered cottage core hair bows 

Materials I Used

• Fabric for the bows (cotton or linen works beautifully)
• Embroidery hoop
• Embroidery floss in pinks, soft green, red, and khaki green
• Needle
• Scissors
• Hair clips or elastic bands (to attach the bows)

Bow Styles

I made two different styles of bows:

1. Simple bow – just the bow itself.
2. Bow with a long tail – both the bow and an attached tail, perfect for a more elegant look.

Embroidery Designs & Stitches

First Bow (Simple Bow)

• Design: A small floral motif
• Stitches Used:
  • Cast-on stitch for the flower petals
  • Bullion stitch for the flower center
  • Closed herringbone stitch for the leaves
• Colours: Variations of pinks for the petals, soft green for the leaves

The cast-on petals gave the flower a lovely raised effect, while the bullion stitches added a neat texture to the centre.

Second Bow (Bow with Tails)

• Design: Floral motif repeated on both the bow and the tail
• Stitches Used:
  • Woven wheel stitch (also called the woven spider web stitch) for the petals
  • Closed herringbone stitch for the leaves
• Colours: Bright red for the flower, khaki green for the leaves

The woven wheel stitch created bold, round flowers that really pop against the fabric. I repeated the design on the tail as well.

The Finished Bows

I’m so happy with how both bows turned out! The embroidery gave them such a charming touch, and the different stitches made each design unique. The best part, of course, was seeing my daughters’ delighted smiles when they tried them on.

Adding embroidery to hair bows is such a fun way to practise stitches on a small project—and it transforms a simple accessory into something special.

Happy stitching!

---Flora

Free Datura Flower Embroidery Pattern

The Datura flower is a striking bloom with mystical associations, often symbolizing transformation and introspection. Today, I’m excited to share a free PDF embroidery pattern of this beautiful flower. This project is beginner-friendly but also detailed enough to engage experienced stitchers.

Supplies You’ll Need

• Fabric: Cotton, linen, or an embroidery-friendly fabric (8”–10” hoop size works best)

• Embroidery Hoop: 8-inch wooden or plastic hoop

• Threads: DMC or Anchor stranded cotton (see colors below)

• Needles: Embroidery needle, size 7–9

• Scissors: Small, sharp embroidery scissors

• Transfer Supplies: Water-soluble pen, carbon transfer paper, or lightbox method

• Backing: Felt or fabric for finishing (optional)

Thread Color Guide

DMC Threads

• Flower Petals: DMC Blanc (White) or Ecru for a warmer tone

• Petal Shadows: DMC 762 (Pearl Gray)

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  Stamens: DMC 676 (Light Old Gold)

• Calyx/Stem: DMC 3345 (Dark Hunter Green)

• Leaves: DMC 702 (Kelly Green) and DMC 703 (Chartreuse Green) for shading

Anchor Threads (alternatives)

• Flower Petals: Anchor 1 (White) or 387 (Ecru)

• Petal Shadows: Anchor 847 (Light Gray)

• Stamens: Anchor 890 (Light Gold)

• Calyx/Stem: Anchor 268 (Dark Green)

• Leaves: Anchor 226 (Bright Green) and 229 (Medium Green)

Stitch Suggestions

• Flower Petals: Long & short stitch for smooth shading

• Petal Veins: Split stitch or stem stitch in light gray

• Stamens: Satin stitch for the tips, stem stitch for the filaments

• Calyx & Stem: Fishbone stitch for texture, or satin stitch for a smoother look

• Leaves: Long & short stitch for the main fill, with stem stitch for veins

• You can also just outline the pattern as in red work.

How-To Tutorial

1. Transfer the Pattern

   • Download and print the free PDF pattern (link below).

   • Transfer the design onto your fabric using your preferred method (lightbox, carbon paper, or water-soluble pen).

2. Set Up Your Hoop

   • Place your fabric in the hoop and tighten it until drum-taut.

3. Start with the Flower

   • Use white (DMC Blanc / Anchor 1) for the petals.

   • Work long & short stitches from the edge inward, blending with pale gray (DMC 762 / Anchor 847) to give dimension.

4. Add the Petal Veins

   • With gray thread, stitch delicate split stitches to mimic the natural folds.




5. Embroider the Stamens

   • Use gold (DMC 676 / Anchor 890) with satin stitch for the anthers, stem stitch for the filaments.

6. Stitch the Calyx and Stem

   • Work with dark green (DMC 3345 / Anchor 268) in fishbone or satin stitch.

7. Fill in the Leaves

   • Start with medium green (DMC 703 / Anchor 229) for the base fill in fishbone stitch.

   • Add depth with darker green (DMC 702 / Anchor 226) along the veins.

8. Finishing

   • Once complete, carefully wash away transfer lines.

   • Press the piece gently from the back with a pressing cloth.

   • Finish the back with felt or leave raw if framing.

 Free PDF Pattern Download

👉 Download the Free Datura Flower Embroidery Pattern PDF

Final Thoughts

This Datura embroidery project makes a beautiful framed piece, a patch for a tote bag, or a wall-hanging. With its flowing petals and textured leaves, it’s a wonderful project to practice shading and stitch variety.

Happy stitching! 

---Flora