Library of Embroidery Stitches, Patterns, Projects and Books

Let’s make something beautiful today ❤️

Sarah’s Hand Embroidery Tutorials is an Embroidery Library with free access to traditional and modern embroideries, stitches, projects, patterns, and some needlework history. Learn hand-stitching through our step-by-step photo illustrations, samplers, and videos.


Hand Embroidery Videos
Our YouTube channel has a video for everyone!  This week is about learning the Reversed Palestrina Stitch.

What is Embroidery? Embroidery is an art form using the needle and thread—and has evolved throughout human history. You can do needlecraft from anywhere as it is easy, inexpensive, and the least demanding among the crafts. Hand embroidery relieves stress and has a therapeutic effect on the mind. It keeps your brain agile while enhancing your creative skills and gives you something unique and personal.


Embroidery for Beginners
Embroidery for BeginnersGo through our section on hand embroidery for beginners and learn how to thread the needle, use embroidery tools, transfer the design, and sew the basic embroidery stitches.

Embroidery Books
Hand Embroidery Stitch Book for Beginners and Advanced LearnersHere is our collection of the most popular hand embroidery books for beginners and advanced learners. Make something beautiful today ❤️

Embroidery Stitch Library
Embroidery Stitch LibraryDig through our embroidery stitch library and learn how to do French Knots, Fishbones, Cross Stitch, Chain Stitch, and more. Access our picture dictionary of 200 stitch lessons.

Traditional Hand Embroidery
Traditional Hand Embroidery TypesWhich traditional hand embroidery would you like to explore today? Learn Redwork, Pattern Darning, Chicken Scratch, Sashiko, and other types of embroidery.

Creative Embroidery Projects
Creative Embroidery ProjectsHave fun stitching flowers and leaves—and experiment with modern embroidery projects like string art and temproidery.

Embroidery for Kids
Embroidery for KidsDid you know that children as young as 6 years old can handle embroidery? Embroidery for kids improves hand-eye coordination and fosters patience and creativity.

Embroidery Designs and Patterns
Free Embroidery Designs and PatternsHere are free embroidery designs and patterns to help you learn hand embroidery stitches. These embroidery designs are easy and can be printed out or drawn freehand. Video tutorials for each pattern are being uploaded every Saturday!

Use the menu or the search on the top to find more embroideries, stitches, projects, and designs that you want!