Let’s talk about fly stitch. This tiny little stitch packs a big punch. Fly stitch is used to make fancy scalloped borders, intricate leaves, textured tree trunks, fields of meadow grass, flocks of birds, and so much more. In short, … Read More

Whipped and woven embroidery stitches are a simple way to add embellishment to any embroidery piece. Frequently stitched with contrasting threads, these fun and colorful stitches are used for borders, lines, lettering, and so much more. Best of all, once … Read More

Alternate stem stitch is a basic line stitch with a twist. When stitched in a single row, alternate stem stitch makes a nubby textured rope-like border, while multiple rows stitched close together creates a brick-like pattern. If you’re looking for … Read More

The name says it all. Lazy Daisy is arguably the simplest stitch for creating embroidered flowers. It’s also called the Detached Chain Stitch, but let’s face it, that name is not nearly as fun! Lazy Daisy stitch is nothing more … Read More

I don’t know about the rest of you, but I love chain stitch for its braided texture and ability to turn an ordinary border into something special. If you’re like me and think chain stitch is the best thing since silk … Read More

Fishbone Stitch is most often used to fill in shapes such as leaves and feathers. It consists of a series of slanted stitches that overlap in the middle creating a center spine. Fishbone stitch can be worked close to create … Read More

I first discovered Scroll Stitch while searching for a stitch to represent water. I love the way this simple knotted line stitch creates a gently curved look reminiscent of ocean waves. Far from simply a stitch used in watery landscapes, … Read More

Satin Stitch is both a favorite and least favorite stitch for filling in shapes. On one hand, satin stitch can create a smooth block of color with a lovely satin-like finish. On the other hand, satin stitch can be finicky … Read More

Basic embroidery stitches are the backbone of all embroidery stitches. Once you master the basics, the rest is easy. The most basic of the stitches are called line stitches. They are – you guessed it – worked along a line! … Read More

The French knot is a simple embroidery stitch that creates a cute little three-dimensional bump. No two French knots are exactly the same, which is part of what makes them so great. Alone, they make excellent animal eyes, decorative points, … Read More

This version of star stitch is only one of the many ways to create an embroidery star. From simple straight stitches arranged in a criss-cross pattern to complicated star stitches that require math and measurements, the star stitch methods are … Read More

Chain stitch is perhaps one of the most versatile of all the basic embroidery stitches. As the name implies, each stitch is connected like loops in a chain. It’s a great stitch for beginners and a favorite of embroidery veterans. … Read More

Whether you call it a spider web or a spider wheel, there’s no doubt that this creative stitch is both beautiful and simple to create. I like to use spider web stitch for large circular objects like a moon or … Read More