Embroidery is a traditional craft that has seen a big resurgence in recent years. Modern embroidery isn’t your grandmother’s embroidery… these days, there is a lot more looseness and expression in the craft. Some modern embroidery kits interweave feminism, sass, or trendy geometrics; some are traditional florals with a pop of color.
In some ways, embroidery is kind of like coloring… just with thread! There is a reason some people call this art form “thread painting.” With a pattern and a few basic, easily-learned stitches, you can start creating gorgeous artwork in no time!
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Tools & Supplies for Getting Started with Embroidery
One of the reason kits are such a great way to try a new craft is because they come with everything you need to get started! But if your favorite design does not, or you want to try your hand at creating an original embroidery design, here are some of the supplies you might need!
Embroidery Hoops & Fabric
Many kits come with a hoop for you to use for that project, and it is up to you if you’d like to reuse the hoop or display your project in it. Either way, it can be handy to have an extra hoop and some fabric around to test stitches on outside of your project.
Some kits are cheaper if you provide your own hoop, which is why a collection of hoops at different sizes can be a handy purchase!
If you are cross stitching a gift, check out some of the pretty hoop options below to give your project an extra bit of pizzazz!
Embroidery Needles, Thread, & Scissors
DMC is the undisputed champ when it comes to premium embroidery thread, and the sampler pack below of 447 colors includes every color you could possibly need! DMC threads come with a hefty price tag, though, so if you are starting out you might prefer a more value-priced set like the one displayed in a ring below.
Modern Embroidery How to Books
These books show off the versatility of modern embroidery and cross stitch!
Modern Embroidery Kits for Beginners
Whoo hoo! Time to start the list!
Kits are perfect for trying out a new craft; instead of trying to navigate the confusion of purchasing your supplies separately, kits are thoughtfully curated with just the right supplies to get you started.
Many of the kits below include everything you need to make a complete embroidered design, including an embroidery hoop, needle, fabric pre-printed with a design, and all the colors you need of embroidery floss.
Others are less complete (and usually less expensive), skipping the hoop, the floss, or the physical products altogether and just presenting you the pattern as a PDF.
See my notes below each kit to see what kind of kit it is. (But because things can change, always double check on Etsy when you click through!)
Keep scrolling to discover 79 modern embroidery kits for beginners! Each of these kits was designed by a talented artist on Etsy, and you can read more about each kit and what they include by clicking the image.
Bee Lovely Modern Embroidery Kit
I love the sunny look and feel of the bee-themed embroidery kit by cozyblue on Etsy, and the stitches make such a lovely dimensional honeycomb pattern!
This kit comes with everything you need to make a lovely floral honey bee scene of your very own, including a pre-printed pattern on cotton fabric, a 6″ embroidery hoop, a needle, a stitching how-to guide, and all the colors of thread you need! This is an easy-to-follow and fun, spring-themed embroidery kit for any beginner.
Rooftops Digital Modern Embroidery Pattern
Day, night, sunset, and everything in between, there are so many amazing ways to use this embroidery pattern by the legendary Sarah K Benning. I have been following Sarah on Instagram for years, and I just love the loose, organic feel of her work, much of which centers around plants.
This is a digital download only, which means you will NOT receive any of the embroidery supplies featured. However, that means you can truly make the design your own! The digital download includes three files: a PDF file for printing and transferring the design, a 12-page PDF booklet with a materials list, color guide, and stitch glossary, and a PDF with the terms and conditions of the pattern.
Prickly Pear Digital Embroidery Pattern
Get your green embroidery floss ready: here’s another great pattern by Sarah K Benning, of one of her signature subjects: plants! I love the look of these fun, bulbous cacti and the example images show just how versatile the pattern is.
Like the item above, this is a digital download only, not a full kit. You will need to provide your own supplies. The digital download includes Sarah’s prickly pear pattern, and a how-to guide with materials, colors, and stitch suggestions!
