Hand Embroidery Tips and Inspiration
Use our library of stitching inspiration, tips, and how-tos to embrace the mindful hobby of embroidery. These articles will help you choose and stitch your next hand-embroidered project.
Topics Catalog
Start here if you're new to embroidery.
- A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started with Hand Embroidery
- 5 First Embroidery Stitches for Beginners to Learn
- Choosing Embroidery Pattern Colors
- 12 Classic Hand Embroidery Stitches (and when to use each)
- QUIZ: Which would-be stitcher are YOU?
- How to Finish and Display Embroidered Hoop Art
- Top 5 Embroidery and Sewing Notions in my Project Bag
- How to Establish a Regular Practice of Embroidery
- 6 Must-Know Tips for a First-Time Embroiderer
- 3 Embroidery Kits for Beginners
- How to Choose an Embroidery Kit: 4 Key Considerations
- Embroidery Kits Are Ideal for Both Beginning and Advanced Stitchers
- 12 Essential Embroidery Stitches: step-by-step illustrated stitching how-tos
Perfect your stitching with our tips & guides.
- Borders in Embroidery Sampler Design
- Creative Preferences for Hand Embroidery How-Tos
- Stars & Stripes Embroidery Projects for US Holidays
- Spring Embroidery Stitch Combinations: Designed to Delight
- 6 Hand Embroidery Stitching Tips
- How to Make Embroidered Ornaments for Christmas
- 5 Christmas Embroidery Stitch Combinations Designed to Delight
- 5 Fall Embroidery Stitch Combinations Designed to Delight
- Embroider Better: 4 tips for top stitching results
- Fly Stitch Embroidery: How-Tos + Inspiration
- Lazy Daisy Embroidery How-Tos and Inspiration
- 5 First Embroidery Stitches for Beginners to Learn
- 5 Ways to use French Knots in Embroidery Designs
- 12 Classic Hand Embroidery Stitches (and when to use each)
- 5 Embroidery Fill Techniques
- Embroidery Tips for the Stitched Stories Drawstring Project Bag
- How to Finish and Display Embroidered Hoop Art
- Chain Stitch Embroidery How-Tos and Inspiration
- French Knot Embroidery How-Tos and Inspiration
- 5 Embroidery Stitches You Can Use to Outline Shapes
- 12 Essential Embroidery Stitches: step-by-step illustrated stitching how-tos
Find embroidery projects for each season of the year.
- Stars & Stripes Embroidery Projects for US Holidays
- 4 Ideas for Spring Easter Bunny Embroidery Projects
- How to stretch, mount and frame embroidery yourself
- Stitch Embroidery Projects with On-Trend Motifs
- Pairing In-the-Hoop Embroidery Projects for Display
- Embroidered Hostess and Holiday Party Gift Ideas
- 5 Ways to Add Embroidery to Holiday Gift Wrap
- How to Make Embroidered Ornaments for Christmas
- Embroider Fall Motifs and Make a Traditional Embroidery Stitch Sampler
- 5 Christmas Embroidery Stitch Combinations Designed to Delight
- 5 Fall Embroidery Stitch Combinations Designed to Delight
- 6 Places to Display Holiday Embroidery Projects
- Fall Embroidery Patterns, Kits and Projects
- Stitch the Scenes of Summer: 7 Season-Perfect Embroidery Projects
- Stitching Christmas motifs, messages and colors
- 11 Christmas Embroidery Projects with Holiday Charm and Engaging Stitch Combinations
- Packing Embroidery for Air Travel and Vacation Stitching
- Christmas in July Embroidery Planning and Projects
- 6 Ways to Embroider the Heart Motif
- Embroidery Kits for Every Season of the Year
Discover ideas and inspiration to fuel your own embroidery.
