Get ready to embroider some beautiful butterfly embroidery patterns.
We have a handful of gorgeous patterns to try that are perfect for spring or for butterfly lovers.
20+ BUTTERFLY EMBROIDERY PATTERNS (BEAUTIFUL HAND EMBROIDERY)
Put the basics of embroidery to good use with a pretty butterfly design.Butterflies are lovely creatures that make beautiful embroidery projects.
Try one of our favorite patterns featuring the fluttering insects.
FREE BUTTERFLY EMBROIDERY PATTERNS & TUTORIALS
In this first section, I am featuring free embroidery designs, tutorials, and patterns that showcase butterflies.Butterfly Garden Pattern by Maken Stitch |
Get the step-by-step instructions for the tutorial for a pretty oval hoop full of butterflies flying.
Make each butterfly their own color.
Butterfly Embroidery on Mesh by Cutesy Crafts |
This pattern is embroidered onto a mesh background fabric.
It seems the butterflies are almost floating in the air with the semi-transparent backdrop.
Butterflies Pattern by Maken Stitch |
Mirror image butterflies on a hoop and then make another hoop with the opposite positioning.
A unique way to decorate with your projects.
Free Butterfly Embroidery Pattern by Jacquelynne Steves |
Utilize super simple stitches to make this pattern come to life.
Customize the outline pattern in any way you want with different colors of embroidery floss and your favorite stitches.
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BUTTERFLY EMBROIDERY PATTERNS TO BUY
In this section, I am featuring butterfly embroidery patterns that you can purchase.A lot of work goes into creating patterns. So let's support those talented small business owners!
Embroidered Butterfly by Cozy Blue |
This is one of our favorite simple butterfly embroidery patterns.
Cute, pretty, whimsical and there are lots of ways to customize this one to your liking.
Folk Art Butterfly by Bloom and Floss |
This one has such a folk art design that works so beautiful with the free flying wings of a butterfly. Use colors like the ones pictured to contribute more to the folk art design.
Mariposa Set with Butterflies by Peony Patterns Pty LTD |
This is my new favorite way to use a lazy daisy stitch. Use it to make the wings of a butterfly in a variety of colors.
Monarch Embroidery Pattern by Maggie Jo's Studio |
The classic butterfly that is fairly iconic in art is the Monarch.
These gorgeous orange butterflies look lovely in this butterfly hand embroidery pattern.
Butterfly Female by Hoopatelier Store |
For a unique twist on a butterfly, use this pattern that features a female with butterfly wings, but one of the wings is actually made of flowers. A cool design to try.
Butterfly Magic by Why Knot Stitches |
If you are looking for a cute pattern to display in an embroidery hoop, this one is it.
From the tassel flowers to the French knots in yellow on the background and center of the flowers, this is a pretty piece.
Butterfly with Roses by Bloom and Floss |
Many of these patterns use the satin stitch like this one to make it look like you are painting with thread to create butterfly wings.
Then add a bit of texture with the roses. So cute.
Butterflies with Buddleias by Odinaddi |
This pattern features lots of details. From the different sections on the wings to that pretty flower these butterflies are sitting on.
Get ready to enjoy working on this labor of love.
Butterfly Frame Pattern by Shop Illumine Creative |
This pattern frames the butterfly with a gorgeous floral wreath or frame. The muted colors give this pattern a nice earthy feel.
Butterfly with Flowers by MGN Design Studio |
For hand embroiders who want a bit of bold flair, use colors like these and a pattern like this one. Continue the unique and different look by using a non-traditional embroidery hoop shape.
Butterfly Needle Painting by The Witch's Thimble |
Get to needle painting a Monarch landing right on top of a delicate little daisy with this pretty pattern. Be sure to use a light blue sky-colored fabric background for a nice finishing touch.
Butterfly Flower Garden by Bek's Stitches |
Blues also make for a pretty butterfly wing color. Then add in other color shades by utilizing florals like these.
Blue Butterfly Pattern by Stitch In Twine |
This one has such pretty details. It almost looks like a real butterfly landed right on this embroidery hoop.
Blooming Butterflies by Doodle and Stitch Co. |
Use a chain stitch to embroider flower outlines to go with the various butterflies on this hoop art.
The subtleness of the flowers really sets the details of the butterflies off.
Three Butterfly Embroidery Pattern by Hoop Embroidery Co. |
The details on these three are amazing. Put your embroidery skills to the test and try something new to make stunning designs like these.
Rainbow Butterfly by The Embroidery Cart |
Or go more abstract with this rainbow butterfly pattern. It is still beautiful in a different style.
Botanical Butterfly Pattern by Feronia Embroidery |
Use flowers and leaves to make the wings, body, and antenna of the butterfly. The orange is pretty but other colors would look great with the green too.
Floral Monarch Butterfly by Odinaddi |
One last pretty butterfly. I see this design two different ways. The flowers could be the other wing, or the butterfly could be perched on the flower with its wings closed.
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