Library of Embroidery Stitches, Patterns, Projects and Books

Sarah's Hand Embroidery Tutorials

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.

Embroidery for Beginners
Embroidery for Beginners Go 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 Learners Here is our collection of the most popular hand embroidery books for beginners and advanced learners. Make something beautiful today ❤️
Embroidery Stitch Library
Embroidery Stitch Library Dig 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 Types Which 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 Projects Have fun stitching flowers and leaves—and experiment with modern embroidery projects like string art and temproidery.
Embroidery for Kids
Embroidery for Kids Did 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 Patterns Here 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!

Sarah’s Hand Embroidery is your one stop destination for hand embroidery stitch lessons with step-by-step illustrations, patterns, projects, and a bit of history.

Sarah has been researching and sharing hand embroidery lessons for over 17 years, making it accessible to everyone around the globe.

8 Books | 480 Lessons | 170 Videos

▶ Books on Sale ❤️

Hand Embroidery Stitch Book for Beginners and Advanced Learners


Learn hand embroidery stitches through step-by-step photo illustrations with tips, techniques, projects, and patterns.

Check out our embroidery book store for more books on hand embroidery.

▶ Book Review

“What Sarah has done very cleverly is successfully target this embroidery book at a really huge audience. Whether you’ve never done any embroidery before or you’ve been sewing for decades, there will be lots in this book for you” — Mr X Stitch

▶ On Amazon & Etsy

Our eBooks are available on Amazon and Etsy also.

We recommend buying books directly from our embroidery book store.