- Borders in Embroidery Sampler Design
- Creative Preferences for Hand Embroidery How-Tos
- Hand Embroidered Birds 5 Ways
- Stars & Stripes Embroidery Projects for US Holidays
- Spring Embroidery Stitch Combinations: Designed to Delight
- 6 Hand Embroidery Stitching Tips
- 4 Ideas for Spring Easter Bunny Embroidery Projects
- How to stretch, mount and frame embroidery yourself
- Stitch Embroidery Projects with On-Trend Motifs
- Pairing In-the-Hoop Embroidery Projects for Display
- Embroidered Hostess and Holiday Party Gift Ideas
- 5 Ways to Add Embroidery to Holiday Gift Wrap
- 5 Ways Embroidery Improves Mental Well-being
- 9 Inspiration Sources for Christmas Embroidery Projects
- 5 Reasons To Love Embroidering Traditional Sampler Projects
- Embroider Fall Motifs and Make a Traditional Embroidery Stitch Sampler
- Make a Traditional Embroidery Stitch Sampler with Honeybee Theme
- How to Make a Home-Themed Traditional Embroidery Stitch Sampler
- A Short History of Embroidery Stitch Samplers
- Your Embroider-This-Next Guide (based on how YOU like to stitch)
- Fall Embroidery Patterns, Kits and Projects
- Ideas for Displaying Hoop-Art Embroidery in Styled Vignettes
- Embroidering Outdoor Scenes
- 5 Embroidery Kits: 5 Stitching Experiences
- 4 Ways Embroidered Hoops Complement your Home Décor
- Embroidering Buildings, Houses, and Other Structures: a favorite embroidery pattern motif
- Mandala-Inspired Embroidery Kits and Patterns
- Folk Art Embroidery Patterns and Inspiration
- The Granny-Chic Trend and your embroidery projects
- Embroidery and Storytelling: the stories in the stitches
- 7 Reasons to Embroider (& Embrace Your Crafty Side)
- Modern Embroidery: what it looks like, who’s doing it, and how to get started
All Articles
Big list of articles.
- Borders in Embroidery Sampler Design
- Creative Preferences for Hand Embroidery How-Tos
- Hand Embroidered Birds 5 Ways
- Stars & Stripes Embroidery Projects for US Holidays
- Spring Embroidery Stitch Combinations: Designed to Delight
- 6 Hand Embroidery Stitching Tips
- 4 Ideas for Spring Easter Bunny Embroidery Projects
- How to stretch, mount and frame embroidery yourself
- Stitch Embroidery Projects with On-Trend Motifs
- Pairing In-the-Hoop Embroidery Projects for Display
- Embroidered Hostess and Holiday Party Gift Ideas
- 5 Ways to Add Embroidery to Holiday Gift Wrap
- How to Make Embroidered Ornaments for Christmas
- 5 Ways Embroidery Improves Mental Well-being
- 9 Inspiration Sources for Christmas Embroidery Projects
- 5 Reasons To Love Embroidering Traditional Sampler Projects
- Embroider Fall Motifs and Make a Traditional Embroidery Stitch Sampler
- Make a Traditional Embroidery Stitch Sampler with Honeybee Theme
- 5 Christmas Embroidery Stitch Combinations Designed to Delight
- How to Make a Home-Themed Traditional Embroidery Stitch Sampler
- 5 Fall Embroidery Stitch Combinations Designed to Delight
- A Short History of Embroidery Stitch Samplers
- 6 Places to Display Holiday Embroidery Projects
- Your Embroider-This-Next Guide (based on how YOU like to stitch)
- Fall Embroidery Patterns, Kits and Projects
- Ideas for Displaying Hoop-Art Embroidery in Styled Vignettes
- Embroidering Outdoor Scenes
- Embroider Better: 4 tips for top stitching results
- Fly Stitch Embroidery: How-Tos + Inspiration
- A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started with Hand Embroidery
- 5 Embroidery Kits: 5 Stitching Experiences
- Stitch the Scenes of Summer: 7 Season-Perfect Embroidery Projects
- Lazy Daisy Embroidery How-Tos and Inspiration
- 5 First Embroidery Stitches for Beginners to Learn
- Choosing Embroidery Pattern Colors
- 5 Ways to use French Knots in Embroidery Designs
- 12 Classic Hand Embroidery Stitches (and when to use each)
- 5 Embroidery Fill Techniques
- Embroidery Tips for the Stitched Stories Drawstring Project Bag
- QUIZ: Which would-be stitcher are YOU?
