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Mother's Day patterns

Handmade gifts for Mother's Day: a MUM sampler, a MOM bracelet, and flowers from single roses to full bouquets, in thread, beads and knots.

Two dates to remember

Mother's Day falls on different dates around the world. In the UK and Ireland it is Mothering Sunday, three weeks before Easter; in the US, Canada, Australia and many other countries it is the second Sunday in May. Start a stitched gift two or three weeks ahead, or a bracelet a few days before.

Gift ideas

The MUM sampler fits on a card or in a small hoop, and the MOM bracelet spells the word along a friendship bracelet. Flowers are a natural choice too: a single rose, a tulip trio or a wildflower bouquet can be framed or stitched onto a bag or tea towel. Children can make the fuse bead designs with an adult doing the ironing.

Make it yours

Use the text tool to spell a name, Mama, Nana or Grandma instead, and change the colours to her favourites in the editor.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a MUM version and a MOM version?

Yes. The cross stitch sampler spells MUM and the alpha bracelet spells MOM; the text tools make either word in any craft.

What can a child make for Mother's Day?

A fuse bead flower or heart, or a simple alpha bracelet, with help for ironing or setting up strings.

How long does the MUM sampler take?

At 50 × 21 stitches, most stitchers finish it in two or three evenings.

Are the patterns free?

Yes, with printable PDFs and full materials lists.

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