Table Flowers in DMC - PAT0901 - Downloadable PDF

DMC Table Flowers Embroidery Pattern (PAT0901) – Free Downloadable PDF

The DMC Table Flowers pattern (PAT0901) is a free downloadable PDF from the DMC Library that guides embroiderers through creating a stunning three-dimensional floral arrangement designed to be displayed as a decorative table piece. Rated as an advanced embroidery project, this design challenges stitchers with a rich combination of classic hand embroidery techniques that together produce a lush, textured bouquet with remarkable depth and dimension. The finished design measures approximately 13.5 cm x 12.2 cm, making it an elegant and compact decorative work.

About the Design

The Table Flowers design features a carefully composed arrangement of embroidered blooms and foliage, each element rendered in a distinct combination of stitches and thread weights to create realistic petal forms, rounded flower centres, and delicate stems. The colour guide included in the PDF uses a lettered and numbered coding system (A through F, referencing eight thread colours) to map every stitch placement across the design. A full colour diagram and technical chart are provided across multiple pages of the PDF, giving stitchers precise visual references for thread placement and stitch direction.

Because this is classified as a 3D embroidery project — as noted directly in the DMC pattern — certain stitches are worked in a way that raises the embroidery off the fabric surface, giving petals and floral elements a sculptural, tactile quality. This approach, sometimes called stumpwork-adjacent or raised embroidery, requires careful thread tension and layering, which is why the pattern is recommended for advanced embroiderers.

Stitches Used

The Table Flowers pattern employs six distinct hand embroidery stitches, each assigned a letter code in the pattern for easy reference within the colour diagram:

• Padded Stitch (Point de plumetis) – Code A: A satin-stitch variant worked over a padding layer to create smooth, raised, solid-filled areas. Ideal for petals and leaves where a slightly elevated, polished surface is desired.
• Bullion Stitch (Point de poste) – Code B: A coiled stitch formed by wrapping thread multiple times around the needle before pulling through. Bullion stitches are commonly used to create rose buds, curved petals, and textured floral centres with a distinctive rolled appearance.
• Woven Wheel Stitch (Point de roue tissé) – Code C: Also known as a spider web rose, this stitch is worked by first laying spokes of thread and then weaving the needle over and under them in a circular motion. The result is a fully rounded, three-dimensional flower head with a woven texture.
• Lazy Daisy Stitch (Point de bouclette) – Code D: A simple looped stitch anchored at one end, used to create individual petals and leaf shapes. It adds a light, open quality to floral elements and is often used for smaller blooms or surrounding foliage.
• French Knot (Point de noeud) – Code E: A classic embroidery knot formed by wrapping thread around the needle and pulling it back through the fabric close to the entry point. French knots are used throughout the design to add texture, create flower centres, and suggest clusters of small buds or stamens.
• Stem Stitch (Point de tige) – Code F: A rope-like outline stitch worked in overlapping strokes, traditionally used for stems, tendrils, and curved lines. In this design it provides the structural outlines and flowing stems that connect the floral elements.

Materials Required

The pattern calls for materials that are all part of the DMC product range, ensuring consistent colour matching and thread quality throughout the project:

• DMC Coton Perlé Art 115, Size 3: A thick, high-sheen twisted cotton thread used for bold, prominent stitches requiring substantial coverage and texture. Used with colours 352 (coral), 891 (deep rose), 745 (pale yellow), and others as indicated in the colour guide.
• DMC Coton Perlé Art 115, Size 5: A medium-weight pearl cotton offering a balance between coverage and detail. Used with colours 605 (light pink) and 899