Cosmic Mountain Embroidery Kit
I love how this simple but elegant pattern pops against the rich black background!
This embroidery kit by Katy Biele ia a great piece to learn embroidery with! The kit includes a 5″ embroidery hoop, black fabric, three colors of thread, and a needle. You’ll also receive a digital PDF file with the pattern to transfer to your fabric, a video showing how to set up and create your embroidery piece, and a guide with tips about how to create different kinds of stitches.
Bear, Roses, and Mountains Modern Embroidery Kit
With this kit, you can create a striking piece of three-dimensional wall art featuring a friendly bear and some delicate florals!
The kit includes a 6″ embroidery hoop, cotton pre-printed with the design, a needle, colored thread, and a set of instructions.
Geometric Rose & Bird Modern Embroidery Kit
This modern embroidery kit is a part of the same series as the previous one on this list, and you can tell just from the color choices alone! Like the last kit, this one includes pre-printed fabric, a 5″ hoop, needle, embroidery threads, and a stitch guide. According to the artist, this kit is suitable for beginners!
Planets & Solar System Modern Embroidery Kit
This lovely embroidery kit features the planets of the solar system around a wheel of astrological symbols. There are two options for the kit available: the printed fabric panel alone, or the printed fabric panel plus the embroidery floss. You will need to provide your own embroidery hoop and needle for this project.
F*ck! Negative Space Modern Embroidery Kit
This isn’t your grandmother’s embroidery project… this is modern embroidery, damnit, and there are going to be a few cuss words along the way.
Honestly, this kind of reminds me of swear word coloring books, only in textiles. Similar appeal!
This embroidery kit includes just the pre-printed fabric for you to use with your own 10″ embroidery hoop and floss.
“Deep Dive” Whale Embroidery Kit
Don’t you love the simplicity of the colors here, and the beautiful effect so few colors can achieve?
This nautical-themed embroidery kit has everything you need to make this Moby Dick inspired design. This is the perfect set for beginners, using only four very basic stitches! The kit includes a 17cm embroidery hoop, pre-printed fabric with your pattern, two colors of DMC brand floss, a needle, and instructions.
“Release the Kraken” Sea Monster Embroidery Kit
This lovely embroidery design was created to match the previous one on this list, showing the versatility of red and blue thread on unbleached cotton fabric! This pattern is a little more challenging than the last, and incorporates four basic stitches.
This kit includes everything you need to create your own version of this design, including a bamboo embroidery hoop, a pre-printed piece of fabric, two colors of DMC floss, a needle, and an instruction booklet. Don’t wait — release the Kraken with this lovely modern embroidery kit!
Floral Modern Embroidery Kit on Black
Wow — I just love how embroidered florals pop against dark-colored backgrounds. This lovely little four-inch embroidery design is just waiting for you to create and display it!
This kit is most suitable for those who have a little bit of embroidery experience going in, so I wouldn’t make it your first ever project.
This modern floral embroidery kit is available with instructions in French or English, with or without a hoop. All kits include a pre-printed piece of fabric, DMC embroidery threads in the colors you need, a stitch and color guide, and a needle. Adding the optional 4″ hoop adds on about $5 to the price.
Dandelion Embroidery Kit for Beginners
Don’t you just love dandelion puffs? I think they are such a perfect signifier of the start of the summer.
This embroidery kit is the perfect starting kit for a total beginner to embroidery. The design only uses two basic stitches and you can include everything you need in the kit if you choose.
Choose the background color you prefer (between dark blue, light blue, and red), the language of the instructions (English or French), and whether or not you want the 5″ hoop included. The kit will always come with a pre-printed fabric pattern, DMC threads, and a needle.
Home Sweet Home DIY Housewarming Gift Modern Embroidery Kit
Wouldn’t this make such a sweet DIY housewarming gift for a new homeowner? Or, if the homeowner is crafty, why not gift them the kit for when the rush of moving settles down?
