Decorative embroidery stitches

Decorative hand embroidery stitches are embellishment needlework techniques used to add visual interest, texture, and artistic detail to an embroidery design. These stitches may be raised or flat, allowing the embroiderer to create dimension, highlight specific areas, or introduce intricate patterns. Whether subtle or bold, embellishment stitches enhance the overall richness and character of the finished textile work.

Popular hand embroidery decorative techniques like Woven Spider Wheel or Kamal Kadai belong to this category of embroidery stitches.

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List of embroidery decorative stitches

Decorative hand embroidery techniques on YouTube

If you are a visual learner and prefer learning hand embroidery techniques with video tutorials, check out my YouTube channel! I have a playlist dedicated to decorative hand embroidery stitches and techniques.

Reversed Fly Stitch Tutorial | Hand Embroidery Stitch for Beginners

Four-Legged Knot Hand Embroidery Tutorial | Decorative Knot Stitch for Textured Filling

Double Rice Stitch Tutorial | Hand Embroidery Filling | Easy Double Seed Stitch for Beginners

How to Embroider Kamal Kadai | Woven Trellis Flower Embroidery Tutorial

How to Stitch Bullion Picot Buttonhole Edging | Hand Embroidery Tutorial

How to Embroider Buttonhole Bar Picots | Blanket Stitch Edge Variation Tutorial

How to Embroider Crow’s Foot Stitch | Hand Embroidery Tutorial for Beginners

How to Embroider Raised Chain Band Stitch | Decorative Chain Stitch Tutorial for Beginners

Spiral Trellis Stitch Tutorial | Hand Embroidery technique for 3D Designs & Mending Clothes

How to Embroider the Peking Knot (Chinese Knot) – Easy Hand Embroidery Stitch Tutorial

Whipped Stem Stitch Tutorial – Easy Hand Embroidery for Beginners!

Hand Embroidery Stitch for Beautiful Borders – Long and Short Cretan Stitch

Heart Chain Stitch – Easy Embroidery Tutorial for Beginners

Open Cretan Stitch Tutorial – Easy Hand Embroidery for Beginners

Double Cretan Stitch Tutorial – Easy Decorative Hand Embroidery Stitch

How to Embroider Diamond Eyelet Stitch | Hand Embroidery Tutorial for Beginners

How to Embroider the Herringbone Square Stitch | Decorative Hand Embroidery Tutorial

How to Embroider Long-Tailed Chain Stitch | Easy Hand Embroidery Tutorial

How to Embroider Detached Woven Picot Stitch | 3D Hand Embroidery Tutorial

How to Embroider Woven Trellis Stitch | Step-by-Step Hand Embroidery Tutorial

How to Embroider Threaded Lazy Daisy Stitch | Step-by-Step Tutorial

Projects with decorative stitches on this Blog

Hand Embroidered Corner Bookmark: A Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting a heartfelt gift for a book lover

Six Bullion stitch flowers. Step-by-step hand embroidery guide

How to Embroider Stars and Sparkles - 17 stars sampler