141 BEST Stitch Themed Nails (Selected)

Olivia M Williams May 28, 2023
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Are you looking for a new and creative way to express your love of all things stitching?


Look no further than these 141 best stitch themed nails!


Whether it's cross-stitch, needlepoint, or embroidery, you can find the perfect nail art design to show off your passion.


From subtle details to full-on manicures with intricate designs, there is something here for everyone.


So grab your needles and thread and get ready to be inspired by these amazing stitch themed nails!


1. Embroidery-inspired nails

These nails feature tiny embroidered designs and patterns.


2. Cross-stitch nails

These nails have cross-stitch patterns painted on them.


3. Quilted nails

These nails are painted with a quilted diamond pattern.


4. Crochet-inspired nails

These nails have crochet-inspired designs painted on them.


5. Knitted nails

These nails have knitted designs painted on them.


6. Lace-inspired nails

These nails have lace-inspired designs painted on them.


7. Sewing-themed nails

These nails have sewing machine patterns painted on them.


8. Needlepoint nails

These nails have needlepoint designs painted on them.


9. Patchwork nails

These nails have patchwork designs painted on them.


10. Tapestry-inspired nails

These nails have tapestry-inspired designs painted on them.


11. Tailoring-themed nails

These nails have tailor's chalk patterns painted on them.


12. Button-themed nails

These nails have tiny button designs painted on them.


13. Thread-themed nails

These nails have thread spool designs painted on them.


14. Pin cushion-themed nails

These nails have pin cushion designs painted on them.


15. Pin-themed nails

These nails have tiny pin designs painted on them.


16. Bobbin-themed nails

These nails have bobbin designs painted on them.


17. Scissor-themed nails

These nails have scissor designs painted on them.


18. Embellishment-themed nails

These nails have small embellishment designs painted on them.


19. Ribbons and bows-themed nails

These nails have ribbon and bow designs painted on them.


20. Floral embroidery-themed nails

These nails have delicate floral embroidery designs painted on them.


21. Herringbone stitch-themed nails

These nails have herringbone stitch patterns painted on them.


22. Running stitch-themed nails

These nails have running stitch patterns painted on them.


23. Blanket stitch-themed nails

These nails have blanket stitch patterns painted on them.


24. Chain stitch-themed nails

These nails have chain stitch patterns painted on them.


25. French knot-themed nails

These nails have French knot patterns painted on them.


26. Whip stitch-themed nails

These nails have whip stitch patterns painted on them.


27. Couching stitch-themed nails

These nails have couching stitch patterns painted on them.


28. Bullion knot-themed nails

These nails have bullion knot patterns painted on them.


29. Backstitch-themed nails

These nails have backstitch patterns painted on them.


30. Satin stitch-themed nails

These nails have satin stitch patterns painted on them.


I hope these ideas will help you in creating stitch-themed nails.


31. Embroidery hoop nails

These nails have tiny embroidery hoops painted on them, with or without embroidered designs.


32. Crewel embroidery nails

These nails feature crewel embroidery designs, with intricate patterns in bright colors.


33. Blackwork embroidery nails

These nails have blackwork embroidery designs, with intricate geometric patterns in black and white.


34. Needle lace nails

These nails feature delicate needle lace designs, with intricate lace patterns.


35. Smocking nails

These nails feature smocking designs, with tiny pleats and gathers.


36. Pincushion and sewing tool nails

These nails have pincushion and sewing tool designs, such as thimbles, scissors, and measuring tapes.


37. Knitting chart nails

These nails feature knitting chart designs, with complex knitting patterns ranging from cables to lace.


38. Crochet chart nails

These nails feature crochet chart designs, with intricate crochet patterns ranging from granny squares to filet crochet.


39. Tapestry needlepoint nails

These nails feature tapestry needlepoint designs, with bold and colorful patterns.


40. Bargello needlepoint nails

These nails feature bargello needlepoint designs, with zigzag patterns in bright colors.


41. Hardanger embroidery nails

These nails feature hardanger embroidery designs, with geometric cutwork patterns in white or pastel colors.


42. Cross-stitch alphabet nails

These nails feature cross-stitch alphabet designs, with individual letters in different fonts and colors.


43. Embroidered animal nails

These nails have tiny embroidered animal designs, such as cats, dogs, and birds.


44. Embroidered floral nails

These nails have delicate embroidered floral designs, with tiny flowers in different colors and styles.


45. Embroidered geometric nails

These nails have bold embroidered geometric designs, with intricate patterns in bright colors.


