embroidering

Example Sentences

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The mother-of-two said she works all day sewing clothes and embroidering but she can't afford baby formula for her youngest.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Giving him a back story in “Andor” is embroidering on an embroidery.

From New York Times • Sep. 20, 2022

To the men I met, talking to young people about ideas and art seemed like a 19th century activity akin to embroidering in the drawing room.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2022

Though Russians have been embroidering for centuries, cross-stitch patterns were not originally created there.

From Slate • Mar. 23, 2022

"Don't, Sydelle," Angela said softly, her eyes set on the D she was embroidering.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin