Free Embroidery Designs

Downloadable Machine Embroidery Designs

Download free machine embroidery designs and practical test files for your embroidery work. Browse the designs below to see their dimensions and included file formats.

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Each ZIP download includes an EMB design file, a DST machine embroidery file and a PDF worksheet. Always test stitch on suitable fabric with the correct stabiliser before using a design for customer or production work.

12-Colour Tension Test

A stitch test for comparing thread tension on a 12-needle machine.

Size: 66 x 15mm (WxH)

Includes: EMB, DST and PDF worksheet

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15-Colour Tension Test

A stitch test for comparing thread tension on a 15-needle machine.

Size: 80 x 15mm (WxH)

Includes: EMB, DST and PDF worksheet

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Appliqué Test Design

A practice design for working with Madeira special appliqué fabric.

Size: 100 x 90mm (WxH)

Includes: EMB, DST and PDF worksheet

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Pride Heart

A rainbow heart design for your embroidery projects.

Size: 58 x 65mm (WxH)

Includes: EMB, DST and PDF worksheet

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Spider

A Halloween spider design for your spooky embroidery projects.

Size: 47 x 100mm (WxH)

Includes: EMB, DST and PDF worksheet

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Tryzub

A Ukrainian trident design for your embroidery projects.

Size: 58 x 80mm (WxH)

Includes: EMB, DST and PDF worksheet

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Paw

A cute paw print design for pet-themed embroidery projects.

Size: 48 x 52mm (WxH)

Includes: EMB, DST and PDF worksheet

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Koi

The koi design featured in my step-by-step Wilcom Redwork guide in Images magazine.

Size: 140 x 76mm (WxH)

Includes: EMB, DST and PDF worksheet

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Using and Sharing These Designs

These designs are free to download and use, including on finished embroidered items that you sell. You may share the files with others free of charge, provided you include the complete ZIP package, including the PDF production worksheet and any instructions or original designer credits.

The design files must not be sold, included in paid design collections or claimed as your own work. Where possible, share a link to this page so others can download the latest version.

Always test stitch each design on suitable fabric with the correct stabiliser before starting production.
If you have trouble downloading a file or spot an issue with a design or worksheet, please contact us and let us know which design is affected.

Need Practical Embroidery Advice?

Need help choosing a file format, running a tension test or stitching one of these designs? Contact Paul for practical advice.