Tussie-Mussie
Floral Embroidery Patterns ~ Below you’ll find a page of pretty floral embroidery patterns. One of the patterns is a tussie-mussie or nosegay, which is a small flower bouquet that is given as a gift. It has been around for centuries. Traditionally, doilies bind the stems for the small arrangements.
The term tussie-mussie comes from the reign of Queen Victoria. During this time they were a popular fashion accessory. Often tussie-mussies use floral symbolism from the language of flowers to send a message to the recipient.
On this website, The Old Farmer’s Almanac, you’ll find an article and chart of flowers and their meanings.
Patterns
The floral patterns list the best embroidery stitches to use. The larger pattern is a mix of fabric applique and a satin stitch for the dots and stems.
By right clicking on the image you can choose to “Save Image As” or click on the image, it will open in a new window to print or also save for later.
Embroidery Stitches
Most of the embroidery stitches suggested with the pattern you’ll find on the how-to page below. The only stitch not described is the Spoke stitch. It looks like a star and is made by criss-crossing 4 stitches.
PDF File Download
The pattern is in PDF format so to download it you’ll need the Adobe Reader software on your computer. Most computers come with it, but it is free and can be found here.
Download Instructions: Right-Click the link and select either “save target as” or “save link as” depending on what browser you are using or simply click on it and save or print.
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