46. Embroidered monogram nails

These nails have embroidered monogram designs, with personalized initials in different fonts and sizes.


47. Embroidered quote nails

These nails have embroidered quote designs, with inspiring or funny quotes in different fonts and colors.


48. Embroidered portrait nails

These nails have embroidered portrait designs, with tiny faces of celebrities, historical figures, or loved ones.


49. Embroidered landscape nails

These nails have embroidered landscape designs, with tiny scenes of mountains, beaches, or cities.


50. Embroidered food nails

These nails have embroidered food designs, with tiny fruits, vegetables, or desserts.


51. Sashiko embroidery nails

These nails feature sashiko embroidery designs, with traditional Japanese patterns in blue and white.


52. Kantha embroidery nails

These nails feature kantha embroidery designs, with colorful and whimsical patterns inspired by Indian textiles.


53. Boro embroidery nails

These nails feature boro embroidery designs, with patchwork patterns in indigo and white inspired by Japanese mending techniques.


54. Kogin embroidery nails

These nails feature kogin embroidery designs, with geometric patterns in bright colors inspired by traditional Japanese folk art.


55. Candlewicking embroidery nails

These nails feature candlewicking embroidery designs, with delicate and textured patterns in white or pastel colors.


56. Whitework embroidery nails

These nails feature whitework embroidery designs, with delicate cutwork patterns in white or ivory.


57. Crewelwork embroidery nails

These nails feature crewelwork embroidery designs, with intricate patterns in wool yarn and bright colors.


58. Redwork embroidery nails

These nails feature redwork embroidery designs, with simple and charming patterns in red thread.


59. Goldwork embroidery nails

These nails feature goldwork embroidery designs, with metallic threads and elaborate patterns inspired by medieval embroidery.


60. Beadwork nails

These nails feature beadwork designs, with tiny beads in different colors and shapes arranged in intricate patterns.


61. Embroidered music notes nails

These nails have tiny embroidered designs of music notes and instruments.


62. Sashiko mending-inspired nails

These nails feature Sashiko mending-inspired designs using white thread on a dark background.


63. Knitted cable nails

These nails have knitted designs with intricate cable patterns.


64. Crochet granny square nails

These nails have crochet designs inspired by the colorful and textured granny squares.


65. Needlepoint geometric block nails

These nails have needlepoint designs inspired by geometric blocks.


66. Cross-stitch emoji nails

These nails have cross-stitch designs featuring popular emojis such as smiley faces, hearts, and animals.


67. Embroidered constellation nails

These nails feature embroidered designs of different star constellations.


68. Embroidered zodiac sign nails

These nails have embroidered designs of zodiac signs with intricate patterns.


69. Embroidered mandala nails

These nails have embroidered designs inspired by mandalas with intricate patterns in vibrant colors.


70. Quilted floral nails

These nails have quilted designs inspired by floral patterns with intricate stitching.


71. Crochet amigurumi-inspired nails

These nails have crochet designs that look like cute amigurumi toys.


72. Embroidered cityscape nails

These nails have embroidered designs of famous cityscapes such as New York City or Paris.


73. Embroidered dreamcatcher nails

These nails have embroidered designs of dreamcatchers with feathers and beads.


74. Embroidered mermaid tail nails

These nails have embroidered designs of colorful mermaid tails with intricate patterns.


75. Embroidered butterfly nails

These nails have embroidered designs of delicate butterfly wings with vibrant colors.


76. Embroidered dragonfly nails

These nails have embroidered designs of dragonflies with intricate patterns and metallic thread.


77. Embroidered hummingbird nails

These nails have embroidered designs of hummingbirds with vibrant colors and metallic thread.


78. Hand-sewn leather patchwork nails

These nails feature hand-sewn leather patchwork designs with intricate patterns.


79. Embroidered paisley nails

These nails have embroidered designs inspired by paisley patterns with vibrant colors and metallic thread.


80. Knitted argyle nails

These nails have knitted designs inspired by the classic argyle pattern.


81. Crochet chevron nails

These nails have crochet designs inspired by the popular chevron pattern.


82. Tunisian crochet nails

These nails have Tunisian crochet designs with intricate stitch patterns.


83. Embroidered cactus nails

These nails have embroidered designs of cute and colorful cacti with intricate patterns.


84. Embroidered fruit nails

These nails have embroidered designs of different fruits such as watermelon, kiwi, or pineapple.


