Basic Embroidery Stitches: An Introduction

The classification of embroidery stitches is varied and followed in a different ways by different embroiderers . I have mentioned about few stitches in this post that are used more commonly in embroidery projects and which a beginner in embroidery should know of .

Listed below are the embroidery stitches used most commonly and easy to learn & use by beginners.

I shall be working on embroidery patterns using these basic stitches.

Stay tuned for patterns and motifs using various embroidery stitches.
I would  be using each embroidery stitch for a particular type of embroidery that the stitch is intended to be used for or looks good in.

So lets start our journey......

I am posting here all the above mentioned stitches and the related forms of embroidery that I have worked and posted on this blog.


1.  Back stitch    :  Redwork
2.  Stem stitch    :  Casalguidi Embroidery
3.  Satin Stitch    :
4.  Long and Short Stitch  :  Needle Painting
5.  Chain Stitch   :  Zalakdozi Embroidery
6.  Darning Stitch  :  Simple Darning, Pattern Darning, Sashiko Embroidery
7.  Herringbone stitch   : Shadow Work
8.  Buttonhole stitch      : Cutwork Embroidery
9.  Blanket stitch          : Applique,  Craft     
10. Cross stitch
11. French Knot