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Dec 31 2023 The History of Crewel Embroidery: A Timeless Craft

Interestingly, the term "crewel" originally referred to the wool yarn used for embroidery, not the style of embroidery itself. The word "crewel" has its roots in the old Welsh word for "wool." While heavier wools were traditionally used, today's crewel embroidery incorporates a wide variety of yarns to achieve different effects...
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