85. Embroidered vegetable nails

These nails have embroidered designs of different vegetables such as carrots, mushrooms, or tomatoes.


86. Embroidered animal print nails

These nails have embroidered designs inspired by animal prints such as leopard or zebra.


87. Embroidered floral wreath nails

These nails have embroidered designs of delicate floral wreaths with vibrant colors and metallic thread.


88. Knitted fair isle nails

These nails have knitted designs inspired by the classic Fair Isle pattern.


89. Crochet shell stitch nails

These nails have crochet designs that feature the beautiful shell stitch pattern.


90. Embroidered sea creatures nails

These nails have embroidered designs of different sea creatures such as jellyfish, seahorses, or starfish.


91. Embroidered peacock feathers nails

These nails have embroidered designs of peacock feathers with vibrant colors and intricate patterns.


92. Embroidered seashell nails

These nails have embroidered designs of different types of seashells with intricate patterns and metallic thread.


93. Embroidered tree of life nails

These nails have embroidered designs of the tree of life with intricate patterns and bright colors.


94. Embroidered tribal nails

These nails have embroidered designs inspired by tribal patterns with metallic thread and vibrant colors.


95. Embroidered Aztec nails

These nails have embroidered designs inspired by Aztec patterns with intricate stitching and metallic thread.


96. Embroidered Hamsa nails

These nails have embroidered designs of the Hamsa symbol with intricate patterns and bright colors.


97. Embroidered Om symbol nails

These nails have embroidered designs of the Om symbol with intricate patterns and metallic thread.


98. Knitted lace nails

These nails have knitted designs inspired by delicate lace patterns.


99. Crochet pineapple stitch nails

These nails have crochet designs inspired by the beautiful pineapple stitch pattern.


100. Cross-stitch floral alphabet nails

These nails have cross-stitch designs of floral alphabets with intricate patterns and vibrant colors.


101. Embroidered Bohemian nails

These nails have embroidered designs inspired by Bohemian patterns with intricate stitching and metallic thread.


102. Embroidered feather nails

These nails have embroidered designs of different types of feathers with intricate patterns and metallic thread.


103. Embroidered dreamy nails

These nails have embroidered designs inspired by dreamy patterns with pastel colors and metallic thread.


104. Beaded embroidery nails

These nails have beaded embroidery designs with tiny beads in different colors and shapes arranged in intricate patterns.


105. Embroidered phoenix nails

These nails have embroidered designs of phoenix with vibrant colors and intricate patterns.


106. Embroidered dragon nails

These nails have embroidered designs of dragon with metallic thread and intricate patterns.


107. Embroidered unicorn nails

These nails have embroidered designs of unicorns with pastel colors and intricate patterns.


108. Embroidered geometric animal nails

These nails have embroidered designs of animals with geometric patterns and metallic thread.


109. Embroidered geometric plant nails

These nails have embroidered designs of plants with geometric patterns and metallic thread.


110. Crochet ribbed stitch nails

These nails have crochet designs inspired by the beautiful ribbed stitch pattern.


111. Knitted basketweave stitch nails

These nails have knitted designs inspired by the classic basketweave stitch pattern.


112. Embroidered cherry blossom nails

These nails have embroidered designs of cherry blossoms with intricate patterns and pastel colors.


113. Embroidered lotus nails

These nails have embroidered designs of lotus flowers with intricate patterns and bright colors.


114. Embroidered sunflower nails

These nails have embroidered designs of sunflowers with vibrant colors and metallic thread.


115. Embroidered tulip nails

These nails have embroidered designs of tulips with pastel colors and intricate patterns.


116. Embroidered rose nails

These nails have embroidered designs of roses with pastel colors and metallic thread.


117. Embroidered poppy nails

These nails have embroidered designs of poppies with vibrant colors and metallic thread.


118. Embroidered daisy nails

These nails have embroidered designs of daisies with pastel colors and intricate patterns.


119. Embroidered carnation nails

These nails have embroidered designs of carnations with pastel colors and metallic thread.


120. Embroidered lily of the valley nails

These nails have embroidered designs of lily of the valley flowers with pastel colors and metallic thread.


121. X-stitch Nails

These nails feature the criss-cross pattern seen in cross-stitching, with each nail painted in a different color to create a fun and playful look.


122. Bobbin Lace Nails

This intricate lace pattern is recreated on nails using a combination of white polish and delicate lines drawn with a fine-tipped brush. The result is an elegant and feminine look that's perfect for special occasions.


