Embroidery Leaves – Best Leaf & Stem Stitches

Embroidery leaves are such a vibrant part of hand stitching. Leaves can be used in a wreath design, a border, or even in a picturesque setting. In fact, leaves are a big part of many stitched designs.  How wonderful it is to be able to embrace embroidery leaves using different stitches and threads to replicate the variety nature provides.

The fifteen suggestions below are just part of what can be achieved by using different stitches and even combining stitches with texture and fillers.