The Accidental Embroiderer

Free Art Nouveau squares

 Recently I’ve been going over some of my very old work – we’re talking at least ten years ago. Everything I did in that era was of course done with very old versions of the PED software, but some of the designs aren’t bad. So for this month here are a couple of very old Art Nouveau squares – old in the sense that I did them a long time ago, and also in the sense that the designs are definitely “retro”. The designs themselves are taken from genuine Art Nouveau ceramic tiles so I can’t claim that the artwork is original. But they make nice simple embroidery designs. The green “frames” are optional: you can leave them out if you like

 

Art Nouveau1

Art Nouveau2

Two designs from the past

 

If you'd like these designs, just post a comment to the blog asking for them, and I'll send them out

38 thoughts on “Free Art Nouveau squares

  1. Lovely stylized designs that feel so peaceful and rich. I would love to have them–and thank you.

  2. I must admit that I relish retro designs, as they keep coming back in style. Thank you for your kind offer of such lovely designs.

  3. Lovely squares, I’d also love to have them. Thank you for offering them to us.

  4. I really like art nouveau ! Thank you so much for these lovely ones that I would love to have.

  5. I love these designs. Don’t know what size they are, but I know what to do with them! Thanks for offering them.

  6. These designs would make good mini pillows. I think I’ll have to make some with one design for each side. Thank you in advance.

  7. You’ve done it again! These blocks are beautiful. I would love to have them.

  8. These designs are great. I would love to have them to make a “happy” for someone special. Thanks for making this happen.

  9. Your Art Nouveau designs are beautiful. I would love to have them. Perfect for spring. Thank you!

  10. These are lovely. I would so like to have these designs. I admire your work and thank you for your generous offer. Blessings..

  11. Thank you – I would love to have these blocks.
    Thanks again, you are most generous.

  12. These are beautiful, I’m thinking they would look great on pillows, thanks so much , Cheryl

  13. These are very different from any I’ve seen and very nice! I’d love to add them to my collection. Thank you so very much.

  14. Would love to use these in pillows… and I don’t normally do such things. Thank you!!

  15. Love your retro Art Nouveau designs! They would make awesome pillow or quilt designs. Thank you for offering these spectacular designs to us. Wishing you a Very Happy Mother’s Day!
    Gail

  16. Beautiful squares! Thanks so much for sharing them with us! Could you send them to me please?
    Thanks, Cathy

  17. These blocks are great! I would love to have them — thanks so much for sharing. I neglected to comment on how much I like your swallows, too. I agree, the backgrounds are a bit overwhelming, but they’re still lovely. Please post an update about them when you get a chance. 🙂

  18. These are beautiful. They are as welcome as the flowers in May. Keep up the good work.

  19. I love Art Nouveau and I would love to have these designs! You are most talented.
    Thank you,
    Liz

  20. Beautiful blocks. These combined with a few celtic blocks would make a beautiful spring table topper or runner. Thank you so much for sharing.

  21. I enjoy your work and would like to have the Art Nouveau designs. Thank you, Barb

  22. Yes, please! Those are awesome designs. Thank you for sharing your talents, both recent and past!

  23. I just love your designs….I want to be like you..Thank you for sharing your talent..

  24. Love, love, love your Pisces zentangle! All of your zentangle designs are so unique. The Caliigraphy bird is also quite a lovely fellow. I also love these two floral blocks and would love to give them a new home. I promise to water them often (unless embroidered on a dry-clean only fabric, of course) and give them plenty of sunshine.

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