Brick Stitch This is one of the simplest ways to fill a space. Brick stitch is done by stitching staggered lines of back stitch side by side. So once you know your back stitch you're good to go! Similarly, many line stitches (stem, chain, split) can be placed side by side to fill a space.Satin Stitch Another simple but very effective way to fill a small area. Long straight stitches are laid side by side to give a cohesive block of colour. The fewer threads used here the better, as they lie…

Try this simple embroidery tip to know where to stitch for exact hand embroidery stitches.

Lately, I’ve been having a discussion with some beginning embroiderers about filling stitches that work well on surface embroidery projects, especially where you’re filling small elements here and there in a standard stylized or realistic design. I thought I would share the results of that discussion here, in a distilled version, in case you struggle ...

My default stitch for when I need to fill an area in an embroidery pattern is satin stitch but I don’t particularly enjoy stitching it so I’ve been enjoying trying out a range of different filling stitches.

Split back stitch, although typically used to follow lines and curves, can also be used to fill in all sorts of shapes in hand embroidery. This simple and fun technique allows for so much flexibility, provides a unique texture to your finished work, and is one of my very favorite alternatives to satin stitch. In this beginner friendly tutorial, I've provided instruction in written, photo, and video format for how to use split back stitch to fill in all sorts of shapes in hand embroidery.

Learn how to start and end embroidery stitches with this easy to follow tutorial featuring three simple methods.

Embroidery Stitch library. The list of hand embroidery stitches and techniques grouped by alphabet names. Learn more about each stitch or technique and watch a short video tutorial.

Whether you’ve just begun your embroidery journey, or whether you’re a seasoned stitcher, you’ve probably asked yourself, “What stitch should I use to fill this area?” at some point. To help you answer that question, I’ve rounded up 16 different filling techniques that can be effectively used in embroidery, with links to articles and tutorials. ...