Fish Sample Bluework or Redwork Embroidery Pattern

A couple of weeks ago I put this pattern together, it’s part of a much larger pattern on my Etsy site. Here’s a direct link to the pattern: Fish in the Sea Hand Embroidery Pattern instant PDF Download | Etsy

This pattern was done with one strand of DMC floss, The outline is in backstitching, the dots on the fish are Frech knots, and the eye on the fish is satin stitching.

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Check out some of the other free animal embroidery patterns here.

Here is what you’ll need to get started:

• DMC – 798 Dark delft blue
• Embroidery hoop
• Muslin, or your choice of fabric
• Fabric scissors
• Embroidery scissors
• Embroidery needle
• Embroidery transfer pen (I love these)
• Light box or sunny window

Instructions for getting the pattern onto the fabric:

• Save PDF pattern (below)
• Print PDF pattern in the size you want (i.e. – 8×10, 5×7, 4×6, etc.). (More on that here.)
• Tape pattern to the light box or sunny window
• Tape the fabric you want to stitch on over the pattern, being careful to center your design
• With embroidery pens, trace all lines onto the fabric
• Carefully remove tape from the fabric and pattern
• Place fabric in hoop and stitch

If you need help resizing the PDF patterns, here’s a tutorial.

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