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Pass the needle in and out of the fabric, creating equal length stitches. Used for basic joining of seams and quilting.

Insert the needle through the fabric, then bring it back one stitch length forward. Used for strong seams and outlining.

Bring the needle up through the fabric and then down through the center of the previous stitch. Good for lines and curves.

Fill in shapes with parallel stitches placed closely together. Used for smooth, satin-like coverage.

Wrap thread around the needle, insert needle close to where it came out, and pull through to create a knot. Used for decorative dots.

Create a loop by bringing the needle up through the fabric, then down beside the initial stitch. Used for lines and decorative borders.

Form V-shapes along a central line, similar to herringbone stitch but with one side appearing dominant. Used for airy, open designs and borders.

Used to create a border around the edge of fabric, blankets, or appliques. It involves looping stitches over the edge of the fabric to form a border.

Form an 'X' shape by crossing one stitch over another. Typically used in counted thread embroidery and for filling areas.

Make a loop with the thread and anchor the tip to create petal shapes, reproducing the look of a daisy. Used for creating simple flowers.

Create a series of angled stitches that meet at a central spine, resembling a fish skeleton. Used for leaves or feathers.

Consists of a row of parallel straight stitches that are anchored by tiny vertical stitches. Used for decorative borders and outlines.

A V-shaped stitch that is secured at the base and can be grouped to fill areas or create borders. Used for leaves or geometric designs.

Create a set of parallel diagonal stitches that cross over each other to form a herringbone pattern. Common for joining two layers.

Similar to blanket stitch, but with tighter spacing to reinforce the edge of buttonholes. Can be also used for edging.

Work stitches over the edge of the fabric pieces to join them. Primarily used in appliqué and closing the edges.

A series of stitches of varying lengths are used to fill a shape, giving a shading effect. Used for embroidery with depth and dimension.

Wrap threads around a needle several times, then pull through to create a textured, worm-like knot. Used for 3D effect on the surface.

A decorative stitch made by laying a foundation of backstitches and then weaving a second thread through these stitches without penetrating the fabric.

Work diagonal stitches that overlap a portion of the previous stitch to create a twisted rope effect. Common for outlining stems in floral work.

Create an interlaced pattern that forms an open, lacy structure. Can be used to fill areas or create decorative bands.

Similar to lazy daisy but used independently to form leaves or petals. It's a small loop secured with a tiny stitch.

Combine feather stitches laid side by side to fill large areas with a smooth, satiny texture, often used in crewel embroidery.

Also known as double running or Blackwork, it involves stitching a line that's traced back to fill spaces, ideal for geometric patterns.

Worked in a circle to form an 'eye' shape, this stitch involves straight stitches of varying lengths emerging from a central point.

A cross stitch overlaid with smaller diagonal stitches at each end, forming a rice grain shape. Used for textural effects and filling.

Similar to French knots but spaced in lines or clusters, used for heavily textured effect or for representing flower clusters.

A variation of the basic cross stitch where two crosses are formed over each other, used for a more decorative and fuller appearance.

A series of knots formed along a line, creating a decorative raised line. Used for outlines, especially when a bold effect is desired.