Embroidery Stitches

The buttonhole scallop stitch is a variation of the buttonhole stitch. The ends of the stitch are secured to the fabric but the rest of the stitch sits on top of the fabric. Additionally, this stitch looks very similar to the cast on stitch. Buttonhole scallops are great for adding dimension to any embroidery and …

If you’re looking for some unique and different hand embroidered borders, this post will show you several different stitches and combinations you can use to create something super fun looking! I’ve done a post before that went over 8 different embroidery stitches that are great for borders, so check that out if you’re wanting even …

The ceylon stitch is a very fun raised embroidery stitch that looks similar to knitting. It’s a great stitch to fill in an area and add more texture to it. It is worked very similarly to a detached buttonhole stitch. Ceylon Stitch How To Finish The Stitches The edges along the rows of stitches are …

The raised stem stitch is a variation of the stem stitch and it has a woven or braided appearance to it. It can be used as a decorative border or it can be worked in rows to fill in an area. This particular stitch is one that is used commonly in stumpwork embroidery. Raised Stem …

In this tutorial, you’ll learn the basics of the cast on stitch. This is a fun embroidery stitch that is great to use for flowers, especially roses! It is commonly seen in Brazilian embroidery art and it looks similar to a knit stitch. Plus, you’ll learn how to incorporate this stitch into a floral motif. …

The padded satin stitch is a fill stitch that is part of the satin stitch family. It is great to use for areas you want to add a bit more dimension to, as the stitches are more prominent and stand off of the fabric more. Because of it’s 3-dimensional quality, it’s considered a staple stitch …

If you’ve been embroidering for even a small amount of time, you’ve probably noticed that you have a handful of stitches that have become your go-to’s. This isn’t a bad thing, but it’s always fun to try and get out of your comfort zone by practicing and using stitches you don’t ordinarily use. Today I’m …