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At the same workshop, Getu Derza, 48, carefully embroiders colourful silk threads into intricate patterns.

From Barron's • Oct. 15, 2025

Erick Medel embroiders denim with an industrial sewing machine, making works that touch on everyday life in Los Angeles, particularly those living and working in Boyle Heights and the city’s Eastside.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2024

Los Angeles artist Diane Meyer embroiders family photos like distorted pixelations to ask questions about memory.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2023

The supplier embroiders school logos in-house on a range of products including jumpers, sweatshirts, polo shirts and school bags.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2023

Gisa embroiders at the table, making something beautiful and exquisite and entirely beyond my comprehension.

From "Red Queen" by Victoria Aveyard