Straight Stitch
The straight stitch (also known as stroke stitch) is a simple technique that consists of one or more single (isolated) stitches of various lengths and worked in the same or various directions.
Chain Stitch
The chain stitch is an ancient embroidery technique, used in many parts of the world, in which a series of interconnecting loops are made with a needle or a small hook. The chain stitch has been identified from garments found in the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh, Tutankhamun
Pompadour Embroidery
See Point de Beauvais.
Holbein Stitch
Gros Point
Gros point is a term used to describe a canvas embroidery stitch worked over two or more horizontal threads of canvas. The stitches used may be the cross stitch, flame stitch or gobelin stitch.The term can be used to describe both the particular stitch and the end product, such as a gros point carpet.
Soutache Embroidery
Soutache embroidery is a form of decorative needlework that technically falls in the category of applied decoration, especially as a form of passementerie, rather than embroidery. The nineteenth century English term derives from the French word soutache, which in its turn comes from the Hungarian word, sujtás. It was a popular technique in Hungary for decorating military uniforms.