This lovely kit comes with everything you need to create the design shown. It includes blue fabric, an 8″ embroidery hoop, white gel pen and paper pattern to trace onto your fabric, floss, and a needle.
Rosie’s House Plants Succulent & Cactus Embroidery Kit
This cute succulent and cactus themed embroidery kit was inspired by the artist’s daughter, who is a gifted cook and needleworker but can barely keep a plant alive. There’s no chance she’ll let these houseplants dry up!
Create your own adorable set of everlasting houseplants with this downloadable embroidery pattern. Note that this is not a full kit but rather an instant PDF download of an embroidery pattern for you to copy to your own fabric.
Love succulents and cacti? Check out my roundup of the best succulent and cactus themed coloring pages and books!
Simple Plant Shelf Modern Embroidery Kit
Continuing the houseplants-on-a-shelf theme is this lovely little number by TataSol on Etsy. This is a great starter kit for total beginners, and includes everything you need to start stitching today with eight different stitch techniques.
The kit includes linen fabric sized for an 8″ hoop, a needle, threads, a cover bag, illustrated stitch guide, and access to video tutorials by the artist. You can also choose to add an 8″ hoop if you do not have one.
Cacti Embroidery Kit
Isn’t this a lovely collection of cacti and succulents?
This kit is great for total beginners because it only uses four simple stitches. The set includes a 6″ hoop, printed fabric, 16 colors of DMC thread, a needle and threader, instructions, and an illustrated stitch guide. Bring these cacti to life with this embroidery kit!
Eiffel Tower Embroidery Kit for Beginners
Ahh, Paris. I’ve been incredibly fond of Paris for a long time, because I studied abroad there for a semester. Living in a foreign country, eating incredible food, speaking a language I pushed myself to learn on an accelerated schedule — those were some of the best days of my life! Now you can bask in the loveliness that is Paris, by sewing this lovely embroidery design.
This kit includes pre-printed fabric, DMC threads, a needle, the pattern, and an 8″ hoop. Get stitching today!
Ile de Ré France-Inspired Embroidery Kit
Maybe you’re less a Paris person and more a French isles kind of gal. I got ya. This gorgeous embroidery kit captures the beauty of coastal life, with old buildings, a light house, sailboat, and seagulls. What’s not to love?
This kit is available with instructions in English or French, and with or without a hoop. Included are a pre-printed piece of cotton fabric, a copy of the pattern, a needle, DMC threads, and guides to completing the project. This kit is great for a beginner!
“I am the Sea” Modern Embroidery Kit
Speaking of sailboats, this lovely red and blue sailboat is the perfect accompaniment to the sea monster and whales further up this list!
Included in the kit are a pre-printed pattern, 17cm hoop, two colors of DMC embroidery floss, a needle, and all the instructions you’ll need to embroider this beginner-friendly design!
Sweet Dreams Moon Boat Embroidery Kit
I love the way the colors pop on the deep blue of this moon boat embroidery kit. This beginner-friendly needlepoint project uses 3 stitches to create a beautiful work of art.
The kit includes directions in either English or French, can include or skip a 6″ hoop, includes pre-printed cotton fabric, thread, and a needle. Everything you need to make this lovely deesign!
Rainbow Roses Double Hoop Wreath
Isn’t this double hoop embroidery kit by Namaste Embroidery to die for?! I love the ombre transition of colors around the hoop, and the way they pop against the grey fabric.
This complete kit comes with 21 skeins of DMC floss, a piece of grey fabric, two embroidery hoops (one 12″ and one 7″), two needles, and a print out of the design for you to trace on the fabric.
Being a large pattern, it is a little tricky to get to the fabric. But the artist will send a link to a video of the hoop being assembled that you can copy, from stretching the fabric to tracing the design and finishing the hoop. The stitches are beginner-friendly and at least one reviewer mentioned that this was her first true project!