123. Blanket Stitch Nails

The blanket stitch is a decorative edging stitch often used in quilting. This look can be achieved by painting a base coat and then using a contrasting color to create small stitches around the perimeter of each nail.


124. Single Crochet Nails

This nail art is inspired by the single crochet stitch used in knitting. It creates a simple and minimalist pattern that's perfect for everyday wear.


125. Cross-Hatch Nails

These nails feature a pattern of diagonal lines that intersect to create a cross-hatch effect. Each nail can be painted in a different color for a bold and eye-catching look.


126. Shell Stitch Nails

The shell stitch is a decorative crochet stitch that looks like overlapping shells. This look can be achieved on nails by using a fine-tipped brush to create small arcs in a contrasting color over a base coat.


127. Knit Stitch Nails

Inspired by the knit stitch, these nails feature a simple and elegant pattern of vertical lines running down each nail.


128. Herringbone Stitch Nails

The herringbone stitch is a decorative stitch used in sewing and embroidery. On nails, this pattern can be achieved by painting a base coat and then using a fine-tipped brush to create a series of diagonal lines that cross over each other.


129. Rib Stitch Nails

This nail art is inspired by the rib stitch used in knitting. It creates a pattern of alternating vertical lines that gives nails a playful and textured look.


130. Feather Stitch Nails

The feather stitch is a decorative embroidery stitch that looks like overlapping feathers. To recreate this look on nails, use a fine-tipped brush to create small arcs in a contrasting color over a base coat.


131. Ladder Stitch Nails

The ladder stitch is a decorative embroidery stitch that creates a series of horizontal bars. On nails, this pattern can be achieved by using a fine-tipped brush to create a series of parallel lines in a contrasting color over a base coat.


132. Seed Stitch Nails

Also known as the moss stitch, this knitting stitch creates a pattern of small, scattered dots. To achieve this look on nails, use a fine-tipped brush to create small dots in a contrasting color over a base coat.


133. Buttonhole Stitch Nails

The buttonhole stitch is a decorative embroidery stitch often used to create loops for buttons. This look can be recreated on nails by painting a base coat and then using a fine-tipped brush to create small loops in a contrasting color.


134. Cable Stitch Nails

Inspired by the cable stitch used in knitting, these nails feature a pattern of twisted cables running down each nail.


135. Diamond Stitch Nails

The diamond stitch is a decorative embroidery stitch that creates a pattern of overlapping diamonds. This look can be achieved on nails by using a fine-tipped brush to create small diamonds in a contrasting color over a base coat.


136. Slipped Stitch Nails

This nail art is inspired by the slipped stitch used in knitting. It creates a simple and minimalist pattern of horizontal lines that's perfect for everyday wear.


137. Stockinette Stitch Nails

The stockinette stitch is a basic knitting stitch that creates a smooth surface on one side and a textured surface on the other. To achieve this look on nails, paint a base coat and then use a fine-tipped brush to create small vertical lines in a contrasting color.


138. Chevron Stitch Nails

The chevron stitch is a decorative embroidery stitch that creates a pattern of zigzagging lines. On nails, this look can be achieved by painting a base coat and then using a fine-tipped brush to create small V shapes in a contrasting color.


139. Chain Stitch Nails

The chain stitch is a simple embroidery stitch that creates a series of linked loops. To achieve this look on nails, use a fine-tipped brush to create small loops in a contrasting color over a base coat.


140. Moss Stitch Nails

The moss stitch, also known as the seed stitch, creates a pattern of small, scattered dots. On nails, this look can be achieved by using a fine-tipped brush to create small dots in a contrasting color over a base coat.


 141. Cross Stitch Nails

The cross stitch is a decorative embroidery stitch that creates a pattern of intersecting lines. On nails, this look can be achieved by painting a base coat and then using a fine-tipped brush to create small X shapes in a contrasting color. 


Conclusion

Nail art is an amazing way to express your creativity and personal style.


With these 140 examples of embroidery, knitting, and cross stitch inspired nail designs, you can find a look that suits your taste.


Whether you’re looking for something subtle or bold, classic or modern—there’s sure to be a design here that speaks to you! From the rib stitch nails to chain stitch nails and everything in between, there are endless possibilities when it comes to creating unique nail art looks.


We hope this article has given you some inspiration for your next manicure!





Disclosure:  Some of the links in this article may be affiliate links, which can provide compensation to me at no cost to you if you decide to purchase. This site is not intended to provide financial advice and is for entertainment only.