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Hand Embroidery StitchesThere are quite a few different hand embroidery stitches. Some of them are similar to the stitches used in cross stitch. Most specialty hand embroidery is defined as a specialty because it only uses certain stitches to create a pattern. Such as in candlewicking and hardanger. If you read my intro in my About Me page, you know that this type of hand embroidery is not really my specialty. I have not had much experience with anything other than stamped embroidery patterns where you “trace” the lines, and “fill in” the spaces, with thread. I still prefer to cross stitch and machine embroider, but do think that the gifts made with hand embroidery techniques can be extraordinarily beautiful. I will graciously stand aside and let the more talented hand embroiderers have the center stage on this one, but some very nice designs can still be created using only the simplest of the hand embroidery stitches that I do know. Here are some basic hand embroidery stitches to get you started. Almost all of these stitches have variations that create interesting and completely different effects. Any of these stitches can be applied to blank canvas of fabric, or within the confines of a stamped or ironed on template. These stitches can also be used with a standard fabric, an even weave fabric, or even Aida cloth. These are just the most basic of the hand embroidery stitches. Click on the name of the stitch to be taken to a page If you would like to go beyond these basics, try checking out some of these amazing Victorian Embroidery style stitches. This site will take your stitching capabilities WAY beyond my basics!! The Victorian era was well known for its incredible and delicate hand embroidery work. If I ever get some “extra time”(what is that?!), I want to learn how to do some of the embroidery stitches and techniques from the Victorian and Elizabethan eras. Those styles have always interested me. The abilities and skills of the women of those time periods simply astounds me!! But let us not forget all of the other brilliantly talented needle geniuses throughout history, and those that exist today. Without their combined talents and gifts, needlework and embroidery would not be the cherished art it is today. I say: “Hail to all Needle Geniuses! Long Live all Needle Geniuses!!” ...and for those of us from the humble masses that attempt to achieve their greatness through our own courageous efforts to learn new skills, I say: “We can DO IT! Where there’s a WILL, there is a WAY!!” After all, we are fighting a larger battle than our predecessors. We can’t always learn from our mother’s and grandmothers, we have to spend hours wading knee deep in the internet information jungle. We find only a few moments a day to eat and sleep. And if we’re lucky, and I mean really lucky, we can sneak a precious moment or two to indulge in actually applying all that internet acquired knowledge and stitch a few brilliant embroidery stitches of our own!! So keep up the good work! And, if you can spare it, an encouraging nod or a friendly wave to those of us you pass on your journey through the jungle, is always appreciated!! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Want to ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Return to Embroidered Gifts
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