Stitch Library by Technique
Hand embroidery stitches grouped by the stitch family
There is no one official or right way to classify the stitches
On this page – Stitch Library by Technique, you will find hand embroidery stitches categorized by the technique used to embroider, also called stitch families.
I think that hand embroidery stitches can be grouped by the technique used to make them or by their purpose in surface embroidery. I wrote an article “Hand embroidery stitches, stitch groups, and families. The classification of hand embroidery stitches by purpose and technique” on this matter.
If you are looking for a specific stitch by its name, check out the Stitch library A-Z page.
You might want to read these articles:
- Long and Short Stitch for Round Shapes. Learn how to Embroider a Sphere and a Circle
- Backstitch and its variations. Hand embroidery stitches from the Backstitch family
- Blanket stitch and its variations
- Running stitch and its variations
- Hand embroidery stitches for mending
- Six Bullion stitch flowers. Step-by-step hand embroidery guide
