Biscuit tufting stitches upholstery in a regular grid pattern and can be done with or without buttons and as deep or shallow tufting. Biscuit tufting is really popular with Mid-century modern design.

Blind tufting is the simplest form of tufting. It is purely done with stitches and no buttons for a seamless, modern look. It most often uses shallow tufts although can be done with deeper tufts.

Diamond tufting is so-called because its dips form a pattern of repeated diamond shapes. It can be done as shallow or deep tufting and with or without buttons, although with buttons is the most popular.

Single line tufting is a straight line of tufting, usually accompanied by stitched vertical seams at right angles to the tuft. These tufts are usually quite shallow and can be done with or without buttons.