Flowers in Her Hair Modern Embroidery Kit
I love the contrast between the black and white lady and the pop of color in her flowers! What a pretty design.
This modern embroidery kit includes everything you need to create this lovely design, in either French or English (you choose the translation at checkout). The kit includes a pre-printed piece of cotton fabric, a copy of the pattern, a needle, and all the colors of DMC thread you need to complete the design. Optionally, you can include an embroidery hoop.
BB-9E Embroidery Kit
This BB-9E embroidery kit is perfect for the Star Wars aficionado in your life — either as a fun DIY gift, or a kit ready for the recipient to DIY!
This Star Wars embroidery kit includes everything you need: a 4″ embroidery hoop, pre-printed pattern on transfer paper, fabric, needles, all the colors of floss you need, and instructions. Get crafty, rebel scum!
You Belong Among the Wildflowers Beginners Embroidery Kit
Not only is this embroidery design beautiful, but it is a GREAT kit for getting started with embroidery because of the care the artist has taken to make it accessible for beginners.
This kit includes a pre-printed pattern on cotton, a guide for transferring the words to the cotton and stitching them, and a step-by-step guide with close up photos and instructions to create every single flower included in the design. You’ll be a pro by the time you are done!
There is an option at checkout about whether you would like to include the 19 colors of DMC floss the artist used to create this design, in case you’d like to use your own supply. Additionally, you will need your own 8″ embroidery hoop, which you can pick up at any craft store or on Amazon.
Loving Moonlight Modern Embroidery Kit
This sweet, beginner-friendly embroidery kit is perfect for Valentine’s Day or a romantic gift. The kit includes black fabric with the design already traced on, DMC threads, a copy of the pattern at full size, a needle, instructions, and optionally, a 6″ wooden embroidery hoop.
Flower Easy Embroidery Kit for Beginners
This pretty floral design would make a great first project to someone new to embroidery! You’ll learn three stitches along the way: backstitch, French knots, and lazy daisy stitch. The kit includes a piece of cotton with the pattern pre-traced, a full-size copy of the pattern, a needle, DMC threads, and an optional 5″ embroidery hoop.
“Paris by Night” Parisian Rooftops Embroidery Kit
Ahhh, the Paris skyline at night. I miss it!
This kit is great for a beginner stitcher, and includes a pre-printed fabric pattern, needle, DMC threads, instructions, and an optional 6″ hoop.
Green Thumb Modern Embroidery Kit
Have you got a green thumb? Show it with this cute kit that plays on the printed pattern.
This kit is available in three sizes depending on how many supplies you need. Option one includes just the printed fabric. Option two includes the pre-printed fabric, DMC threads, needle, and color guide. Option three includes all of that, plus an 8″ hoop.
Squirrel Modern Embroidery Kit for Beginners
This cute squirrel embroidery kit is perfect for beginners to embroidery, written for new stitchers and using just three basic stitches. The kit includes a pre-printed fabric pattern, DMC threads, needle, instructions, a copy of the pattern, and optionally, an 8″ embroidery hoop.
Cats in Love Modern Embroidery Kit
This cute embroidery kit for beginners would look great hanging in your living room or nursery! The kit includes a 100% cotton fabric pattern with the design traced on for you, a copy of the pattern at full size, all the DMC threads you need to complete the design, a needle, and instructions. Optionally, you can add on a 5″ wooden embroidery hoop at checkout if you need one.
Swirly Heart Starter Embroidery Kit
This beginner-level embroidery kit includes everything you need to make this lovely blue swirly heart design, including pre-printed cotton fabric, a copy of the pattern, a needle, DMC threads, and instructions. You can add on a 6″ hoop at checkout.
Mojito Recipe Modern Embroidery Kit
Hey, it’s 5 o’clock somewhere, right? This cute modern embroidery kit comes with pre-printed fabric, all the thread you need, two needles, a 6″ hoop, detailed instructions, and a YouTube tutorial. All wrapped up in a gift box!
