18 fabulous floral designs you need this spring
Published on 10 March 2020 By Sophie Brown 2 min readCalling all nimble needle-crafters and floral fanatics! The buds of spring are getting ready to burst into bloom, making it prime time to brighten up your projects with fabulous flowers.
From fantastic floral fabrics, to perfect posy cross stitch patterns, we’ve got heaps of inspiration to help you create a beautiful bouquet in time for the new season’s arrival.
Quilt with fun floral fabrics
When it comes to fabrics inspired by nature, there’s no brand that does it quite like Lewis & Irene. Their beautiful designs are guaranteed to give your stash a breath of fresh air, and these three gorgeous repeating floral designs are ideal for spring makes. With delicate colours and stunning illustrated florals, they’ll make a great light quilt for cool spring and summer evenings!
Cross stitch cool botanical designs
Whether you’re cross stitching a decorative hoop for a gift or embellishing existing clothing with a little cross stitch motif – we’ve got a flowery pattern for you! While the sunflower pattern would look gorgeous emblazoned on a cushion, the little ditsy flowers make the perfect quick stitch for handmade birthday cards!
Button up with beautiful blooms
You don’t have to go all-out on florals to inject a little bit of spring into your makes! These brilliant little buttons by Rico make the perfect finishing touch for simpler sewing designs. You could even use them to upcycle the clothes you’ve already got hiding in your wardrobe.
Give your wardrobe a floral makeover
There’s nothing we love more than giving an old pair of jeans or an over-worn hoody a new lease of life; and adding some beautiful embroidery is a great way of doing it! Whether you opt for designs with brilliantly bright and colourful bouquets or super subtle and delicate white flowers – you’re sure to have everyone asking “where did you get that?!”
Autumn Peony Flower & Good Luck Dragonfly in DMC - PAT0014 - Downloadable PDF
Mint Blossom in DMC - PAT0903 - Downloadable PDF
Summer Blossom in DMC - PAT0483 - Downloadable PDF
Coriander in DMC - PAT0320 - Downloadable PDF
Bell Flower in DMC - PAT0914 - Downloadable PDF
Spring Pansies in DMC - PAT0600 - Downloadable PDF
Sew vintage-inspired dresses
These vintage style dresses by Sew Over It are to die for! Choose chintzy floral fabrics and sew up a storm making dresses that are an excellent wardrobe addition for spring time. We’re picturing the Betty short-sleeved shift dress layered with a cute cardigan for spring evenings.