- Stitching Christmas motifs, messages and colors
- 4 Ways Embroidered Hoops Complement your Home Décor
- Embroidering Buildings, Houses, and Other Structures: a favorite embroidery pattern motif
- 11 Christmas Embroidery Projects with Holiday Charm and Engaging Stitch Combinations
- Mandala-Inspired Embroidery Kits and Patterns
- How to Finish and Display Embroidered Hoop Art
- Packing Embroidery for Air Travel and Vacation Stitching
- Chain Stitch Embroidery How-Tos and Inspiration
- Top 5 Embroidery and Sewing Notions in my Project Bag
- Christmas in July Embroidery Planning and Projects
- French Knot Embroidery How-Tos and Inspiration
- Folk Art Embroidery Patterns and Inspiration
- 6 Ways to Embroider the Heart Motif
- How to Establish a Regular Practice of Embroidery
- Embroidery Kits for Every Season of the Year
- The Granny-Chic Trend and your embroidery projects
- 6 Must-Know Tips for a First-Time Embroiderer
- 3 Embroidery Kits for Beginners
- Embroidery and Storytelling: the stories in the stitches
- 7 Reasons to Embroider (& Embrace Your Crafty Side)
- Modern Embroidery: what it looks like, who’s doing it, and how to get started
- How to Choose an Embroidery Kit: 4 Key Considerations
- 5 Embroidery Stitches You Can Use to Outline Shapes
- Embroidery Kits Are Ideal for Both Beginning and Advanced Stitchers
- 12 Essential Embroidery Stitches: step-by-step illustrated stitching how-tos
Borders in Embroidery Sampler Design
Borders are a way to confine and separate the elements of an embroidered design . . . BUT even more importantly: They offer up fun stitch combinations that make a project satisfying. Here's a look at borders in a few of the Stitched Stories patterns. Back-stitched...
Creative Preferences for Hand Embroidery How-Tos
We love getting emails from you sharing the embroidery stitching tips and approaches many of you have found helpful for your own work. There are techniques and tools that you'd use differently than I do (and the Royal Academy of Embroidery often backs you up on this)....
Hand Embroidered Birds 5 Ways
Moving between the earth and the heavens, birds are often seen as symbols of hope, of freedom, of new beginnings. Read on to see 5 different approaches to embroidering birds--and choose one for your own hoop. 1. Blissful bird blended into clouds The Rolling...
All Videos
Watch list of videos.
- Embroidery Kit Stitching Tips: Mountain Time
- Embroidery Kit Design & Stitching Tips: Rolling Hills
- Embroidery Kit Design and Stitching Tips: Jacobean
- Embroidery Stitching Tips for “Snowy Pines”
- Mistletoe Farm Embroidery Kit: Behind the scenes on design process
- School Days: stitching a collaged embroidery kit design
- Embroidery kit design and stitch details for “Moths”
- “Noel” hand embroidery project for Christmas: design and stitch details
- Mixing complex embroidery projects with easy ones
- Color & Stitch Choices on Easter Embroidery Kit
- Satin Stitch Tips for Hand Embroidery and our Rainy Day Kit
- Stitching tips for “Lucky Circle” + ideas for custom touches
- Stitching Hearts on “Choose Love”
- Embroidery Kit Design: Bringing Order to a Busy Pattern
- Embroidery kit design: Start with Coffee & Sit a While
- FAQs about embroidery & our kits & getting started
- How an embroidery kit design evolves – 5 examples
- What’s in my stitching bag and how I organize my supplies
- Can’t decide what to embroider? How about these proven favorites.
- Embroidery Kits for Beginners
- Christmas Embroidery Kits
Embroidery Kit Stitching Tips: Mountain Time
Get a closer look at the stitching and supplies for our Mountain Time embroidery kit. See demos of the zigzag filling one of the mountains and Sashiko straight stitch filling the lower hills. Find "Mountain Time" at stitchedstories.com/mountain
Embroidery Kit Design & Stitching Tips: Rolling Hills
Get a look at how color is used for unified embroidery kit design that has great visual flow. You'll also see the many different stitches in this kit and get a look at how to embroider small hearts using two lazy daisy stitches. Find this kit at...
Embroidery Kit Design and Stitching Tips: Jacobean
Jacobean is a hand embroidery pattern inspired by 17th century crewel work. This video gives you stitching tips and insights into the creation of this embroidery pattern. You'll also see exactly what you get in the kit for it. Gold scroll work is done with chain and...