Ocean Waves DIY Embroidery Kit
This modern needlecraft kit is perfect for absolute beginners! The kit includes a 6″ hoop, pre-printed cotton fabric, padding, thread, two needles, a paper copy of the pattern, and instructions.
“Grow a Pair” Feminist Embroidery Kit
This Etsy listing is for an instant download digital PDF pattern of this feminist-themed embroidery design. Show off your quirky, feminist side with this fun pattern!
Cactus Cross Stitch Kit
If you like this watercolor cacti design, why not get this beginner-friendly cactus cross stitch pattern?
The kit comes with a printed pattern, 20 colors of embroidery floss, cloth, and a needle. Optionally, you can add on a hoop.
Sugar Skull Embroidery Kit
You don’t have to be celebrating Day of the Dead to appreciate this floral sugar skull embroidery kit! This project is beginner-friendly and includes pre-printed cotton fabric and detailed instructions. You’ll need your own needle, embroidery floss, scissors, and 5″ embroidery hoop — check out the collection of supplies at the top of this page for everything you’ll need!
Cross Stitch Pug Kit
This cute little pug is quick and easy to make and suitable for beginners to cross stitch! This kit includes a thread chart and DMC thread, Aida cloth, a tapestry needle, pattern and detailed instructions. You’ll need your own 4″ embroidery hoop, which you can find in the supply gallery at the top of the page!
Feminist Modern Embroidery Pattern
I love the contrast of a traditional feminine craft, embroidery, with these fun, feminist-themed patterns!
This embroidery pattern includes two digital PDFs only (no physical products): the pattern with a stitch guide, DMC floss color guide, reference photos and step by step instructions, and a second PDF with tips for beginners.
Cross Stitch Racoon Embroidery Kit
This geometric racoon can’t wait for you to create him! This Etsy listing is for a digital download of the cross stitch pattern only. You will need Aida 14 count cloth, thread, a needle, and a hoop. The design just barely fits in a 6″ hoop.
Flamingo Cross Stitch Kit
This flamingo cross stitch pattern is a fun way to get into cross stitch! This listing is for an instant download of the pattern as a PDF. You will need to provide all the materials to make it.
I’m Amazing Feminist Floral Embroidery Kit
Yeah you are! And with this modern embroidery kit for beginners, you can let the rest of the world know about it, too. This kit is one of this Etsy artist’s best selling embroidery kits, and she considers it a feminist embroidery kit! Perfect Mothers’ Day gift or birthday gift for a crafty female in your life.
This kit includes pre-printed linen fabric, a needle, cotton thread, a cover bag, and printed and YouTube instructions. You can also optionally add an 8″ embroidery hoop.
Pretty Florals Modern Embroidery Kit
Looking for some pretty, feminine florals? Look no further than this gorgeous floral modern embroidery kit!
This kit comes in two options: the first comes with just the pre-printed fabric and a PDF stitching guide. The second version also includes DMC embroidery floss in the colors you’ll need to replicate this design. Note that the kit does not include a hoop — you can buy a 6″ hoop from a craft store or from the supply gallery above!
Navy Blue Floral Modern Embroidery Kit
This beautiful kit has everything you need to make a gorgeous floral design that pops against the fabric! The kit includes pre-printed cotton fabric, a wooden hoop, all the DMC floss you need, an embroidery needle, and a PDF stitching guide. Get the kit in 5″, 6″, or 7″ and on a backdrop of navy, black, or pink!
Blue Orchard Bee Modern Embroidery Kit
This cute DIY embroidery kit pays homage to the Blue Orchard Bee! I have to say, I love the aesthetic of bug collector themed things, even if I never would want dead bugs pinned inside a box in my house. Fortunately, there are embroidery designs like this one that mean I don’t have to!
