A flock of birds come alive in the skilled hands of Fu Xianghong, a master of Su embroidery known for her flower-and-bird works (GAO ERQIANG / CHINA DAILY) “Only when I take the needle out and touch ...

This slight debut compendium from Maillard brings together hundreds of cross-stitch patterns she collected from old manuals. The majority of the designs are for alphabets, since the patterns are ...

Editor's note: This article first appeared in Lilith’s online blog. Embroidery has been part of my life for over two decades; it is a core Jewish practice for me and an entry point into sacred texts.