Embroidery Tattoos Give a Whole New Meaning to the Term Needlepoint

Located at the intersection where needlepoint meets badass ink are embroidery tattoos. Perfect for arts and crafts aficionados, this type of tattoo has vintage charm and texture. Embroidery tattoos don’t just look like Mee-maw stitched your latest piece—but they do have more depth than some of the other types of tattoos.

Embroidery tattoos are a bit 3-D. But unlike other 3-D tattoos, they aren’t hyper-realistic, which makes them a fun combination to play around with. They blend cutesy aesthetic with the heavy metal idea of sewing something into your skin, and it’s an ultra-feminine and creative way to stylize your next tattoo idea.

Below are some of our favorite embroidery tattoos to get your creative juices flowing for your next piece.

Animal Embroidery Tattoos

Sweet little animals and embroidery tattoos are a match made in heaven.

At the top of our list is a pretty pink flamingo who looks all the more ethereal because of the incredible texture.

Check out this cute hummingbird and floral combo.

Representing the mythic animal’s category is this fanciful dragon chest piece.

We can’t get enough of these gorgeous hummingbirds.

Scenes from Nature

Yes, you can get the great outdoors in an embroidery tattoo, and it looks even more remarkable than it sounds.

Mt. Fuji makes an adorable tattoo when done in the embroidery style.

In a scene from the desert, this cactus is even more endearing embroidered on your skin.

You could combine tattoo styles, just like this Japanese wave-inspired embroidery piece does.

This tattoo features layers of art, with embroidery on top of a floral piece.

It doesn’t get any prettier than these beautiful, embroidered flowers.

This piece makes me wish I was sitting on the beach with my cross-stitch.

This super cute pair of shoulder tattoos is delicate and adorable.

Pop Culture Embroidery Tattoos

There’s often no better place to look for your next tattoo than your favorite books, movies, videogames, and music.

Getting your favorite album is an excellent idea.

Why not consider a beloved childhood fave?

This A Clockwork Orange homage is a creepy take on embroidery.

Love this Yoshi tattoo for old-school video game enthusiasts.

This Zelda tattoo has me on pins and needles.

Memorial and Tribute Tattoos

Get your love for someone stitched onto your skin with a memorial or tribute embroidery tattoo.

You, too, can live the pug life with this cute little embroidery pup tattoo.

Get thready for this unique crown piece.

Miscellaneous Embroidery Tattoos

Here’s a psychedelic mushroom looking super cute.

A Le Creuset Dutch oven might be perfect for the aspiring chef.

And lastly, get one of life’s thimble pleasures, like this vibrant heart.

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