This kit includes a pattern for you to transfer to the included fabric, a 6″ hoop, 10 colors of DMC floss, a needle, and detailed instructions for completing the project. Note that you will need to copy the pattern to the fabric yourself — you can do this with a pencil or a fabric pen!
Fuschia Florals Modern Embroidery Kit
Love this floral design perfectly suited for displaying right in the hoop, available on purple, navy blue, or mustard yellow fabric!
You’ll receive a pre-printed piece of cotton fabric, a wooden embroidery hoop, all the DMC thread you need to complete the design, a needle, and a stitching guide. The design is available in 5″ or 7″.
Made of Stars Quote Modern Embroidery Kit
This beautiful rainbow quote embroidery kit features the quote, “Be humble, for you are made of earth; be noble, for you are made of stars.” The kit includes a pre-printed fabric panel, a stitch guide, and optional embroidery floss. You will need to provide your own hoop for the design, and it may not be a bad idea to have an iron on hand, since the fabric ships folded.
Pink Succulent & Florals Embroidery Kit
This cute succulent and floral embroidery design is available on either a pink or lavendar background. The kit includes everything you need: pre-printed cotton fabric, a 6″ hoop, 8 colors of DMC floss, a needle, and a stitching guide.
Lunar Blossom Moon Phases Embroidery Kit
Isn’t this moon cycles embroidery design pretty? This kit is available in two options. In the first, you will receive an iron-on pattern for the design that comes with a stitching diagram and floss color suggestions. Often you can use the iron-on pattern several times. The second option is a full embroidery kit, with the design pre-printed on blue fabric, embroidery floss, a wooden hoop, an embroidery needle, and a stitching guide.
Red Yellow Ombre Flower Embroidery Kit
This ombre design, transitioning from red to mustard yellow, is a great design to learn embroidery with. The kit is available as an iron-on transfer only, or the full kit, with a pre-printed piece of fabric, floss, hoop, needle, and stitch guide.
Crane and Sunset Modern Embroidery Kit
Love the Asian design-inspired look of this embroidery kit!
The kit includes detailed instructions, needles, thread, and an optional wooden hoop.
Teal Floral Embroidery Kit
Another pretty floral kit on a rich teal backdrop! This kit is available in English or French, with or without a hoop. The kit includes cotton fabric with a hand-printed pattern, a copy of the pattern at full size, a needle, and all the colors of thread you need to complete it!
Glass House Embroidery Pattern
I am in love with Sarah K Benning’s work! This digital PDF download is the pattern only and does not include any physical products. In addition to the pattern, there is also a guide with suggested materials, stitch glossary, color guide, and tips and tricks!
Simple Octopus Embroidery Pattern
Let your undersea creature spirit free with this simple but fun embroidery design! This instant PDF download includes the pattern, transfer instructions, and tips and tricks for completing the design.
Crescent Moon Girl Modern Embroidery Kit
This fun and beginner-friendly modern embroidery kit is suitable for everyone and makes a great DIY gift. The kit includes fabric, a needle, floss, transfer paper, a pattern, 10 beads, a unique oval-shaped embroidery hoop, and instructions. Optionally, you can pay a little extra for the seller to transfer the design to the fabric for you. I love her beaded necklace!
Tropical Plants on Pink Modern Embroidery Kit
This kit features exotic plants that pop against a light peachy pink background. The kit includes 3 colors of DMC floss, a salmon pink piece of fabric, a 4 or 6 inch hoop, two needles, a print-out of the design to trace, and a PDF set of instructions. Note that the design is not pre-printed on the fabric — you will need to trace it over!
Cactus Cutie PDF Embroidery Pattern
Love this prickly pear cactus design by Sarah K Benning — it definitely holds up to the name Cactus Cutie!
This listing is just for a PDF download of the pattern. You will need your own fabric, thread, hoop, and needle to make this.
