As Kristen Gula leans over her embroidery hoop, colorful flowers—from anemones to zinnias—sprout from the tip of her needle. Gula is the creator behind Gulush Threads, a modern hand embroidery company ...

I mainly use DMC embroidery floss. For DMC No. 5 and No. 8 and for linen thread, I embroider with a single strand.

Embroidery magic starts with the right thread, but with so many types, textures, and fibers, it can feel overwhelming. From versatile stranded cotton to bold perle cotton, each choice transforms your ...