I mainly use DMC embroidery floss. For DMC No. 5 and No. 8 and for linen thread, I embroider with a single strand.

Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. English embroidery has a long history as a storytelling medium. During the medieval period, needlework was used to ...

Bulgarian wedding embroidery patterns are loaded with symbolism. Common motifs include flowers, birds, and geometric shapes.

Ruth O’Connor gets crafty as she attempts hand-embroidery and finds a new skill as well as an enjoyable hobby. Mon, 06 Aug, 2018 - 01:00 Ruth O’Connor gets crafty as she attempts hand-embroidery and ...

Fashion enthusiasts and DIY maestros are picking up the artisan skill from the comfort of their own homes, so we looked into how it’s done, and where to get the best hand-embroidered pieces The ...

SHANGHAI, Dec. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TARS Robotics, an AI-driven embodied intelligence company, made a historic debut by demonstrating a humanoid robot capable of performing hand embroidery. During ...

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