Carmel Modern Cross Stitch Kit
I love colorful city skylines, and this one definitely lives up to that description! This modern cross stitch kit is available in several different versions, depending on the supplies you would like included. Be sure to carefully read the description for a full list.
The complete kit includes printed schemes, plywood craft board, thread, needles, a plastic embroidery hoop, and Aida 16 count fabric in three different colors.
Two City Skyline Modern Cross Stitch Kits
Okay, this one is a bit of a cop-out, but I couldn’t pick just one of this artist’s brilliant city skylines and other cross stitch patterns to include. And once you make one, you’ll probably want to make more anyway, so why not go ahead and get two?
This listing is for two PDF cross stitch patterns. They are not available as instant downloads, but will be sent within 24 hours of purchase.
Sagittarius Zodiac Sign Modern Cross Stitch Pattern PDF
This seller makes patterns for each sign of the Zodiac. I especially liked this design, so it was the one I chose to feature, but you can find your sign in her shop.
This is an instant download of the PDF pattern to create this lovely Zodiac sign design.
Pretty Little India Modern Cross Stitch Pattern PDF
This listing is for a PDF instant download to create this colorful India cross stitch!
Crystals Modern Embroidery Pattern PDF
Another pretty PDF pattern download from Sarah K Benning!
GROW Negative Space Embroidery Kit
I love these designs that use the negative space — it’s a great way to show off the dimensionality of this artwork! The kit includes a 6″ hoop, pre-printed cotton fabric, needle, DMC threads, and instructions.
Mountain Peaks Modern Embroidery Pattern PDF
Here’s another instant PDF pattern download from Sarah K Benning. I love how her photos show off the versatility of the pattern!
Elephant Ear + Rug Advanced Embroidery Pattern PDF
This design, another instant download PDF from Sarah K Benning, is suitable for advanced embroiderers. The estimated time to complete the design is 12 hours.
Terrarium Embroidery Kit
This cute little terrarium embroidery kit is the perfect modern embroidery kit for beginners! It comes with everything you need, including a 4″ hoop, pre-printed fabric, thread, needle, needle threader, and instructions, all packed in a lovely gift box!
Flowers in Her Hair Modern Embroidery Kit
This lovely embroidery pattern was inspired by creative women. The kit includes 15 skeins of DMC embroidery floss, a piece of grey fabric, a print-out of the design for you to trace, a 9″ wooden hoop, instructions, and two needles. Note that you will need to trace the pattern onto the fabric yourself; the artist recommends a water soluble fabric pen like this one.
Peacock Feather Embroidery Kit
Who doesn’t like pretty peacock feathers? Embroider your own with this kit! The kit includes 6 colors of cotton DMC floss, a pre-printed piece of fabric, 6″ hoop, two needles, and digital instructions.
Ocean Fish Embroidery Kit
This blue fish-themed design is a great kit for beginners! It is available in three options. The first simply includes the printed fabric. The second includes the printed fabric, DMC threads, and a needle. The third includes all of those, plus a 4″ wooden hoop.
Autumn Mandala Modern Embroidery Kit
This lovely mandala makes great use of the round space for display inside an embroidery hoop!
The kit is available as either an iron-on pattern only, or as a complete kit with the design pre-printed on grey fabric, floss, hoop, needle, and instructions.
Anemones & Succulents Modern Embroidery Kit Oval
This unique oval floral design features anemones and succulents. The kit includes 18 skeins of Lecien Cosmo embroidery floss, grey fabric pre-printed with the design, a 5×9″ oval wooden hoop for display, and embroidery needles.
Note that the oval hoop is for display only — you will want to stitch this in a round hoop, which the seller offers as an add-on.
Giraffe Modern Embroidery Kit
This cute little giraffe would be great displayed in a nursery!
The kit includes 12 skeins of DMC floss, a piece of cotton pre-printed with the design, a 5″ wooden hoop, and two needles. The seller will also send some instructions and helpful guides digitally.
Red Vase Simple Embroidery Kit for Beginners
This lovely little 4″ design is a great first time embroidery kit since you only need to use one color.
The kit is available in three options. The first is just the printed design on fabric. The second is the pre-printed design, thread, and needle. The third is all of the above, plus a 4″ wooden embroidery hoop.
Blue Ocean Embroidery Kit
Bring this lady to life as she sails the sea in her whimsical sailboat! This kit includes several options with different combinations of supplies, like the one above.
Mini Floral Modern Embroidery Kit
These mini embroidery designs are so tiny and charming! They would be great displayed as a trio on the wall. You’ll learn these stitches: running stitch, backstitch, satin stitch, French knot, lazy daisy, split stitch, special leaf technique, and rose flower.
This kit includes 3 pieces of pre-printed linen fabric, 2 embroidery needles, thread, a felt cover bad, illustrated stitch guide, and access to video tutorials. Optionally, you can add 3 hoops if you don’t have your own 3″ hoops.
Chickadee & Cherry Blossom Double Hoop Modern Embroidery Kit
Wow! This super eye-catching double-hoop embroidery design features three adorable chickadees perched alongside some delicate cherry blossoms.
The kit is available as either a double hoop or a single hoop style on light blue fabric. The kits include 13 skeins of DMC floss and two needles. If you purchase the double hoop kit, you must transfer the design from the pattern yourself; if you purchase the single hoop style, it comes pre-printed.
Feminist Resistance Digital Pattern
You can do it! This feminist embroidery pattern is a digital PDF pattern with three tutorial files that offer detailed instructions for how to stitch this colorful design. It will teach you all the stitches you need, the colors of DMC embroidery thread you need to recreate the sample design, and everything else you need to know to get started with this project.
This is a digital file, so you will need to have your own 6″ hoop, fabric, and thread. 50% of profits are donated to causes supporting women and people of color!
Lotus Modern Embroidery Kit for Beginners
This beautiful kit by mlmxoxo on Etsy is based on an illustration of a stylized lotus flower. The kit includes a 4″ wooden embroidery hoop, fabric with the lotus design drawn on, embroidery floss, and a needle. The fabric is a deep green color and the floss is flamingo pink.
Hummingbird Modern Embroidery Kit for Beginners
This hummingbird-themed embroidery kit for beginners comes in three color combinations: aqua on green fabric, coral on aqua fabric, or green on pink fabric.
The kit includes a 4″ wooden hoop, a pre-drawn hummingbird pattern on the fabric color of your choice, embroidery floss, and a needle.
Dahlia Modern Embroidery Kit for Beginners
This pretty dahlia design is great for beginners, and a little more challenging than the kits above because it includes several different colors of floss!
The kit includes a 6″ bamboo hoop, the dahlia design traced for you on linen fabric, all the colors of DMC embroidery floss you need, and a needle.
Well there you have it… 79 modern embroidery kits for you to DIY! this list was a little bit exhausting, but a lot of fun to put together!
To save these modern embroidery kits to your crafty Pinterest board (they make great gift ideas!) just hover over the center of the image below and click the Pinterest icon!
Featured image by Aimee Ray
Hello Adrienne – would you consider adding my kits to your list? The lotus, hummingbird and dahlias are very suitable for beginners. Have a wonderful day! Mary Louise xoxo
Hi Mary! I wanted to let you know that I just updated the post to include the three kits of yours you mentioned! :) You have some lovely kits in your shop!!
Would you mind doing me a favor and sharing this post with your audience? :)
Thanks for stopping by!
Hello Adrienne- thank you for including my kits. I will definitely be sharing this post and am sure people will love this site! Mary Louise
Of course! Thanks, Mary! :)
Where can I find your Etsy?…
Hello Adrienne,
By any chance, do you know how I can get a copy of the pattern for “you belong among the wildflowers” kit? It looks like it is no longer being sold on Etsy :( If you have the name/contact of the artist, I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance!