Lovely in Lace: 12 Freestanding Lace Embroidery Designs

Freestanding lace embroidery designs are so elegant, they make an extra special gift. Here is a collection of 12 freestanding lace designs to give, display and wear!

One of the benefits of freestanding lace (FSL) embroidery is that it is stitched, rinsed and done.

freestanding lace snowman ornamentPhoto via Bluprint member Sanity’s Machine Embroidery Designs

Get the FSL Snowman Ornament design here.

Let’s stitch some freestanding lace!

Freestanding lace for the tree

freestanding lace battenburg angelPhoto via Bluprint member Sanity’s Machine Embroidery Designs

Freestanding lace ornaments look wonderful hanging on the tree or wreath and in the window. The Battenburg lace originated as a needle lace created from fabric strips and hand stitching. The technique is recreated in this Battenburg angel ornament. Add some beads and baubles for a suncatcher.

Get the FSL Battenburg Angel design here.

freestanding lace ornamentsPhoto via Bluprint member Hug Longer

FSL ornaments are available in all shapes and sizes, like snowmen, gingerbread and Christmas trees.

Get the Freestanding Lace Stocking Ornament design here.
Get the Freestanding Lace Christmas Ornaments designs here.
Get the Freestanding Lace Snowman Ornament design here.

Freestanding lace for the home

freestanding lace poinsettia table decorPhoto by Bluprint member Embroidershoppe

Stitching on organza is a variation of FSL, adding even more delicate presentation with a touch of glimmer. This gorgeous table ensemble would impress guests for any occasion. It was featured in Designs in Machine Embroidery.

Get the Christmas Table Setting designs here.
freestanding lace organza butterflies

Photo by Bluprint member Embroidershoppe

Butterflies take flight when stitched on organza and decked out with jewels. They are lovely adorning a tie-back, pillow, hat or used as a brooch.

Get the Lace Butterfly 1 design here.
Get the Lace Butterfly 2 design here.

Freestanding lace for a gift

Freestanding lace Frozen Hair BowPhoto via Bluprint member Windwoman

Most little girls who have seen the movie Frozen would love to wear one of these hair clips. Embroider with mylar and it will glisten like the snow.

Get the Frozen Hair Bow design here.

FreeStanding Lace Snowflake CoastersPhoto via Bluprint member Hug Longer

Looking for a hostess gift? Here are a couple of options. Coasters are useful in any home, particularly for the holidays.

Get the freestanding Lace Snowflake Coasters here.

freestanding lace doily and bowlPhoto via Bluprint member Sanity’s Machine Embroidery Designs

This gorgeous bowl and doily combination can be color coordinated to any preference. Stitch both or either. They stitch in sections which are joined to create the final product.

Get the FSL Lily Bowl & Doily designs here.

What is your favorite way to use freestanding lace designs?

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One Response to “Lovely in Lace: 12 Freestanding Lace Embroidery Designs”

  1. Corinne

    none of the links work!!