# [Flowing Botanical Border](https://threadcabin.com/crafts/45/flowing-botanical-border)

> A repeatable leafy vine for towels, collars, table linens, and decorative hems.

- Canonical page: https://threadcabin.com/crafts/45/flowing-botanical-border
- Language: en
- Updated: 2026-08-23T20:07:51.2223728+00:00
- Craft: Embroidery
- Difficulty: Easy
- Estimated time: 4 h
- Primary image: [Flowing Botanical Border finished sample paired with its editable embroidery chart](https://threadcabin.com/images/crafts/embroidery-botanical-border.png)

## About this template

A wave-shaped stem supports alternating satin leaves across a wide horizontal chart.

## Make it yours

Extend the repeat, change the wave rhythm, or replace leaves with buds and berries.

## Recommended equipment

- **Embroidery needle**: Size 7–9 crewel needle; keep a finer spare needle for single-strand details. ([Open Explore guide](https://threadcabin.com/explore/5/embroidery-needles-match-the-point-and-eye-to-the-work))
- **Hoop or frame**: 18–20 cm hoop or a small rectangular frame for a longer border. ([Open Explore guide](https://threadcabin.com/explore/14/embroidery-tension-separate-hoop-tension-from-stitch-tension))
- **Ground fabric and thread**: Medium-weight plain-weave fabric cut with generous finishing margins. ([Open Explore guide](https://threadcabin.com/explore/6/fabric-count-stitch-size-and-thread-coverage))