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embroidery

[em-broi-duh-ree, -dree] / ɛmˈbrɔɪ də ri, -dri /


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Former mill worker Linda McTigue worked in the building when she was 17 years old and worked in a department that made embroidery silk yarn.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

A growing number of overworked travelers are seeking rejuvenation in retreats and tours that focus on connection and creativity: blockprinting in Finland or India, sewing in England, embroidery in Italy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Fortunately, Byrne’s professional life is rich enough to require no offscreen embroidery.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

"Spring flowers, tailoring and embroidery," reads a sign outside Alavi's small store, which opened in January after a months-long search for work.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

“I want that one,” Taryn says, pointing to the bolt of fabric I’m holding, the one with the embroidery.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black




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