Melissa Galbraith
2 min
Over the past few years I've hosted a variety of embroidery stitch alongs. I love these because they're a fun way to connect with fellow stitchers and try new embroidery stitches. I had hoped to do that again this year, for National Embroidery month (aka now) but time got away from me. So instead, I've rounded up all (I think...) of my hand embroidery tutorials for you to try (or as many as you'd like!)
When I create an embroidery stitch along, I love to use a wide variety of hand embroidery stitches. Thanks to my love of using a bunch of embroidery stitches, this round up is robust! Like 29 stitches robust! That's one for every day of February, because lucky you, it's a leap year.
I hope you find these embroidery tutorials helpful and learn new tips and tricks to add to your stitching repertoire. Let me know which stitches are new to you and which ones are your favorites.
All hand embroidery stitch tutorials are listed in alphabetical order.
How to embroider the back stitch.
How to embroider the back stitched chain stitch.
How to embroider the basket weave/ woven stitch.
How to embroider the bullion knot.
How to embroider the buttonhole stitch.
How to embroider the cable chain stitch.
How to embroider the chain stitch.
How to embroider the closed raised herringbone stitch.
How to embroider the close fly stitch.
How to embroider the couching stitch.
How to embroider the cross stitch.
How to embroider the French knot.
How to embroider the heavy chain stitch.
How to embroider the interlaced chain stitch.
How to embroider the lazy daisy stitch.
How to embroider the leaf stitch.
How to embroider the long and short satin stitch.
How to embroider the pistil stitch.
How to embroider the raised chain stitch.
How to embroider the reverse chain stitch.
How to embroider the Russian chain stitch.
How to embroider the satin stitch.
How to embroider the stem stitch.
How to embroider the turkey work stitch.
How to embroider the twisted chain stitch.
How to embroider the wave chain stitch.
How to embroider the woven picot stitch.
How to embroider the woven wagon wheel.
How to embroider the zig zag chain stitch.
Try my book How to Embroider Texture and Pattern! My book features 32 hand embroidery stitches with step-by-step photos. Along with that you'll find helpful tips for getting started with embroidery, recommended materials, and 20 landscape inspired designs that celebrate pattern, color, and 3D stitching.