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

My life today consists of watching television, reading, embroidering and drawing.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2023

Chatinas learn to cross-stitch as young girls because embroidering birds and flowers has a spiritual meaning.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2023

Materson has since gotten clean and left prison, and he has continued embroidering.

From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2023

Yet Maa had finished embroidering the wedding sari, Baap had written a letter of acceptance to the bridegroom’s family, and my brothers began to treat me with respect, so I didn’t run away.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan