A few years ago, embroidery machines in a quilt shop may have been unusual, Bill Keith says, but now they're integrated with quilting. He credits the larger 8-inch by 12-inch hoop as a major factor.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Adding custom designs to clothing can be a time-consuming process, but not with the help of an embroidery ...

Embroidery, an enthralling craftsmanship appreciated for many centuries, requires the decoration of fabric with complex designs meticulously stitched with a needle and thread. In the past, all ...